IRE and NICAR will hold a regional/student conference Nov. 9 and 10 at Syracuse University. The conference will have sessions on paper and on-line records; interviewing, FOI, writing, and investigations on a budget for both print and broadcast. Cost is $10 for members, $50 for non-members, which includes a year membership worth $40. The student cost is $35, which also includes a year's membership worth $25.

Student members can also attend for $10. Panels will take place on Saturday. Hands-on computer training will be available on Sunday for an extra $25. For more information, e-mail Rose Ciotta at ciotta@buffnews.com or Rosemary Armao at armao@ire.org