Cronkite Events

This is a schedule of events sponsored by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

For more information, contact Megan Calcote at 602.496.7845 or megan.calcote@asu.edu.


Must See Mondays Speaker Series
Feb. 13, 2012
7 p.m.

Jeff Leen
Assistant managing editor, investigative unit, The Washington Post

Secrets of a Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Journalist

Interview by Leonard Downie Jr., Weil Family Professor of Journalism and former executive editor, The Washington Post

First Amendment Forum
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix

Cronkite Global Conversations
Feb. 15, 2012
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Africa Rising: Tipping Points Toward Change in Egypt and Namibia

-Mona Taha Abdel Alim, director of media, Alexandria Business Association, Egypt
-Taati Niilenge, TV reporter, Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, Namibia

Room 444
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Cronkite Night at the Movies
Feb. 15, 2012
7 p.m.

The Devil Wears Prada

Warren Watson, executive director of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, will introduce the film and lead a discussion afterward. Popcorn served.

First Amendment Forum
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Discover Phoenix
Feb. 19, 2012
6 p.m.

Community Dinner at Fair Trade Cafe

Join the conversation at Fair Trade Cafe’s weekly community dinner. RSVP to mary.cook@asu.edu to reserve a spot.

Presented with support from ASU Downtown Alive!

Fair Trade Cafe
424 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Must See Mondays Speaker Series
Feb. 20, 2012
7 p.m.

Featuring a panel of social media specialists: Jennifer Hellum, formerly of azcentral.com; Chris Kline, ABC15, KNXV-TV; and Ashley Oakes, Zion and Zion

Making Sense of Social Media in Public Relations

Moderated by Assistant Professor Dawn Gilpin

First Amendment Forum
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix

Must See Mondays Speaker Series
Feb. 27, 2012
7 p.m.

Featuring a panel of sports journalists: Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; Gayle Jansen, Fox 10 News; Janie McCauley, The Associated Press; Scott Miller, CBSSports.com; and Bob Nightengale, USA Today

Baseball's Brightest: Covering Spring Training

Moderated by Faculty Associate Greg Boeck

First Amendment Forum
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix

Cronkite Global Conversations
Feb. 29, 2012
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Tickling the Giants: The Impact and Influence of Social Media in China and Russia

-Hao Chen, executive editor, International Herald Leader, China
-Evgeny Kuzmin, news director, Amur.Info, Russia

Room 444
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Public Relations & Social Media Internship Interview Day
March 2, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Local public relations firms and agencies and a limited number of nonprofit organizations will conduct interviews for summer and/or fall internships.

This event is by invitation only and open to Cronkite students who submit an internship application by the Feb. 1 deadline.

AE England Building
424 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Discover Phoenix
March 3, 2012
10:30 p.m.

Late-night Show and Open House at Space 55

Join Space 55 for its weekly Saturday night show. Guaranteed to entertain and provoke, the late-night show is a local favorite. After the show: Stick around for a talkback with the actors.

Admission is free; RSVP to mary.cook@asu.edu to reserve tickets.

Presented with support from ASU Downtown Alive!

Space 55
636 E. Pierce St.
Phoenix, AZ 85020

Must See Mondays Speaker Series
March 5, 2012
7 p.m.

Dave Seibert
Multimedia producer, The Arizona Republic

The Changing Role of the News Photographer in a Multimedia World

Introduction by Associate Dean Kristin Gilger

First Amendment Forum
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix

Must See Mondays Speaker Series
March 12, 2012
7 p.m.

Regina McCombs
Faculty member, The Poynter Institute, and former senior producer for multimedia, StarTribune.com

Phones, Tablets and the Future of News

Introduction by Assistant Professor Leslie-Jean Thornton

First Amendment Forum
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix

Cronkite Global Conversations
March 14, 2012
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Alternative Voices: Social Media's Challenge to Mainstream Media in Brazil and Costa Rica

-Andreza Andrade, environmental journalist, Brazil,
-Antonio Jimenez, executive editor, Ameliarueda.com, Costa Rica

Room 444
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Cronkite Night at the Movies
March 14, 2012
7 p.m.

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers

Cronkite Associate Dean Kristin Gilger will introduce the movie and lead a discussion afterward. Popcorn served.

First Amendment Forum
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Cronkite Global Conversations
March 28, 2012
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Erasing Stereotypes of South Asia: Pakistan and the Maldives

-Lubna Thomas Benjamin, associate producer, GEO TV, Pakistan
-Lujain Ismail Shafeeq, TV news anchor, Maldives

Room 444
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Writing/Publications Internship Interview Day
April 6, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Local publishing companies conduct interviews for summer and/or fall internships.

This event is by invitation only and open to Cronkite students who submit an internship application by the Feb. 29 deadline.

AE England Building
424 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Must See Mondays Speaker Series
April 9, 2012
7 p.m.

Featuring a panel of Cronkite public relations students

Student Showcase: Public Relations Lab

Moderated by Associate Professor and PR Lab Director Fran Matera

First Amendment Forum
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix

Cronkite Global Conversations
April 11, 2012
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Knocking on or Knocking out the European Union's Door: Perspectives from Bosnia, Macedonia and Slovakia

-Lejla Kapetanovic, communications adviser, Bosnia and Herzegovina
-Elena Strapkova, tourism journalist, Slovakia
-Special guest Goran Rizaov, business journalist and professional development year fellow, International Broadcasting Bureau, Macedonia

Room 444
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Cronkite Night at the Movies
April 11, 2012
7 p.m.

Student Showcase

Cronkite Assistant Dean and News Director Mark Lodato will introduce recent student work and lead a discussion afterward. Popcorn served.

First Amendment Forum
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix

Must See Mondays Speaker Series
April 16, 2012
7 p.m.

Sandra Mims Rowe

Edith Kinney Gaylord Visiting Professor in Journalism Ethics and former editor, The (Portland) Oregonian

Ethics and Excellence in the Digital Age

Introduction by Tim McGuire, Frank Russell Chair for the Business of Journalism

First Amendment Forum
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix

Discover Phoenix
April 18, 2012
6 p.m.

Karaoke Smackdown at The Duce

Beat that end-of-semester stress with a battle for vocal dominance in this venue’s vintage-style boxing ring.

Presented with support from ASU Downtown Alive!

The Duce
525 S. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Must See Mondays Speaker Series
April 23, 2012
7 p.m.

Featuring a panel of Cronkite depth reporting students

Reporting Abroad: Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

Moderated by Rick Rodriguez, Carnegie Professor of Journalism

First Amendment Forum
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix

Cronkite School Spring 2012 Convocation
May 4, 2012
7:30 p.m.

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication’s spring 2012 convocation ceremony will be held on Friday, May 4, at Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium in Tempe.

Click here for convocation ceremony details.

For details on ASU’s university-wide commencement, visit http://graduation.asu.edu/.

Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium

1200 S. Forest Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281