Empty storefront space at Cronkite lacks interested buyers
Last week, Bowl of Greens opened for business on the ground level of the Walter Cronkite School, leaving only one remaining commercial spot in the building vacant.
Downtown student government works to enhance transparency of funding allocation
The Downtown campus student government has implemented a graph and table of allocated funds in an effort to bring more transparency to the organization.
Valley female anchors discuss changing face of broadcast journalism
A panel of five prominent women anchors in the Valley spoke at the Cronkite School's second Must See Monday event of the semester, discussing the changing industry, their careers and the challenges they have faced as broadcast journalists.
Student government allocates two thirds of remaining budget
Nearly two thirds of the remaining Downtown student government yearly budget was allocated to student organizations on Friday, with more than $73,000 given to Campus Recreation and $80,000 provided to the Programming and Activities Board.
Water filters installed on parts of campus after months of delay
Filters have been installed on water fountains throughout the Downtown campus, fulfilling plans made in 2010 by the former Downtown student government administration.
Humanities Lecture Series commences with a discussion on capital punishment
The School of Letters and Sciences commenced its 2011 Humanities Lecture Series Thursday night with a discussion led by area experts on “The Pros and Cons of Capital Punishment.”
Downtown budget committee streamlines funding for student organizations
The new system, incorporated into meetings of the Budget Allocations Committee, pairs a student organization with a senator willing to sponsor the specific funding request. At Senate meetings, the sponsoring senator will now present the request to the rest of the chamber, acting as an intermediary on behalf of the student organization asking for money.
Cronkite School launches new Ph.D. program geared toward journalism professionals
The Walter Cronkite School's three-year doctoral program, which caters to mid-career professionals with substantial experience in the journalism field, began this semester with six full-time graduate students enrolled.
Website showcasing student reporting work from Dominican Republic launches
A website featuring a semester-long, in-depth foreign reporting project on immigration issues in the Dominican Republic launched last week, showcasing the work of 17 students of the Walter Cronkite School.
Cronkite School drastically extends building hours every day of the week for fall semester
The Walter Cronkite School will expand its hours this year, staying open 20 hours per week longer than past years.