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Make sustainable foods with Baker Dave

Tzatiziki sauce with Baker Dave

Learn how to make Greek salad and tzatziki sauce with Kathleen Grady, the Director of Sustainability for Temple University’s Office of Sustainability, on a new episode of Baker Dave’s TUTV show!

She doesn’t have Greek heritage, but Kathleen says she makes this recipe at least once a week to eat at home. As a vegetarian, she finds that this is an easy and satisfying meal to consume regularly. While cooking, the two discuss Kathleen’s work helping students and the University create environmentally conscious decisions and embark proactively on projects to help the environment.

Tune in to this new episode of Baker Dave Presents… on Thursday, July 6 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. 

Did you miss the MSP Awards this spring?

Student who won at the MSP Awards

Then tune in to TUTV this Wednesday, July 5 at 1 and 9 p.m. to see who won in each category!

Klein College holds the MSP Awards annually to present the best student projects coming out of the Media Studies and Production department and award students with prizes and scholarships. This year, Fox 29’s Good Day Philadelphia anchor Karen Hepp hosts the ceremony.

Watch it on Comcast 50, Verizon 45 in Philadelphia or online everywhere.

Watch student doc about Betsey Johnson in new “Film Vault”

Betsey Johnson

In a new episode of From the Temple Student Film Vault, watch a short documentary about famous fashion designer Betsey Johnson. Johnson, who is now very well known for her off-the-wall and colorful designs, is interviewed in the early days of her long career, around the time that her fashions were associated with Andy Warhol and Edie Sedgwick. Sporting a bowl cut and dark eye make up, the business owner and designer describes her attitude towards her work and her life.

“Betsey Johnson: New York” airs alongside four other short films that came out of Temple’s film program in the 70s, including a documentary about the Main Line and

Watch it on Comcast 50, Verizon 45 or online on Friday, June 23 at 2 and 10 p.m.

Ever wondered how to make vegan dessert?

Vegan Chocolate cupcake

Maybe you’ve tried vegan cuisine, but it can be difficult to imagine finding substitutes for butter and milk in baking. So how do you do it? Find out on a new episode of Baker Dave Presents… Baker Dave provides tips and tricks on how to execute a perfect chocolate cupcake using vegan ingredients. He also shares how learning to make vegan options for Temple students kept him motivated in his job when things were tough.

Tune in to Comcast 50, Verizon 45 or online this Thursday, June 22 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to watch the episode.

Watch “A Fierce Kind of Love” on TUTV this Wednesday

A Fierce Kind of Love, a project of Visionary Voices

In a collage of text, movement and song, A Fierce Kind of Love explores the largely untold story of the intellectual disabilities rights movement in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania from 1968 to the present. It was described as “a transcendent, modern, and startling performance of humor and poignancy, outrage and sweetness” by The Inquirer. The story is told by a cast of mixed abilities, including five well-known Philadelphia-area performers.

Temple’s Institute on Disabilities commissioned the play and it ended its short run in 2016, so be sure not to miss it on TUTV! Tune in on Wednesday, June 14 at 1 and 9 p.m. to Comcast 50, Verizon 45 or watch it online.

Former CBS3 anchor Pat Ciarrocchi to appear on TUTV

Pat Ciarrocchi

Pat Ciarrocchi spent 33 years at CBS3 beginning in 1982 and, in 2014, became the first woman inducted into the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. This week, she talks to Temple student Hannah McComsey on a new episode of Temple People about her career arc, from her small town beginnings in Hagerstown, Maryland to her decision to retire a few years ago. She also shares her sage advice to other women looking to enter the news media industry.

Tune in this Tuesday, June 6 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on TUTV (Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or online) to see this half-hour sit-down interview program produced by Temple students.

Greening Philadelphia’s vacant lots and schoolyards

Greening Philadelphia

Find out how Temple University’s Center for Sustainable Communities is helping Philly create green stormwater and beautify blight in a new documentary produced by Temple students.

This short film highlights the Center for Sustainable Communities’ efforts to create green stormwater through a community-driven geo-design process in areas by 6th and Diamond Streets, Hostos Charter School, and Memphis Street Academy. The Project Team created a conceptual Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) plan for the study area and visualized three specific GSI project site plans, followed by three design charrettes conducted in three lower-income and minority neighborhoods.

Watch below or catch it on TUTV Thursday, June 22 at 1 and 9 p.m.

Political satire show “The Intermission” premieres on TUTV

The Intermission

On the premiere episode of TUTV’s political satire show, The Intermission, host TJ Swigart focuses on the scandals that have marred Trump’s Presidency. Correspondent Ben Rupert speaks with Trump supporters, and later TJ sits down with Dr. Frank Farley, a Psychology Professor at Temple, to discuss the concept of “fake news”.

Watch it on TUTV this Saturday, June 10 at 11 p.m.

NOTE: This program was scheduled to air June 4 but will instead air on June 10 in the same time slot.

Temple Tonight returns with more music and shenanigans

Temple Tonight host Jimmy Williamson with S.E.F.G. (Strive Everyday for Greatness)

Temple Tonight’s host Jimmy and his sidekick Bridget return to show off their new set, and later they get a special visit from a member of the First Family! Local rappers WiLL and Coast of S.E.F.G. (Strive Everyday for Greatness) stop by to talk about their charity work and perform live. Plus, Temple Tonight presents an alternative Oscars, Missed TU Alerts, and more!

Tune in to TUTV this Saturday, June 3 at 3:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. to see this new edition of TUTV’s late night comedy program.

Go in depth into Philly news with PNTV

Behind the scenes of Philadelphia Neighborhoods

PNTV is a student-produced newscast born from PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com, which aims to cover underserved parts of the city and take a look at the stories that effect its citizens. Hosts Aish Menon and Sarah Metts highlight the bigger and more controversial topics, including the new soda tax and how the Trump Administration’s immigration policy could impact Philadelphia, as well as the smaller and more intimate stories, including efforts to combat crime in the Grays Ferry and Port Richmond neighborhoods and a behind-the-scenes look at a trendy restaurant in Hunting Park.

Catch this episode of Philadelphia Neighborhoods TV this Thursday, June 1 at 1 and 9 p.m. on TUTV (Comcast 50/Verizon 45 and online).

New show about international students premieres on TUTV

The World at Temple

The World at Temple is the first and only TV talk show that’s aimed at international students at Temple University. For the pilot, which airs Wednesday, international students from all around the world come together to discuss their experiences at Temple and their lives at home. Ksenia Berestetska from Ukraine, Rithik Gangwani from India, Lei Zhao from China, and Ayah Alkhars from Kuwait share their stories. Zhao also demonstrates how to make dumplings.

Tune in to TUTV at 1 and 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31.

Celebrate Memorial Day with TUTV!

Watch TUTV this Monday for a full 24 hours of nostalgic programming, including Ozzie and Harriet, Howdy Doody, Buster Keaton, and The Invisible Man. So kick back for a memorial day of memories and remembrance. Take a look at the online schedule for the full listing of programs.

Philly pop soul act Chartel performs on new The Vibe

Chartel on The Vibe

The season finale of TUTV’s hip hop culture talk show features a packed hour-long program including rap battles, a performance by Temple step group the Ladies of Elegance and a live studio performance by local songstress Chartel.

The Vibe will air on Comcast 50, Verizon 45 and online on Saturday, May 27 at 3 and 11 p.m.

Civil War documentary focuses on Kansas and Missouri

Bad Blood: The Border War that Triggered the Civil War

This 90-minute documentary portrays events leading up to the Civil War along the border of Kansas and Missouri during the years of 1854 through 1861. The story is told through the eyes of Missourians and Kansans. History buffs will appreciate this nuanced and detailed look at incidents that shaped America’s path.

Watch it on Comcast 50 and Verizon 45  or online on Thursday, May 25 at 1 and 9 p.m.