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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
