A “Reporting on Fracking” conference [1] is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 at Berea College hosted by Eastern Kentucky University’s Department of Communication and student chapter Society of Professional Journalists and Berea College’s Department of English.
A full day of information and reporting tips from government, industry, and environmental leaders along with journalists covering environmental issues will be offered. Speakers will include: Brandon Nuttall, Kentucky Geological Survey; Erica Peterson, WFPL-Louisville Public Media; Kim Collings, executive director, Kentucky Division of Oil; Amanda Womack, freelance science writer and member Society of Environmental Journalists; Lisa Womack, editor, Citizen Voice and Times; Andrew McNeill, executive director, Kentucky Oil and Gas Association; and Craig Williams, Kentucky Environmental Foundation.
Luncheon speaker will be Alissa Kiedrowski, a public relations professional with a background in crisis communication.
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. with the first session at 9 a.m. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided. The final session will end at 3:30 p.m.
Cost for the full day of sessions and lunch is only $10. Please pre-register by Friday, Oct. 30.