Events
The Connecticut SPJ chapter hosts several professional development and networking events each year, and helps sponsor others (such as the Connecticut FOI Commission annual conference).
Find upcoming events on our calendar on the CTSPJ homepage (or at the right-hand side of this page). Or see what we’ve offered in the past, below.
If you have a suggestion for a future program, contact President Michael Savino at msavino@ctspj.org.
Professional Development
Journalism on Target
Aug. 22, 2016
Greyson Guns
Reporting on Islam
Feb. 24, 2016
Central Connecticut State University
FOI Discussion: New Police Records Law
Jan. 14, 2016
Hartford Courant
My First Journalism Job
Nov. 19, 2015
The Middletown Press
Data for Journalists Workshop
May 27, 2015
Southern Connecticut State University
On Demand Webcast: Cleaning Up Data
May 2015
CTSPJ Website
Al Jazeera American Q&A
Feb. 1, 2014
Quinnipiac University
Covering Elections
Oct. 12, 2013
The Middletown Press
How To Make The Most Of Your Time
Feb. 23, 2013
Fairfield Public Library
Using FOI for Better Stories
Jan. 19, 2013
Central Connecticut State University
Weather Reporting 101
Oct. 27, 2012
NBC Connecticut
Click here for more details about the event.
Google For Journalists
Sept. 10, 2012
Southern Connecticut State University
Covering State Government On The Fly
June 9, 2012
Wethersfield Public Library
Click here for a recap of the event.
Covering Utility Companies
Feb. 23, 2012
Connecticut Light & Power Training Facilities
Click here for more details.
A Discussion on Citizen Journalism
Feb. 4, 2012
Torrington Register Citizen Newsroom Cafe
Click here for a recap of the event.
Networking
The Connecticut Pro chapter of SPJ hosts regular Press Club networking events at bars and restaurants around the state.
If you would like to see a Press Club come to your city, contact Vice President of Programming Mike Savino at msavino@ctspj.org.
Connecticut SPJ welcomes member help organizing and hosting Press Clubs.