The MIPA board and committees are polishing the 50^th Journalism Day! We cannot wait to unveil the plans this month and next!

So keep your eyes on this post, the email listserv, the website and social media on Facebook and Twitter, so you don’t miss a thing!

If you haven’t set up to join us on Monday, March 25, 2019, in Columbia yet, now is a great time to do so. Plan for a day away from your classroom on the campus of the world-class Missouri School of Journalism!

The 50^th JDay will include:

• Online registration free with your MIPA membership. Registration closes at midnight on March 18.
• Opening session with an exceptional keynote speaker.
• WriteOffs and Photo ShootOffs.
• T-shirts. On sale NOW!
• Sessions and workshops.
• Exhibitors to meet.
• Opportunities to meet journalism advisers across the state.
• Contests. Open NOW.
• Specials at local restaurants near campus
• So much more is still in the works!

Speaking of contests, please consider applying for one of MIPA’s highest honors!

• MIPA Student Journalist of the Year – visit this webpage for details on a senior portfolio competition – deadline Jan. 18
• Journalism Teacher of the Year – visit this webpage for details on being recognized as an experienced journalism teacher – deadline Feb. 15
• Emerging Journalism Educator – if you are new to being a journalism teacher and already rocking this career, visit this webpage – deadline Feb. 15
• Administrator of the Year – this webpage details how to nominate an administrator who has supported your programs – deadline Feb. 15
• Contributing Medium – maybe you have a business that has helped your program in some manner, nominate it here – deadline Feb. 15
• Taft Award – visit this webpage to nominate someone or an organization that has contributed to journalism education – deadline Feb. 15
• Knight Award – the Knights have defended or supported student press freedom in some manner, nominate from this webpage – deadline Feb. 15

See you in March!