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January 2011
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J-School Quiz
Ten Quick Questions on the World's First School of Journalism
By Chelsea Reynolds
Master's Student
Take this quiz, based on the School of Journalism's recently published commemorative book, "The J-School," to test your knowledge of the School's history and landmarks.
Ready? Here we go:
- What was the original name of the Missouri School of Journalism's published newspaper?
- The Daily Missourian
- The University Missourian
- The Evening Missourian
- The Columbia Missourian
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Answer: B. On Sept. 14, 1908, the world's first school of journalism published its first newspaper, The University Missourian. In August 1916, the paper's name changed to The Daily Missourian. The Board of Directors changed the name again in September 1917 to The Evening Missourian. In June 1923, The Evening Missourian became the Columbia Missourian, the name the paper holds today. (See page 5, "The J-School".)
- To which foreign city's news bureau did a School of Journalism graduate make the first trans-Atlantic phone call?
- Paris
- Berlin
- London
- Moscow
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Answer: C. Guests of Journalism Week 1927 listened to the first ever trans-Atlantic phone call on headphones. The call was made on May 12, 1927, by Ralph H. Turner, BJ '16, news manager at the United Press. Turner spoke to London's UP bureau from Columbia. The conversation lasted six minutes and cost $162. (See page 31, "The J-School".)
- In what year did the first television arrive on campus?
- 1948
- 1951
- 1953
- 1957
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Answer: A. The first television on campus arrived in 1948; it was an eight-inch screen receiver and located in the Neff Hall auditorium. The set, purchased from Windsor Electric Co., received a signal from an antenna on top of the journalism arch. Students and Columbia citizens came to Neff Hall during the early evening to watch television. (See page 63, "The J-School".)
- Why was the building addition known as Neff Annex constructed in 1961?
- To provide expanded classroom space for increased School of Journalism admissions in the 1960s.
- To serve as a hub for black student journalists, who were not admitted to the University prior to 1950.
- To provide more space for the KOMU-TV newsroom and learning lab, the first and only university-owned commercial television station in the U.S.
- To house the Columbia Missourian, the School's daily newspaper that had, at this point, been published for more than 50 years in Neff Hall.
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Answer: D. In 1961, the School finished an addition to Jay H. Neff Hall, now called Neff Annex, to house the Columbia Missourian. The addition included 19,000 square feet of floor space and a newsroom, composing room and pressroom. The School dedicated the building in May 1962 with an address by Basil L. Walters, president of Newspaper Research Associates. (See page 93, "The J-School".)
- In 1968, the Columbia Missourian made a big change in production, to the chagrin of Dean Earl English. What was it?
- Offset presses replaced hot metal presses used at the time.
- The Missourian began printing a morning edition and forewent its afternoon press time.
- Student reporters became the sole producers of the Missourian in the School's first attempt to fully integrate the Missouri Method.
- The Missourian lost University funding as advertising rates rose and circulation improved.
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Answer: B. The Columbia Missourian switched from afternoon to morning delivery on Sept. 10, 1968. Dean English originally was opposed to the switch, fearing students would abandon coursework for "all-night vigils" working on the newspaper. The switch was made, however, despite his objections and threats from printers to quit because of the morning schedule. (See page 99, "The J-School".)
- The Missourian's magazine supplement was originally called:
- Vox
- Visions
- Voice of Columbia
- Vibrations
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Answer: D. First published in 1972, Vibrations gave students an opportunity to write in-depth features, cultural stories and entertainment news in and around Columbia. The publication was distributed as a supplement to the Missourian, much like Vox is today. (See page 109, "The J-School".)
- Up until the 1980s, the School of Journalism curriculum hinged on professional development and qualitative research. In 1984, the first quantitative research center was opened at the School. What was it called?
- The Reynolds Journalism Institute
- The Psychological Research on Information and Media Effects Lab
- The Health Communications Research Center
- The Media Research Bureau
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Answer: D. The Media Research Bureau (now the Center for Advanced Social Research) was established as a comprehensive survey research center within the School. In the first year, 17 projects were completed that assessed media business strength. Services grew to include readership surveys, focus groups, content analyses, mail surveys, in-depth interviews and occasional Q-methodology studies, which measure people's viewpoints. Journalism students work as callers, programmers, supervisors, trainers, sample drawers and data analysts. (See page 125, "The J-School".)
- How many deans has the Missouri School of Journalism had since its doors opened in 1908?
- 8
- 10
- 12
- 14
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Answer: A. Dean Mills became the eighth dean of the Missouri School of Journalism in 1989 and is still serving in that role. He succeeded James D. Atwater (1983-1989), Elmer Lower (1982-1983), Roy M. Fisher (1971-1982), Earl English (1951-1970), Frank Luther Mott (1942-1951), Frank L. Martin (1935-1941) and Walter Williams (1908-1935). (See page 132, "The J-School".)
- Approximately how much money was given to the School of Journalism to construct Lee Hills Hall?
- $700,000
- $2 million
- $5 million
- $10 million
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Answer: C. Lee Hills Hall was dedicated April 18, 1995, as the new home for the Columbia Missourian and the magazine and photojournalism sequences. Funded by gifts of approximately $5 million, the building honors Lee Hills, a former Missouri journalism student who eventually became the first chairman and chief executive officer of Knight Ridder Newspapers. (See page 143, "The J-School".)
- How many professional journalism organizations, programs and centers are housed at the Missouri School of Journalism?
- 4
- 7
- 9
- 12
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Answer: D. Students can work alongside practicing professionals at 12 independent media organizations housed at the School. They are the Association of Health Care Journalists, the Center for a Digital Globe, the Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism, the Committee of Concerned Journalists, Investigative Reporters and Editors, Journalism and Women's Symposium, Missouri Interscholastic Press Association, National Freedom of Information Coalition, National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, News21, Pictures of the Year International and the Religion Newswriters Association.
The J-School: Celebrating One Hundred Years of Journalism and the Reynolds Journalism Institute Dedication. Published in spring 2010, "The J-School" walks readers through a century of landmark moments and academic strides. The commemorative book was edited by Suzette Heiman, professor of strategic communication and director of planning and communications, designed by VML of Kansas City, Mo., and printed by Walsworth Publishing Company, Marceline, Mo. Order your copy by the School.
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