Stand and Shout for Hollerday!
On November 4th Journalists for Human Rights is standing up for human rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo- literally! Join us and lend your voice to HollerDay a national JHR event to show solidarity for the 1.6 million victims of rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We will be standing outside of the Student Campus Center from 8:00am to midnight, that’s one hour for every 100,000 people raped in the Congo. While we’re raising awareness about human rights violations in the DRC we’ll also be raising funds for JHR programming in the country that will give the Congo the opportunity to use media as a call for action!
Say you’ll stand with us, tell your friend you’ll sponsor them or simply spread the word! Just speak up on November 4th for HollerDay at Ryerson!
When: November 4, 2011 8:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Ryerson University’s Student Campus Center 80 Gould Street
Why: Raising awareness about human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raising money for JHR programming in the DRC.
Speak Magazine Launch Party!
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Wednesday, February 9 at 8:30pm – February 10 at 2:00am
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Journalists for Human Rights Ryerson is inviting you to come celebrate the launch of the 2011 Speak magazine. This is the first time we’ve done the issue. We’re extremely proud of the end result, and hope you will come and celebrate our issue.
Music lineup to come. Tickets will be available in advance for $5. At the door it will be $7, or $5 with a canned food item. All proceeds will be going to Journalists for Human Rights. Free copies of Speak magazine will be available at the event. For advance tickets: |
JHR Meeting Nov 18
We will be having a meeting this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the journalism lounge.
We will be assigning copy editors to their articles and confirming all the details of our upcoming event.
If you can, please bring a USB key and of course try to make it out, this is an important one!
-JHR Ryerson
Attend “Inspirational Stories from the Field” this month
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Tuesday, November 23 · 6:00pm – 7:30pm
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63 Gould Street
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| More Info | Three journalists will be telling the audience stories from their reporting experience which have motivated or inspired them. It promises to be an evening that students will not forget, as the speakers will cover themes of politics, humanity, and culture. This event will be interactive, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and meet the speakers. Snacks are provided.
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Looking for a NEW MASTHEAD for Speak Magazine
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- We are currently accepting pitches and applications for our masthead. All Speak related questions can be directed tospeak.jhrryerson@gmail.com (they’ll be forwarded over if you send them to this account)
- Our theme is the Millennium Development Goals. We are currently accepting one-paragraph pitches for articles. We would like to have all pitches in by Oct. 17.
- We are also accepting artwork and photography on an on-going basis. Let us know if you’re interested in submitting anything and we’ll work out a way to transfer files.
- Masthead positions still available
Managing Editor: Needs to be able to manage and motivate other people. Works with Editor in Chief throughout all aspects of the magazine. Help monitor rereading of pages throughout production. Create work schedules in coordination with copy editors and head of research.
Front-of-Book Editor: Will be responsible for all editorial content in the front section of the magazine. Will work with Art Director and Associate Art Director to create a template for the front of book.
Head of Research: Needs to have strong knowledge of fact-checking principles. They will ensure all features are properly fact checked. Responsible for making sure writers have put together a checking file and that it is in order before it goes to the checker.
Production Editors (2): Ensure all deadlines are met through production, working with editors, art directors and head of research throughout the stages. Keep track of every story during the production period.
Copy Editor: Oversees editing of all articles, make sure all changes are made to electronic versions of pieces, organize proofreading of stories. Ensure a standard style is maintained throughout issue.
Business Manager: Will keep track of budget, may need to find advertisers for magazine. More details to come. - Let me know if you are interested in any of these positions, and what your qualifications are.
Reporting on Conflict Panel Discussion
Date: Wed. Feb. 24/2010
Where: LIB 72, 350 Victoria St. (Ryerson University)
Time: 6pm-8pm
Ryerson’s Chapter of Journalists for Human Rights is hosting a panel discussion entitled “Reporting on Conflict”. The discussion will cover a variety of topics under the umbrella of “Conflict Coverage”.
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Moderator:
George Hoff – Former foreign editor and field producer at CBC TV and Radio News
Guests:
1. Olivia Ward – Foreign Affairs Reporter for the Toronto Star
2. James Murray – Reporting in Afghanistan for the CBC
3. Esther Enkin – Executive Editor of CBC News
Tickets for our upcoming Epic Party will be available at the event.
TRAIN THE TRAINER – Nov. 11 & Nov. 18
JHR Ryerson will be holding their Train the Trainer Workshop on Nov. 11 and Nov. 18 at 6p.m. in the Library at Imperial Pub.
The two-day workshop will provide participants with the skills to produce Rights Media, on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Conventions on the rights of the child
Participants will be able to facilitate their own workshop following this event.
For more details e-mail Leah, VP Administration for JHR Ryerson at jhrryerson@gmail.com
Jenn Hollett Talk – Oct. 6 at 6 p.m.
Jennifer Hollett is coming to speak at Ryerson on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. in Oakham Lounge.
The former Much Music VJ and JHR Overseas Trainer will be talking about her experience in Sierra Leone in 2007 and 2008.
The evening will last an hour and a half and will include a Q and A.
Come out and bring your friends!
Next Meeting – Tues. at 5 p.m.
Our first meeting of the year will be in the journalism lounge Tuesday at 5 p.m. Come out and bring some awesome ideas!
We’ll be discussing the following:
-Burma VJ on Wednesday night. Some of the execs will be going to a screening of this movie at Bloor Cinema. Please feel free to come on out.
-Train the Trainer conference on Sat., Sept. 19 and Sun., Sept. 20. We have some extra spots open.
-Assigning reporters to cover various upcoming events for Speak! on rabble.ca
-Jennifer Hollett speaking at Ryerson University on Tues., Oct. 6
-Suggesting journalists to contact for our panel in Nov. on the rights of and responsibilities of reporting international news
-Picking a day for our Epic Party!
Campus Groups Day
Ryerson’s Campus Groups Day is next Wednesday, Sept. 9. Interested in learning more about JHR? Come out and talk to executive members from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
