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There is still time to bid in the silent auction for the MBJF’s scholarship fund. We welcome your bids, or a donation! #MJC23

As usual, Boyd Huppert, one of the best broadcast news writers in the country, has his seminar attendees at the Midwest Journalism Conference spellbound. #MJC23

Great turnout for Day One of the Midwest Journalism Conference. Join us to learn, network and celebrate great journalism. midwestjournalism.com #MJC23

Spring is in the air and that means it’s time for SPJ Regional Conferences! These programs are a unique way to meet new colleagues, reconnect with old friends and learn alongside each other. Find dates and more: bit.ly/3JSnHaA

Have you checked out the silent auction which supports our scholarships and grants? We have plenty of nifty gifties on offer, or you can simply donate. midwestjournalism.com/auction/

It's springtime in Minnesota, so naturally, we're expecting some snow in the midst of the Midwest Journalism Conference. If you arrive early and stay late you should be fine. It gets a little tricky Friday night into Saturday morning. Read more: bit.ly/3KeJDgq

Don't miss the biggest night in media for High school & college students! Ticket DEADLINE is this FRIDAY for Upper Midwest Emmy Foundation Student Production Award show! #MidwestEmmySPA - mailchi.mp/midwestemmys.o…

The deadline is fast approaching to apply for MBJA's scholarships, including our new diversity scholarship. Do you know a college student in the Midwest who would bring diverse perspectives to the newsroom? Urge them to apply now! The deadline is March 1. midwestjournalists.org/scholarships

All of the silent auction items are on display in the corridor on the way to the ballrooms. Check ‘em out and make a bid. The proceeds fund scholarships. Thank you! #MJC22

Don’t forget to check out our silent auction and place your bid at Midwestjournalism.com/Auction #MJC22

After learning how to use your best broadcast voice in the Meridian Ballroom, join us in the Pinnacle Ballroom for the RTDNA luncheon at 11:30am and more sessions in Meridian this afternoon at 1pm and 2:30pm.

The fall in-person Midwest Journalism Conference, originally scheduled for Oct 8-9, has been canceled. We are planning our next event for the spring. midwestjournalism.com

The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Eric Sevareid Awards. For the complete list of winners, visit our website. midwestjournalists.org

Our thanks to @BreakingChesky for a great session to wrap up the (virtual) Midwest Journalism Conference. If you missed any of our sessions this week or just want to go back to listen to them, we'll post the video on our website. midwestjournalism.com #MJC21

In the final session of the (virtual) Midwest Journalism Conference, join us for a conversation with Morgan Chesky (@BreakingChesky), national correspondent for @NBCNews, about his work and experiences covering big stories across the country. tinyurl.com/fwp6tp6j #MJC21

From building trust to building connections, our next session features @BillSchammert from @1011_News who will look at how to use different platforms to talk to — and listen to — your audience. Visit: midwestjournalism.com/conference-sch… and click on the session link. #MJC21

Thank you to @JillGeisler for a great session that will help every newsroom. Up next, @mayerjoy from @TrustingNews will talk about how journalists can build trust with our audience. Visit: midwestjournalism.com/conference-sch… and click on the session link. #MJC21

Day two of the (virtual) Midwest Journalism Conference begins with @JillGeisler from the Power Shift Project (@1stForAll) who will help us learn about being an ally in the newsroom. Visit: midwestjournalism.com/conference-sch… to log in to Zoom and join us! #MJC21

We're posting the winners of the Eric Sevareid Awards, category by category on the MBJA Facebook page. Watch for more award announcements to roll out tomorrow. tinyurl.com/7nwvbtad #MJC21

As we wrap up day one of the (virtual) Midwest Journalism Conference, join us at 1:45pm (CT) when @RTDNA's Dan Shelley (@MurrowNYC) briefs us on the state of the news. tinyurl.com/wdwkwdu9 #MJC21