BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Michigan Interscholastic Press Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Michigan Interscholastic Press Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mipamsu.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Michigan Interscholastic Press Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230725T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230725T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20230623T172710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T022440Z UID:34000-1690281000-1690304400@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:Adviser Day at the 2023 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop DESCRIPTION:Select a ticket below to register. \n\n\n\nMedia Advisers: Come visit your students at the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop! Each year\, MIPA invites advisers to visit on the Tuesday of workshop week. You’ll get to have lunch with your students\, visit their classes and check on their progress.  Adviser Day Schedule  |  Background Check Authorization Form | Other Adviser Resources \n\n\n\nMIPA will provide you with a lunch ticket and a parking pass for the day. We will email you more information about Adviser Day the week before our event. Because of university rules\, your students may not leave campus during the workshop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBackground Check Authorization\n\n\n\nMichigan State University rules require all employees\, volunteers\, contractors and other adults who have contact with minors at a campus youth program pass a criminal background check within 12 months of the program. All Adviser Day visitors must complete and submit the background check authorization form at least one week in advance. Learn more about this policy here. \n\n\n\n\nGet the background check authorization form (This is a simple form that can be completed and signed online.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Your Ticket – Register for Adviser Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLast day to register for Adviser Day: July 14 \n\n\n\nLearn More About the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop Policies \n\n\n\nGeneral Schedule for Adviser Day\n\n\n\nStart your day with a quick meeting with our staff\, then stay as long as you’d like! \n\n\n\n\n10:30-11 a.m.: Arrival\n\n\n\n11-11:30 a.m.: Welcome! Meet with MIPA Summer Workshop Director\n\n\n\n11:45 – 1:30: Lunch\n\n\n\n1:30 – 4 p.m.: Class\n\n\n\n4 – 5 p.m.: MIPA Cup Tournament\n\n\n\n5 – 6:30 p.m.: Dinner\n\n\n\n7 – 9 p.m.: Evening Session\n\n\n\n9 – 11 p.m.: Recreational Activities\n\n\n\n11 p.m.: Students must be on assigned floor\n\n\n\n11:15 p.m.: Bed check\n\n\n\n1 a.m.: Lights out\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Needs & Accommodations\n\n\n\nMIPA is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs\, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Jeremy Steele\, MIPA executive director\, at 517-353-6761 or ask@mipamsu.org at least 10 business days prior to the start of our program so that we have time to make necessary arrangements. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible. URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/adviser-day-at-the-2023-mipa-summer-journalism-workshop/ LOCATION:Michigan State University Snyder-Phillips Hall\, 361 Physics Road\, East Lansing\, Michigan\, 48825\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mipamsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/103Artboard-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Interscholastic Press Association":MAILTO:ask@mipamsu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231025T134500 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20230414T201657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T215947Z UID:33140-1698224400-1698241500@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:2023 Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:Online Registration Is Closed \nWe are accepting additional registrations on site. Please visit our registration table/help desk in Hall C at the Lansing Center. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the Lansing Center to learn from top journalism educators and professional journalists. Our event is formatted to allow you to choose from breakout sessions to hone your skills in writing\, editing\, photography\, broadcast\, film\, design\, social media\, yearbook and more! \n\n\n\nClick here for more information about the Fall Conference \n\n\n\nEarly Registration Discount: Save $1 per student when you register by Oct. 13 and use coupon code ilovemipa Please note our cancellation and refund policy below. Plan to be a speaker or a MIPA Consultations coach\, get a discount code for your registration when you submit your proposal. \n\n\n\nDiscounted Member Rates Available\n\n\n\nMembers must be logged in with an active MIPA member user account to purchase tickets at the discounted member rates. If you don’t see these prices or you can’t purchase member tickets\, then your user account may not be affiliated with an active membership. Renew your membership or contact the MIPA office. \n\n\n \n \n \n To access discounted rates\, you must have a current MIPA membership and be logged into this website with a user account tied to that membership. If you need to renew your membership\, complete that first – or contact the MIPA office for assistance. log in \n \n \n \n\n\nHave you renewed your MIPA membership for the new school year? See our list of 2023-24 members. Need to renew or sign up for a MIPA membership? Here’s how. Problems accessing member rates? Please contact the MIPA office at 517-353-6761 or ask@mipamsu.org \n\n\n\nRegistration Information\n\n\n\nPlease review our event policies. It is understood that by the act of registering students for an event\, advisers assume responsibility for their students’ behavior and well-being during a MIPA activity. Advisers/chaperones should maintain parental permission forms and medical forms for all students in your care\, following the field trip policies of your school. \n\n\n\nAdvisers\, please note:\n\n\n\nPlease register your students as a group and do not allow students to individually fill out the registration form. The MIPA office can assist you in adding registrations if you have already placed an order. \n\n\n\nStudent name and email fields are optional \n\n\n\nIf your students are paying separately to attend the conference\, we ask that you collect those payments and make one single payment to MIPA to streamline the registration and check-in process for our attendees. \n\n\n\nWe greatly appreciate payment in advance to speed check-in and reduce the amount of money our team handles at the event. \n\n\n\nFor payments by credit card\, check\, purchase order or cash (at the door)\, please register using the below options. You will be automatically sent an invoice or confirmation to the email you use while registering. \n\n\n\nSelecting the invoice payment option at checkout would allow your business office to pay this bill in a separate transaction – either online with a credit card or via check – without the need to log in. \n\n\n\nOnline registration will close at 5 p.m. the day before the event — or when we reach our event capacity\, whichever comes first. Registrations may be made at the door as long as we have event capacity. \n\n\n\nCancellations & Refunds: Cancellations must be received by 5 p.m. Oct. 18 to receive a full refund. Early discount registrations are nonrefundable after this date. Registrations are transferable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Needs & Accomodations\n\n\n\nMIPA and MSU are committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs\, services and activities. \n\n\n\nAccommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Jeremy Steele\, MIPA executive director\, at 517-353-6761 or ask@mipamsu.org at least 10 business days prior to the start of our program so that we have time to make necessary arrangements. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible. More information about disability inclusion services at MSU can be found at https://www.rcpd.msu.edu/services/accommodations. \n\n\n\nProfessional aids and chaperones providing assistance to students with special needs do not need to pay registration fees. \n\n\n\nAdvisers: Please let us know if you have any dietary issues or concerns with luncheon items. URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/2023-fall-conference/ LOCATION:Lansing Center\, 333 E. Michigan Ave.\, Lansing\, MI\, 48933\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mipamsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2015FallConfPromo_220x110.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Interscholastic Press Association":MAILTO:ask@mipamsu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240309T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240309T150000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20240222T150446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T150534Z UID:35579-1709974800-1709996400@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:2024 MIPA Judging Day DESCRIPTION:We invite you to participate in person at Michigan State University or remotely live via Zoom to judge MIPA’s statewide annual contests using our online contest platform. Judges work in pairs. We need your help! We will host an orientation followed by live judging work sessions. URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/2024-mipa-judging-day/ LOCATION:Michigan State University Communication Arts & Sciences Building\, 404 Wilson Road\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mipamsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/33483334615_2c4805d5d0_k.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Interscholastic Press Association":MAILTO:ask@mipamsu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240420T110000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20240416T190222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T190227Z UID:36020-1713607200-1713610800@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:2024 MIPA Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:MIPA member advisers are invited to MIPA’s 2024 annual meeting\, which will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday\, April 20\, via Zoom. \n\n\n\nThe annual meeting\, which traditionally had taken place at the spring awards event\, is required by MIPA’s bylaws and state law. The main agenda item is to nominate candidates for MIPA’s Executive Board. Members may also get reports from officers and committee chairs. The spring awards event is not being held in person this year due to the ongoing pandemic and transportation and substitute teacher challenges facing our member schools. \n\n\n\nThree seats are open on MIPA’s board – first vice president and two trustees. The Officer Recruitment Committee is seeking interested candidates and will present its nominations for these seats. Additional nominations may be made from the floor during the meeting by any member adviser. \n\n\n\nVoting for MIPA’s board will take place via email during a 20-day period following the annual meeting. Member advisers will receive more information about all the candidates\, and a ballot via email for each MIPA member media program advised. URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/2024-mipa-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Online – This is a Live\, Online Program ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Interscholastic Press Association":MAILTO:ask@mipamsu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240504T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240504T143000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20231120T213843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T182658Z UID:35493-1714815000-1714833000@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:2024 Student Media Leadership Workshop DESCRIPTION:Select a ticket below to register. This is an in-person program. \n\n\n\nMIPA invites up to five students from each of our member programs to attend this workshop for future leaders in broadcast\, print or online news\, or yearbook. (Advisers do not need to attend with students.) \n\n\n\nWe encourage student participants to complete the online registration form with a parent. If a school or media program is paying the registration fee\, upon request MIPA can provide a combined invoice for all registered students. \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, students will work with award-winning journalism advisers with decades of experience in training leaders for all of the challenges a school year brings. They’ll take your students through identifying key challenges and issues from their publications’ experiences and turning them into action steps for next year’s initiatives. As they develop their plan for the next year\, they’ll also participate in roundtables aimed at sharing ideas and resources about leadership\, staff culture and trends! \n\n\n\nLearn More About This Program |  Program Schedule \n\n\n\nPlease review payment and refund policies below before registering. \n\n\n\nParticipants must also complete the required permission forms \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease pay online with a credit or debit card at the time of registration. If a school or media program is paying the registration fee\, you may request an invoice upon checkout instead of submitting payment by credit card. An invoice will be emailed to you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLast day to register for this program: April 26 \n\n\n\nSummary of Key Policies\n\n\n\nPayment Policy\n\n\n\nAll fees must be paid before a participant is allowed to take part in our programming. If your school has said it will pay for part or all of the registration fee\, please verify payment with your teacher and/or school office before the start of the program. \n\n\n\nParticipants who owe a balance may pay by cash\, money order\, cashier’s check or credit card. We reserve the right to decline personal checks after April 26. Payments by credit card can be made at https://mipamsu.org/payment \n\n\n\nBounced checks will be assessed a $30 service fee and the participant will be removed from registration until a credit card payment\, money order or cashier’s check for the registration amount plus the service fee has been received. \n\n\n\nRefund Policy\n\n\n\nFull refunds of programs fees will be made if MIPA is notified of a cancellation at least 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Refunds of 50% will be made if cancellations are received prior to check-in by 24 hours or less. There will be no refunds for no-shows or those who do not complete the program for any reason\, including any participant who is removed from our program for violating our rules. \n\n\n\nIf for some reason you cannot come to the workshop\, you may transfer your registration to another person. \n\n\n\nIf MIPA cancels this program or switches to remote learning prior to the start of the program\, participants will have the option to receive a full refund. \n\n\n\nRequired Permission Form Packet\n\n\n\nTo complete the registration process\, a parent or guardian must complete and return our permission form packet\, which includes: \n\n\n\n\nParent/guardian consent to participate in our program (required);\n\n\n\nMedical treatment authorization\, which provides us with important health information about the participant and provides permission to treat the participant in the event of an injury or other medical problem (required);\n\n\n\nMedia release form\, which provides permission for participants to be photographed and videotaped (required).\n\n\n\nPermission to drive or commute independently\, for participants driving themselves to our program.\n\n\n\nPermission for drop-off by\, pick-up by\, or early release to another individual for those getting dropped off or picked up by someone other than the designated parents/guardians listed on workshop permission forms\, or for participants who may be riding to our program in a vehicle driven by another youth participant.\n\n\n\n\nThe first three forms listed above are mandatory for all participants. MIPA must have these signed forms on file before a participant is allowed to participate in our workshop. \n\n\n\nThese forms may be in addition to permission forms from your school. \n\n\n\nSpecial Needs & Accommodations\n\n\n\nMIPA is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs\, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Jeremy Steele\, MIPA executive director\, at 517-353-6761 or ask@mipamsu.org at least 10 business days prior to the start of our program so that we have time to make necessary arrangements. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible. URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/student-media-leadership-workshop/ LOCATION:Michigan State University Communication Arts & Sciences Building\, 404 Wilson Road\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States CATEGORIES:One Day Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mipamsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/48530431422_4970672e92_o-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Interscholastic Press Association":MAILTO:ask@mipamsu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240721T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240725T120000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20240221T215926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T215930Z UID:35574-1721572200-1721908800@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:2024 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a writer\, photographer\, designer\, yearbook editor or news anchor — or if you’re just starting to explore journalism — MIPA will help you meet your goals and prepare for whatever challenges lie ahead. \n\n\n\nYou’ll spend five days living and learning on MSU’s East Lansing campus with some of the best instructors in the nation as you become a better journalist\, explore print or digital media creation and find your voice. \n\n\n\nEach participant may enroll in one workshop course. \n\n\n\nMIPA accepts participants entering grades 7-12 (for the upcoming fall) for any of our workshop courses. \n\n\n\nThis is an in-person\, residential program. Participants will stay in an MSU residence hall with at least one roommate. Meals are provided in a residential hall cafeteria. Workshop sessions are held in MSU classrooms\, which may be a short walk from the residence hall. \n\n\n\nLearn More About the Summer Workshop and Register to Attend URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/2024-mipa-summer-journalism-workshop/ LOCATION:Michigan State University\, East Lansing\, Michigan\, 48824 CATEGORIES:Summer Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mipamsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/103Artboard-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Interscholastic Press Association":MAILTO:ask@mipamsu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240721T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240725T120000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20240329T181351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T154701Z UID:35960-1721572200-1721908800@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:2024 MIPA Adviser Institute DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person program with a residential option.The inaugural MIPA Adviser Institute is designed to empower and equip educators with the knowledge and skills to excel in media advising. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned adviser or just starting out\, this workshop offers an immersive learning environment where you can develop and refine your curriculum\, dive into the intricacies of media law and ethics\, master the art of revision and coaching\, and discover effective strategies for structuring a thriving student media program. \n\n\n\nLearn More About This Program |  Daily Course Schedule |  Required and Recommended Supplies \n\n\n\nPlease review payment and refund policies below before registering.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichigan Teachers: Please have your Michigan Online Educator Certification System Personal Identification Code (PIC) when you register. Your PIC is needed to award SCECHs. The best way to find your PIC is to either ask your Human Resources department or look it up on the Michigan Online Education Certification System (MOECS) system at https://www.michigan.gov/mde/Services/ed-serv/moecs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLast day to register for campus lodging: July 1Last day to register for commuter option: July 15 \n\n\n\nLearn More About MIPA Adviser Institute Policies \n\n\n\nSummary of Key Policies\n\n\n\nPayment Policy\n\n\n\nAll workshop fees must be paid prior to the start of our program. If your school has said it will pay for part or all of the registration fee\, please verify payment with your school office before the start of the program. \n\n\n\nParticipants who owe a balance may pay by cash\, money order\, cashier’s check or credit card. We reserve the right to decline personal checks after July 1. Payments by credit card can be made at https://mipamsu.org/payment \n\n\n\nBounced checks will be assessed a $30 service fee and the participant will be removed from registration until a credit card payment\, money order or cashier’s check for the registration amount plus the service fee has been received. \n\n\n\nRefund Policy\n\n\n\nFull refunds of workshop fees will be made if we are notified of a cancellation by July 1. After July 1\, refunds of 50% will be made if cancellations are received at least 24 hours prior to check-in. If for some reason you cannot come to the workshop\, you may transfer your registration to another person. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for no-shows or those who do not complete the program for any reason. \n\n\n\nIf MIPA cancels this programs or switches to remote learning prior to the start of the program\, participants will have the option to receive a full refund. \n\n\n\nBackground Check and Youth Safety Training\n\n\n\nMIPA follows Michigan State University rules requiring all individuals who have direct contact with minors at a campus youth program pass a criminal background check within 12 months of the program. Please complete MSU’s background check authorization form. \n\n\n\nBecause the Adviser Institute runs concurrently with our youth program\, the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop\, we require you agree to a background check to comply with MSU youth safety policies. Adviser Institute participants also must complete MIPA-provided youth safety training. As part of this training\, you will be asked to will be asked to review and sign a document that details Michigan State University conduct rules for youth programs. \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety Protocols\n\n\n\nParticipants agree to follow MIPA and MSU health and safety protocols\, which may change without notice in response to current conditions. \n\n\n\nMIPA strongly encourages all participants be vaccinated against COVID-19 and boosted with an FDA-approved or -authorized or WHO-approved vaccine. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine. \n\n\n\nSpecial Needs & Accommodations\n\n\n\nMIPA is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs\, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Jeremy Steele\, MIPA executive director\, at 517-353-6761 or ask@mipamsu.org at least 10 business days prior to the start of our program so that we have time to make necessary arrangements. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible. URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/2024-mipa-adviser-institute/ LOCATION:Michigan State University Shaw Hall\, 591 N. Shaw Lane\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48825\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Interscholastic Press Association":MAILTO:ask@mipamsu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240723T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240723T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20240702T002150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T140431Z UID:36745-1721730600-1721754000@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:Adviser Day at the 2024 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop DESCRIPTION:Select a ticket below to register. \n\n\n\nMedia Advisers: Come visit your students at the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop! Each year\, MIPA invites advisers to visit on the Tuesday of workshop week. You’ll get to have lunch with your students\, visit their classes and check on their progress.  Adviser Day Schedule  |  Background Check Authorization Form | Other Adviser Resources \n\n\n\nMIPA will provide you with a lunch ticket and a parking pass for the day. We will email you more information about Adviser Day the week before our event. Because of university rules\, your students may not leave campus during the workshop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBackground Check Authorization\n\n\n\nMichigan State University rules require all employees\, volunteers\, contractors and other adults who have contact with minors at a campus youth program pass a criminal background check within 12 months of the program. All Adviser Day visitors must complete and submit the background check authorization form at least one week in advance. Learn more about this policy here. \n\n\n\n\nGet the background check authorization form (This is a simple form that can be completed and signed online.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Your Ticket – Register for Adviser Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLast day to register for Adviser Day: July 19 \n\n\n\nLearn More About the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop Policies \n\n\n\nGeneral Schedule for Adviser Day\n\n\n\nStart your day with a quick meeting with our staff\, then stay as long as you’d like! \n\n\n\n\n10:30-11 a.m.: Arrival\n\n\n\n11-11:30 a.m.: Welcome! Meet with MIPA Summer Workshop Director\n\n\n\n11:45 – 1:30: Lunch\n\n\n\n1:30 – 4 p.m.: Class\n\n\n\n4 – 5 p.m.: MIPA Cup Tournament\n\n\n\n5 – 6:30 p.m.: Dinner\n\n\n\n7 – 9 p.m.: Evening Session\n\n\n\n9 – 11 p.m.: Recreational Activities\n\n\n\n11 p.m.: Students must be on assigned floor\n\n\n\n11:15 p.m.: Bed check\n\n\n\n1 a.m.: Lights out\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Needs & Accommodations\n\n\n\nMIPA is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs\, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Jeremy Steele\, MIPA executive director\, at 517-353-6761 or ask@mipamsu.org at least 10 business days prior to the start of our program so that we have time to make necessary arrangements. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible. URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/adviser-day-at-the-2024-mipa-summer-journalism-workshop/ LOCATION:Michigan State University Shaw Hall\, 591 N. Shaw Lane\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48825\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mipamsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/103Artboard-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Interscholastic Press Association":MAILTO:ask@mipamsu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20250112T225912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T234044Z UID:38558-1737050400-1737054000@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:Student Journalist Staff Information Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Are you a high school senior looking to apply for MIPA’s Student Journalist Staff honor? Learn more about how to build you portfolio and prepare your application in this live online information session. \n\n\n\nComplete the RSVP form to receive information on how to join this live session via Zoom. \n\n\n\nThis session will include: \n\n\n\n\n– Parts of the portfolio and tips\n\n\n\n– Looking at past winners\n\n\n\n– Q&A\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for another session on additional topics on Jan. 30 URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/student-journalist-staff-information-sessions/ LOCATION:Online Webinar – MIPA will send you a separate email about how to access this webinar CATEGORIES:MIPA Webinars,Spring Awards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mipamsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/C1DX2723-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Interscholastic Press Association":MAILTO:ask@mipamsu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T140000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20241217T164729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T171439Z UID:38411-1738227600-1738245600@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:Eye On Michigan Detroit High School Investigative Journalism Workshop DESCRIPTION:Registration Closed \nWe have reached capacity for this event. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\nEye on Michigan welcomes Detroit high school students and teachers to a free day-long workshop to introduce you to industry leaders\, university officials and students who are studying and practicing journalism. Breakfast snacks and lunch (pizza and salad) will be provided. \n\n\n\nEye On Michigan was established in 2023 to give students an introduction to investigative reporting as well as increase diversity in investigative reporting. \n\n\n\nJoin us as the MSU Detroit Center\, 3408 Woodward Ave. Free and metered street parking is available on side streets surrounding the facility. Validated parking for MSU-Detroit Center guests is available at the SOMA Parking Garage located on Erskine\, between John R and Woodward. This structure is open to the public. \n\n\n\n The workshop will: \n\n\n\n\n• Offer opportunities to gain experience as an investigative reporter while still in high school and college\n\n\n\n• Introduce students to leading media professionals\n\n\n\n• Introduce students to college journalism professors\n\n\n\n• Introduce students to college journalism students\n\n\n\n• Explore the role investigative reporters play in our communities\n\n\n\n• Discuss what life is like for college journalism students in Detroit\, Dearborn and East Lansing\n\n\n\n• Explore career opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Needs & Questions\n\n\n\nIf you have a special need or a question\, please contact M.L. Elrick at misterelrick@yahoo.com or 313-574-6731. \n\n\n\nPlanned Sessions\n\n\n\n\n• An introduction to Investigative reporting\n\n\n\n• What you can investigate about your school\n\n\n\n• Journalism as a career and pathway to other professions\n\n\n\n• Meet-and-greet with leading media professionals and college officials and students to learn more about studying journalism and careers in investigative reporting and beyond\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nTo Be Announced\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Partners\n\n\n\n\nDetroit Free Press\n\n\n\nThe State News (MSU’s independent student newspaper)\n\n\n\nThe Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan\n\n\n\nMichigan State University Detroit High School Journalism Program\n\n\n\nMichigan State University School of Journalism\n\n\n\nMichigan Press Association\n\n\n\nMichigan Interscholastic Press Association URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/2025-eye-on-mi-detroit-workshop/ LOCATION:MSU Detroit Center\, 3408 Woodward Avenue\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48201-2726\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mipamsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/75198332007-eye-on-michiganlogolarge.png.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T190000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20250112T233756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T234053Z UID:38560-1738260000-1738263600@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:Student Journalist Staff Information Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Are you a high school senior looking to apply for MIPA’s Student Journalist Staff honor? Learn more about how to build you portfolio and prepare your application in this live online information session. \n\n\n\nComplete the RSVP form to receive information on how to join this live session via Zoom. \n\n\n\nThis session will include: \n\n\n\n\n– In Depth at Essay\, resume\, and reflections\n\n\n\n– Looking at past winners\n\n\n\n– Q&A\n\n\n\n\nSee also MIPA’s information session on Jan. 16. URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/student-journalist-staff-information-session-2/ LOCATION:Online Webinar – MIPA will send you a separate email about how to access this webinar CATEGORIES:MIPA Webinars,Spring Awards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mipamsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/C1DX2723-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Interscholastic Press Association":MAILTO:ask@mipamsu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250503T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250503T143000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20240806T185408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T223325Z UID:36835-1746262800-1746282600@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:2025 Student Media Leadership Workshop DESCRIPTION:Select a ticket below to register. This is an in-person program. \n\n\n\nMIPA invites up to five students from each of our member programs to attend this workshop for future leaders in broadcast\, print or online news\, or yearbook. (Advisers do not need to attend with students.) \n\n\n\nWe encourage student participants to complete the online registration form with a parent. If a school or media program is paying the registration fee\, upon request MIPA can provide a combined invoice for all registered students. \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, students will work with award-winning journalism advisers with decades of experience in training leaders for all of the challenges a school year brings. They’ll take your students through identifying key challenges and issues from their publications’ experiences and turning them into action steps for next year’s initiatives. As they develop their plan for the next year\, they’ll also participate in roundtables aimed at sharing ideas and resources about leadership\, staff culture and trends! \n\n\n\nLearn More About This Program |  Program Schedule \n\n\n\nPlease review payment and refund policies below before registering. \n\n\n\nParticipants must also complete the required permission forms \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease pay online with a credit or debit card at the time of registration. If a school or media program is paying the registration fee\, you may request an invoice upon checkout instead of submitting payment by credit card. An invoice will be emailed to you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLast day to register for this program: Monday\, April 28\, 2025 Extended to noon\, Friday\, May 2 \n\n\n\nSummary of Key Policies\n\n\n\nPayment Policy\n\n\n\nAll fees must be paid before a participant is allowed to take part in our programming. If your school has said it will pay for part or all of the registration fee\, please verify payment with your teacher and/or school office before the start of the program. \n\n\n\nParticipants who owe a balance may pay by cash\, money order\, cashier’s check or credit card. We reserve the right to decline personal checks after the registration deadline. Payments by credit card can be made at https://mipamsu.org/payment \n\n\n\nBounced checks will be assessed a $30 service fee and the participant will be removed from registration until a credit card payment\, money order or cashier’s check for the registration amount plus the service fee has been received. \n\n\n\nRefund Policy\n\n\n\nFull refunds of programs fees will be made if MIPA is notified of a cancellation at least 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Refunds of 50% will be made if cancellations are received prior to check-in by 24 hours or less. There will be no refunds for no-shows or those who do not complete the program for any reason\, including any participant who is removed from our program for violating our rules. \n\n\n\nIf for some reason you cannot come to the workshop\, you may transfer your registration to another person. \n\n\n\nIf MIPA cancels this program or switches to remote learning prior to the start of the program\, participants will have the option to receive a full refund. \n\n\n\nRequired Permission Form Packet\n\n\n\nTo complete the registration process\, a parent or guardian must complete and return our permission form packet\, which includes: \n\n\n\n\nParent/guardian consent to participate in our program (required);\n\n\n\nMedical treatment authorization\, which provides us with important health information about the participant and provides permission to treat the participant in the event of an injury or other medical problem (required);\n\n\n\nMedia release form\, which provides permission for participants to be photographed and videotaped (required).\n\n\n\nPermission to drive or commute independently\, for participants driving themselves to our program.\n\n\n\nPermission for drop-off by\, pick-up by\, or early release to another individual for those getting dropped off or picked up by someone other than the designated parents/guardians listed on workshop permission forms\, or for participants who may be riding to our program in a vehicle driven by another youth participant.\n\n\n\n\nThe first three forms listed above are mandatory for all participants. MIPA must have these signed forms on file before a participant is allowed to participate in our workshop. \n\n\n\nThese forms may be in addition to permission forms from your school. \n\n\n\nSpecial Needs & Accommodations\n\n\n\nMIPA is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs\, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Jeremy Steele\, MIPA executive director\, at 517-353-6761 or ask@mipamsu.org at least 10 business days prior to the start of our program so that we have time to make necessary arrangements. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible. URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/2025-student-media-leadership-workshop/ LOCATION:Michigan CATEGORIES:One Day Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mipamsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/48530431422_4970672e92_o-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Interscholastic Press Association":MAILTO:ask@mipamsu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250720T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250724T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20250310T012630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T024157Z UID:38866-1752998400-1753376400@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:2025 MIPA Adviser Institute DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person program with a residential option.The inaugural MIPA Adviser Institute is designed to empower and equip educators with the knowledge and skills to excel in media advising. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned adviser or just starting out\, this workshop offers an immersive learning environment where you can develop and refine your curriculum\, dive into the intricacies of media law and ethics\, master the art of revision and coaching\, and discover effective strategies for structuring a thriving student media program. \n\n\n\nLearn More About This Program |  Daily Course Schedule |  Required and Recommended Supplies \n\n\n\nPlease review payment and refund policies below before registering.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichigan Teachers: Please have your Michigan Online Educator Certification System Personal Identification Code (PIC) when you register. Your PIC is needed to award SCECHs. The best way to find your PIC is to either ask your Human Resources department or look it up on the Michigan Online Education Certification System (MOECS) system at https://www.michigan.gov/mde/Services/ed-serv/moecs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLast day to register for campus lodging: July 1Last day to register for commuter option: July 15 \n\n\n\nLearn More About MIPA Adviser Institute Policies \n\n\n\nSummary of Key Policies\n\n\n\nPayment Policy\n\n\n\nAll workshop fees must be paid prior to the start of our program. If your school has said it will pay for part or all of the registration fee\, please verify payment with your school office before the start of the program. \n\n\n\nParticipants who owe a balance may pay by cash\, money order\, cashier’s check or credit card. We reserve the right to decline personal checks after July 1. Payments by credit card can be made at https://mipamsu.org/payment \n\n\n\nBounced checks will be assessed a $30 service fee and the participant will be removed from registration until a credit card payment\, money order or cashier’s check for the registration amount plus the service fee has been received. \n\n\n\nRefund Policy\n\n\n\nFull refunds of workshop fees will be made if we are notified of a cancellation by July 1. After July 1\, refunds of 50% will be made if cancellations are received at least 24 hours prior to check-in. If for some reason you cannot come to the workshop\, you may transfer your registration to another person. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for no-shows or those who do not complete the program for any reason. \n\n\n\nIf MIPA cancels this programs or switches to remote learning prior to the start of the program\, participants will have the option to receive a full refund. \n\n\n\nBackground Check and Youth Safety Training\n\n\n\nMIPA follows Michigan State University rules requiring all individuals who have direct contact with minors at a campus youth program pass a criminal background check within 12 months of the program. Please complete MSU’s background check authorization form. \n\n\n\nBecause the Adviser Institute runs concurrently with our youth program\, the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop\, we require you agree to a background check to comply with MSU youth safety policies. Adviser Institute participants also must complete MIPA-provided youth safety training. As part of this training\, you will be asked to will be asked to review and sign a document that details Michigan State University conduct rules for youth programs. \n\n\n\nHealth & Safety Protocols\n\n\n\nParticipants agree to follow MIPA and MSU health and safety protocols\, which may change without notice in response to current conditions. \n\n\n\nMIPA strongly encourages all participants be vaccinated against COVID-19 and boosted with an FDA-approved or -authorized or WHO-approved vaccine. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine. \n\n\n\nSpecial Needs & Accommodations\n\n\n\nMIPA is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs\, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Jeremy Steele\, MIPA executive director\, at 517-353-6761 or ask@mipamsu.org at least 10 business days prior to the start of our program so that we have time to make necessary arrangements. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible. URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/2025-mipa-adviser-institute/ LOCATION:Michigan State University Shaw Hall\, 591 N. Shaw Lane\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48825\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mipamsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/103Artboard-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250720T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250724T120000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20250310T001521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T001524Z UID:38842-1753021800-1753358400@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:2025 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a writer\, photographer\, designer\, yearbook editor or news anchor — or if you’re just starting to explore journalism — MIPA will help you meet your goals and prepare for whatever challenges lie ahead. \n\n\n\nYou’ll spend five days living and learning on MSU’s East Lansing campus with some of the best instructors in the nation as you become a better journalist\, explore print or digital media creation and find your voice. \n\n\n\nEach participant may enroll in one workshop course. \n\n\n\nMIPA accepts participants entering grades 7-12 (for the upcoming fall) for any of our workshop courses. \n\n\n\nThis is an in-person\, residential program. Participants will stay in an MSU residence hall with at least one roommate. Meals are provided in a residential hall cafeteria. Workshop sessions are held in MSU classrooms\, which may be a short walk from the residence hall. \n\n\n\nLearn More About the Summer Workshop and Register to Attend URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/2025-mipa-summer-journalism-workshop/ LOCATION:Michigan CATEGORIES:Summer Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mipamsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/103Artboard-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Interscholastic Press Association":MAILTO:ask@mipamsu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250722T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250722T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20250311T023457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T022148Z UID:38977-1753180200-1753203600@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:Adviser Day at the 2025 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop DESCRIPTION:Media Advisers: Come visit your students at the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop! Each year\, MIPA invites advisers to visit on the Tuesday of workshop week. You’ll get to have lunch with your students\, visit their classes and check on their progress.  Adviser Day Schedule  |  Background Check Authorization Form | Other Adviser Resources \n\n\n\nMIPA will provide you with a lunch ticket and a parking pass for the day. We will email you more information about Adviser Day the week before our event. Because of university rules\, your students may not leave campus during the workshop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBackground Check Authorization\n\n\n\nMichigan State University rules require all employees\, volunteers\, contractors and other adults who have contact with minors at a campus youth program pass a criminal background check within 12 months of the program. All Adviser Day visitors must complete and submit the background check authorization form at least one week in advance. Learn more about this policy here. \n\n\n\n\nGet the background check authorization form (This is a simple form that can be completed and signed online.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Your Ticket – Register for Adviser Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeadline to register for Adviser Day: July 17 \n\n\n\nLearn More About the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop Policies \n\n\n\nGeneral Schedule for Adviser Day\n\n\n\nStart your day with a quick meeting with our staff\, then stay as long as you’d like! \n\n\n\n\n10:30-11 a.m.: Arrival\n\n\n\n11-11:30 a.m.: Welcome! Meet with MIPA Summer Workshop Director\n\n\n\n11:45 – 1:30: Lunch\n\n\n\n1:30 – 4 p.m.: Class\n\n\n\n4 – 5 p.m.: MIPA Cup Tournament\n\n\n\n5 – 6:30 p.m.: Dinner\n\n\n\n7 – 9 p.m.: Evening Session\n\n\n\n9 – 11 p.m.: Recreational Activities\n\n\n\n11 p.m.: Students must be on assigned floor\n\n\n\n11:15 p.m.: Bed check\n\n\n\n1 a.m.: Lights out\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Needs & Accommodations\n\n\n\nMIPA is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs\, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Jeremy Steele\, MIPA executive director\, at 517-353-6761 or ask@mipamsu.org at least 10 business days prior to the start of our program so that we have time to make necessary arrangements. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible. URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/adviser-day-at-the-2025-mipa-summer-journalism-workshop/ LOCATION:Michigan State University Shaw Hall\, 591 N. Shaw Lane\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48825\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mipamsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/103Artboard-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T150000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20260112T225332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T225836Z UID:41404-1769864400-1769871600@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:MIPA Meetups DESCRIPTION:What is it?\n\n\n\nAn opportunity for advisers to get together to network\, support and swap stories and ideas just in time for the second semester! Have questions about the individual contests or Spartan Critiques? We can help! MIPA will provide food and (non-alcoholic) beverages for each meetup. \n\n\n\nWhen and where is it?\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Jan. 31 in FOUR different locations across Michigan! Start times are in the early afternoon. \n\n\n\nHow do I sign up?\n\n\n\nGo to bit.ly/mipameetup2026! Sign up not required\, but helpful for a head count! \n\n\n\n\nLansing\n\n\n\nLansing Brewing Company\, 518 Shiawasee St.\, Lansing \n\n\n\n1 p.m. \n\n\n\nHosted by Cody Harrell \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnn Arbor\n\n\n\nMoonwinks Cafe\, 5151 Plymouth Road\, Ann Arbor \n\n\n\n2 p.m. \n\n\n\nHosted by Sara-Beth Badalamente \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKalamazoo\n\n\n\nLatitude 42 Brewing Co.\, 6101 W. Main. St.\, Kalamazoo \n\n\n\n2 p.m. \n\n\n\nHosted by Darcy Hassing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRochester\n\n\n\nRochester Mills Beer Co.\, 400 Water St.\, Rochester \n\n\n\n1 p.m. \n\n\n\nHosted by Kaitlin Edgerton & Erica Kincannon URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/mipa-meetups/ LOCATION:Michigan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mipamsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/meetup-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Interscholastic Press Association":MAILTO:ask@mipamsu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260504T091548 CREATED:20260323T004354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T205339Z UID:41553-1784471400-1784808000@mipamsu.org SUMMARY:2026 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a writer\, photographer\, designer\, yearbook editor or news anchor — or if you’re just starting to explore journalism — MIPA will help you meet your goals and prepare for whatever challenges lie ahead. \n\n\n\nYou’ll spend five days living and learning on MSU’s East Lansing campus with some of the best instructors in the nation as you become a better journalist\, explore print or digital media creation and find your voice. \n\n\n\nEach participant may enroll in one workshop course. \n\n\n\nMIPA accepts participants entering grades 7-12 (for the upcoming fall) for any of our workshop courses. \n\n\n\nThis is an in-person\, residential program. Participants will stay in an MSU residence hall with at least one roommate. Meals are provided in a residential hall cafeteria. Workshop sessions are held in MSU classrooms\, which may be a short walk from the residence hall. \n\n\n\nLearn More About the Summer Workshop and Register to Attend URL:https://mipamsu.org/mipa-event/2026-mipa-summer-journalism-workshop/ LOCATION:Michigan State University\, East Lansing\, Michigan\, 48824 CATEGORIES:Summer Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mipamsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/103Artboard-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Interscholastic Press Association":MAILTO:ask@mipamsu.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR