Conferences

Colorado scholastic journalism wins numerous awards at NSPA 2020

November 30, 2020

Even on a national stage, Colorado publications shine. Check out this amazing list of winners (and, of course, the work itself). Adviser Pioneer Award: Kristi Rathbun Story: Honorable...

Capitol Hill Press Conference
began in 1982

Gov. Richard Lamb began as lead speaker for opportunity originally called Governor's Press Conference

June 22, 2019

This unique program began in 1982 as a result of a conversation between Sue O'Brien, who was Gov. Richard Lamm's press secretary, and CHSPA's Fran Henry at the Colorado Press Association convention. Henry...

Register for J-Day now – deadline is Friday night, Sept. 21

State conference expected to bring 1,500 to CSU for day of learning, celebration

September 7, 2018

You won't want to miss the chance to hear from Mary Beth Tinker, one of the students whose protest against the Vietnam war led to the 1969 landmark Supreme Court decision. Her keynote is titled "Speak...

Kick start the new year with SNO experts

CSMA brings tech experts to Colorado to give you and your students what you need to make your SNO site even better

April 5, 2016

CSMA is partnering with School Newspapers Online to bring a short series of hands-on workshops designed to make your SNO website more effective, more efficient, and more professional. Two SNO trainers...

Awards ceremony tops off J-Day

Nearly 1,300 students and advisers join 45 speakers for 48 sessions on campus of CSU

October 9, 2015

IN A TRADITION that has run annually since 2001, with one exception in 2013 due to facility renovation, J-Day returned to the Lory Student Center in Fort Collins on Oct. 8. Nearly 1,300 descended on...

Best of Show awards will wrap up J-Day on Oct. 8

The window to upload BOS entries is Oct. 1-5. A little preparation now will save time later.

September 22, 2015

This year's Best of Show instructions and requirements can be downloaded to your computer here, or you will find them pasted below. J-Day 2015 / Colorado Student Media Association Best of Show Entry...

Colorado student media shine at national convention

From individual awards to publication honors, it was quite a weekend to celebrate some amazing work by students and advisers

April 20, 2015

NSPA National Pacemakers The Pacemaker is often called the Pulitzer Prize of student media, and represents the very best student work in a particular publication year. The national finalists are announced...

Mayor Hancock welcomes JEA/NSPA convention to Denver

April 9, 2015

After some cloudy skies and light precipitation Wednesday and Thursday, the sun and temperatures in the 60s will greet convention-goers. Denver's mayor welcomes everyone to the convention in his official...

You and your staff can’t miss this!

For the first time since 2007, the national convention comes to Denver, and we plan a unique educational experience.

March 2, 2015

If you are on the JEA Listserv, you may have seen some of the post below. If not, perhaps these "teasers" are just what you need to find the time and energy to organize a great trip to downtown Denver,...