Free journalism conference on climate change

The McCormick Tribune Specialized Reporting Institute on Climate Change is offering an all-expense paid conference October 12-14 at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Meals, lodging and a travel stipend will be provided.

"During the conference, you’ll learn from experts and insiders what kind of energy, economic and environmental policies to expect from a McCain or Obama administration. You’ll find out more about carbon issues before the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference. And you’ll be able to more fully explore the impact of climate change at local, national and international levels."

The application deadline is September 8.

Free workshop in Iran on media & religion

I received this announcement via e-mail:

The First Students Workshop on Peace, Religion and Media will be held in Iran, from November 9th to 22nd, 2008m simultaneously with The Second International Conference on Religion and Media. It will provide a unique opportunity in a friendly environment for the young participants to explore the complicated relationship between religion and media and to enhance their knowledge and skills in redirecting the power of this relationship towards the positive aim of building a culture of peace.

We cordially invite young journalists, film and media activists, NGO workers, peace and human rights activists, community leaders and researchers who have at least a bachelor degree in related fields to apply for the workshop.

All costs of the program in Iran (accommodation, food, local transport, etc) will be covered for participants but they are responsible for their own airfare.

Further information could be found here: http://www.religion-media.com/workshop.htm

Sincerely,
Mahdiye Tavakol
Program Director

IRIB University,
Niyayesh Highway, Vali-e-Asr Street,
Tehran, Iran.
Tel: +98 21 22652238
Fax: +98 21 22652238

2007-08 Presentations

This academic year, I will be speaking at the following conferences:

• Society of Professional Journalists; Oct. 6 in Washington, DC.
• Journalism Education Association; Nov. 9 in Philadelphia, PA.
• Institute on Political Journalism, Decision 2008; Dec. 1 in Washington, DC.
• Garden State Scholastic Press Association; Spring 2008 in New Jersey.

If you're in the area, stop by.