http://www.aajasf.org San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:51:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We're awarding $10,000 in journalism scholarships once again! AAJA SF is encouraging high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students who live in or attend school in the Bay Area and who are pursuing journalism to apply for this great opportunity. Past recipients have received awards ranging from $500 to $4,000, ... http://www.aajasf.org/2010/02/28/apply-for-10000-in-journalism-scholarships/ The Bay Area News Project, a nonprofit news venture launching with $5 million in seed money from financier Willian Hellman and $250,000 from The Knight Foundation, has named an editor to lead its organization. Editor Jonathan Weber intends to hire at least 15 journalists this year as part of his ... http://www.aajasf.org/2010/02/11/meet-the-editor-of-the-bay-area-news-project/ Trying to figure out how to get your foot in the door at a time when the industry is evolving and news organizations are reducing staff? Want to know what skills you'll need to compete for a job? Chat with working journalists at student pizza night from 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 18. We'll meet at ... http://www.aajasf.org/2010/02/06/journalism-and-free-pizza-feb-18/ Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with everyone at AAJA SF! The annual Lunar New Year Banquet is Feb. 27. Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of good conversation over good food. Family and friends are welcome. What: Lunar New Year banquet When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 Where: Fu Lam ... http://www.aajasf.org/2010/01/29/join-us-to-celebrate-lunar-new-year/ The deadline to apply for the next AAJA Executive Leadership Program introductory session is Jan. 11. This year's session is March 10-14 in New York. For the application, tuition, criteria, speakers and other details, go to the National AAJA website at www.aaja.org or contact Albert Lee at albertl@aaja.org. Our SF chapter is offering $500 grants ... http://www.aajasf.org/2009/12/29/deadline-to-apply-for-elp-is-jan-11/