Election Front Pages Book Now Available, 25 Percent Discount For NPPA Members
A collection of 75 historic newspaper front pages from the morning after Barack Obama was elected..more

Seattle Times Workers Asked to Take Unpaid Week Off
In the face of continuing financial problems at The Seattle Times..more

Journal Register Shuts Down 16 Connecticut Weeklies
Employees at The Journal Register Co. have been told that 16 of their weekly newspapers..more


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Knight Fellowships at Stanford University Application Deadline: Feb.1, 2009 $60,000 Stipend plus free tuition for academic year: 9/09-6/10.
For photojournalists and journalism innovators who have already accomplished a lot and are ambitious to do more. Ideally, candidates will have at least 7 years professional experience. For more information: http://knight.stanford.edu/.   
*Sponsored by Stanford University's Knight Fellowship.

Regions 6, 8, and 10 are Looking for Candidates
This is your chance to make a difference! Region 6, 8, and 10 are looking for candidates for director and associate director.  Contact your nomination chair:
R6 Bradley Wilson: bradley_wilson@ncsu.edu
R8 Kevin Martin: kemartin@theadvocate.com
R10 Tim Reese: TReese@sacbee.com

Regions 2 And 4 Now Open For Online Voting
Online voting is now open for NPPA members in Regions 2 and 4 to elect a Regional Director and associate director. Vote today by visiting http://www.nppa.org/elections.

Northern Short Course 09 Register Now
The Northern Short Course, March 19-21, 2009 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, McLean, VA.This year’s event features over a dozen new workshops including a visual journalists educator track, as well as new multimedia and video workshops.  For up to date speakers and workshops go to www.northernshortcourse.com.