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Knight Center for Specialized Journalism Seminar Fellowships
Longevity: America Ages
April 6-11, 2008
Applications due February 22
People are living longer, working longer and anticipating a higher
quality of life as they age. This seminar will look at trends in aging, the coming retirement
tsunami, health issues and more. At Knight Center seminars print, broadcast and online journalists
receive in-depth training, meet like-minded colleagues, get grounded in a new assignment or rekindle
enthusiasm for a long-time beat. Seminars are free of charge.
Seminar speakers will be experts from top research institutions,
government, business and the media. Participants will gain valuable sources and engage in
thought-provoking discussions with colleagues from around the country.
Knight Center fellowships cover all seminar costs, including
reference materials, hotel lodging and meals. Seminars are held at the University of Maryland,
in the metro Washington, D.C. area
All applications must be received by February 22.
Learn How to Apply
The Knight Center is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight
Foundation and is a professional program of the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College
of Journalism. Participants stay in a hotel on the University of Maryland campus. Applicants must
work for independent news organizations or be independent freelance or online journalists. The
Knight Center seeks diversity among participants.
Contact the Knight Center at 301/405-4817, or e-mail us at knight@umd.edu.
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