CCNMA San José chapter "Mosaic" Multicultural High School Journalism Workshop

San Jose State University

Jun 19, 2005 - Jul 1, 2005

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be a professional journalist -- to cover a devastating fire, a blockbuster concert, or a high-profile courtroom showdown -- then Mosaic, a two-week journalism workshop for high school students may be just for you.

Mosaic is an annual program sponsored by the San Jose chapter of the California Chicano News Media Association, Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, the San Jose Mercury News, San Jose State University and the Castellano Family Foundatiuon.

The two-week program is held on the San Jose State campus, where students will work in the university's newsroom and live in the campus dormitories. At the end of the two weeks, students will have learned the basics of reporting and writing under the guidance of professional Bay Area journalists. They will have spent hours tracking down real-life sources such as politicians, celebrities, lawyers and police officers. They will see their bylines or photo credit line published in their own newspaper.

Applicants must be juniors or seniors at a high school in Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz, southern Alameda or southern San Mateo counties. Latino, African American, Native American and Asian American students are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience is not required, but you should have good writing skills, a willingness to learn and the desire to explore a career in journalism.

The program is limited to no more than 20 students and full participation (including living on campus) is required. There is NO COST to students selected to participate. Food and housing accommodations will be provided. Students will be supervised around the clock by adults.

Accepted students will be eligible for a college scholarship.

This year's workshop will be held June 19 - July 1, 2005. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2005.

For more information, students, teachers or parents should contact:
Daniel Vasquez, Director
(408) 920-5406
dvasquez@mercurynews.com

http://www.ccnma.org/sjccnma.htm