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Ethics in Journalism - August PRSA Luncheon

By Charlotte Risch on August 4th, 2008 In Professional Development

The national chapter of the PRSA has established September as Ethics Month to promote greater understanding of the PRSA Code of Ethics and to stress the importance of making it a basic guide in the daily practice of PR. Ethics month also serves to increase awareness about the PRSA Code of Ethics among business leaders, the general public and the media.

The August monthly luncheon will highlight case studies pertaining to ethics in journalism by Robert Leger, currently editorial page editor at the Scottsdale Republic and former national president of the Society of Professional Journalists. His presentation will touch upon ethics and philosophies from the media’s perspective, as well as how to deal with ethics in our technology-driven world.

When: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: University Club 39 E Monte Vista Rd, Phoenix, Arizona

Time: Registration and Networking begins at 11:30 a.m.; presentation begins at noon

Cost: $25 members; $40 nonmembers (add $5 for walk-ins)

Register: E-mail Kate Guess, APR,

Please note: No-Shows will be billed. Cancellations are required with 24-hour advance notice.

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