Columbus Dispatch features editor Erica Thompson (right) listens as journalism professionals and students from various Columbus City Schools participate in the Columbus Journalists in Training seminar on Sat. Feb. 18, 2023 at Fort Hayes Career Center. Doral Chenoweth/The Columbus Dispatch

Are you a journalist in the Columbus area who wants to help teach Columbus City Schools students about the news, storytelling, media ethics, and introduce them to careers in journalism? We’d love for you to volunteer as part of our innovative program for budding high …

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The Central Ohio Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, in association with the Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland Pro Chapters, invites you to the Ohio SPJ Contest Awards Celebration in Columbus! Please make your reservations now for the Ohio SPJ …

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Downtown Columbus

We’re shaking up Founders Day this year – we hope you’ll join us on Wednesday, April 19, in downtown Columbus to network with your fellow Central Ohio journalists and celebrate our award and scholarship winners! We’ve significantly lowered our ticket …

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We’ll gather once again at Land-Grant Brewing Company for drinks, food trucks and fellowship. Join us to network with current and former colleagues and friends in journalism. One drink ticket will be provided per person. Bring a non-member and receive …

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Join us in Columbus as the Society of Professional Journalists chapters from Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland hold the annual Ohio SPJ Awards luncheon, honoring the Buckeye State’s best journalism and journalists. This year’s event, sponsored by the Central Ohio Professional …

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Join SPJ Central Ohio Chapter for a virtual movie night, featuring Storm Lake – a 2021 film examining the survival of an Iowa newspaper navigating shifting industry dynamics, the pandemic and more. The film chronicles the story of Pulitzer Prize winner Art …

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Central Ohio SPJ celebrates its 71st annual Founders’ Day on Wednesday, September 15 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of professional camaraderie and the celebration of good journalism at the Amelita Mirolo Barn in Upper Arlington. …

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