Journalism students:

The Poynter Institute, a prestigious journalism training and research center
in St. Petersburg, Fla.,  is offering three internships this summer that may
be of interest:

* "Spring Break" runs Feb. 28 to March 2. Students graduating in 2002 are
invited to "get a snapshot of the future, sharpen journalistic skills and
learn about industry trends." Thirty to 50 students accepted. All expenses
paid.

* "News Reporting and Writing Fellowship" runs June 7 to July 19. May '02
graduates (or other recent grads) are invited to hone their reporting,
interviewing, research, writing and editing skills. Sixteen students
accepted. Stipend of $1,950 granted to cover housing and travel expenses.

* "Visual Journalism Fellowship" runs June 7 to July 19. May '02 (or recent)
grads with interest and proven skills in editing, design and photography are
encouraged to apply. Sixteen students accepted. Stipend of $1,950 granted to
cover housing and travel expenses.

ALL APPLICATIONS DUE NOV. 15.

For an application, see me in Bachelor 310 or visit www.poynter.org.

Patti Newberry

P.S. A reminder to students hoping to land internships next summer or
graduating seniors looking for full-time employment after May: Most of the
applications for larger media organizations are due very shortly. Now is the
time to get your resume, cover letter(s) and clips in order.

 Patricia Gallagher Newberry
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