The annual KCM Spring Conference provides an opportunity for college media students and advisers from across the state to gather for two days of learning sessions, networking and awards. More information about speakers and schedules will be posted here soon, so check back. Save the date, and plan to attend!
Kansas Collegiate Media Spring Conference
April 16-17, 2023
Drury Plaza hotel Broadview, 400 West Douglas Ave., Wichita
Check-in will begin at 2 p.m. on April 16, and the conference will conclude after the keynote/awards lunch on April 17 (about 1:30 p.m.).
Reserve your hotel rooms
The deadline for making hotel reservations is March 23. Room rates are $109 and rooms are being held for our group under “Kansas Collegiate Media Spring Conference.”
Make online reservations here and enter Group number 10035310 or call 1-800-325-0720 and refer to the Group number 10035310.
Register for the conference
Registration for the conference is $70 per person (students and advisers) and includes dinner Sunday and lunch Monday. Register your school/individuals here by March 23.
Keynote speakers
KMUW 89.1 – Community engagement team
Eric Thomas — Executive Director, Kansas Scholastic Press Association
Other sessions
Immersing yourself in the community you cover
Ethics in journalism — What Would Tom and Carrie Do?
Photographers Q&A + critiques
Covering higher education policy and administration
Sports media
Instagram as a reporting platform
Advertising sales strategies
Column writing
Sports photography
Media law & open records
Learn how to write tight
Conference Program
Download the PDF here.