Loyola University Chicago

Society of Professional Journalists Loyola Chapter

Embedded in the history of Journalism is the Society of Professional Journalists.  It is the nation's largest and most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of print and electronic journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.  The SPJ code of ethics is still the gold-standard by which industry professionals abide today.

Member Benefits:

• The opportunity to travel the country to participate in the regional and national SPJ conferences where they network and learn from leading industry professionals;

• Become connected with fellow journalism majors and faculty members;

• Direct relationship with the Chicago headline club (the SPJ professional Chapter in Chicago);

• Eligible to win individual and chapter awards on a regional and national basis;

• Great way to jumpstart your career;

• Organize cutting-edge campus-wide events that tackle hot-button issues in journalism; and

• Special online benefits through www.spj.org such as the Digital Quill, blogs, training programs and job opportunities. 
  
   

(L to R: Molly Aronica, Patrycja Malinowska, Alysse Dalessandro and Cindy Acosta)

Officers 2007-2008
President- Patrycja Malinowska (pmalino@luc.edu)
  Vice President- Alysse Dalessandro (adaless@luc.edu)
Secretary and Public Relations Chair- Cindy Acosta (cacost1@luc.edu)

Treasurer and Public Relations Chair- Molly Aronica (maronic@luc.edu)

Membership Chair - Barrett Newell (gnewell@luc.edu)

Beth Konrad, Broadcast Professional In Residence at the Department of Communication,
is the faculty advisor. bkonrad@luc.edu
Meetings are held on the 9^th floor of Lewis Towers. Next Meeting: September 24 at 5 p.m.