Vol 2 Issue 2
news
NPPA Asks Amtrak To Stop Harassing Photographers
NPPA's general legal counsel has asked Amtrak officials to stop harassing law-abiding photographers..more
Size Matters: Chicago Tribune Hits The Streets With A Tabloid
It's certainly a first for Chicago, if not for the nation: the Chicago Tribune announced..more

Photojournalist Eye Witness To Army Chopper Fatal Crash
Photojournalist Dave McDermand of The Eagle was cruising for features..more

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announcements
Knight Fellowships at Stanford University Application Deadline: Feb.1, 2009 $60,000 Stipend plus free tuition for academic year: 9/09-6/10.
For photojournalists and journalism innovators who have already accomplished a lot and are ambitious to do more. Ideally, candidates will have at least 7 years professional experience. For more information:
http://knight.stanford.edu/.  
*Sponsored by Stanford University's Knight Fellowship.
Regions 2 And 4 Elections Close Saturday
Online voting for NPPA members in Regions 2 and 4 to elect a Regional Director and associate director closes Saturday January 17th. Vote today by visiting http://www.nppa.org/elections.
NewsVideo Workshop Register Now
The NewsVideo Workshop, April 5-10, in Norman, OK., register today and come learn from the best. The NewsVideo Workshop is a week long, intense immersion into the world of moving pictures and sound, visit the website to learn more.
Northern Short Course 09 Register Now
Registration is open for this years’ event, March 19-21, 2009, featuring workshops in multimedia, video, business practices, and a full visual educators track.  For up to date speakers and workshops go to www.northernshortcourse.com.
MNCC National Winner: 1st Place Spot News 02/08, Susan Tripp Pollard / Contra Costa Times, top left: Following a two alarm house fire on Wilson Lane..more

TVQCC National Winner 2nd Quarter 08, 1st Place General News, The Wedding, Jeff Christian / KARE, top right: Click here or image to view clip.
contests
BOP Contest Open
The Best of Photojournalism Contest is now open and accepting entries. The entry deadline for TV is Jan 23rd for all other divisions Jan 30th. Please enter today.

MNCC National Gallery, February Winners
The February winners are now online in the National Gallery for the Monthly News Clip Contest. National winners have now been announced for January - May 2008. Visit the gallery by clicking here.

TVQCC 2008 National Winners Online
The 1st and 2nd quarter winners for the TV Quarterly Clip Contest 2008 are now online. Visit the 2008 winners gallery by clicking here to view the winning clips.

2009 Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism

Apply now for the 15th annual Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism honoring distinguished coverage of children and families. First-place winners in 14 categories receive $1,000 and are honored in an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. Work must be published or broadcast between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2008. Entry deadline: Wednesday, March 4 at 5 p.m. EST. http://www.journalismcenter.org/awards/application.html


MNCC National Winner: 1st Place Feature / Single 02/08, Alex Boerner / The Stuart News: Joe Egan, of San Antonio, TX, launches off..more  



MNCC National Winner: 3rd Place Sports 02/08, Erik Hill / Anchorage Daily News: South players celebrate after freshman..more
forums/blogs



regional
Regions 2 and 4 Elections Close January 17th
The last day to vote in regions 2 and 4 elections is January 17th. Vote today at www.nppa.org/elections.
calendar
BOP Call for Entries
Jan 2-Jan 23 2009(TV Division)
Jan 2-Jan 30 2009 (All other Divisions


Northern Short Course
March 19-21 2009
McLean,VA


NewsVideo Workshop
April 5-10 2009
Norman, OK


Advanced Storytelling
April 5-10 2009
San Marcos, TX


Convergence 09
June 6-13 2009
Las Vegas, NV



Member Benefits




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Discounts on
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fotoQuote/fotoBiz Discounts
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BOP 2008 Now Available
The December issue of News Photographer featuring still winners from last year's BOP contest is now available through the online
store. Buy your copy today

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here for a complete list of member benefits.

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