Category Archives: Convention 2009

NE Chapter Ends Convention with “Sweet Caroline” Rendition

By admin | Published: August 16, 2009
A huge thanks to everyone who attended, sponsored, organized, and volunteered at the convention.  It would not have been possible without all of you.  And another set of thanks to all who donated to our chapter fundraiser at the District Lounge!  Every dollar of your contribution will go toward workshops and events for our members [...]
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Convention Kicks Off!

By admin | Published: August 12, 2009
  The AAJA Convention kicked off with a great lion dance from Gund Kwok at the opening reception.  Click to watch (my amateur videography)!  We were also graced by Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, Mayor Thomas Menino, Globe editor Marty Baron, and AAJA president Sharon Chan.  NE chapter member Al Young did a great job emceeing, [...]
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Public Broadcasting: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

By admin | Published: July 30, 2009
PUBLIC BROADCASTING: YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW WGBH, YAWKEY THEATER, ONE GUEST STREET, BOSTON FRIDAY, AUG. 14 @ 1:15 TO 2:15 (PANEL/Q&A); 2:15 (WGBH TOUR) Are you considering a career in public broadcasting? Not sure whether you should make the switch from commercial to non-profit journalism? Looking for freelance opportunities? In this session, you’ll hear an engaging discussion on [...]
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More Red Sox tickets available!

By admin | Published: July 19, 2009
Support the Asian American Journalists Association by buying tickets to a Red Sox game. AAJA is a nonprofit dedicated to helping raise awareness about Asian-American issues and diversity in the newsroom. The New England chapter of AAJA is proud to host this year’s national convention in Boston Aug. 12 – 15 at the Seaport Hotel. [...]
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AAJA accepting proposals for workshops

By admin | Published: December 5, 2008
AAJA is now accepting proposals for workshops and presenters. AAJA invites its members, media companies, journalism educational institutions and the Asian American and Pacific Islander community to submit workshop proposals for the 2009 National Convention which will be held Aug. 12-15 in Boston. Download the form at AAJA National site December 15, 2008: Early deadline for proposals. [...]
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