Danny O’Neil challenges AAJA Seattle: Match my Power of One donation!
Former AAJA National President Sharon Chan got the whole crowd laughing during her lightning talk at the AAJA National Convention on dating and marrying a fellow journalist. The presentation featured several fun photos of Sharon’s husband — and former First Man of AAJA — Danny O’Neil. At the end of the talk, Sharon talked about […]
Nicole Gaddie on AAJA National Convention: ‘… exhausting, but also rejuvenating’
Nicole Gaddie, a recent graduate of Seattle University and a AAJA Seattle student member, attended the AAJA National Convention in Washington D.C. earlier this month. She is a recipient of the Founders Scholarship, which provided registration and a travel stipend. She shares her convention experience in this post. It’s hard to explain the importance of […]
Seattle Times publisher Frank Blethen presented with Leadership in Diversity Award at AAJA Gala
Frank Blethen, publisher and CEO of The Seattle Times, was presented with the Leadership in Diversity Award during the AAJA National Convention Scholarship & Awards Gala Banquet Saturday night. The award honors an individual or corporation that has made strides in promoting and demonstrating diversity in the news media industry. A group of AAJA Seattle members who […]
Tickets on sale for Chefs’ Showcase at Columbia Tower Club on Aug. 4!
Tickets are officially ON SALE for our upcoming Chefs’ Showcase benefit from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 4 at the Columbia Tower Club. All proceeds will benefit AAJA scholarships and training programs for professional journalists. Come on up to the 75th floor and enjoy gorgeous views of Seattle as you nosh on appetizers and drinks courtesy of […]
AAJA Seattle member Shawn Chitnis participates in 2014 Executive Leadership Program
The 2014 Executive Leadership Program is underway and we’re proud to provide $700 in financial support to AAJA Seattle member Shawn Chitnis. Chitnis is a reporter for KREM-TV, the CBS affiliate in Spokane, covering a range of topics including city politics, business, and education. He previously worked as a reporter for KNDO-TV, the NBC affiliate […]
Spend your summer with AAJA Seattle!
Contrary to what our current weather may suggest, summer is just around the corner. And with that comes a few AAJA events and we hope you’ll join us! Walk for Rice Our first event is Walk for Rice on June 28 from 8 a.m. to noon. We’ve formed an AAJA Seattle team to participate in this annual fundraiser, which features a […]