Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication
College Academic Building, College Communications Building, and University
Copper Square, Phoenix
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Hayden PackwoodFebruary 14, 2013The sixth floor edit bays are better to use than the third floor ones. You won't have professors kicking you out so their class can use them. Also, you can check out the brand new FSN Suns Studio!UpvoteDownvote
Eiram SkramMarch 12, 2012Mike Wong, the career services advisor, will send out newsletters every couple weeks with journalism internship and job opportunities for students. READ THESE EMAILS! They will help you get a job!Upvote2Downvote- Katlyn ONovember 17, 2013$5 lot is now the $6 lot so make sure to bring an extra dollar! If that's full, there is FREE parking down the street on Garfield. It's a bit of a walk, but definitely worth it.UpvoteDownvote
The location is convenient to nearby restaurants. The second floor screen show is pleasing and the study room is quiteUpvote1Downvote
Catie HahneNovember 15, 2013Being a Cronkite student myself I highly recommend it. The teachers are fantastic and the curriculum is very interesting. They school cares about their students!UpvoteDownvote- Eiram SkramMarch 18, 2012When using Final Cut Pro (and you will as a student here), name the folder you plan to keep all your files in "Video." This will keep you from having to reset the scratch disks each time you open FCP.UpvoteDownvote
Julia TylorFebruary 12, 2013If you need to edit video and the 6th-floor edit bays are full, the "radio ranch" on the 3rd floor is full of edit bays that often aren't in use (so long as there isn't a class going on).UpvoteDownvote- Eiram SkramMarch 12, 2012Must See Mondays are every Monday night in the 2nd floor Forum where speakers from all over come and present about journalism and media. Some professors give extra credit for attending, so go! Read moreUpvoteDownvote
It may be the desert but this building is always freezing so be sure to dress appropriately. Get involved! Must See Mondays are hosted in the FIrst Amendment Forum at 7pm.UpvoteDownvote
The library on the second floor is a great place to study because it's quiet, there's also some great reading materials available there like Bloomberg Businessweek.UpvoteDownvote
Arizona's living room with a giant TV. A public forum for understanding key issues of our time whether beamed in on channels or through live, interactive sessions with newsmakers.Come one, come all!Upvote4Downvote- Eiram SkramMarch 12, 2012To build an impressive resume and get journalism experience, apply for one of the school's professional programs such as Cronkite NewsWatch, the student run news cast. Very competitive but worth it! Read moreUpvoteDownvote
The Most Interesting Man in the WorldMay 9, 2014I chuckle every time I reread the only copy of Walter’s 1967 sitcom pilot which he gave to me titled, “Friends Who Live Together and Have Humorous Misunderstandings.”Upvote47Downvote
Rainet LewisMarch 29, 2012There is a police desk on the 1st floor & if you have any problems, you can talk to them. The building is beautiful & it is spacious. I went to this school for several of my classes in the past.UpvoteDownvote
amanda TMarch 29, 2012WCS is one of 24 independent schools at ASU. If you are an incoming journalism major this is the place to be. You will gain great knowledge, and will not regret graduating from this school!UpvoteDownvote
Marlee BeverNovember 13, 2013I usually like to study in the 2nd floor library. It's really quiet and there are computers there as well if you don't want to bring a laptop!UpvoteDownvote- Eiram SkramMarch 12, 2012JMC 325 is an internship with The Arizona Republic/12 News and a class. Take this to kill 2 birds with 1 stone: upper division JMC and internship requirements. Contact Aric Johnson; he runs it.UpvoteDownvote
- Eiram SkramMarch 12, 2012Cronkite gives out Outstanding Student awards to graduating seniors.The awards are based on academic performance, internships, and your overall track record. No need to apply, just work hard!UpvoteDownvote
NewsWatch shows on Cox88 & in the Forum M-Th at 4:30. Be sure to watch your fellow students shine! It's a great show; an an awesome opportunity if you're a part of it.UpvoteDownvote
Make sure you look at the schedule before you walk into a classroom. There might be a class taking place!Upvote2Downvote
ASU's Downtown Phoenix CampusOctober 11, 2011Tonight (Oct. 11) Discover Arizona's trails less taken when Robert Stieve, editor of Arizona Highways Magazine, shares his hiking recommendations with students at Discover Phoenix. 7 p.m. Free.UpvoteDownvote
To get to teachers' offices on the third floor, turn right at the stairs and go all the way down the hall to your right. Then go through the double doors on the right. Voila!Upvote1Downvote- Joey WilliamsAugust 5, 2013Every Monday night they have notable guest speakers come and give free presentations on the second floor. Sometimes they even hand out free popcorn!UpvoteDownvote
- Eiram SkramMarch 12, 2012Cronkite students have the opportunity to be a student speaker at Cronkite's commencement. Work hard during your time here so you can be selected to represent your peers on your graduation day.UpvoteDownvote
Jana MarcelinoAugust 5, 2011If you are looking for the best place to get brazilian wax, body waxing, threading or laser hair removal book an appt with Arizona's Queen Of Hair Removal @ Rio Wax Salon 602-955-0899 /RioWaxSalon.comUpvoteDownvote- Eiram SkramMarch 20, 2012During Cronkite Night at the Movies the school shows a journalism-related movie followed by a discussion. They also have one night to showcase student films so enter your independent film!UpvoteDownvote
Harmony HuskinsonJanuary 25, 2012The teachers typically most like the rooms on the south side of third and fourth floors with the tables in the shape of a "U" and computers on the walls. These rooms also have windows.UpvoteDownvote- Eiram SkramMarch 18, 2012Each semester the school has internship days for Print, Broadcast, PR & Digital specializations. Turn in your application by the deadline and interview with multiple companies to land an internship.UpvoteDownvote
- Eiram SkramMarch 16, 2012Have your own camera if you take Photojournalism I (JMC 351). If not, you will have to rotate a camera with up to two other people. It's very hard to get assignments done this way. Invest in a camera.UpvoteDownvote
- Eiram SkramMarch 12, 2012If you're a freshman, sophomore or transfer journalism student looking for experience and to be published sign up to report for the Downtown Devil.They take everyone and it's a great way to get clips. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
- Zach Solomon-BeloinMarch 4, 2014Incredible school. Dean Callahan has done a great job bringing in top-notch professors and implementing student feedback.UpvoteDownvote
Check out the Must-See Monday series at 7pm on the 2nd floor (during the school year): it features lectures by leading media professionals. Get there 15 minutes early to ensure a good seat!UpvoteDownvote
Arizona State UniversityApril 11, 2011The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication building is a state-of-the-art facility, which is closer to more major metropolitan news operations than any other journalism school.Upvote2Downvote- ASU's Downtown Phoenix CampusNovember 1, 2011Root for ASU remotely as the Sun Devils take on UCLA. It's all at the Devil's Showdown away game viewing experience in the First Amendment Forum Nov. 5 at 4:30 p.m.UpvoteDownvote
- Eiram SkramMarch 12, 2012There are large, poster boards in the forum (2nd floor). Look at them the next time you walk by; they lists all types of current jobs and internships for students.UpvoteDownvote
- Arizona State UniversityOctober 11, 2011Ever wondered what's the best place to hike in Arizona? Tonight (Oct. 11), Robert Stieve, editor of Arizona Highways Magazine, will answer that question as part of the Discover Phoenix Series. 7 p.m.UpvoteDownvote
- ASU's Downtown Phoenix CampusDecember 30, 2011"What Would Google Do?" The author of the well-known tome signs his latest book, "Public Parts: How Sharing in the Digital Age Improves the Way We Work and Live" Jan. 4 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.UpvoteDownvote
The library on the second floor is small but has a wide variety of magazines and newspapers. And sometimes, gems like New York magazine!
UpvoteDownvote- Eiram SkramMarch 20, 2012Everyone says this school is cold so bring a sweater, but I have had two classes in room 414 and it is the COLDEST room in the building. The thermostat is broken; maintenance has said it. Bundle up!UpvoteDownvote
Liz LemonApril 3, 2011Go to a Must See Monday, the speakers are always really interesting and are extremely passionate about talking about their careers. They are loaded with great advice.UpvoteDownvote
ASU's Tempe CampusOctober 12, 2012Donate money for a great cause and come out to watch fellow Sun Devils cut and shave their locks on Oct. 23 from 11am-2pm on Taylor Mall.UpvoteDownvote
bdawk20fan4lifeApril 5, 2011If you are having a hard time finding your way around the building, make sure to look through the directory. There are specific directions located next to the elevator on each floor of the building.UpvoteDownvote
🌵Andrew Kolikoff🌵April 14, 2015Super cool, modern facility! The future of learning is here and now.
UpvoteDownvote- Justin BeattyFebruary 13, 2013If you need to use the card readers in the edit bays, I'd recommend bringing your own mini-USB cable because most of them have been removed (sadly)UpvoteDownvote
Love the quiet computer student center. Almost sound proof and has a pretty view(:UpvoteDownvote- Arizona State UniversitySeptember 22, 2011Hear how one man is making a difference...and how you can, too! Dr. Randy Christensen, author of "Ask Why I Hurt?" will appear tonight at 7 p.m. in the First Amendment Forum.UpvoteDownvote
Vianka VillaNovember 18, 2013Make sure to bring a sweater to class. It usually gets kind of chilly in some of the classrooms at times.UpvoteDownvote- Arizona State UniversitySeptember 20, 2011What's next at DPC? Students are invited to help craft the future at an Open Forum with UVP Chris Callahan next Monday, Sept. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 444. Pizza served. http://tinyurl.com/3z8jy64Upvote1Downvote
- There are computers for Cronkite students' use on the 2nd floor. Also, there are free printers on the 3rd floor.UpvoteDownvote
- Eiram SkramMarch 12, 2012The National Association of Black Journalists at ASU is a new student organization downtown. Black journalism students should join for great networking, resources and opportunities. Follow @NABJASUUpvoteDownvote
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Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication
555 N Central Ave (at ASU)
Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Phoenix, AZ 85004
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