Texas A&M Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- TAMU SPJ
- Purpose:
- The Texas A&M Chapter of Society of Professional Journalists is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and liberty. It is a journalist's duty to keep the American people well informed in an accurate, comprehensive, timely and understandable manner. Therefore, our purposes are (1) to promote this flow of information, (2) to encourage a climate in which journalism can be practiced freely and fully, (3) to stimulate high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism, (4) to foster excellence and to encourage diversity among journalists, (5) to inspire successive generations of talented people to become dedicated journalists, and (6) to maintain constant watch in protection of the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America.
- Year Founded:
- 2019
- Membership Dues:
- $36/year national, $15/semester local
- Admits Members:
- All Year
- Meeting Locations:
- On Texas A&M Campus in College Station
Public Contact Information
- Public Contact Name:
- Aubrey Vogel
- Public Contact E-mail Address:
- aubrey.vogel@tamu.edu
- Public Contact Phone Number:
- (940)224-7544
Group Contact Information
- Organization E-mail Address:
- spjtamu@gmail.com
Organization Associations
- Academic Department:
- College of Liberal Arts
- Non-Academic Department:
- None
Membership
- Approximate membership of the organization:
- 1-30
- Membership policies:
- Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
- Weekly time committment required of organization members:
- 0-3 Hours
- Membership intake process:
- Open
Events
- Community Service Projects:
- Once per semester
- Fundraising Events:
- Once per year
- Speakers/Lectures:
- Three or more times per semester
- On-Campus Social Events:
- Twice per semester
- Off-Campus Social Events:
- Three or more times per semester
- Hosting Conferences:
- Once per semester
- Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
- Once per semester
- New Member Orientation/Training:
- Never
- Events with Alcohol:
- Never
- In-State Travel:
- Once per semester
- Domestic US Travel:
- Never
- International Travel:
- Never