The preliminary 2006 Convention Schedule is subject to change. Check back often for updates!
| Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006 |
| 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Super Workshops
(Pre-registration required) |
| 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Black Press Day |
| 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Chapter Day |
| 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
Convention Registration |
| 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall Set-up |
| 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
Associate Members Meeting |
| 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
Student Members Meeting |
| 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Opening Ceremony |
| 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Newsmaker Plenary: A Conversation with Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf |
| 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
Opening Reception at Indy Motor Speedway |
| 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. |
Spirit in the Words Poetry |
| 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. |
NABJ JAM |
Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006
|
| 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. |
Prof. Development Breakfast I |
| 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Convention Registration |
| 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
Cyber Café Hours |
| 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
Moneta J. Sleet Jr. Photo Competition |
| 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Career Fair & Exhibition Hours |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
NABJ Business Meeting |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
W.E.B. DuBois Lecture |
| 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Workshop Session I |
| 2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
Workshop Session II |
| 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Regional Caucus Meetings |
| 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. |
Media Receptions |
| 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. |
Bid Whist & Spades Tournament |
Friday, Aug. 18, 2006 |
| 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. |
Prof. Development Breakfast II |
| 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Convention Registration |
| 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
Cyber Café Hours |
| 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Career Fair & Exhibition Hours |
| 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. |
Plenary Session I |
| Noon– 1:30 p.m. |
Plenary Session II |
| 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Workshop Session III |
| 4 – 5:30 p.m. |
Workshop Session IV |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. |
Sports Pioneer Awards Ceremony |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. |
VTF Awards Ceremony |
| 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
Hall of Fame Banquet |
| 11 p.m. – 2 a.m. |
Racing to Indy Chapter Party |
Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006 |
| 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
5K Walk |
| 8 a.m. – Noon |
Convention Registration |
| 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Cyber Café Hours |
| 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament |
| 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament |
| 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Workshop Session V |
| 9 a.m. – Noon |
Career Fair & Exhibition Hours |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Visual Task Force Photo Auction |
| 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
Plenary Session III |
| 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
NABJ Film Festival |
| 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
NABJ Family Day Out |
| 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
NABJ Salute to Excellence Gala |
| 11 p.m. – 2 a.m. |
2007 Convention Kick-off Party |
Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006 |
| 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Indianapolis Vendor Showcase |
| 9 a.m. – Noon |
Gospel Brunch Celebration |
