Conference Highlights
Super session: A special edition of The Kalb Report with Marvin Kalb
RTDNA and SPJ are proud to present a special edition of the highly acclaimed public television and radio series The Kalb Report, moderated by legendary journalist Marvin Kalb, the last correspondent personally hired at CBS News by Edward R. Murrow.
Now in its 18th season, The Kalb Report explores ethics and excellence in journalism and has featured as guests such media icons as Walter Cronkite, Rupert Murdoch, Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric, Roger Ailes, New York Times publisher Arthur Sulzberger, Jr., Bob Costas and Ken Burns.
Join us on Saturday, September 22, for a lively, entertaining and substantive discussion led by Mr. Kalb, who has been described as the gold standard of American journalism for his distinguished career as Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite and later as moderator of NBC Meet the Press. The executive producer of the series is former CBS Radio Network General Manager and longtime RTDNA member Michael Freedman.
The Kalb Report is produced by George Washington University, The Shorenstein Center at Harvard University and the National Press Club. It is underwritten by a grant from Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation.
Super session with Sree Sreenivasan
Sree Sreenivasan (@sree) is a professor and Dean of Student Affairs at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, where he teaches in the digital media program. A specialist in explaining technology to journalists and the general public, he has written for The New York Times, BusinessWeek, Rolling Stone and more, and has reported for WABC-TV and WNBC-TV in NYC. He writes a social and digital media column for CNET called “Sree Tips,” also the name of his popular Facebook tips page. Sree was named by Poynter as one of the 35 most influential people in social media in 2010 and was on Quill’s “20 Journalists to Follow” list in May 2010. He will speak to EIJ12 attendees about leveraging digital technology in journalism and improving their use of social media.
Everglades Tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park, Weston, Fla.
Friday, Sept. 21 • $35
This excursion begins with a half-hour airboat tour in the Florida Everglades. Travel at speeds of 50 miles per hour in an uncovered airboat, enjoying a panoramic view of the environment and wildlife of the Everglades. The tour also includes the Reptile, Swamp Yard and Exotic Wildlife Exhibits, providing close encounters with Florida wildlife.
The tour will take place on Friday, Sept. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Transportation and lunch are provided in the $35 registration fee. Space is limited.
Breakout Sessions
There’s something for everyone in this year’s schedule. Check out an early list of the workshops we’re offering in Fort Lauderdale, and check back frequently as many more programs are announced and more details become available!
Pre-Conference Workshops
In addition to regular programming, we’re offering a handful of Pre-Conference Workshops on Thursday, Sept. 20:
— Video Storytelling Bootcamp
— New Directors Bootcamp
— Great Bosses Bootcamp
— Tracking Companies’ Influence on Politics
— Unlock Your Potential
Much more information about highlights and special events taking place during Excellence in Journalism 2012 will be available shortly. Please stay tuned!
