Category Archives: Non-Columbia Events

EVENT: SiriusXM’s Leading Ladies Series

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Julie Mason, veteran White House Reporter, hosts Dana Perino in SiriusXM’s Leading Ladies. Students invited to attend and participate

 What: SiriusXM’s Leading Ladies Series.  Julie Mason, veteran White House Reporter (POLITICO, Houston Chronicle) and frequent guest on FOX Media Buzz hosts the next edition of SiriusXM’s Leading Ladies, series which profiles pioneering women.

 Who: Dana Perino, the first female Republican White House Press Secretary, now co-host of Fox’s The Five, will participate in a candid discussion with Julie about her time at the podium and now at FOX. The program lasts 50 minutes and there will be Q and A in the second part.

 Where: SiriusXM, 1221 Ave of the Americas, New York City

 When: August 13th, 12:30. (guests are asked to arrive by 12 to allow time to get up to the studio for the taping)

 RSVP: Patrick Ferrise, Patrick.ferrise@siriusxm.com by July 28 at 5pm.  Seating is limited.

INVITE: International Summit on Reconstruction of Journalism

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International Media Summit

Join 

Center for Media & Peace Initiatives and Permanent Mission of the Republic of Zambia to the United Nations at The International Summit on Reconstruction of Journalism

…add your voice; your choice

 Theme:

Future of Journalism: Managing Credibility and Identity Crises in the Fourth Estate
 
When

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

May 2, 2014

Where

Room 5 North Lawn Building

United Nations HQs, New York

 
Featured Speakers:

 Dr Joseph Katema, MP

Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services,Republic of Zambia

Prof. Tapio Varis,

UNESCO Chair in Global E-Learning

Dessie Zagorcheva, Ph.D.

City University of New York (CUNY)

Ginger Gorman

Australia Broadcast Corporation, Canberra 

Mark Deuz, Ph.D.

University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands 

Justus Anyianuka,

Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria

Bill Miller

Anchor, Global Connections, United Nations TV

Carole MARCHAL

Former Public Affairs Officer 

United Nations Information Centre – (UNIC)Canberra, Australia

Jay Hauben

Columbia University

Ronda Hauben

Correspondent at the United Nations for taz.de (Die Tageszeitung)  

Jamesa Wagwau

Executive Director, Peace Crusade – Africa, Kampala, Uganda

Registration is required to participate in the summit

For more information please visit: http://conta.cc/1nPtWI4

www.cmpimedia.org

Questions:

info@cmpimedia.org or call 917-803-5540

Chibaula D., Silwamba. Email: chibaula@zambiaun.com

REGISTER

Pre-event reception May 1, 2014
The media summit will bring together a world-wide group of scholars and practitioners from diverse disciplines (economics, sociology, public administration, political economy, business, anthropology, law, political science, information technology, journalism, education, etc.) to collectively explore ways to reconstruct journalism practice in the 21st century.

 

INVITE: American Society of Journalist and Authors Conference

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Students and Young Professional Writers Can Jump Start Their Careers at ASJA’s 43rd Annual Writers Conference April 25, 2014 | Special Rates for Students and Scholarships Available  

AJSA greatly encourages the next generation of writers to attend ASJA2014: Expand Your Reach, the 43rd Annual Writers Conference of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the nation’s professional association of independent nonfiction writers.

Students receive a discounted rate. Friday: $125, no lunch. Saturday: $125; no lunch. Or Fri & Sat: $200, no lunch. Student identification is required.

Additionally, the ASJA Educational Foundation is delighted to offer aspiring nonfiction writers the opportunity to apply for scholarships that will enable them to attend ASJA2014: Expand Your Reach. Thanks to a generous grant from Amazon.com, ASJA can offer scholarships to writers who are serious about starting or continuing a nonfiction freelance writing career.

Up to ten scholarships will be awarded and will include:

  • Registration fees waived to attend Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, 2014;
  • A ticket to the ASJA Awards Presentation event on Thursday, April 24;

One 30-minute mentoring session with an established, professional writer   specializing in your topic of choice.

For additional details and application materials, visit http://www.asja.org/for-writers/annual-conference/2014/registration-scholarships.php. Submission deadline is Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 10 PM Eastern time. Winners will be announced no later than April 7, 2014.

Questions? Please contact Alexandra Owens, Executive Director of the ASJA Educational Foundation at director@asja.org. Find all the information at ASJA2014: Expand Your Reach.

Please note: students are not permitted to miss class to attend this event.

 

 

Veteran Information Resource Fair

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For Our Veterans:

Veteran Information Resource Fair
When: Tuesday, Feb 11, 2014 – 10:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Mid-Manhattan Library (The Corner Room)
455 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10016

For U.S Military Veterans and Their Families
Employment Services, Housing Assistance, Legal Assistance, Benefits Counseling, Vocational Services, Income Opportunities, Community Health Services, Behavioral Health Services, Educational Opportunities, VA Claim Assistance, Financial Counseling, Relocation Assistance

Please Bring A Copy Of Your DD-214

Call (212) 340-0861 To Register