VIDEO: What exactly happens at a political convention?

TUTV will air DNC 2016 coverage in partnership with Temple Update starting this Sunday. But what is the purpose of political convention? Though we see them covered by the media, we may not understand their importance nor what delegates and politicians have gathered to accomplish. Temple asked Political Science Department Chair Robin Kolodny to break it down for us. Check out the video to learn what happens at political conventions in the United States.

TUTV will be at the DNC!

The 2016 Democratic National Convention coverage begins Sunday

Tune in to TUTV this Sunday, July 24 at 7 p.m. to see a preview of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. We’ll be airing coverage every night of the convention next week. Watch us on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 within city limits or online everywhere.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at Temple students covering the DNC.

Happy Independence Day!

Happy July 4th!

Enjoy our holiday programming on your days off this Independence Day weekend! View the full schedule.

Bouncing Back sheds light on Alzheimer’s this week

Alzheimer's

The newest episode of Bouncing Back with Lisa Bien seeks to educate viewers about Alzheimer’s, an incurable and little understood disease of the mind.

Lisa brings two guests to the set of her show who have personal experience with the disease. Brigid Smith, a Marketing Specialist for the Temple Health system, has had two grandparents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and describes how the disease impacts caregivers. Nancy Venner–a Broadcast Journalism Temple alumna and the Senior Director of Philanthropy for the Delaware chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association–provides scientific and physiological insight into the disease and answers many common questions, including explaining the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s.

To see this episode, tune in to TUTV on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or online on Wednesday, June 1 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend

Happy Memorial Day!

Honor and commemorate our fallen troops this weekend.

TUTV will be airing a Flash Gordon Marathon between noon and 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight on Monday, May 30. Tune in and enjoy.

The secret to a perfectly moist Jewish Apple Cake

Jewish Apple Cake

Fellow Temple baker Baker Mo makes a Jewish Apple Cake on a new episode of Baker Dave Presents… 

Baker Mo has been working for Temple for 10 years and has served as Baker Dave’s right hand in that time. She usually makes the Jewish Apple Cake for Temple events. Together they talk about baking and working for Temple.

Watch this episode on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or online on Thursday May 26 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

New episode of The Vibe features local rapper I-Know Brasco

The Vibe at Temple

On  a new episode of The Vibe, Philly rapper I-Know Brasco joins Nydja and Tarieque to talk about his new album and perform new songs. Hosts Nydja Hood and Tarieque Hairston also discuss Kendrick Lamar’s new album, Meek Mill’s legal troubles, and the casting of the Nina Simone biopic. Tune in to TUTV on Saturday, May 21 at 3 and 11 p.m. to catch all this and more!

University Commencement Ceremony airs on TUTV

Temple University Commencement 2014
Tune in to TUTV (Comcast 50, Verizon 45 or online) at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on May 6 to see Temple’s graduation ceremony live

Ricotta cheese pie on Baker Dave Presents…

Ricotta Cheese pie

Chris Barnes, Director of Operations at Morgan Hall, joins Baker Dave in the kitchen to make his grandmother’s recipe for ricotta cheese pie. Barnes and Baker Dave discuss what being Director of Morgan Hall at Temple involves, his family history and heritage, Italian pronunciation and much more.

Ricotta cheese pie is an old Italian cake that is similar to cheesecake but lighter, and traditionally served for special occasions.

Baker Dave Presents… will air on TUTV Thursday, April 28 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

What is stress? And how do we control it?

Stress

On an all new episode of Bouncing Back with Lisa Bien, Lisa questions our preconceived notions of what stress is and what impact it has to have on our life. She talks to Dr. Penny Levin, a psychologist and Temple alumna, regarding her expert opinion. Also on set is Olivia Nicolazzo, a senior at Temple who has learned to make the most out of her stress by practicing mindfulness.

Catch it on TUTV Wednesday, April 27, at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.

New Temple Talk loaded with special guests, plus say goodbye to Luke!

Cast of Temple Talk saying goodbye to Luke Frey

Former Temple football player Leyon Azubuike visits the set to talk about being a contestant on the new NBC fitness competition show Strong. Later, Raya Abdelaal talks to Jordan Peele from Key and Peele and rapper Method Man about their new film, Keanu. Baker Dave makes brigadeiros, and Luke Frey says goodbye.

Catch all this and more on the season 3 finale of Temple Talk, on TUTV Tuesday April 26 at 1 and 9 p.m.

Tune in to TUTV for LIVE primary election coverage

Temple Update anchors Melissa Stein and Alexis Johnson

Temple Update, TUTV’s student-run news program, will cover the 2016 Pennsylvania primary election live on TUTV starting at 8 p.m. Tune in to see the election results come in and much more, on Comcast 50, Verizon 45 or online.

And don’t forget to tune in to watch the last Temple Update of the semester on Thursday, April 28 at 10 a.m.!

Making dinner with Baker Dave and Temple Police

Captain Chapman

Temple Police Captain Jeffrey Chapman joins Baker Dave on his show to make a full chicken dinner. The menu includes roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, string beans, and gravy. Captain Chapman shows off his impressive cooking technique, cultivated over the years since learning to cook as a child.

Watch this new episode of Baker Dave Presents on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or online this Thursday, April 21 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Go Owls! Meeting Temple’s owl mascots

Drew Gantert with Hooter

We don’t have magic wands, but we do have our yearly Before I Graduate contest… And the 2016 winner is sophomore MSP major Drew Gantert!

Watch the video below to see him fulfill his college dream. Read more about our annual BIG contest or watch videos of past winners.

Homemade stromboli with Baker Dave

stromboli on a cutting board

Rush Sherman, Sodexo’s Regional Vice President, drops by J&H cafeteria to cook up one of his family’s favorite dinner dishes and a Philadelphia classic: stromboli.  Sherman points out that strombolis are convenient because you can use virtually anything in your fridge for a stromboli filling. This particular recipe features buffalo chicken, mozzarella and veggies.

Sherman also describes his recipe for pizza dough, and later Baker Dave relays the history of the stromboli.

Tune in to TUTV on Thursday, April 7 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to see this informative new episode of Baker Dave Presents… featuring the Philly treat.