Upcoming events:
Dec. 6 – Words Matter: How language, context and content can perpetuate or change public bias about sexual violence
Sexual violence is a complex topic for journalists to cover and can be even more difficult for the public to understand. Aware that this is a sensitive subject, journalists and editors sometimes soft-pedal language. However, the public's ability to understand the seriousness of the allegations and the crime in general may be diminished by these language choices. This workshop offers insight to move beyond issues of sensitivity and examines how language, context and expert content can enhance reporting about sexual assault and advance public understanding of this serious and widespread crime.
6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 at Point Park Center for Media Innovation, 305 Wood St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Registration fee is $15. Sign-up is available here on Eventbrite.
Training by Sexual Violence Expert: Kristen Houser Chief Public Affairs Officer, RALIANCE, National Sexual Violence Resource Center and Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
6 p.m. – Registration and networking reception
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Program
Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh is co-hosting the event along with the FISA Foundation, Southwest PA Says NO MORE, National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Pittsburgh chapters of ONA, SPJ and NLGJA.
6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 at Point Park Center for Media Innovation, 305 Wood St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Registration fee is $15. Sign-up is available here on Eventbrite.
Training by Sexual Violence Expert: Kristen Houser Chief Public Affairs Officer, RALIANCE, National Sexual Violence Resource Center and Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
6 p.m. – Registration and networking reception
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Program
- A light meal and refreshments will be served.
- This workshop is for members of the news media, journalists and writers. Please register to attend.
- Accommodations are available.
- Fee-waivers are available.
Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh is co-hosting the event along with the FISA Foundation, Southwest PA Says NO MORE, National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Pittsburgh chapters of ONA, SPJ and NLGJA.
Upcoming calendar
Board meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month, alternating by phone or in person. Contact womenspressclubpgh@gmail.com for more details to call in or join us.
For all events, see Google Calendar via button above, or bookmark tinyurl.com/pghpressclubscal and check back often.
Highlights include:
Sponsoring organizations are listed after date.
Links are to each event's Facebook or registration page.
For all events, see Google Calendar via button above, or bookmark tinyurl.com/pghpressclubscal and check back often.
Highlights include:
- Dec. 6 — FISA Foundation: Words Matter, 6 p.m. at Point Park Center for Media Innovation
- Dec. 12 — Press Club combined Holiday Party, TBD with WPC board meeting beforehand
Sponsoring organizations are listed after date.
Links are to each event's Facebook or registration page.
Last updated: 11/19/18
