Citizen Initiative Review uses cross-section of voters to clarify implications of ballot measures
John Gastil, Kathy Cramer Walsh, and Katherine Knobloch have been evaluating panelists’ opinions on the review. Since July, Professor John Gastil has been knee deep in the study of deliberative democracy working on the Citizen Initiative Review for the state…
Tom Koenninger, newspaper editor at The Columbian, continued writing until the end
By Amanda Weber – “Tom was a solid-gold journalist to the very end,” said Stan Patty (B.A., 1949; M.A., 1958), fellow journalist and loyal friend to Tom Koenninger (B.A., 1953). Koenninger, Editor Emeritus for The Columbian, died September 30, after…
Alex Quade: From the UW to globe-trotting reporter
By Will Mari CNN correspondent Alex Quade covering U.S. soldiers in Iraq. Body armor: vest, helmet and anti-ballistic eyewear protection are essential, as well as being aware of your surroundings. Photo: Courtesy CNN Alex Quade got there just in time….
Joseph Slate (BA, 1951): Journalist, artist, maverick
By Amanda Weber – “I’m kind of a maverick,” said Joseph Slate (BA, 1951), “so I was amazed when I began to hear inklings that I may have been nominated.” Slate has had a rich career spanning the fields of…
Herb Robinson (BA, 1949): A veteran in more ways than one
By Amanda Weber – Herb Robinson (BA, 1949) was a model journalist, and a mentor to many. His career in journalism began and ended at The Seattle Times where he served as Campus Correspondent as a student, and Editorial Page…
Eddie Pasatiempo (BA, 1977): Athlete, business leader, and community activist
By Amanda Weber – E.M. “Eddie” Pasatiempo (BA, 1977) is a man of many titles. Formally he’s a management consultant who has had great success as a leader in business, as an executive in technology and professional services, and in…
Robert McChesney (MA, 1986; PhD, 1989): An academic pacesetter
By Amanda Weber – Robert McChesney (MA, 1986; PhD, 1989), an intellectual leader in media reform and advocate for good journalism and engaged citizenry, will be inducted into the Department of Communication Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2010. McChesney…
