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Events

  1. 2011
  2. Freedom of the Press in Latin America »
    Nov 18, 2011
    Leading Latin American journalists — including past and present Nieman Fellows — gathered at Harvard on Nov. 18 for a one-day conference that took a close look at press freedom in Latin America. The speakers discussed the difficult challenges many journalists face in their countries, including the killings of colleagues, abductions, intimidation, pressure from government officials or from powerful media moguls, and the absence of legal protection and press freedom laws. They also presented innovative solutions to some problems, including how online news magazines can make a difference.

    This event was co-sponsored by the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at HKSG, the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies, and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism.
  3. Journalism in Eastern Europe: Who controls the media? »
    May 6, 2011
    The end of the Cold War and the collapse of a dozen totalitarian states 20 years ago triggered the emergence of democracy in the region previously known as the Communist bloc. Each country took its own path: Some are now full democracies and part of the European Union, some struggle with fragile democracies and some remain de facto authoritarian regimes.

    The practice of journalism in these evolving states is problematic, especially under continuing authoritarianism. In early May, the Nieman Foundation brought together academics, journalists and media experts to discuss the different paths societies and journalism took in post-communist Eastern Europe. Using the Spring 2011 issue of Nieman Reports, “Shattering Barriers to Reveal Corruption,” as a starting point for discussion, the conference explored control over information, the lack of professionalism in mainstream media, the risks journalists face, the development of experimental networks of independent journalists and the industry of media assistance.

    The goal of the conference was to generate new ideas for media and information policies in Eastern Europe and other post-totalitarian states.
  4. 2011 Christopher J. Georges Conference On College Journalism »
    Apr 1, 2011 to Apr 2, 2011
    The Christopher J. Georges Award for Excellence in Student Journalism honors exceptional, in-depth reporting by a student reporter on a policy issue of importance affecting his/her campus, community, or beyond. Judges look for reports that delve beneath the surface of the story and presenting all sides of its complexities with fairness and accuracy. The award is presented during the annual Georges Collegiate Weekend for college journalists, which is co-hosted by the Nieman Foundation and students from The Harvard Crimson.

    The Georges Award aims to encourage and promote the type of journalism Christopher Georges loved best: feature stories that do not simply examine policy making and reform, but explore from a human perspective both the intended and unintended consequences of these policies on the people who are affected by them.
  5. 2010
  6. From Watergate to WikiLeaks: Secrecy and Journalism in the New Media Age »
    Dec 16, 2010
    The WikiLeaks Iraq and Afghanistan war logs—and now the roll out of diplomatic cables—are having an enormous impact on journalism.

    On December 16, 2010, the Nieman Foundation for Journalism convened a group of reporters and editors along with other watchdog experts for a one-day conference.

    “From Watergate to WikiLeaks: Journalism and Secrecy in the New Media Age” explored how secrets are investigated, shared and filtered (or not) in an era of self-publishing, online whistle-blowing, data mining and social media websites. 

    Participants discussed journalism’s role—what it traditionally has been and what it can or should be in this new environment.
  7. Secrecy and Journalism in the New Media Age »
    Dec 16, 2010
    The WikiLeaks Iraq and Afghanistan war logs—and now the roll out of diplomatic cables—are having an enormous impact on journalism.

    On December 16, 2010, the Nieman Foundation for Journalism convened a group of reporters and editors along with other watchdog experts for a one-day conference.

    “From Watergate to WikiLeaks: Journalism and Secrecy in the New Media Age” explored how secrets are investigated, shared and filtered (or not) in an era of self-publishing, online whistle-blowing, data mining and social media websites. 

    Participants discussed journalism’s role—what it traditionally has been and what it can or should be in this new environment.
  8. 2010 Christopher J. Georges Conference on College Journalism »
    Apr 16, 2010 to Apr 17, 2010
    The 2010 Christopher J. Georges Conference on College Journalism was held at Lippmann House, home of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, on April 16-17. More than 70 students from a dozen college newspapers participated in a series of talks and workshops led by award-winning journalists and news executives. 

    As in the past, students from The Harvard Crimson, under the direction of Crimson President Peter Zhu, co-sponsored the event. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make this gathering possible.
  9. 2009
  10. 2009 Georges Conference on College Journalism »
    Apr 3, 2009 to Apr 4, 2009
    More than 70 students from 14 college newspapers gathered at the Nieman Foundation April 3-4, 2009 for the sixth annual event, which offered talks by leading journalists, training sessions and networking opportunities. The weekend event is sponsored by the Christopher J. Georges Fund, which the Nieman Foundation administers, and is co-hosted by the foundation and The Harvard Crimson.

    HEAR FROM A FEW CONFERENCE ATTENDEES on our Georges Conference Blog »
  11. 2009 Nieman Conference on Narrative Journalism: Telling True Stories in Turbulent Times »
    Mar 20, 2009 to Mar 22, 2009
    Close to 600 journalists joined us at the Sheraton Boston March 20-22 for our eighth annual narrative conference. Keynoter Connie Schultz, columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, addressed the elephant in the room: the crisis in our industry and the loss of jobs across the country. Schultz made us laugh, reminded us of the power of stories, and noted that even if the business model is broken we “are not broken.”

    In session after session, speakers generously offered more insight and inspiration. Highlights:
    • Jon Lee Anderson on the value of the outtake: Early in his career, he said, “everything that seemed valuable … was still in me and never saw the light of day"; years later, those outtakes have found a place in four narrative books;
    • Writer/psychotherapist Dennis Palumbo on the psychic dangers all writers face ("liberating and encouraging,” said one attendee);
    • New York Times multimedia guru Amy O’Leary  on narrative form for audio geeks;
    • Tom French from Indiana University on reporting that makes a story sing;
    • Jennifer Crandall and Richard Koci Hernandez on the art of the interview;
    • Adam Hochschild on suspense, showing how flat “The Three Little Pigs” would be if told in who-what-where fashion;
    • Jane Kamensky, Tina Bennett, and Wendy Wolf on how authors, agents, and editors work together;
    • Gwen Ifill on the former NAACP chairman Julian Bond telling young Turks to “snatch power” from elders.
    By the time the conference was over, we all snatched some power back to sustain our passion, intellect, and drive.
  12. AFTERMATH: Journalism, storytelling, and the impact of violence and tragedy »
    Feb 26, 2009 to Feb 28, 2009
    At the end of February, the Nieman Foundation hosted a conference looking at trauma journalism. We convened renowned writers, editors, reporters, photographers, filmmakers, trauma researchers, poets, novelists, historians and others to explore how journalists report the emotional impact of violence, death and disaster on people and their lives. Learn more »
  13. 2008
  14. 70th Anniversary Convocation Weekend »
    Nov 7, 2008 to Nov 9, 2008
    We gathered in Cambridge to celebrate the Nieman Foundation and shared stories about how our fellowship experiences have affected our lives and careers. We also took a critical look at journalism today, examining both the challenges and new opportunities that new media and shifting business models present.
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