2007 NEWS ARCHIVE

December

• IPJ Hosts Two Journalism Conferences: Conferences in both San Francisco and DC
• HAKFAS Holds 2nd Annual Conference: Croatia chapter hosts TFAS at Opatija Conference
• Befriend TFAS on Facebook! Check out the new alumni groups on Facebook
• Alumni Council Nominations: Nominate a deserving alumnus today!
• TFAS Fellows Network at Retreat this November: Fellows take a trip to Annapolis
• Printed Directory for Alumni Available Soon: Buy the new TFAS directory to locate old friends!
• TFAS Welcomes New Staff Members

November

• Leadership Network in Colorado Springs: Donors, alumni and more meet in the Rockies
• Euro-Med Journalism Institute: 33 journalists hear experts in Greece
• Growing Staff, Growing Building: TFAS expands to new office building in D.C.
• Mark Stansberry, Board of Trustees Member: Alumnus and regent appointed
  as Trustee
• TFAS Fellows Program: Calling all young D.C. alumni!
• Reception to Honor Kevin Burket at TFAS

October

• CSF 2007 Begins: First year for political journalism component at CS
• Recruitment Contest: Help recruit a great class for 2008!
• Journalism Conferences: Attend the annual collegiate journalism conferences
• Eastern Europe Journey Unites TFAS: Donors, supporters and alumni explore Europe
• Survey Results: Your voice is heard! Click here for survey results
• New Chapter Presidents: Three new alumni as presidents in CA, WA and DC
• Reception to Honor Kevin Burket at TFAS

September

• Legal Studies Institute: Future law students study Constitutional principles
• Georgetown Institutes Graduation: Students say goodbye to Washington this August
• AIPES 15 Year Reunion and 2007 Graduation: Many reasons to celebrate this year in Prague
• IIPES Brings 86 Students to Greece: Institute combines classroom and culture
• AIPE celebrates 5 Years in Hong Kong: The Institute ends on a high note with a celebration
• New Staff at TFAS: IPJ alumna joins the communications department
• Kevin Burket Passes Away: Beloved alum loses battle with cancer

August

• New Alumni Chapter in Georgia: Tbilisi, Georgia alums form another European chapter
• CSAD Dinner and D.C. Institute Luncheons: speakers, awards and more at this year's events
• New Staff at TFAS!:  two new positions help the growing team
• Alumna Spotlight: Nikole Killion: ABC7 Anchor applies IPJ lessons to her real life
• Capture the Moment Photo Contest Winners!: check out students' photos of their D.C. summer
• Take the 2007 Alumni Survey!

July

•  Alumni Weekend 2007!: Alums from DC and around the country reunite
• Start of Georgetown Institutes: Classes and internships in full swing this summer
• New Staff at TFAS: Alum and Freedom Scholar joins the TFAS team
• Annual Mentor Breakfasts: Students meet their mentors at three breakfasts
• AIPES Reunion and 15th Year Celebration!: Come to Prague to celebrate and remember
• Help Recruit for EMJI: Have a hand in creating a great EMJI '07 class
• Trustee Emeritus Robin Beard Remembered
• Summer Reading Review: Check out this month's book review by Roger Ream
• Fourth Annual Professors Seminar: Forty professors attend three day conference in D.C.
• Alumni Rally Around Ailing Council Members

June

• Alumni Weekend 2007 - June 29 & 30: Celebrate 40 years of friends and freedom with TFAS!
• Second Annual EMJI Conference: Alumni can help recruit an outstanding class for 2007
• HAKFAS Holds Orientation for Croatian Students: '07 Croatian students gain insight from alumni 
• Alumni Get Involved with 2007 Students: Alumni serve as mentors, intern sponsors 
• Alumni Spotlight: Alissa Swango: IPJ alum in her journalism career
• Four New Program Assistants Join Staff: Recent alumni lend a hand to staff for the summer
• New Professors in '07: Both domestic and international welcome new profs
• Summer Reading Review: Check out this month's book review by Roger Ream

May

• 40 Years of Teaching Freedom: TFAS celebrates with a gala, speakers and more
• Freedom Scholars Seminar: Recent alumni return to Washington
• "Myths, Lies and Misprints" in Raleigh, N.C.: Students and alumni attend IPJ conference this April
• Capital Semester Spring Graduates: CSS 07 says goodbye to Washington, D.C.
• Recruitment Contest Winners: Thanks to all alumni who recruited students for 2007!
• TFAS Bids Goodbye to Alumni Affairs Director: Renee Hamlen leaves The Fund after 7 years
• Alumni Weekend - June 29-30, 2007: Sign up for the fun-filled weekend today!

April

• Legal Studies Institute: TFAS launches first program for law school students
• Capital Semester on Political Journalism:  First journalism track begins in Fall 2007
• Fourth Annual Professors Seminar:  "Insider's Look at Washington Politics" this June
• Alumni Directory Update - UPDATE TODAY: Over 800 alumni have updated their profiles!
• Thank You Alumni Ambassadors!: 350 students have enrolled in D.C. programs 
• Five Year Reunion for AIPE: Celebrate with HK alumni this summer

March

• Register for 40th Anniversary Gala by March 28!:  Alumni receive a 50% discount
• New Staff at TFAS: Two new staff members join the TFAS  team 
• AIPES 15 Year Anniversary: Celebrate AIPES in Prague this summer
• Alumni Profile: Robert Rogers: IPJ alumni wins award for police reporting
• TFAS Fellows Program in Charlottesville: Leadership, public policy and networking

February

• Alumni Weekend at the Hotel Washington: Reunite with old friends at the 2007 alumni weekend
• Alumni Attend General Assembly Fellowship: First joint fellowship program for TFAS alums
• New IPJ Director Joins TFAS: TFAS welcomes new IPJ director, Joe Starrs
• Recruitment Contest - Deadline March 1: Recruit the most students, win a trip to Washington!
• Interview With Professor George Viksnins: Read the interview with Uncle George
• 35 Students Come to D.C. for the Spring: CSS welcomes a new group of students to Washington
• Help Locate Lost Alumni: Have a hand in updating the TFAS online directory

January

• Ben Stein to Speak at 40th Anniversary Gala
• Sign up for the Alumni Directory Today: Update your information and network with alumni
• Largest Capital Semester to Date Graduates: Capital Semester Fall says goodbye to Washington
• Celebrate 15 years of AIPES in Prague: Join AIPES alumni this summer to celebrate
• TFAS Launches Legal Studies Program: New program for students going to law school
• New Staff in the New Year: TFAS Welcomes two new staff members