http://www.spj.org/ The master calendar feed for the Society of Professional Journalists. en-us billyok (C) Society of Professional Journalists 1440 2026-07-02 21:34:03 Dan Kubiske N/A July 15, 2026 July 15, 2026 18:00:00 19:00:00 July 15, 2026, 6:00 pm Eastern (U.S.) July 15, 2026, 7:00 pm Eastern (U.S.) America/New_York Webinars, SPJ Chapters General Journalism dan@kubiske.org July 15, 2026 20260715T220000Z 20260715T230000Z -0500 July 15, 2026 https:// https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mpi7d2cTRYuQ7AbUge1rCg Join the DC SPJ chapter in an online discussion about When the Declaration of Independence Was News with author Dr. Emily Sneff. We will discuss how the newspapers of 1776 affected the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and how the world heard about America’s break with Great Britain. Dr. Emily Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in History from William & Mary. She is a consulting curator for exhibitions marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration at the Museum of the American Revolution and Historic Trappe. She is the author of When the Declaration of Independence Was News. July 15, 2026 General Journalism 2026-05-18 21:22:21 SPJ Communications Indianapolis, IN, USA Indianapolis, IN, USA July 17, 2026 July 19, 2026 July 17, 2026 July 19, 2026 America/New_York Journalism Training SPJ National communications@spj.org July 17, 2026 - July 19, 2026 20260717T000000 20260719T000000 -0500 July 17, 2026 - July 19, 2026 https:// https://spj26.org SPJ Leaders in the making who are ready to take on greater responsibility, strengthen their commitment to a free press and help guide a volunteer-powered journalism organization will meet in Indianapolis for a weekend of leadership development. July 17, 2026 SPJ National 2026-06-26 17:00:54 SPJ Communications N/A July 17, 2026 July 17, 2026 July 17, 2026 America/New_York Students, Journalism Training, SPJ Convention Uncategorized communications@spj.org July 17, 2026 20260717T000000 20260717T000000 -0500 July 17, 2026 https:// https://www.spj.org/the-spj-news/ Through The SPJ News, the Society of Professional Journalists prepares the next generation of storytellers and truth seekers. Ten student journalists will be selected to cover presentations and events at the SPJ national convention, SPJ26 in Columbus, Ohio. Their work will be published at thespjnews.org. The SPJ News team includes three professional journalists who serve as mentors and guide the students during the convention The SPJ News participants will cover stories and enjoy opportunities to network with other students and professionals. Student journalists will also be expected to share their stories on their social media platforms using #SPJNews26. Applicants should be student journalists who can produce videos and audio segments, shoot photos and write digital stories on tight deadlines. The more you can do the better. In your application, show us how you can use social media platforms to report the news. AP Style is required, and if you already use it in your reporting, let us know on your application. Preference will be given to 2026 graduates. July 17, 2026 Uncategorized 2026-07-02 21:35:46 Dan Kubiske 877 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA, USA 877 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA, USA July 18, 2026 July 18, 2026 13:00:00 14:00:00 July 18, 2026, 1:00 pm Eastern (U.S.) July 18, 2026, 2:00 pm Eastern (U.S.) America/New_York Together Uncategorized dan@kubiske.org July 18, 2026 20260718T170000Z 20260718T180000Z -0500 July 18, 2026 https:// https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tour-of-motherwell-distillery From the National Press Club in Washington to the Foreign Correspondents Club in Hong Kong and all places in between, journalists have always enjoyed a good drink after hours. Now you can learn how that drink is made. Join the DC SPJ chapter for a tour of Motherwell Distillery in Alexandria to see how Brickwater Bourbon is made. Along with the one-hour tour, we will enjoy samples of the distillery’s product. The cost is just $10/person. Sign up early space is limited to 20 people. The platform we use for tickets is free to groups such as ours. It will ask for a “tip” when you pay for your ticket. This is strictly optional. PS: Sign up and learn the link between this distillery and the general manager of an NPR station in Michigan. July 18, 2026 Uncategorized 2026-06-16 23:11:35 Stacie Overton Johnson N/A July 21, 2026 July 21, 2026 18:00:00 19:00:00 July 21, 2026, 6:00 pm Eastern (U.S.) July 21, 2026, 7:00 pm Eastern (U.S.) America/New_York Freelancing SPJ Community (Freelance) spjfreelancecommunity@gmail.com July 21, 2026 20260721T220000Z 20260721T230000Z -0500 July 21, 2026 https:// https://calendar.spjnetwork.org/displayevent.php?e=ay2cjVA7p3-8218348493 The Freelance Community Board will have their board meeting via Zoom. Interested in attending? Email the SPJ Freelance Community at spjfreelancecommunity@gmail.com to request Zoom access details. Please direct all attendance and meeting inquiries to spjfreelancecommunity@gmail.com. July 21, 2026 SPJ Community (Freelance) 2026-07-06 01:28:35 Mark Scarp Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ July 27, 2026 July 27, 2026 09:00:00 09:30:00 July 27, 2026, 9:00 am Pacific (U.S.) July 27, 2026, 9:30 am Pacific (U.S.) America/Los_Angeles Free Events, SPJ Chapters, helicopter, crash, Phoenix, news, park, Steele Indian School Park SPJ Local (Region 11) phxspj@gmail.com July 27, 2026 20260727T160000Z 20260727T163000Z -0800 July 27, 2026 https:// https://phoenixspj.org On July 27, 2007, two television news helicopters collided over Steele Indian School Park in central Phoenix. Four journalists aboard the two aircraft were killed.The SPJ Valley of the Sun professional chapter is working with the families of these men on the annual commemorative ceremony held at a memorial erected at the site. The remembrance will be at 9 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2026. The public is invited. Pilot Scott Bowerbank and photographer Jim Cox of KTVK-TV, Channel 3, and pilot Craig Smith and photographer Rick Krolak of KNXV-TV, Channel 15, were killed when their helicopters collided while covering a police chase of a suspected criminal. No one else was harmed when the two aircraft fell to the ground. An informal observance has been held annually at the site, but SPJ became involved to ensure that a commemoration of this tragedy will take place each year, regardless of the passage of time. July 27, 2026 SPJ Local (Region 11) 2026-07-04 13:48:45 Katja Ridderbusch Ohio River South 235 Mitchell St SW Ste 400, Atlanta, GA 30303 Ohio River South 235 Mitchell St SW Ste 400, Atlanta, GA 30303 August 1, 2026 August 1, 2026 19:00:00 21:00:00 August 1, 2026, 7:00 pm Eastern (U.S.) August 1, 2026, 9:00 pm Eastern (U.S.) America/New_York Together, Freedom of Information, Ethics, Diversity, Freelancing, Educators, SPJ Chapters, SPJ Leaders, Fundraising General Journalism spjgeorgia@gmail.com August 1, 2026 20260801T230000Z 20260802T010000Z -0500 August 1, 2026 https:// https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992396612903?aff=oddtdtcreator Join SPJ Georgia for its signature fundraising soirée at Ohio River South in Atlanta's South Downtown district. The spacious loft is located on Hotel Row, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There will be wine, charcuterie, raffle drawings and plenty of opportunities to network in a relaxed atmosphere. Sip & Share supports SPJ Georgia's mission to strengthen journalism, promote press freedom and ethical storytelling, and invest in the next generation of media professionals. The evening will be emceed by Allison Entrekin, editor-in-chief of Atlanta Magazine. Tickets are $50 per person. August 1, 2026 General Journalism 2026-04-29 22:17:28 SPJ Communications N/A August 12, 2026 August 12, 2026 00:00:00 00:00:00 August 13, 2026, 12:00 am Eastern (U.S.) America/New_York SDX Foundation General Journalism communications@spj.org August 12, 2026 20260813T040000Z 20260813T040000Z -0500 August 12, 2026 https:// https://www.spj.org/spj-foundation-grants/ Deadline to submit your grant proposals to the SPJ Foundation is 11:59 p.m. EDT Aug. 13. August 12, 2026 General Journalism 2026-06-25 22:04:22 SPJ Communications N/A August 20, 2026 August 20, 2026 23:45:00 00:00:00 August 20, 2026, 11:45 pm Eastern (U.S.) August 21, 2026, 12:00 am Eastern (U.S.) America/New_York SPJ Leaders SPJ National communications@spj.org August 20, 2026 20260821T034500Z 20260821T040000Z -0500 August 20, 2026 https:// https://www.jotform.com/build/211575952447968 The future of the Society of Professional Journalists depends on members who are willing to lead. If you’re passionate about journalism, ethics, press freedom and supporting the profession, consider declaring your candidacy for the SPJ Board of Directors or a Regional Coordinator position. And if running isn’t right for you, nominate or encourage a colleague whose voice and perspective would strengthen SPJ. As the nation’s most broad-based journalism association, SPJ is committed to building leadership that reflects the diversity of our members and the communities journalists serve. We welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and professional paths. Deadline to declare candidacy is 11:59 p.m. Aug. 20. For more information, visit https://www.spj.org/?s=election+central August 20, 2026 SPJ National 2026-04-30 15:39:45 Ruth Nasrullah South Shore Harbour, League City, TX, USA South Shore Harbour, League City, TX, USA September 5, 2026 September 5, 2026 08:00:00 17:00:00 September 5, 2026, 8:00 am Central (U.S.) September 5, 2026, 5:00 pm Central (U.S.) America/Chicago Journalism Training, SPJ Chapters SPJ Local (Region 8) ruthmiriam@protonmail.com September 5, 2026 20260905T130000Z 20260905T220000Z -0600 September 5, 2026 https:// https://houstonspjorg.wordpress.com/spj-region-8-conference/ Please join us for the SPJ Region 8 conference at the South Shore Harbour Resort in League City, Texas. Hosted by the Greater Houston Pro chapter, conference sessions will explore today's journalism landscape, offering insights from experts and leaders geared to both professionals and students. Get more info and register today at https://houstonspjorg.wordpress.com/spj-region-8-conference/ September 5, 2026 SPJ Local (Region 8) 2026-06-25 21:58:32 SPJ Communications N/A September 17, 2026 September 17, 2026 September 17, 2026 America/New_York Freedom of Information, Ethics, Diversity, Freelancing, International Journalism, SPJ Committees, SPJ Communities SPJ Committee communications@spj.org September 17, 2026 20260917T000000 20260917T000000 -0500 September 17, 2026 https:// https://form.jotform.com/232475611776058 The Society of Professional Journalists is powered by volunteers committed to the future of the profession and the freedoms that support it. We invite you to be part of that work. SPJ’s national committees and communities are where ideas take shape, where ethical questions are explored, programs are developed and press freedom is advanced. As we work to broaden participation and strengthen these groups, we welcome your involvement.  Applications are now being accepted for committee service for the next term, October 2026 through September 2027. Learn more about each committee.  Looking for another way to get involved? SPJ's Freelance Community and International Community are open to all members. Join the conversation, connect with colleagues and participate year-round ??' no application required. SPJ committees and communities and their current chairs are: Advocacy, co-chaired by Frank LoMonte and Susan King Awards & Honors, co-chaired by Andy Schotz and Sue Kopen Katcef Bylaws & Regulations, chaired by Sara Catania Diversity & Inclusion, chaired by Michael Puente Ethics, chaired by Dan Axelrod Finance, chaired by Sara Catania First Amendment Forever Fund, chaired by Laura Garcia Freedom of Information, chaired by Michael Morisy Freelance Community, chaired by Stacie Overton Johnson International Community, chaired by Dan Kubiske Journalism Education, chaired by Jess Brovsky-Eaker Legal Defense Fund, chaired by Tim Eigo Membership & Nominations, chaired by Claire Regan Programming, chaired by Adam Sennott Whether your focus is education, membership, ethics, advocacy or programming, committee and community service offers a meaningful way to support SPJ’s mission while building leadership experience, expanding your network and working alongside colleagues who share your commitment to journalism. Many SPJ leaders, including past presidents, began their involvement through this service. If you’re interested in serving, please submit an application by Sept. 17. Committee and community chairs will review all applications and may reach out for additional information. Placement will depend on available openings and organizational needs. Those selected to serve on an SPJ committee or community will be notified in October. Not all applicants can be placed each year. If your preferred committee or community has reached capacity, we encourage you to apply again during a future application cycle. Thank you for your willingness to serve SPJ and continued support for a free and ethical press. September 17, 2026 SPJ Committee 2026-05-11 21:57:55 SPJ Communications N/A October 1, 2026 October 4, 2026 October 1, 2026 October 4, 2026 America/New_York Journalism Training, SPJ Convention SPJ National communications@spj.org October 1, 2026 - October 4, 2026 20261001T000000 20261004T000000 -0500 October 1, 2026 - October 4, 2026 https:// https://spj26.org SPJ26 heads to Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 1-4, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. October 1, 2026 SPJ National