The Chicago Headline Club has two upcoming events that it would like to share with our members. Please spread the word and invite other journalists that might be interested in attending. The Chicago Headline Club, Citizen Advocacy Center and Center for Open Government present: Open Government Training for Journalists and Citizen-Journalists Free training seminar for
Jeremy Lin’s coming to town! We can’t get tickets to see him play in person, so here’s the next best thing – a viewing party of the Bulls vs. Knicks game! Join AAJA-Chicago and the Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP-Chicago) for a joint viewing party. Date: Monday, March 12 Time: Drink specials start at 6:30
For those of you interested in AAJA’s Executive Leadership Program 2012 Introductory Session (June 28 – July 1 in New York, NY), the deadline to apply has been extended to March 9. For more information, click here or contact Marcia Santillan, AAJA’s professional programs coordinator, at MarciaS@aaja.org/415.346.2051 x107.
The deadline for Unity early bird registration is coming up fast. If you sign up by Friday, March 16, the rate is $325 for professionals and $150 for students. After March 16, the cost will be$400 for professionals and $225 for students. For more information on Unity, which will be held August 1-4, 2012 in
AAJA published earlier this week a media advisory for journalists covering Jeremy Lin. We are republishing it here. Questions and comments can be directed to mediawatch@aaja.org. AAJA Media Advisory on Jeremy Lin News Coverage Feb. 22, 2012 As NBA player Jeremy Lin’s prowess on the court continues to attract international attention and grab headlines, the