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The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is one of the oldest organizations representing journalists in the United States . The national organization debuted in 1909.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania's current SPJ chapter received recognition from the national organization in December 2005. The IUP chapter adheres to the national SPJ mission -- to promote and defend the First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and freedom of the press , to encourage high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and to promote and support diversity in journalism.

Chapter goals also include:

To facilitate convergence of various mediums on campus and off to help members adapt skills across various news platforms -- – print, broadcast, Web and others
To develop links between the Journalism Department and other academic disciplines on campus
To support campus news media, including The Penn, IUP's primary news source since 1926
To facilitate visits to campus by news professionals who can enrich academic learning by SPJ members and who can foster contacts between SPJ members and professionals in news media
To help organize symposiums to address current public issues of concern to the profession and to civically engage the community is deliberating such issues
To elevate the professional standards of local news media and to help recognize and reward good local journalism

Watch this space for announcements of upcoming meetings and SPJ events. They include:

SPJ general membership meeting: TBA

For more information, contact an SPJ officer or send a message to the SPJ message board.

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