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Campaign Headquarters > Convention Schedule
You won't find any boring debates or cheesy photo opps on this campaign schedule; only hands-on workshops and hot-topic panels designed to make you better at what you do. Check out the detailed schedules for Thursday, Friday and Saturday for a complete listing of speakers and full sessions descriptions, and don't forget about our new programming tracks for authors, LGBT media, career skills, hot topics, new media and broadcast.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
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Media Summit
Welcome Breakfast
8:00AM-9:00AM |
Join us for the kick-off breakfast for NLGJA's historic 5th Annual LGBT Media Summit. |
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Breakout Sessions
9:15AM-10:30AM |
- Diversifying LGBT Newsrooms
- Foreign Correspondence
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Breakout Sessions
10:45AM-12:00PM |
- Congressional Confidential
- A Gay Reporter Goes To Washington
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Lunch Plenary
12:15PM-1:45PM |
The March On News Coverage: Is Entertainment Coverage Overpowering The Pages Of LGBT Media? |
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Live Broadcast
2:00PM-4:00PM |
The Michelangelo Signorile Show |
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Closing Reception
4:00PM-5:30PM |
The official closing event of our 5th Annual LGBT Media Summit. |
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Reception
5:30PM-7:00PM |
Head to the Expo Hall to meet up with old friends and to get to know our convention newcomers. It's your chance to work out your Expo Hall strategy.
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Welcoming
Reception
7:00PM-8:30PM |
Join us for the official kick-off party for "NLGJA Goes to Washington." |
Friday, August 22, 2008
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Breakfast Plenary
9:30AM-10:45AM |
The New Newsroom: As Our Industry Undergoes an Extreme Makeover, What's Next? |
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Breakout Sessions
11:00AM-12:15PM |
- Hot Topics Pray Away the Gay?
- Survival Skills Life After Layoff: Your Job Is History But You're Not
- New Media Gay Gear: The New Media Gadgets You Need To Know About
- Broadcast Hearing Is Believing: Writing For The Ear
- Expo Hall Classroom Broadcast Critique Sessions
- Critic's Choice: Promoting Diversity Through Arts Journalism
- Strange Bedfellows: Sex, Scandal & Politics
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Lunch Plenary
12:30PM-2:00PM |
A Woman's Place |
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Breakout Sessions
2:15PM-3:30PM |
- Hot Topics Taking It To The Streets: Citizen Journalism & Community News
- Survival Skills Life After Journalism: From Newsroom To The Boardroom
- New Media Beyond Blogging: Mobile Media Workshop
- Broadcast Sound Judgment: Mastering The Art Of The Broadcast Interview
- Expo Hall Classroom Altared States Or Get Me To The Church On Time
- Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics: Writing On Research
- Tales From The Trail: The Inside Story Of The Presidential Campaign
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Breakout Sessions
3:45PM-5:00PM |
- Hot Topics Money Matters: How The Economy Is Impacting The Election
- Survival Skills Life After Journalism: Making A Difference In Non-Profits
- New Media Ready, Aim, Shoot: The Ins & Outs Of Web Video
- Broadcast CNN Documentary Sneak Preview: "His Name is Susan" (Working Title)
- Expo Hall Classroom Sunshine Week Session: FOIA Is Not Just A Four-Letter Word
- No Kid Gloves: Covering Children, Education & Young People's Lives
- The Beat We'd Love To Lose: Reporting On HIV/AIDS In 2008
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Diversity Reception
5:15PM-6:30PM |
It's time for NLGJA's annual salute to diversity and inclusion with local and national industry leaders. |
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Women's Cocktail Reception & Networking Dinner
7:00PM-9:00PM |
All NLGJA members are invited to join us for an evening of fine food and conversation. We'll applaud the hard work of the women of NLGJA and spotlight their invaluable contributions to the organization. $35 pre-registration is required. |
Night Out Washington, DC
Reception
9:00PM-Midnight |
Filibuster the night away with the NLGJA at the capital city's top venues. |
Saturday, August 23, 2008
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Breakfast
9:30AM-10:45AM |
Stop by for a cup of coffee and the chance to visit with our Expo Hall exhibitors. |
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Breakout Sessions
9:30AM-10:45AM |
- Hot Topics Mirror, Mirror: Gay Bias In Journalism
- Broadcast Ahead Of The Curve: Negotiating Your Broadcast Personal Services Contract
- Expo Hall Classroom LGBT Media Roundtable
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Breakout Sessions
11:00AM-12:15AM |
- Hot Topics Gays & Sports: Asking The Big Questions
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New Media Watch Your (Graphic) Language: Using New Media To Expand Traditional Reporting
- Broadcast Wash Your Mouth Out: The FCC & You
- Expo Hall Classroom Freelancer Pitch/Slam
- Author, Author Closing The Book: Is LGBT Publishing In Its Death Throes?
- Everyone's Entitled: Opinion Writing In The Age Of Blogs
- The War Within: LGBT Journalists & the ENDA Debate
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Lunch Plenary
12:30PM-2:00PM |
Missing White Women: Is Media Coverage The True Crime? |
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Breakout Sessions
2:15PM-3:30PM |
- Hot Topics Oh God! (Or Allah…Or Buddha): Reporting On Issues Of Faith & Religion
- New Media Digital Savvy For Your Career: Beyond The Basics
- Broadcast Finding The Michael Moore Within: Making (& Selling) The Documentary
- Author, Author Me, Myself & I: Writing (& Selling) The Personal Memoir
- About The Benjamins: Financial & Estate Issues For LGBTs
- Dyke Culture In The New Media
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Closing Sessions
3:45PM-5:15PM |
- Broadcast No Dumb Questions: Five Years Later
- Author, Author Authors' Café
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Not-So-Silent Auction
6:45PM-8:45PM |
Proceeds benefit NLGJA's programs, so get ready to shop for a good cause. |
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Closing Networking Breakfast
9:30AM-11:00AM |
Last chance to network during "NLGJA Goes to Washington." |
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