Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)

The Ithaca College chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has been named the Outstanding National Campus Chapter for 2012.

Every other Monday night during the fall and spring semesters, journalism students gather to learn new techniques to hone their craft, to network with professional journalists and to debate issues relevant to our craft.

Comprising the 2013 Executive Board:
President -- Candace King '15
Vice President -- Steve Derderian '15
Treasurer – Taylor Barker 
 '16
Secretary- Megan McGinnes '14

In 2011, Loop received the David L. Eshelman Outstanding Adviser Award as the nation’s top campus-chapter adviser in SPJ. We invite you to join us.

SPJ is the nation's oldest and most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry through the daily work of its nearly 9,000 members; works to inspire and educate current and future journalists through professional development; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press through its advocacy efforts.