A Conference for High School Media July 24-28, 2010 The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University Saturday, July 24 Newsroom After settling into campus life and a jump start workshop on reporting and producing audio packages, the students will go through the press credentialing process and be introduced to the conference staff, each other and newsroom life. But we are honored to start our week workshops delivered by professionals national credentials, including Donna Moxley, Chris Black and BJay Cooper. 8:00 a.m. Registration and check-in the Conference Staff: Laura Perez, Administrative Assistant, Fitzwater Center Bethany Huff, Graduate Assistant 9:00 a.m. Workshop: Reporting for the Ear In the Newsroom
Noon Donna Moxley, Page One Editor, The Keene Sentinel Welcome Lunch and Credentialing Dr. Kristen Nevious, Director of the Fitzwater Center 1:00 p.m Workshop: The Interview Chris Black, former CNN White House Correspondent 2:45 p.m. Newsroom: Preparing for the Interview In Fitzwater Center 106 Chris Black, former CNN White House Correspondent 3:45 p.m. Interview: Former Deputy White House Press Secretary B.Jay Cooper 5:30 pm. Keynote Dinner: Cooper and Black In Alumni Lounge, Peterson Hall BJay Cooper and Chris Black 7:00 p.m. Newsroom: Evening Edition In Fitzwater Center 106 The work on The Fitzwater E-Briefings, the conference s online news publication, begins. Prof. Paul Bush will introduce the publication to you and discuss the news budget, make assignments, and get you started. Nick Caramico, Pierce Media Group Fellow Erika McGowan, Government Channel Manager, HUD-TV 10/45
, Pierce Media Group Fellow 9:00 p.m. NEWSROOM DEADLINE Midnight Lights Out Sunday, July 25 The Newsroom This is the day to fine-tune our skills and develop into an articulate and insightful news gathering team. Leading our news teams today and through the week are Journalism Professor Paul Bush, Amanda Borozinski, and Video Production Professional Erika McGowan. Media Technology Specialist Greg King will also provide instructional support, assisted by our Pierce Media Group student staff: Nick Caramico and Erica Tomaszewski. 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. The Gaggle? Dr. Kristen Nevious, Director of the Fitzwater Center 9:00 a.m. Newsroom: Morning Edition In Fitzwater 106 11:00 a.m. Workshop: Electronic News Gathering, Franklin Pierce University Class of 2008
Noon Lunch in the Cafeteria 1:00 p.m. Workshop: Photojournalism In Fitzwater 106 Amanda Borozinski, Department of Mass Communication 3:15 p.m. Newsroom: Afternoon Edition In Fitzwater 106 5:30 p.m. Dinner and a Movie: Fitzwater In Pierce Hall 6:30 p.m. Newsroom: Evening Edition In Fitzwater Center 101 The work on The Fitzwater E-Briefings, the conference s online news publication, continues. Amanda Borozinski, Department of Mass Communication Nick Caramico, Pierce Media Group Fellow Erika McGowan, Government Channel Manager, HUD-TV 10/45, Pierce Media Group Fellow 9:00 p.m. NEWSROOM DEADLINE Midnight Lights Out
Monday, July 26 Road Trip: The Granite State & Presidential Politics Today s host is one of the dean s of New Hampshire journalism, David Tirrell-Wysocki, who will guide us through two briefings focused on the Granite State s unique relationship presidential candidates. His own briefing on the many candidates who come here no hope of a win is fascinating and based on a distinguished career the Associated Press. We end our road trip a visit to the New Hampshire Union Leader, an institution on the campaign trail. 7:15 a.m. Breakfast 7:45 a.m. Board Press Bus for trip to Manchester, NH At Peterson Hall parking lot 8:15 a.m. Press Gaggle, on the Road 9:00 a.m. Briefing: Why New Hampshire? Franklin Pierce University Manchester Center A brief history of the NH primary and the state s long-running battle to keep it first. William Gardner New Hampshire Secretary of State 10:15 a.m Briefing: The New Hampshire Primary Franklin Pierce University Manchester Center What does the primary mean to presidential candidates? Raymond Buckley Chair, New Hampshire Democratic Party Michael Dennehy GOP Activist and campaign advisor 11:30 a.m. Briefing: $1,000 and a Dream Can Make You a Presidential Candidate Franklin Pierce University Manchester Center
A look at the dozens of long-shot candidates who enter the NH Primary. David Tirrell-Wysocki Former Associated Press Reporter Director, Nackey S. Loeb School of Communication Noon Lunch 1:00 p.m. Board Press Bus for campaign trail stop In Jefferson Mill parking lot 2:30 p.m. Briefing: The Media s Role in the New Hampshire Presidential Primary At the New Hampshire Union Leader Joseph McQuaid Publisher, New Hampshire Union Leader and Sunday News 3:00 pm. Tour: The New Hampshire Union Leader At the New Hampshire Union Leader Teresa Robinson Community Relations Manager, New Hampshire Union Leader and Sunday News 4:00 p.m. Board Press Bus for return trip to Franklin Pierce University, Rindge In parking lot 5:30 pm. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Newsroom: Evening Edition In Fitzwater Center 101
The work on The Fitzwater E-Briefings, the conference s online news publication, begins. Prof. Paul Bush will introduce the publication to you and discuss the news budget, make assignments, and get you started. Amanda Borozinski, Department of Mass Communication Nick Caramico, Pierce Media Group Fellow Erika McGowan, Government Channel Manager, HUD-TV 10/45, Pierce Media Group Fellow 9:00 p.m. NEWSROOM DEADLINE Midnight Lights Out Tuesday, July 27 The View from the White House The road to the White House is an exciting one, and we start the day by hearing from two who have traveled it. Professor Robin Marra will brief on the issues, and Steve Dodrill will share you how you can get started on your own trip. We end our day in the company of Marlin Fitzwater, former White House Press Secretary and someone who was once a journalism student, like you. 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Briefing: The Issues Dr. Robin Marra Department of Political Science, Franklin Pierce University 11:00 a.m. Briefing: Laying the Foundation for Successful Campaign Coverage by Student Media Steve Dodrill, Franklin Pierce University Class of 2009 Reporter, Weekend Anchor, Manager of Web News Services, 95.9 WATD FM
Noon Lunch 1: 00 p.m. Introduction and a Photo Opportunity: Marlin Fitzwater Students will be photographed Marlin Fitzwater for release to hometown media 1: 30 p.m. Briefing: Back Stairs at the White House In Fitzwater Center 101 Marlin Fitzwater Author, Former White House Press Secretary 2:30 p.m. Interview: Marlin Fitzwater Students will be assigned time slots to interview Marlin Fitzwater 3:30 p.m. Newsroom: Afternoon Edition Students will have an opportunity to get ahead start on their assignments and prepare to cover the next event 4:30 p.m. Opening: Empires Fall We will be part of the dedication of an exhibit of photographs highlighting the career of Marlin Fitzwater, who served as press secretary to both President Ronald Reagan and President George H.W. Bush. Introduction Richard Marshall CFO and Vice President, Franklin Pierce University Gallery Talk Marlin Fitzwater Author, Former White House Press Secretary 5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Newsroom: Evening Edition In Fitzwater Center 106 The work on The Fitzwater E-Briefings, the conference s online news publication, begins. Prof. Paul Bush will introduce the publication to you and discuss the news budget, make assignments, and get you started. Amanda Borozinski, Department of Mass Communication Nick Caramico, Pierce Media Group Fellow Erika McGowan, Government Channel Manager, HUD-TV 10/45, Pierce Media Group Fellow 9:00 p.m. NEWSROOM DEADLINE Midnight Lights Out Wednesday, July 29 The 2008 Presidential Election: The Issues, The Candidates, New Media & The Polls Under the guidance of Political Science Professor, today is our opportunity to analyze the 2008 Presidential Elections from several perspectives. 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Briefing: The Polls and the 2008 Presidential Election In Fitzwater 101 Dr. Robin Marra Department of Political Science, Franklin Pierce University 10:00 a.m. Briefing: Working in the Trenches for the Candidates
Derek Scalia, Franklin Pierce University Class of 2007 Northeast Regional Field Director, the Kucinich Campaign and Kelley Stieh, Franklin Pierce University Class of 2007 Field Director, the New Jersey 36 th Assembly District Regional Field Organizer, Chris Dodd Campaign; Regional Field Organizer, the Hillary Clinton campaign; and Regional Field Director, the Illinois Democratic Party 11:00 a.m. Newrooms: Morning Edition Fitzwater Center 106 It is time to put the 2010 edition of the Fitzwater e-briefings to bed. Prof. Paul Bush Department of Mass Communication, Franklin Pierce University Noon Lunch 1:00 p.m. Studio Production: The Week in Review 2:00 p.m. Awards Ceremonies Dr. Kristen Nevious, Director of the Fitzwater Center 3:00 p.m. Checkout