NICAR provides specialized training in your newsroom. Learn to transfer data from government files into newsroom PCs. Build spreadsheets for insightful stories on the beat. Comprehend documents with database managers. Navigate the Internet and on-line databases. Cost varies. For information, call Lisa Barnes at (573) 882-8969, or to register, call the numbers below. July 9, 1997 - New York, N.Y. On-the-road training for CBS News July 10, 1997 - New York, N.Y. On-the-road training for Newsday July 11-13, 1997 - New York, N.Y. Computer-Assisted Reporting Workshop at New York University Sponsored by NICAR and New York University. There are 16 spots available for this three-day hands-on seminar. Register online or call NICAR offices at (573) 882-0684 for a flier and registration form. July 14-15, 1997 - Washington, D.C. On-the-road training for the Paul Miller Program Sponsored by the Freedom Forum. July 17-18, 1997 - Chicago, Ill. Join NICAR for hands-on training at the National Association of Black Journalists' convention in Chicago. Limited to conference participants. July 25-26, 1997 - Philadelphia, Pa. Reporting with Education Statistics Workshop at Temple University The first of NICAR's specialized workshops on beat reporting, hosted by Temple University and The Philadelphia Inquirer. The workshop includes a day of panels that pair reporters experienced in education statistics with experts in the fields, and a day of hands-on training using the techniques they've described. Register online or call NICAR offices at (573) 882-0684 for a flier and registration form. August 13-17, 1997 - Boston, Mass. Join NICAR for hands-on training at the Asian American Journalists Association in Boston. Limited to conference participants. August 19-22, 1997 - Huntington, W.Va. On-the-road training for Marshall University September 11-13, 1997 - Washington, D.C. Computer-Assisted Reporting Workshop Sponsored by NICAR and the Medill School of Journalism October 20-24, 1997 - Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. On-the-road training for the Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel February 1-3, 1998 - Minneapolis, Minn. On-the-road training for the Minneapolis Press Foundation
Conferences
NICAR will offer training and seminars at the following professional conferences, including the IRE and NICAR national conferences. Costs vary. For information or to register, call Lisa Barnes at (573) 882-8969 March 5-8, 1998 - Indianapolis, Ind. NICAR Conference June 4-7, 1998 - New Orleans, La. IRE National Conference
Bootcamps are week-long, intensive training sessions offered at NICAR's headquarters at the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia, Mo. As with on-the-road training, you will learn to transfer data from government files into newsroom PCs, build spreadsheets for stories on the beat, comprehend documents with database managers, and navigate the 'Net and on-line databases - but you'll be drilled all day, every day for a full week. Tuition ranges from $500-$1,000 depending on circulation or market size. For information, call Wendy Charron at (573) 882-0684. August 10-15, 1997 - Columbia, Mo. NICAR Regular Bootcamp September 28 - October 3, 1997 - Columbia, Mo. CAR Workshop for Minority Journalists Sponsored by NICAR and the Multicultural Management Program January 4-9, 1998 - Columbia, Mo. NICAR Regular Bootcamp