KU hosts KSPA Fall Conference
High school students from from across Kansas traveled to the University of Kansas for the 2024 Kansas Press Association Fall Conference. The Fall Conferences, which include stops at Wichita State and Fort Hays State, are a KSPA tradition, inspiring student journalists across the state for the beginning of their year on their publication staff or at the start of their journalism classes. The conference featured breakout sessions hosted by KU School of Journalism and Mass Communications students, faculty and staff:
- Welcome: Dean Ann M. Brill
- Design Principles & Strategies for Multimedia Storytelling: Assistant Professor Alex Treaster
- Kansas Student Journalist of the Year: Cuyler Dunn and Maya Smith, current KU JMC students
- Word by Word, Column by column: Lecturer Eric Thomas
- Popular Careers in Journalism: Career & Outreach Coordinator Steve Rottinghaus
- Mastering Short Videos: Senior Digital Media Trainer Heather Lawrenz
- Don't Let the Fund End in High School: Cuyler Dunn, current KU JMC student
- Black Armbands & Cussing Cheerleaders: Associate Professor Genelle Belmas
- 10 Must-Have Images of Photojournalism: Lecturer Eric Thomas
- Assessing Information Quality in the Age of AI: Professor Hyunjin Seo and Assistant Professor Tamar Wilner
- Who Says? Sourcing, Attribution and Quotes: Professor of the Practice Lisa McLendon
- Mastering Short Videos: Senior Digital Media Trainer Heather Lawrenz
- Tips for Using Type and Space in Yearbook Layout: Associate Professor Carol Holstead
- Storytelling with Infographics: Lecturer Eric Thomas
- Convert your Story for Reels and TikTok: Assistant Professor Sarah Cavanah
- Getting to know the KU School of Journalism and Mass Communications: Senior Recruitment Coordinator Himée Kamatuka
- Adviser Session: What do you need?: Assistant Professor Sarah Cavanah
- Captions - Your Photos Need Them: Lecturer Eric Thomas
- Protecting Your Rights: Professor of the Practice Stephen Wolgast