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Workshops for Louisiana Ethnic Media

March 4 - 5, 2010
“Effective use of electronic media”

March 18-19, 2010
“Advertising for success”
 
Venue: Journalism Building, LSU

Organized by the Forum on Media Diversity, Manship School of Mass Communication, LSU

Funded by the McCormick Foundation

Conference Expenses Covered
With thanks to the McCormick Foundation, registration fees, lodging and meal expenses will be provided for any employee of a Louisiana ethnic print, web or broadcast outlet.

Apply Soon!
Because seating is limited, journalists are asked to apply for participation in either of the two workshops. Send a brief e-mail that includes your present position, your employer and a brief statement of your background to mediadiversity@tigers.lsu.edu (Selection of qualified participants will be made on a first-come-first-served basis.)

Click here to get more information about workshops and speakers.


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