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2023 Festival of Journalism
October 26-27, 2023
Honoring alumni and friends and exploring the topic of trust in the media while delving into critical issues confronting SLO County and the state.
Honoring alumni and friends and exploring the topic of trust in the media while delving into critical issues confronting SLO County and the state.
Documentary Screening
Documentary Screening
Breaking the News
This film documents the honest discussions at The 19th*, a Texas-based digital news start-up around race, gender, and identity equity, revealing that change doesn’t come easy. Read more on IMDB.
CalMatters Live Panel
CalMatters Live Panel
Journalists from the nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization CalMatters will explore solutions to homelessness and affordable housing with local thought leaders and officials. "These gatherings allow us to deliver live journalism, with real-time conversations that dig into California’s most important issues to explore solutions." Learn more here.
Jim Hayes Symposium
Jim Hayes Symposium
American's trust in the news media is near an all-time low and deeply divided along partisan lines. What can journalists do to restore faith in honest, fair and accurate reporting? These are the questions we'll tackle in this year's Jim Hayes Symposium. Read more here.
Hall of Fame Gala
Hall of Fame Gala
The journalism department will induct eight new members into the Hall of Fame, created to honor those who have made significant contributions to the department and its student media organizations or those who have used their student media experience to launch successful careers. Click here to see the current slate of honorees.
Network with media professionals and alumni and meet current students and faculty – all while examining the contributions of today’s journalists.
Network with media professionals and alumni and meet current students and faculty – all while examining the contributions of today’s journalists.
The most recent Jim Hayes Symposium explored challenges confronting journalism.
Emilio Garcia Ruiz
Emilio Garcia Ruiz
Editor-in-chief, San Francisco Chronicle
Carolyn McGourty Supple
Carolyn McGourty Supple
Head of public affairs, Google Public Sector
Katerina Eva Matsa
Katerina Eva Matsa
Director of news and information, Pew Research Center
Neil Chase
Neil Chase
Chief Executive Officer, CalMatters
Kate Sosin
Kate Sosin
LGBTQ+ reporter, The 19th
David Kerley
David Kerley
Owner, Full Throttle Newsletter; Former ABC News correspondent
Festival Venues
Festival Venues
Breaking the News - Live Film Screening
Breaking the News - Live Film Screening
Palm Theatre
Palm Theatre
San Luis Obispo, CA
Join us at San Luis Obispo's favorite independent movie theatre for a screening of 'The 19th*' –a film about a Texas-based digital news start-up taking on questions about race, gender, and identity equity. Network with filmmakers and CalMatters journalists following the screening!
Join us at San Luis Obispo's favorite independent movie theatre for a screening of 'The 19th*' –a film about a Texas-based digital news start-up taking on questions about race, gender, and identity equity. Network with filmmakers and CalMatters journalists following the screening!
Free and open to the public (parking fees may apply).
Free and open to the public (parking fees may apply).
Expert Panel Discussions
Expert Panel Discussions
Advanced Technology Laboratories
Advanced Technology Laboratories
California Polytechnic State University
The CalMatters Live panel and Jim Hayes Symposium will be held on the Cal Poly campus at the Advanced Technology Lab on Friday, October 27.
The CalMatters Live panel and Jim Hayes Symposium will be held on the Cal Poly campus at the Advanced Technology Lab on Friday, October 27.
Both events are free and open to the public. Guest parking pass is required on Cal Poly campus (parking information).
Both events are free and open to the public. Guest parking pass is required on Cal Poly campus (parking information).
Hall of Fame Ceremony & Gala Dinner
Hall of Fame Ceremony & Gala Dinner
Embassy Suites Hotel
Embassy Suites Hotel
San Luis Obispo, CA
The Hall of Fame ceremony and gala dinner will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in San Luis Obispo on the evening of Friday, October 27.
The Hall of Fame ceremony and gala dinner will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in San Luis Obispo on the evening of Friday, October 27.
Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by clicking on the RSVP tab.
Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by clicking on the RSVP tab.
We hope to see you there!
We hope to see you there!
Please let us know if you'll be attending.
Please let us know if you'll be attending.
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