NewsWrights United is putting on an event on Monday, November 15 about the future of journalism, Journalism Awakening.

From their website:

Monday November 15, 2010 – 7:30-9:30pm

The Upstairs Gallery above Theatre Off Jackson

NewsWrights United is throwing a party. What kind of party is up to you.

Do you want to toast the rebirth of journalism, or drown your sorrows at its untimely demise?

We’ll start your evening with a complimentary glass of champagne or shot of rye (toasting or drowning?). Visual art and installations, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar await you in the gallery.

We’ll offer up a preview scene from our upcoming Living Newspaper, The New New News, and highlight the evening with a panel discussion on new media and journalism moderated by NewsWrights producer Tom Paulson and featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning P-I political cartoonist Dave Horsey, Monica Guzman of Intersect.com, Mark Higgins, Metro Editor at Seattle Times, Publicola’s Josh Feit, local sportswriting legend Art Thiel, The Stranger theatre critic Brendan Kiley, and Chris Grygiel, coordinator of political coverage for the P-I blogs.

Tickets just $20 at Brown Paper Tickets.

Lisa Skube, West Seattle native and Reynolds Journalism Fellow, is conducting a series of meetings to bring together local community news networks to learn about the best ways to collaborate online. For more complete info., download the invitation. Here are the basics:

Wednesday, November 16, 2010
5:45 – 9:00 pm
Alki Community Arts Center
2820 Alki Ave. SW, Seattle, WA  98116
Includes Dinner and Refreshments

More about the project:  http://bit.ly/ct3gmt

More about RJI Fellow Lisa Skube:  http://linkd.in/9VgJDu [Note:  You need to be logged into your LinkedIn account to view this link.]

Journalists and journalism students, are you looking for a great experience to add to your education while contributing to freedom of information efforts? Check out SPJ’s Pulliam/Kilgore Freedom of Information scholarships. One intern will work in Washington, D.C. and the other out of SPJ HQ in Indianapolis. Here’s some brief info.:

About the SPJ Headquarters Internship

The intern selected to work at the Society’s National Headquarters in Indianapolis writes for the Freedom of Information issue of Quill magazine, published annually in September. Candidates for this position should possess a strong background in writing and reporting.

— Updating comprehensive contact lists for federal and state agencies
— Working on other FOI-related projects of the Society
— Attending and assisting with various SPJ Headquarters-related events

About the Washington, D.C., Internship

The intern selected to work in the law offices of Baker & Hostetler – the Society’s First Amendment legal counsel in Washington, D.C. – primarily works on researching and writing SPJ’s annual Pulliam/Kilgore Report. The report addresses a Freedom of Information topic of interest to journalists and attorneys. The 5,000- to 6,000-word report is distributed at the Society’s National Convention. Candidates for this position should possess a strong background in law or be able to demonstrate a solid interest in law and the ability to conduct the responsibilities required.

Other duties of the Washington, D.C., intern include:

— Writing stories for Quill magazine
— Attending hearings on Capitol Hill that are of interest to SPJ
— Representing SPJ at various Washington, D.C., events

For more info., visit SPJ online.