So many touching tributes came in on social media following the very sad news about our former colleague Ron Green that became hard to keep up with them.
I've made a collection here of the ones that I saw on Twitter - but it's possible I missed others. Let me know if that's the case.
We know many of our students have been deeply affected by the appalling killing of George Floyd and by the anti-racism protests. Some of you have told us of issues this has made you think of regarding your experiences at the Centre for Journalism, at university and about the media in general. Thank you for all your words and thoughts, which we have been reflecting on.
We would like to begin a bigger conversation with you about how the CfJ can work to ensure that all students in BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) communities feel they belong and are fully supported at the CfJ.
We would like to invite you to an informal meeting to talk about this on Thursday 18th June at 5.30pm. The meeting will be on Zoom.
Here's an interesting job opportunity that might be attractive for the right Centre for Journalism graduate/near-graduate.
It's a multimedia Community Journalist role paid for by St Margaret's Church in Rainham, Kent.
The job spec says: "Half of the stories you produce will focus on the local community – its people and groups, schools and new housing. The other half will focus on telling the story of the church, its people, purpose and history. You’ll also take a lead on all of our digital content including overseeing the live streaming of our services."
The job offers a salary of £20k plus 4% pension contribution.
Over the weekend the academic team have heard from a number of our students – both in email and in video calls - expressing strong feelings about the deplorable killing of George Floyd and the following unfolding events in the US, highlighting their concern that there hasn’t been an ‘official’ response from the department.
Thanks to all of you who have made your views felt, and for prompting an internal debate about such an important subject.
You will know that we don’t generally comment collectively on world events – but it’s clear that we should be reacting to this one.
After a fierce bidding war, the Willow Walk pub right next to Victoria Station has been announced as the venue for the CfJ social gatheing next Satudray.
Weatherspoons shares rose 15% on the news.
The address is: 25 Wilton Rd, Victoria, London SW1V 1LW. Basically take the exit near platform 1 and follow your nose. Hope to see a few old and new faces there. Let us know via our Facebook event if you're planning to come - or just turn up any time from 6.30.
