AAJA Karaoke Mixer

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Who: Former AAJA National President Doris Truong (Washington Post) What: Karaoke mixer When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 Where: Nocturna Lounge (Waterfront Plaza) Details: Free karaoke until 9 p.m., no-host cocktails, outside food welcome Also: Chapter board meeting to precede event at 5:30 p.m., outside “M” Questions? Email aajahi@gmail.com.

Media Reform in Myanmar: On-the-Ground Perspectives

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The dramatic democratic and economic reforms taking place in Myanmar (Burma) include an easing of restrictions on the media. Over the last two years, the Myanmar government ended half a century of prepublication censorship, opened the media marketplace to privately owned papers, and granted licenses for 16 daily newspapers. Two journalists from Myanmar who are in Honolulu as part of the East-West Center’s 2013 Jefferson Fellowships, will share first-hand perspectives on these changes and what they mean for the media and for the country.

From Montana to Afghanistan: Kim Barker

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April 23, 2013 – 6:00pm – 7:00pm

UH Manoa, Architecture Auditorium

Former Chicago Tribune South Asia bureau chief Kim Barker covered major stories such as the assassination of Benazir Bhutto and rising militancy in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Now a reporter for ProPublica, Barker will speak about her life’s work in journalism and read from her book, “The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan.”

This special lecture, “From Montana to Afghanistan: Covering Conflict and the Clash of Cultures,” is presented as part of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Distinguished Lecture Series.

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2013 National Convention

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More than 850 journalists, news executives, media researchers, and community leaders will attend the 23rd Annual AAJA Convention at the Hilton New York, August 21-24, 2013. The three-day convention includes plenary sessions, panel workshops, seminars, and other activities with interactive discussions about industry and community issues. The convention’s career fair features news and media companies, … Read more

Journalism Career Consultation Workshop to be held Sept. 17

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Society of Professional Journalists and Asian American Journalists Association presents JOURNALISM CAREER CONSULTATION WORKSHOP Monday, Sept. 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hawaii Public Radio Atherton Studio 738 Kaheka St. Honolulu, HI 96814 Cost: Free with RSVP via email by Friday, Sept. 14 at aajahi@gmail.com Space is limited. Light refreshments served. Parking: metered street parking in the … Read more