AAJA Chicago is proud to announce our Summer 2014 scholarship winners! Hailey Lee, a senior at Wellesley College, is joining the Crain’s Chicago Business newsroom as the David Ibata Print intern. Previous journalism experiences include a collegiate reporting gig at USA Today, an internship at Money Magazine, and a production fellowship at CNBC. At
Calling all Chicago community groups, non-profits and activists: Learn how to get your stories in the news. Our free, all-day workshop will cover using social media, pitching decision-makers at local media outlets, writing op-eds and more. Speakers include Jason Knowles, consumer reporter at ABC 7; Marissa Bailey, weekend anchor at CBS 2; Marcia Lythcott, Commentary page
AAJA Chicago is proud to co-host “Almost FAAIMous, A Preview Party for The 19th Annual Asian American Showcase.” AAJA members are invited to attend the free event with free food and drinks as we screen trailers for the Asian American Film Festival with the Foundation of Asian American Independent Media. Date: March 28 Time: 6
AAJA Chicago’s Lunar New Year MixerWhen – Tuesday, Feb 4, 5:30-8:30 pmWhere – VORA, 1028 North Clark http://www.vorachicago.comFree for all members (RENEW NOW if you haven’t for 2014)$10 for non-members FOR ALL AAJA CHICAGO MEMBERS AND FRIENDS! Come meet the new 2014 board and mingle with friends and journalists you haven’t seen for awhile. Hope
Congratulations to Crain’s Chicago Business, the winner of this year’s annual trivia bowl! Thanks to all the teams that participated this year, helping us raise money for journalism scholarships. We’d also like to extend our appreciation to our presenting sponsor, Buick, and our host, Jenner & Block, for their generous support for this year’s trivia