Berkeley J-School Events

Business Journalism Workshop

2008-09-26T08:30:00-08:00

September 26, 2008, 8:30 am - A FREE one-day business journalism workshop will be held in Berkeley, Calif., on Friday, September 26, 2008. This workshop is open not only to business journalists, but to journalists covering other beats who wish to learn more about covering business.

"The Secret World of Intelligence Outsourcing"

2008-07-24T18:00:00-08:00

July 24, 2008, 6:00 pm - Join the Council for a conversation with investigative journalist Tim Shorrock as he discusses intelligence outsourcing in depth in his new book, Spies for Hire.

Knight Digital Media Center July 2008 Lecture Series

2008-07-06T15:15:00-08:00

July 6, 2008, 3:15 pm - The New Media Lecture Series is part of a week-long multimedia training workshop for mid-career journalists sponsored by the school. Panel speakers are webcast live.

Knight Digital Media Center June 2008 Lecture Series

2008-06-08T15:15:00-08:00

June 8, 2008, 3:15 pm - The New Media Lecture Series is part of a week-long multimedia training workshop for mid-career journalists sponsored by the school. Panel speakers are webcast live.

Knight Digital Media Center May 2008 Lecture Series

2008-05-18T15:15:00-08:00

May 18, 2008, 3:15 pm - The New Media Lecture Series is part of a week-long multimedia training workshop for mid-career journalists sponsored by the school. Panel speakers are webcast live.

Grand Theft Childhood?

2008-05-06T18:00:00-08:00

May 6, 2008, 6:00 pm - To celebrate the release of its new issue on play, Greater Good magazine is hosting a panel discussion that will reveal the newest facts about video game play, and what guidelines they suggest for parents, teachers, kids, and the people who create the games. A Q&A will follow the discussion.

Writing Your First Book

2008-05-05T17:00:00-08:00

May 5, 2008, 5:00 pm - Join us for stories and how-to advice from book writers. What makes a story book-worthy? What is a book pitch and how do you make one? Do you need an agent to write a book? What are publishers looking for in first books?

The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker

2008-04-25T12:00:00-08:00

April 25, 2008, 12:00 pm - In his new book, The Big Squeeze, New York Times Reporter Steven Greenhouse explores why, in the world's most affluent nation, so many corporations are intent on squeezing their workers dry. Steven Greenhouse has been the labor and workplace correspondent for the New York Times since 1995.

Berkeley Science Review- Science Writing Seminar

2008-04-24T17:00:00-08:00

April 24, 2008, 5:00 pm - The Berkeley Science Review presents its spring science writing seminar: A discussion with Andreas Kluth, Bay Area Technology Correspondent for The Economist

A Special Report on The Future of Energy from Mother Jones

2008-04-22T18:30:00-08:00

April 22, 2008, 6:30 pm - Join us for a discussion on Mother Jones Magazine's current issue on the energy crisis. Meet with the editors and authors of this special report. We will also hear from them on the magazine's current direction and how to connect with the people involved.

Apple APERTURE 2.0 Program

2008-04-21T18:00:00-08:00

April 21, 2008, 6:00 pm - Apple computer will be hosting a talk to launch Aperture 2.0, the program for photographers and multi-media creators. As part of the event, renowned Sports Illustrated Staff Photographer Bill Frakes will be sharing his amazing sports images as part of the evening.

Amy Arbus Photographer

2008-04-18T18:30:00-08:00

April 18, 2008, 6:30 pm - In a multi-media presentation and book signing Amy Arbus will tell the stories behind her most iconic images featured in her award winning photography books, The Inconvenience of Being Born, On the Street 1980-1990 and her new book The Fourth Wall .

Screening of "Citizen McCaw"

2008-04-17T18:00:00-08:00

April 17, 2008, 6:00 pm - A special screening of "Citizen McCaw", the new documentary film about the journalism ethics battle and meltdown at the Santa Barbara News Press.

Covering Poverty

2008-04-16T16:00:00-08:00

April 16, 2008, 4:00 pm - Lisa Gray-Garcia, a writer whose expertise in poverty comes from personal experience, challenges journalists to do a better job covering the lives of poor people.

Knight Digital Media Center April 2008 Lecture Series

2008-04-16T00:00:00-08:00

April 16, 2008, 12:00 am - The New Media Lecture Series is part of a week-long multimedia training workshop for mid-career journalists sponsored by the school. Panel speakers were webcast live. Archived webcasts are available by clicking the event titles below.

Covering the Digital Campaign

2008-04-12T14:30:00-08:00

April 12, 2008, 2:30 pm - COVERING THE DIGITAL CAMPAIGN: How viral videos, flash mobs and web fundraising are changing the landscape of politics and political reporting. OR NOT.

Fourth Annual International Reporting Conference

2008-04-11T09:00:00-08:00

April 11, 2008, 9:00 am - Join us for a day with some of the most experienced reporters and editors in the business. The conference will focus on the nuts and bolts of working outside the United States. Please see the full event details for the day's agenda. Limited Space. Reservations must be made by April 5th. Please contact Omar Fekeiki omarfekeiki@yahoo.com

Knight Digital Media Center March 2008 Lecture Series

2008-03-25T15:30:00-08:00

March 25, 2008, 3:30 pm - The New Media Lecture Series is part of a week-long multimedia training workshop for mid-career journalists sponsored by the school. Panel speakers were webcast live. Archived webcasts are available by clicking the event titles below.

The Art of Interviewing

2008-03-20T13:00:00-08:00

March 20, 2008, 1:00 pm - Cecil Brown, an award winning author, screenwriter, and filmmaker who co-wrote the screenplay for "Which Way is Up?", will give a presentation on the art of interviewing. Brown has profiled a range of legendary artists, including James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Tennessee Williams, and Richard Pryor.

Race and Ethnicity in the 2008 Presidential Contest

2008-03-19T16:00:00-08:00

March 19, 2008, 4:00 pm - Join Boalt Law School Dean and civil rights expert Christopher Edley in conversation with his wife, Boalt lecturer and immigration policy expert Maria Echaveste, on how race, ethnicity and immigration are playing out in the presidential race.

Souled Out: Reclaiming Faith and Politics after the Religious Right

2008-03-13T13:00:00-08:00

March 13, 2008, 1:00 pm - E. J. Dionne Jr. is a syndicated columnist for the Washington Post, a regular political analyst on National Public Radio, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, and a professor at Georgetown University.

The Crime Beat

2008-03-12T18:00:00-08:00

March 12, 2008, 6:00 pm - Author Claire Booth visits to discuss coverage of cops and courts, and the challenges of producing book length narratives about crime. Her latest book, "The False Prophet: Conspiracy, Extortion and Murder in the Name of God," examines the case of Contra Costa County multiple murderer Taylor Helzer.

3rd Annual First Amendment and the Environment Symposium

2008-03-06T12:00:00-08:00

March 6, 2008, 12:00 pm - The Symposium is an interactive forum on the intersection of First Amendment issues with environmental law and policy. Earn 4 Hours MCLE Credits!

In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto

2008-03-05T19:00:00-08:00

March 5, 2008, 7:00 pm - Michael Pollan is the author, most recently, of In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto. He'll be interviewed by Cynthia Gorney, an award-winning writer and UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism professor.

The "War on Terror" and Human Rights

2008-02-28T17:00:00-08:00

February 28, 2008, 5:00 pm - The "War on Terror" and Human Rights will engage the public in a thought-provoking discussion about the methods used to pursue the "war on terror" and its impact on America's reputation at home and abroad. Admission is free.

Life, Death and Committing Journalism Along the U.S. Mexican Border

2008-02-28T16:00:00-08:00

February 28, 2008, 4:00 pm - Dallas Morning News Mexico Bureau Chief Alfredo Corchado and Sacramento Bee Assistant City Editor and former Latin America correspondent Ricardo Sandoval will explore U.S. - Mexico border issues.

Creating A World Through Journalism: Ron Leshem

2008-02-27T17:00:00-08:00

February 27, 2008, 5:00 pm - Ron Leshem, deputy director in charge of programming and special projects for Keshet of Channel Two, Israel's most watched television station, will give a talk about his new novel, "Beaufort." A film based on the book was nominated for this year's Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Ami Vitale

2008-02-22T18:00:00-08:00

February 22, 2008, 6:00 pm - An exhibition of photographs by Ami Vitale, made over many years, that look at the people and conflict in Kashmir. Ms. Vitale will lecture at her gallery opening on Feb. 22 at 6 P.M.

The Future of Newsrooms

2008-02-20T18:30:00-08:00

February 20, 2008, 6:30 pm - New opportunities, collateral damage, and the impact on journalists in the digital era.

Ethnic Media Crossing the Digital Divide:

2008-02-15T10:30:00-08:00

February 15, 2008, 10:30 am - Nearly 40 Bay Area media leaders visit the J-School to participate in a day-long conference and workshop sponsored by the School of Journalism, New America Media and the Knight Digital Media Center.