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University of Oregon Hosts National Press Club Forum in Portland on Journalism's Future and Values
Monday, October 13, 2008
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Press Club, the world's leading professional organization for journalists, and the University of Oregon's Turnbull Portland Center are teaming up to look at the future of the news media and how to protect its core values.
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The Tuesday, Oct. 21, event will begin at 5 p.m. at the University of Oregon's Portland School of Journalism and Communication, 70 NW Couch St. It is free and open to the public.
This NPC Centennial Forum on The First Amendment, Freedom of the Press and the Future of Journalism will feature leading Oregon journalists:
Sandra Rowe, editor, The Oregonian;
Mike Donahue, reporter/anchor KOIN-TV; and
Mark Blaine, instructor, School of Journalism and Communications, University of Oregon
The panel will be moderated by Gil Klein, a veteran national correspondent, former National Press Club president and director of the Club's Centennial Forums program.
"In these tumultuous times for journalism, The National Press Club is pleased to be allied with the University of Oregon to hold a forum on this important topic," said Club president Sylvia Smith.
"The Turnbull Center is excited to partner with the National Press Club for this forum," said Alan Stavitsky, associate dean of the university's School of Journalism and Communication. "Helping the public and the profession understand where the media are heading in this time of profound change is central to our mission."
This forum is part of a nationwide conversation the National Press Club is holding during its 100th anniversary to look at where the news business is going and what news consumers should be demanding. Schedules and video highlights of forums in other states can be found on the Club's Web site: www.press.org.
The next event will be on Oct. 22 at the University of Washington in Seattle.
The event begins with a preview of the Club's centennial documentary, "The National Press Club: A Century of Headlines," which follows the history of American journalism through the lens of one of its leading institutions. Everyone who attends this forum will get a copy of the documentary.
The NPC Centennial Forums program is sponsored by Aviva USA, one of the nation's fastest-growing life insurers (www.AvivaUSA.com). In addition, the company is funding the production and distribution of 12,000 DVD copies of the "The Century of Headlines" documentary and supplemental education materials.
Tom Godlasky, chief executive officer of Aviva North America, said, "Our partnership with the National Press Club is based on shared values and a belief that the First Amendment, freedom of speech and professional journalism are fundamental to democracy, personal freedom and free enterprise."
ABOUT THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB:
The National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. Founded in 1908, the Club has 3,500 members representing most major news organizations. Each year, the Club holds more than 2,000 events including news conferences, luncheons and panels, and more than 250,000 guests come through its doors.
2008 SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING NATIONAL PRESS CLUB FORUMS
Oct. 22 Seattle, Wash.
Oct. 23 Spokane, Wash.
Oct. 27 Columbia, Mo.
Oct. 29 Des Moines, Iowa
Oct. 30 Milwaukee, Wis.
Nov. 6 Salt Lake City, Utah
Nov. 10 Washington D.C. Webcast to the University of Alaska (Anchorage and Fairbanks) University of Nebraska, University of Idaho, University of South Dakota, and University of Montana
Nov 12 Cleveland, Ohio
Nov. 13 Norman, Okla.
Nov. 13 Houston, Tex.
Nov. 17 Phoenix, Ariz.
Nov. 17 Minneapolis, Minn.
Nov. 18 San Diego, Ca.
Nov. 19 Los Angeles, Ca.
Nov. 19 Philadelphia, Pa.
Dec. 2 Indianapolis, Ind.
Dec. 3 Ann Arbor, Mich.
Dec. 8 Naples, Fla.
SOURCE National Press Club
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