2019 Christopher J. Georges Conference on College Journalism
Schedule
Friday, March 29
4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
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Open house at The Harvard Crimson
14 Plympton St., Cambridge, Mass. | map |
5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
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Reception at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard
One Francis Ave., Cambridge, Mass. | map |
6:15 – 7:30 p.m.
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Opening remarks and dinner
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7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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Keynote address and conversation
A discussion about The Indianapolis Star’s meticulous investigation of sexual abuse within USA Gymnastics and the charges made against longtime team physician Larry Nassar
Introduction by Kristine Guillaume, president, The Harvard Crimson
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Saturday, March 30
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
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Continental breakfast and networking
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9:30 – 9:45 a.m.
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Welcome and introductions
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9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
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The State of Student Journalism Today
An overview of the issues facing student journalists on campus
Introduction by Angela N. Fu, managing editor, The Harvard Crimson
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10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Student Lightning Round: Hear from Your Peers
Short presentations from student participants about special projects and newsroom challenges Moderator: Christine Schmidt, staff writer, Nieman Journalism Lab
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12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
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Networking lunch
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1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
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Press Rights Primer
A primer on the laws protecting student-run media outlets and your rights as a student journalist
Introduction by Kai R. McNamee, multimedia chair, The Harvard Crimson
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2:15 – 3:30 p.m.
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Plenary Session: A Career in Journalism/Media
Former Georges Conference participants share their experiences breaking into the competitive world of journalism
Moderator: Anica Butler, deputy editor of The Boston Globe’s news department and a 2019 Nieman Fellow
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3:30 – 3:40 p.m.
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Break (find your breakout session room)
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3:40 – 4:45 p.m.
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Breakout sessions with 2019 Nieman Fellows (choose one):
An introduction to the basics of podcasting and creative ways to use oral storytelling in student newsrooms
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4:45 – 5:00 p.m.
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Final thoughts/comments and survey
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