The Washington Journalism and Media Conference

WJMC PROGRAM SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, JULY 16
WELCOME TO THE NATION'S CAPITAL
12 P.M.
Arrival, George Mason University, Fairfax 
Student Technology Setup, Meet Your Faculty Advisor 
3:30 P.M.
Campus Tours Depart, Hampton Roads Courtyard
5:45 P.M.
Color Group Meet & Greet, Hampton Roads Courtyard
6:15 P.M.
Opening Dinner, Johnson Center - Dewberry Hall 
7 P.M.
From WJMC to Capitol Hill, Johnson Center - Dewberry Hall 
Savannah Behrmann, WJMC Alumna and Senate Correspondent, National Journal
8:30 P.M.
Introductions, expectations, networking  ​
10:30 P.M.
Security Check, Residence Hall
MONDAY, JULY 17
JOURNALISM IN ACTION
11:30 A.M.
Travel & Transportation
11:45 A.M.
1 P.M.
Travel & Transportation
2 P.M.
Doni Holloway, Producer, “Why Is This Happening?” Podcast, NBC/MSNBC
5:30 P.M.
7 P.M.
Travel & Transportation
7:15 P.M.
White House Photo Opportunity
8 P.M.
Twilight Monument Tour
9:45 P.M.
Travel & Transportation
10:30 P.M.
Security Check, Residence Hall
TUESDAY, JULY 18
JOURNALISM IN THE CAPITAL
9 A.M.
Travel & Transportation
9:45 A.M.
Hosting and Producing a Podcast, Mason Square 

Lauren Ober, Podcast Creator, Host, Executive Producer

11 A.M.
Covering Politics, Mason Square 
Laura Barrón-López, White House Correspondent, PBS NewsHour
12:15 P.M.
Travel & Transportation
2 P.M.
Travel & Transportation
2:35 P.M.
WJMC National Youth Correspondent
3:45 P.M.
5 P.M.
Travel & Transportation
9:30 P.M.
Color Group Feud, Dewberry Hall - Johnson Center
10:30 P.M.
Security Check, Residence Hall
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19
YOUR CAREER IN JOURNALISM
10 A.M.
Forging Your Career: Photojournalism, Dewberry Hall - Johnson Center 
Anna Layden, Freelance Photojournalist
12:30 P.M.
Demystifying College Admissions, Dewberry Hall - Johnson Center

Pat Money, Director of Admissions, George Mason University

5 P.M.
Capitol Hill Preparation, Dewberry Hall - Johnson Center
7:30 P.M.
Career Exploration Sessions
Katie Urban, Communications Manager, Capital One, (Horizon 3012)
Juliette Rouge, Associate Dean, Carter School for Peace & Conflict Resolution, George Mason University (Horizon 2009)

Buzz McClain, Communications Manager, Schar School of Policy & Government, George Mason University, (Horizon 2010)

Rondene Grinam, Global Email Marketing Manager, Microsoft (Horizon 1012) 

Annie Mae Weiss, Arena Host, Washington Capitals (Horizon 4014) 

Kayla Sharpe, Associate Editor, Bloomberg (Horizon 2016) 

Rodger Smith, Professor & WGMU Radio Faculty Advisor, George Mason University (Horizon 3008) 

Scott Jackson, Sports Broadcaster & Talk Show Host, Sirius XM (Horizon 4012) 

Richard Todd Stafford, Director of Communications, Honors College, George Mason University (Horizon 1008) 

Steve Taglieri, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, American Forest Foundation (Horizon 1010) 

Patty See, Freelance Producer, ABC News (Horizon 2014)

Donna Harris, Public Information Officer, D.C. Department of General Services (Horizon 2017)

Assad Khan, Associate Director for Undergraduate Student Affairs, George Mason University (Horizon 3010) 
8:45 P.M.
Networking Mixer, Horizon Hall Atriums
10:30 P.M.
Security Check, Residence Hall
THURSDAY, JULY 20
EXPLORING DC & CELEBRATING
9 A.M.
Travel & Transportation
10 A.M.
U.S. Capitol Group Photo
10:30 A.M.
Smithsonian Museum Exploration, Congressional Meetings, & Lunch
Capitol Building Tour meet at Ulysses S. Grant Memorial at 10:10 a.m

National Museum of African American History meet at Ulysses S. Grant Memorial at 10:15 a.m

3:15 P.M.
Travel & Transportation
4:30 P.M.
Prepare for Gala
6:30 P.M.
Depart for Gala
7 P.M.
WJMC Gala Westfields Marriott
10:30 P.M.
Security Check, Residence Hall
FRIDAY, JULY 21
WJMC FAREWELL
9 A.M.
Closing Ceremony Dewberry Hall - Johnson Center
Sam Wolfe, Account Strategist for Digital Marketing, Google
10:30 A.M.
First Airport Shuttles Depart, Hampton Roads Residence Hall
11 A.M.
Students Depart by Car Hampton Roads Residence Hall
11:30 A.M.
Second Airport Shuttles Depart, Hampton Roads Residence Hall