Final SPJ meeting of the quarter

Hi j-students!

The final SPJ meeting of the quarter is this Thursday, December 2 @ 2:30 pm in McMicken 130. Come hang out with the SPJ staff, eat some food, and find out what events we have in store for Winter quarter.

Good luck studying for finals, and we hope to see everyone at the SPJ meeting!
–
Michelle Tufano
Vice President
UC-SPJ
tufanome@email.uc.edu

New meeting times for Autumn 2010

Welcome back, SPJ members!

We are in the process of scheduling events for this fall quarter, so in the mean time please attend our bi-weekly meetings! Next one up is on Thursday, October 14, 2:30 to 3:30 in McMicken 130. Hope to see you all there!

If you have any questions please email SPJ President Ginny Walters at g.walters89@gmail.com or Michelle Tufano at tufanome@email.uc.edu.

Thanks for the memories, but first let’s make some more

Hi SPJ-ers,

First of all, I want to make sure that each of you knows about our Verge Magazine Premiere Party that takes place this coming Wednesday in 53 McMicken between 4:30 and 6 p.m. You’ve got to come out for free food, a fun time, and to learn about a new venue for you to publish your work! My team and I are very excited about sharing this new publication with you! Afterward, you can join us for the SPJ After Party at Christy’s Biergarten! We really hope you can come, and look forward to seeing you all there. Click here for details.

Photo courtesy Elise Manahan, 2010.

As many of you know, I am graduate next month and I will officially hand the torch over to Max Webster and his team on June 12. I’ve learned a lot during my time with SPJ, having served as the organization’s programming director, treasurer and president, I have discovered the perplexities and responsibilities of taking a lead. But more importantly, I’ve been truly blessed to work with some fantastic people, make some lifelong friends, and engage one-on-one with many of you in classes, over lunch, or at events. Each of our members are the heart and soul of this organization, and as I move on to the next chapter of my life and begin my career, you guys are the ones that I will remember and carry with me.

Some of you have expressed concern about my departure, and you wonder where the organization will go in my absence. Those of you who know me, know that I’m not one to make recommendations lightly or to hand over responsibility unless I’m confident that the people taking my place will really do their best by you. I’m so happy to say that I leave without any regrets, and that I trust that you are in very capable hands with Jenny Wohlfarth as your new adviser, Max Webster as your new president, and folks like Ginny Walters, Michelle Tufano, Hunter Tickel, Chip Reeves and others stepping up to bat. I’ve worked with all these folks in one capacity or another, and I know that they are brimming with ideas and passion, and truly want to make SPJ better than ever next year.

But they still need your help. There is only so much these guys can do, but with your assistance I know that they can truly accomplish great things. So please consider helping out on the executive board, even if it is taking a director position or offering your assistance when you have the time. Better yet, make the time. SPJ can give you so much if you step up and pick its low-hanging fruit, including everything from leadership experience, to networking opportunities, to job banks, internships, award and more. Find out about the positions that are still open here.

Also, if you have ideas about programs, speakers, events, or more that you would like to see SPJ implement next year, we welcome your feedback. Just send us an email to uofc.spj@gmail.com. Our new team will meet this summer and will review all your suggestions as they plan out next year’s calendar.

Finally, I really hope that each of you will consider coming to the National Convention in Las Vegas in October. View our events page for details. You may even have the opportunity to get your fees, hotel stay and airfare paid for! So why not plan on being there? I’d be delighted to see each of you at the convention, and would be so proud to know that you’re getting involved.

In these final moments of my presidency, I want to thank you for believing in me for so long. I’ve had no greater joy at UC than working with you, learning about your passions and helping you find new ways to follow your dreams. Keep up the good work, keep in touch, and I look forward to seeing you all again very soon and learning once again about all the exciting, wonderful things you’re pursuing.

All my best,

Jathan Fink
President
UC Society of Professional Journalists

p.s. To stay in touch with me personally, you can check out my website or blog or simply follow me on Facebook and Twitter. –j.f.

New Meeting Time & Place

UC SPJ has switched its meeting time! In an effort to make our meetings more accessible to our members, you will now find us in 53 McMicken every Wednesday afternoon at 5 pm. So come join the fun!

Find out what’s shaking in the world of journalism, what you need to know as you look for a job in the field, learn about the breakthroughs of social media, and much, much more!

Every meeting has a new surprise in store, so come on out and discover what your SPJ can do for you.

Don’t Miss These Great SPJ Events!

Hi everybody,

Believe it or not, it is that time of year again, when we must start planning for the next academic year. As a result, we will hold elections for next year’s officers on March 1st, following the Hagit Limor event at 7 p.m.

If you are interested in running for office, please attend an information session next Monday evening at 5 p.m. in the open space on the 6th floor of Steger Student Life Center. Elise Manahan, our vice-president, will preside and the executive board will be on hand to tell you what their positions entail. All interested students should make plans to attend. No previous experience is necessary. Refreshments will be served.

Also, the UC SPJ Winter Mixer will be at Christy’s Restaurant on Thursday, Feb. 18th from 5 – 7 p.m. If you plan on attending this event, please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CJS5CLR to RSVP. This will be a great opportunity for students to meet with area professionals, faculty and other j-school students. Feel free to invite your friends, just make sure you have them RSVP too.

We’re also gearing up for two fantastic conferences coming up in Spring. First, there is the SPJ Region 4 Spring Conference that will be held in Cleveland on Apr. 9-10, 2010. But seats are limited. If you would like to attend, please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CRJMMCN to express your interest. This conference is a fantastic networking venue and career builder.

Then, in May 14-16, 2010 we’re heading to Gainesville, Florida for the Storytellers’ Summit. Visit http://www.jou.ufl.edu/storytellers/ for more information on this phenomenal opportunity. Then, if you’re interested in attending, please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CTDPQ8J to let us know.

For budgetary reasons, you must submit an interest form to us no later than Feb. 26, 2010 for the SPJ Conference and/or the Storytellers’ Summit. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Best regards,

Jathan

Jathan Fink
President
Society of Professional Journalists
University of Cincinnati
(513) 375-0838
jathan@me.com

“All our dreams do come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney