Program
Monday, March 27, 2023
Preconference
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CT
Magazines 101
Designed for editors who are looking for a comprehensive overview of alumni and university magazines, this fast-paced and very visual workshop explores the basics of magazine planning, writing, editing, design and production. You'll see lots of examples of magazines, learn where to find inspiration, and leave with solid ideas for making strategic tweaks that will take your magazine to new heights. The session is ideal for those new to magazines, or higher education, or both—but there'll also be plenty of information that will prove useful to those who've been in their role a few years.
Speakers: Teresa Scalzo, former Director of Creative Strategy, Carleton College, David Schimke, former Managing Editor, Voice, Carleton College
Preconference
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CT
Redesign Workshop: 10 Steps to Take Before a Redesign
Jumping into a redesign is exciting—especially when your magazine is long overdue. But slow down, champ. There's lots to get done before you ever hire a redesign firm or tell your in-house designer to have at it. From the development of editorial strategy and tone to forging new relationships with offices (read: your sources) across campus, Mo Harmon and Bernadine Douglas share the 10 things they wish every editor would do before the word "redesign" ever escapes their lips.
Speakers: Maureen Harmon, Managing Partner, Dog Ear Creative, Bernadine Douglas, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Barry University
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Full Conference Registration
Welcome to Chicago! Stop by the registration desk beginning at noon to check in and pick up your conference materials.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM CT
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Join conference chairs Jessica Murphy Moo and Rin-rin Yu to kick off the 2023 Editors Forum.
Keynote Speaker
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM CT
When Research, Art and Storytelling Collide: Science Communication through Graphic Stories
Explaining complex information and research to the public can be intimidating. Engaging your audience to care about the subject matter is even more challenging. In this opening keynote, Daisy Chung, award-winning science visual communicator and graphics journalist at Reuters Graphics, will share helpful tips and innovative ways to emotionally connect people with information through compelling graphics and powerful visual storytelling. She will draw from her experience creating infographics at print magazines such as National Geographic, Scientific American, and Rice Magazine, and share how to bring visual stories from print to the digital platform with interactives and multimedia, such as her recent work at Reuters Graphics and Taiwan Data Stories.
Speakers: Daisy Chung, Graphics Journalist, Reuters Graphics
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM CT
Networking Break and Opening of Magazine Exchange
Visit the Magazine Exchange, meet with exhibitors and network with your Editors Forum colleagues. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Key Session
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM CT
Click Click Boom - Journalism Education in the Aftermath of the Digital Revolution
Medill Dean Charles Whitaker will remark upon the disruption in the media and journalism caused by the digital revolution, and how those industries have responded to and pivoted around our new cyber-reality.
Speakers: Charles Whitaker, Dean and Professor, Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM CT
Networking Reception
Join conference speakers and your colleagues to network and celebrate the first day of the Editors Forum. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Don't forget your business cards!
5:45 PM - 5:45 PM CT
Conference Adjourns for the Day - Dinner on your own or Optional Dine-arounds
Enjoy your evening in Chicago! Dinner on your own or Optional dine-arounds in small groups, online sign up required.
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