Time to roll up your selves and saddle up your ride. Join your JAWS colleagues Oct. 22-24 at the Tapatio Springs Resort in Boerne, Texas. JAWS Fall Symposium 2010 promises to be a wealth of practical learning and how-to tips to keep you ahead in the fluctuating world of journalism.

The program  is shaping up and chairs Janet Vitt and Sharon Walsh see a real hands-on theme emerging this year. Some of the highlights for “Practical JAWS” include:

• Special guest and keynote speaker — Maria Hinojosa.

• The Shanahan Speaker will be Heidi Beirich, research director for the Southern Poverty Law Center.

• “Alchemy, Phase II” for women who are re-inventing themselves.

• A panel aimed at journalism educators and those who would like to teach.

• Building a portfolio career

• JAWS foodies are cooking up a session on food — the news that’s on everyone’s plate.

• Covering the Border.

• Techno Ideas to Steal.

Click here for more program details.

OTHER Important details:

  • Registration:  Still only $265 — $250 if you register before Aug. 31.   Click here for registration form.
  • Hotel:  Tapatio Springs Resort
  • Special conference rate for JAWS: $94 for standard room   (other rooms are available if you ask)
  • Reservation numbers: 800-999-3299 or 830-537-4611
  • ROOM RESERVATION DEADLINE is Sept. 21.

Click HERE to register