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Investigative Reporters and Editors, the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting and The Boston Globe present



The National Computer-Assisted Reporting Conference
Boston, Mass.
March 11 - 14, 1999

Regional Host:
The Boston Globe

Other Sponsors:
Gannett Foundation

New England Newspaper Assn.

Boston University

Community Newspaper Co.
of Eastern Massachusetts

Union News (Springfield)

The Christian Science Monitor

Freedom Forum

Boston Herald

WCVB-TV Channel 5

The Providence Journal-Bulletin

WBZ-TV Channel 4

WHDH-TV Channel 7
Conference Site: The Fairmont Copley Plaza
For Hotel Reservations call:
1-800-527-4727
Direct: (617) 267-5300
Room Cost: $159 single/double occupancy
For more information call: (573) 882-0684

Note: Reservations must be made by February 19, 1999 to receive discounted rate. Reservation requests received after the cut-off date will be accepted on a space- and rate-available basis.

The NICAR conference block is sold out at the Fairmont Copley Plaza

Please call the overflow hotel for reservations!
The Westin Hotel - Copley Place Boston
(located across the street from The Fairmont)
Call direct at 617-262-9600 and
ask for the IRE/NICAR Conference rate

Alternative hotels in the area:
Copley Marriott - 617-236-5800
The Colonnade Hotel - 617-424-7000
Copley Westin - 617-262-9600
Raddison Hotel - 1-800-333-3333
Conference Highlights
  • Hear the top experts
  • Uncover facts on the Internet
  • See more than 50 panels
  • Learn database reporting
  • Analyze budgets
  • Learn statistical analysis
  • Review public records
    		•
  • Choose from dozens of hands-on training courses
  • Learn to map your data
  • Tame your computer fears
  • Discover new tools
  • Get new story ideas
  • Explore opportunities at a job fair
    		•

     
    Register early to ensure you get your first choices for hands-on training classes.
    Early registrants using this form will receive a confirmation letter including the hands-on training schedule for sign-up before the end of the year. Please note - completion of this form registers you for the conference program only!

    Conference Sponsors:
    Investigative
    Reporters
    & Editors    		 National Institute for
    Computer-Assisted Reporting
    Investigative Reporters and Editors is a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to improving the quality of journalism through intensive training and a cooperative exchange of professional advice.

    Our offices are located at 138 Neff Annex, the Missouri School of Journalism, Columbia, Missouri 65211-1200.

    You can reach us by phone at (573) 882-2042 or by fax at (573) 882-5431.