Schedule for Journalism Day

Lory Student Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
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Registration Check-in and Information

Come to the registration booth for registration materials, programs, critique schedules and any questions you may have about CHSPA or Journalism Day.

LSC, 2nd Floor, Main Lobby
7:30 am - 2:30 p.m.

Adviser's Breakfast and Hospitality

This is a “student-free” zone where you can catch your breath and network with your peers. Come enjoy a continental breakfast buffet in the Longs Peak Lounge.

Longs Peak Lounge, LSC, 2nd Floor
7:30 am -2:30 p.m.

Vendor Exhibits

Take this opportunity to visit with our Journalism Day sponsors to find out what’s new, talk with company representatives and pick up useful information.

Duhesa Lounge
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Opening Session & Special Recognition

Main Ballroom
8:30 to 9:15 a.m.

Keynote Addresses + Breakout Sessions

9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Tim Harrower Keynote Address, Main Ballroom
- Breakout Sessions, Second Floor, Lory Student Center

10:30 am – 11:20 am
- Mary Kay Downes Keynote Address, Main Ballroom
- Breakout Sessions, Second Floor, Lory Student Center

11:30 am – 12:20 pm
- Jake Palenske Keynote Address, Main Ballroom
- Breakout Sessions, Second Floor, Lory Student Center

12:30 pm – 1:20 am
- Breakout Sessions, Second Floor, Lory Student Center

Awards Ceremony

1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
- Newspaper Awards Ceremony, Main Ballroom
- Yearbook Awards Ceremony, North Ballroom
- Video Broadcast Awards Ceremony, Room 228

Lunch: Break for lunch at your convenience.

There are grassy areas west of the Lory Student Center for those bringing lunches. Eating establishments inside the Lory Student Center include: Bagel Place, Panda Express, Spoons, Taco Bell, That’s a Wrap, Carls Jr., Subway and Villa Pizza.

Cam’s Lobby Shop convenience store is located on the north end, 1st floor, Lory Student Center and Sweet Sinsations coffee shop is in the main lobby of the 1st floor.

Tours: Every half hour

10:30 am – 1:00 pm.
Tours of Student Media (Rocky Mountain Collegian, College Avenue, KCSU 90.5 fm and CTV )

Campus Tours: Available upon request