19th Annual Associated Collegiate Press
Best of the Midwest College Journalism Convention February 12-14, 2010 • Marriott City Center, Minneapolis
Keynotes Breakout Seminars Résumé Review Critiques Individual Awards Best of Show Networking Opportunities & more in the “coolest” city in the Upper Midwest
Register by Jan. 22 for reduced rates • Rooms start at $109 per night
A convention focusing on the professional skills and innovative ideas Midwestern college journalists need to succeed in today’s world of journalism. Tentative Convention Schedule Friday, Feb. 12 Registration/Best of Show
12:30-5 p.m.
Newsroom Management
1-4:45 p.m.
Networking/Exchange Lounge
3-6 p.m.
Special Ethics Session
3:30-5 p.m.
Exhibits/displays
4-7 p.m.
Welcome/Keynote
5 p.m.
Convention Reception
6-7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 13 Registration/Best of Show Exhibits/displays
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Networking/Exchange Lounge Breakout Sessions
2-7 p.m. 9-11:20 a.m.
Keynote
11:30 a.m.
Editor & Adviser Luncheon
12:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
Varied Breakout Sessions The breakout sessions are the meat of the program and we’ve planned for staffers in a variety of roles. This tentative list of breakout topics should give a good idea about what to expect at the ACP Best of the Midwest Convention. All sessions will be led by media professionals, accomplished college media advisers or student journalists who have excelled in their work. Planned topics: Converging Media • Ethics • Advertising Basics • What Makes a Great Editor? • Design Basics • Shooting Great Pictures • Developing and Maintaining Sources • From Good to Great Reporting • The Business of Managing Newspapers • Interviewing • Covering Sensitive Issues • Advanced Design • Photoshop Tips & Tricks • Blogs for Serious Journalists • Introduction to Soundslides • Getting a Real Job • Multimedia Web Sites • Copy Editing Your Own Work • Press Law Basics • Coaching Reporters • Adviser Roundtables • Column Writing • Résumé/ Clips Reviews • Narrative Writing • In Depth InDesign • And More
Engaging Keynotes Nancy Cassutt Why journalism is still important Nancy Cassutt believes a student who wants a job in the journalism field, any facet of it, must understand the craft; they can always be taught the technology. Technology will enable them to do their work but it won’t do the work for them. Cassutt has worked in Twin Cities media for more than 20 years. She has worked in management roles at KSTP-TV and WCCO-TV in the Twin Cities and before that she was a reporter in small television markets around the Midwest. Nine years ago she joined Internet Broadcasting and became a part of the online media world. She is now a Senior Vice President at Internet Broadcasting and responsible for leading some of the nation’s largest broadcast media companies through their transition into the digital world. She graduated from St. Cloud State University with a double major in Speech Communication and Mass Communication. She said, “The key to the start of my career was an internship I did my senior year at WCCO–TV. I worked for the investigative team for 6 months — full time — for free. That investment of time led me to my professional successes.”
1:15-3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 14 Networking/Exchange Lounge 8:30 a.m.-noon Keynote/Awards
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Future in Journalism — We Just Don’t Know What It Is Susan Albright is CoManaging Editor of MinnPost.com, a Minnesota news Web site launched in November 2007. Among her MinnPost responsibilities are Greater Minnesota coverage, the Arts Arena, Community Voices and science, health and environmental news. From 1993 to 2007 Albright was the editor of the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s editorial pages. Under her leadership, the editorial staff won numerous state and national awards, instituted several innovations in online opinion, and launched a Sunday section, the Opinion Exchange. From 1993–2007 she was the editor of the Star Tribune’s editorial pages, and she led the editorial pages of the Arizona Daily Star in Tucson from 1985 to 1993. Susan is a past president of the 600-member National Conference of Editorial Writers. Susan has appeared on such programs as National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” and PBS’ “NewsHour with Jim Lehrer” to discuss current events, and is a frequent public speaker in the Twin Cities. She has served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes. Locally, she serves on the executive committee of the World Press Institute. She has a master’s degree in public communications from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Critiques — by appointment
Breakout Sessions
Susan Albright
9:15-10:20 a.m. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
More to come: Updates and additions We’ll be adding speakers and activities and posting on our social media sites. Facebook: facebook.com/acpress • Twitter: @acpress • Hashtag: #acpbom
Important Dates
What to Expect
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Registration opens Friday at 12:30 p.m. Plan to arrive in time to get settled. These sessions will feature dynamic speakers who will help you set the tone for the weekend of motivation and improving your craft.
Reservations open at the Marriott City Center
Jan. 22, 2010 Last day to register at reduced earlybird rates
Jan. 27, 2010 Early hotel reservations due at the Marriott City Center
Feb. 5, 2010 Last day to mail your convention registration to ACP
Feb. 9, 2010 Last day to fax your convention registration to ACP (walk-in registrations will be accepted at the convention registration desk beginning February 12, 2010).
Helpful Web Links Associated Collegiate Press acp.studentpress.org
Marriott City Center
• 1-4:45 p.m. Newsroom Management Training for Editors. Vince Filak, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. Preregistration and $49 fee required, which includes ACP’s popular Managing the College Newsroom text. • 3:30-5 p.m. Creating an Ethical Culture in the Newsroom. Chris Ison, University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. No preregistration or additional fee required. The opening keynote and reception follow these Friday afternoon sessions. Saturday is packed with a full day of learning seminars and critiques. Stay with us for Sunday morning’s closing, including the Best of the Midwest Awards for general newspaper excellence and individual categories.
Compete to be Best of the Midwest! Bring copies of any edition from this year for the convention Best of Show competition. Categories are divided by frequency of publication as well as two- and four-year distinctions; special issues/sections and for Web sites. Do not send entries to ACP prior to the convention. Entries will be accepted only on site. In addition to ACP Best of Show for general newspaper excellence, student delegates to this convention can also compete for individual awards in news writing, editorial/ commentary writing, feature writing, sports writing, single-page design, news photography and multimedia package. Only one entry per person per category. Students must be registered at the convention to enter the contest. Entries are due by 10 a.m. Saturday. Use the enclosed form or download from the ACP Web site. Submit URLs to Kathy Huting at kathy@studentpress.org between Feb. 1 and Feb. 11. After Feb. 11, submit URLs on site.
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Saturday Critique Sessions
Metro Transit
How are you doing compared to your peers or professionals? Want honest feedback so you can do better work? Saturday’s program has critique sessions for writing and overall newspaper content/visuals. Bring samples of a story for a writing critique or a couple issues for an overall newspaper critique. Then listen and learn to get some practical advice and answers.
www.metrotransit.org
Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association www.minneapolis.org
Star Tribune www.startribune.com
Pioneer Press www.twincities.com
City Pages www.citypages.com
Résumé/Clips Review We’re bringing in hiring experts to look at your clips, résumés, and even help you with mock interviews. Find out what you need to add to your portfolio, how to get an editor’s attention, what that company looks for in a candidate and more.
MinnPost www.minnpost.com
Networking/Exchange Lounge In addition to your contest entries, bring extra copies — a couple dozen or so —
of your best papers, ad rate cards and marketing materials for display in the lounge and to exchange with other students. This is your opportunity to see what your peers are reporting and get some design, coverage and sales ideas. We’ll set aside a spot for networking and sharing of information throughout the convention.
Editor/Adviser Luncheon Adviser delegates and current, former or future student editors are invited to an informal luncheon hosted by ACP at 12:15 p.m. Saturday in the hotel. Luncheons are $25 per person and can be purchased on the convention registration form. It’s another chance to network with your colleagues and enjoy some excellent food.
Minneapolis: City of Many Options Minneapolis is recognized as one of the cultural and entertainment capitals of the United States, a modern city perched on the west side of the Mississippi River. Its downtown area is the heart of the Twin Cities, and many downtown buildings are linked by enclosed overhead “skyways.” The convention hotel, the Marriott City Center, is conveniently close to everything downtown and connected to the skyways (so even if the weather’s not wonderful, you can still have fun). Block E, the huge entertainment complex across the street on First Avenue, houses GameWorks, the Improv, Hard Rock Café and other restaurants. The Hiawatha Line light rail station one block away will take you directly to the Mall of America for as little as $1.75. Whether you love music, theater or art, fine dining or funky restaurants, big department stores or unusual boutiques, Minneapolis has it all.
Get the latest convention updates at acp.studentpress.org The ACP Web site will feature any additions and changes to the convention after this brochure goes to press.
ACP Best of Show Contest Entry Form Check Category: ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
Four-year Daily
19th Annual Associated Collegiate Press
Best of the Midwest College Newspaper Convention February 12-14, 2010 • Minneapolis
Name of paper: ___________________________________________ College:__________________________________________________
Four-year Weekly Broadsheet Four-year Weekly Tabloid
Newsroom Address: _______________________________________
Four-year College Non-weekly
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Two-year College Special Section/Issue Publication Web Site
Newsroom e-mail: _________________________________________ Name of Editor: ___________________________________________
Deadline for entries is 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Winners will be announced, awards presented on Sunday, Feb. 14. Failure to check the correct category on the form could result in your entry being disqualified. ACP reserves the right to combine categories if there are insufficient numbers of entries. Bring entries with you to the convention — do not mail in advance.
ACP Best of the Midwest Individual Awards Contest Entry Form Check Category: ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
News Story
19th Annual Associated Collegiate Press
Best of the Midwest College Newspaper Convention February 12-14, 2010 • Minneapolis
Name of student(s): ________________________________________ Title/Headline: ____________________________________________
Editorial/Commentary Feature Story
Name of paper: ___________________________________________
Sports Story
College:__________________________________________________
News Photo Single Page Design Multimedia Package
Newsroom e-mail: _________________________________________ Student e-mail: ___________________________________________
Deadline for entries is 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Winners will be announced, awards presented on Sunday, Feb. 14. ACP reserves the right to switch entries to a more appropriate category. At least one student listed in the byline of the entry must be registered for the convention. Bring tear sheet/clip with you to the convention — do not mail in advance. Attach form to tear sheet/clip.
Register Now Photocopy all forms for your records. Earlybird deadline: Jan. 22, 2010. Plan carefully. No refunds of prepaid fees are given. Substitutions may be made at any time but must be received by ACP prior to Feb. 8, 2010, in order to receive pre-printed namebadges. Confirmations will be sent to the email address listed below. All fees are payable to ACP and must be paid prior to the convention or on site unless prior arrangements are made. For more information, contact ACP at 612-625-1857 or info@studentpress.org.
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Register online at acp.studentpress.org Fax this form to 612-626-0720 Or mail this form with payment payable to ACP to ACP Best of the Midwest 2221 University Ave SE, Suite 121 Minneapolis, MN 55414
Best of the Midwest College Newspaper Convention Registration February 12-14, 2010 • Minneapolis
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Adviser 1. ____________________________________________________________ Adviser 2. __________________________________________________________________________
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Registration Fees All fees are per person. All students and advisers from an ACP member publication qualify for member rates. Earlybird fees apply for registrations submitted online, received by fax or postmarked on or before Jan. 22, 2010. Standard fees apply beginning Jan. 23, 2010. earlybird standard 1-3 ACP member students attending $69/person $79/person 4 or more ACP member students $59/person $69/person ACP member publication advisers $69/person $79/person Nonmember students or advisers $89/person $99/person
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ACP Best of the Midwest Journalism Convention • February 12-14, 2010
Marriott City Center Hotel All convention sessions will be held at the convention headquarters, the Marriott City Center Hotel. Ideally situated in the heart of downtown, the hotel is connected by the city’s enclosed skyway to shopping, restaurants, movies, theater and live music—all within a few blocks of the hotel. Just one block away is the Hiawatha Line light rail system, which can take you directly to the Mall of America for as little as $1.75.
Hotel Reservation Form ACP Best of the Midwest College Journalism Convention Feb. 12-14, 2010, Marriott City Center, Minneapolis Use one form per room. Photocopy form for multiple use.
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ACP has secured a $109 per night room rate for single or double occupancy for convention delegates. It’s just $10 more for triple or quad occupancy. Wireless Internet is available in the hotel’s great room. Reserve your rooms early— tinyurl.com/marriottcityctr the deadline is Jan. 27. Reservations made after the deadline will be accepted by fax, by phone or online if space is available. Please call the hotel for availability after that date. Mention the Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest Convention to get the group rates. Self-parking in the City Center parking ramp is $19 per day on weekdays, $8 on weekends (rates subject to change). Check-in time is 3 p.m.; checkout time is noon. Early arrivals will be accommodated if rooms are available, otherwise luggage may be stored at the bell stand. The hotel and ACP do not match roommates. The Marriott City Center will confirm all reservations to you at the e-mail address given.
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