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The Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh hosted, with the Pennsylvania Women's Press Association, a panel discussion on the use of singular "they" in journalism at the University of Pittsburgh.
As the 2015 "word of the year," will journalists have to adapt to using the singular "they" instead of "he" or "she" to become more gender inclusive, similar to "Ms." decades ago?
Led by press club president Stacey Federoff, speakers included:
Charlie Deitch, editor of Pittsburgh City Paper, which announced it would use singular "they" in August;
Danielle Fox, editor-in-chief of the Pitt News, which announced more gender-inclusive language in January;
Scott Kiesling, a Pitt linguistics professor, whose work deals with gender and language; and
Dena Stanley of Project Silk, which works with young gay and transgender people of color.
Here is a PDF of the slides used by Kiesling during the discussion:
More event recaps from 2015 - 2016, coming soon!
ACES recap at Phipps -- June 18, 2015
Twelve members -- including three newcomers -- spent a stormy evening at Phipps' Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Oakland enjoying a tour by Secretary Connie George, vice president of communications at Phipps, then delicious refreshments before hearing a recap of some topics from the March conference of the American Copy Editors Society with presenters Vice President Cindi Lash & member Rossilynne Skena Culgan.
Night at the Ballpark -- May 19, 2015
In what has become an annual tradition sponsored by Trib Total Media, a group of members and guests enjoyed a night at PNC Park to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Minnesota Twins. Although an exciting game, with a home-run hit out-of-the-park and into a boat moored in the Allegheny, the Pirates fell 5-8. That didn't dim the spirits of those in attendance, including Gertrude Gordon scholarship recipient Emily Brak.
124th Annual Dinner & Journalism Awards -- April 11, 2015
We hosted our 124th annual banquet featuring Terry Mutchler, former executive director of Pennsylvania Office of Open Records, at the Rivers Club on April 11. After a cocktail hour where banquet-goers had a chance to browse great raffle prizes and donate to our charitable partner Western Pa. Humane Society, we enjoyed a three-course dinner.
After remarks by banquet committee chairwoman Kellie Gormly, President Stacey Federoff and scholarship committee member Jennie Dorris, we congratulated our 59th Gertrude Gordon scholarship winners, who interviewed Pittsburgh-based Simple Sugars skincare business-owner Lani Lazzari:
First place Emily Brak, a sophomore at Point Park University
Runners-up Tim Neral, a junior at Waynesburg University
and Natalie Daher, a senior at the University of Pittsburgh.
Our speaker Terry Mutchler is an attorney and a former award-winning journalist who was appointed as Pennsylvania’s first executive director of the Office of Open Records, ensuring government transparency. As a writer for The Associated Press, Mutchler covered politics in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Alaska and Illinois, where she was the first woman appointed AP Statehouse correspondent. After earning her law degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Mutchler worked as a Chicago trial lawyer, then a speechwriter and senior adviser for the Illinois attorney general. Mutchler’s book, “Under This Beautiful Dome,” a Lambda Literary Award finalist released in November, was available for purchase from Classic Lines Bookstore at the dinner.
Check out a PDF of the 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT below presented to banquet attendees:
After remarks by banquet committee chairwoman Kellie Gormly, President Stacey Federoff and scholarship committee member Jennie Dorris, we congratulated our 59th Gertrude Gordon scholarship winners, who interviewed Pittsburgh-based Simple Sugars skincare business-owner Lani Lazzari:
First place Emily Brak, a sophomore at Point Park University
Runners-up Tim Neral, a junior at Waynesburg University
and Natalie Daher, a senior at the University of Pittsburgh.
Our speaker Terry Mutchler is an attorney and a former award-winning journalist who was appointed as Pennsylvania’s first executive director of the Office of Open Records, ensuring government transparency. As a writer for The Associated Press, Mutchler covered politics in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Alaska and Illinois, where she was the first woman appointed AP Statehouse correspondent. After earning her law degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Mutchler worked as a Chicago trial lawyer, then a speechwriter and senior adviser for the Illinois attorney general. Mutchler’s book, “Under This Beautiful Dome,” a Lambda Literary Award finalist released in November, was available for purchase from Classic Lines Bookstore at the dinner.
Check out a PDF of the 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT below presented to banquet attendees:
Writers' workshop -- Feb. 26, 2015
We had some great discussion at Biddle's Escape, 401 Biddle Ave., in Regent Square over coffee about the challenges of freelance writing and upcoming plans for the club. Come check out our next bimonthly discussion April 23!
Holiday party -- Dec. 7, 2014
About 15 members shared a catered dinner from Fluted Mushroom at our annual holiday party at the VisitPittsburgh office hosted by Secretary Connie George. We also had fun with a festive photobooth and poinsettia raffle as well as our gift exchange.
Newsies performance at Benedum -- Nov. 30, 2014
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A group of members and guests had fun at the theater, transported back to a different era in the "papes" with a performance of Broadway's "Newsies" during the holidays.
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Mixer brunch -- Nov. 16, 2014
WPC members enjoyed an afternoon of conversation and refreshments for a mixer brunch we hope to make a recurring event. Hosted by Vice President Cindi Lash, we gathered at the offices of Pittsburgh Magazine on Washington's Landing for a lovely potluck.
We discussed ideas about the club's future and how to further its mission for women journalists in Pittsburgh and their supporters.
We discussed ideas about the club's future and how to further its mission for women journalists in Pittsburgh and their supporters.
Pirates game -- July 2, 2014
WPC members and a few guests watched the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Trib Total Media suite at PNC Park.
Summer picnic -- June 29, 2014
WPC members shared a potluck picnic at Frick Park with about a dozen people in attendance.
Banquet featured on PCN-TV -- April 15, 2014
Portions of the annual banquet, including speaker Lois Norder of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, were video recorded appeared on PCN, the Pennsylvania Cable Network.
Club celebrates 123rd annual banquet with 'Snakes and Ladders' -- April 12, 2014
On April 12, the club hosted about 80 attendees at the 123rd annual banquet.
Held at the Rivers Club in One Oxford Centre in downtown Pittsburgh, the WPC enjoyed a presentation by Lois Norder of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about the ways reporters can make progress and pitfalls in journalism with pointers about those "Snakes and Ladders."
After dinner, the club's annual awards from the Gertrude Gordon Scholarship Fund were awarded to Megan Trimble, a University of Pittsburgh senior; and runners-up, Laura Byko, a Point Park University sophomore; and Natalie Daher, a University of Pittsburgh junior.
The club also elected new officers and thanked President Kelllie Gormly for her nine years of service leading the club. New officers are:
President: Stacey Federoff -- reporter, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Vice president: Cindi Lash -- editor, Pittsburgh Magazine
Secretary: Connie George -- vice president, communications, Visit Pittsburgh
Treasurer: Karen Carlin -- copy editor and Weekend associate editor, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Board of directors :
Helen Fallon -- professor of journalism and director of Point Park University’s Honors Program; copy editor, Post-Gazette
Ginny Frizzi -- writer at the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, The Innovation Institute, University of Pittsburgh
Kellie Gormly -- features/entertainment writer, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Held at the Rivers Club in One Oxford Centre in downtown Pittsburgh, the WPC enjoyed a presentation by Lois Norder of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about the ways reporters can make progress and pitfalls in journalism with pointers about those "Snakes and Ladders."
After dinner, the club's annual awards from the Gertrude Gordon Scholarship Fund were awarded to Megan Trimble, a University of Pittsburgh senior; and runners-up, Laura Byko, a Point Park University sophomore; and Natalie Daher, a University of Pittsburgh junior.
The club also elected new officers and thanked President Kelllie Gormly for her nine years of service leading the club. New officers are:
President: Stacey Federoff -- reporter, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Vice president: Cindi Lash -- editor, Pittsburgh Magazine
Secretary: Connie George -- vice president, communications, Visit Pittsburgh
Treasurer: Karen Carlin -- copy editor and Weekend associate editor, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Board of directors :
Helen Fallon -- professor of journalism and director of Point Park University’s Honors Program; copy editor, Post-Gazette
Ginny Frizzi -- writer at the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, The Innovation Institute, University of Pittsburgh
Kellie Gormly -- features/entertainment writer, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Annual holiday party -- Dec. 15, 2013
Club members met up at the Visit Pittsburgh offices to celebrate our annual holiday gathering. Those gathered enjoyed a catered meal, gift exchange and discussion of club business.
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Fall potluck -- Oct. 6, 2013
Hosted by Connie George at her home in Crafton, ten club members contributed to a delicious lunch and discussion afterward. Among the topics discussed were speakers for the annual banquet in April, scheduling an event focused on tips for freelancing, beginning a mentoring program and speakers' bureau in the future, and making adjustments to the bylaws.
(meeting minutes via president Kellie Gormly)
(meeting minutes via president Kellie Gormly)
Take Me Out to the Ballgame -- Sept. 17, 2013
Members of the Women's Press Club enjoyed the donation of the Trib Total Media club seats to watch as the Buccos took on the San Diego Padres, giving a valiant effort with a 5-2 loss. But, we're all glad they snapped the 20-year losing streak and are now on to the playoffs! Let's Go Bucs!
Dr. Carter Olson's Going-Away Party -- July 9, 2013
Good luck to Candi Carter Olson from the Women's Press Club!
Members of the press club gathered for dinner July 9 at Diamond Market Bar & Grill to wish her luck as she leaves for an assistant professorship at Utah State University after spending the last four years working on her PhD from the University of Pittsburgh about the influence and history of the club. Best wishes!
From left: Stacey Federoff, Connie George, Jill Daly, Susan Zimecki, Candi Carter Olson, Kellie Gormly, Karen Carlin, Deb Galle and Steve Galle.
Candi defended her dissertation in April to earn her PhD in communications with a certificate in women's studies. She left Pittsburgh for Logan, Utah, on July 19 with her husband Tim and their 5-year-old boys Christopher and Gabriel. An assistant professor of media studies in the department of journalism and communication, Carter Olson will be teaching Media Smarts, a media literacy course, and Media & Society: Sex, Race and Pop Culture.
Members of the press club gathered for dinner July 9 at Diamond Market Bar & Grill to wish her luck as she leaves for an assistant professorship at Utah State University after spending the last four years working on her PhD from the University of Pittsburgh about the influence and history of the club. Best wishes!
From left: Stacey Federoff, Connie George, Jill Daly, Susan Zimecki, Candi Carter Olson, Kellie Gormly, Karen Carlin, Deb Galle and Steve Galle.
Candi defended her dissertation in April to earn her PhD in communications with a certificate in women's studies. She left Pittsburgh for Logan, Utah, on July 19 with her husband Tim and their 5-year-old boys Christopher and Gabriel. An assistant professor of media studies in the department of journalism and communication, Carter Olson will be teaching Media Smarts, a media literacy course, and Media & Society: Sex, Race and Pop Culture.
Annual Awards Dinner -- April 20, 2013
Winners of the 57th Gertrude Gordon Awards sponsored by the Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh: Kyle Oland of Waynesburg University (2nd place), Tegan Hanlon of University of Pittsburgh (1st place) and Nick Farrell, Waynesburg University.
Annual Awards Dinner -- April 20, 2013
Candi Carter Olson, left, and Susan Snyder at the Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh's 122nd anniversary dinner and journalism awards on April 20, at the Rivers Club, Downtown. Snyder, the banquet's keynote speaker, is higher education reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer and co-lead reporter of the Inquirer team that won the the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. Earlier this month, Carter Olson earned her PhD at the University of Pittsburgh; her dissertation was on the history of the 122-year-old Women's Press Club.
Warhol: Headlines -- January 6, 2013
WPC joined the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania to visit the exhibit "Warhol: Headlines" at the Andy Warhol Museum on Pittsburgh's North Side.
The visit was scheduled for the last day of the exhibit that traced a rich headline motif through 80 works by the Pittsburgh Pop artist — from paintings, drawings, prints, photography and sculpture to film, video and television. A major yet unexplored theme that ran through Warhol's entire career, the headline encompassed many of his key subjects, including celebrity, death, disaster and current events.
The visit was scheduled for the last day of the exhibit that traced a rich headline motif through 80 works by the Pittsburgh Pop artist — from paintings, drawings, prints, photography and sculpture to film, video and television. A major yet unexplored theme that ran through Warhol's entire career, the headline encompassed many of his key subjects, including celebrity, death, disaster and current events.
