Learn tips and tricks to practicing mindfulness

Posted January 25, 2016

In a new episode of Bouncing Back, Lisa Bien talks about the benefits of mindfulness, a practice which involves living in the present and being aware of, and accepting of, our moment-by-moment thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness may seem easy but it requires diligence.

Bien speaks to psychologist and mental performance coach Kat Longshore, who breaks down the concept and how to practice of mindfulness.

Watch the premiere of this episode on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or online this Wednesday, January 27, at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Temple students speak with author Nicole Matejic

Posted January 22, 2016

Temple Strategic Communication Professor Donnalyn Pompper and her students discuss innovative methods for effective crisis communication with respected author and global strategic communication expert, Nicole Matejic. Matejic explains how to best craft your client’s message and move it across multiple media platforms when businesses, brands and reputations are at risk.

She also answers questions regarding getting a PR job post-graduation, her career trajectory, her most successful campaign, social media activism, and the key to success as a Crisis Communicative Specialist.

Blizzard Watch: Information & Entertainment

Posted January 21, 2016

A weather advisory has been issued for this Saturday. Fortunately, TUTV has you covered when it comes to staying informed and entertained.

To keep current with the latest weather predictions and developments, check out the following websites:

For a list of sites that provide updates on utilities, transportation and more, check out Philly.com. 6abc also has a thorough checklist of items needed during a snowstorm. The New York Times also has live online coverage. Stay informed!

Stuck at home in inclement weather this weekend? In that case, the first Saturday Sports Block of 2016 kicks off at 11:30 a.m. with all new episodes, beginning with Temple Athletics! OwlSports Update follows at noon and We Make The Call, our sports talk show, comes on at 12:30 p.m. After that, we’ve got an hour-long program covering the amazing 2015 Temple Football season. For more information, check our online schedule.

Baker Dave invites a special guest to his show in a new episode

Posted January 19, 2016

Baker Dave’s daughter joins him on set to make her favorite treat: monkey bread. When she confesses she can’t make the sticky dessert from scratch, he shows her how. In the meantime, they discuss her future in this truly special episode of Baker Dave Presents…

Tune in to TUTV, Thursday, January 21 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Wolf Blitzer provides advice, wisdom to Temple students

Posted January 19, 2016

CNN’s lead political anchor and host of The Situation Room, Wolf Blitzer, spoke with Temple students during a Q&A session in October 2015, before accepting the Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award from the School of Media and Communication.

During the one-hour dialogue, Blitzer answered students’ questions about the media industry and his career highlights. Blitzer offered insight into his most important achievements and how he honed his craft.

Watch this program on TUTV this Wednesday, January 20 at 1 and 9 p.m. online or on Comcast 50/Verizon 45.

Look back on a tremendous football season with TUTV

Posted January 12, 2016

Temple Update and OwlSports Update student reporters will team up for an in-depth review of the 2015 Temple football season Wednesday, January 13 at 1 and 9 p.m. Join TUTV in evaluating an exciting year and looking forward to another one.

Watch online or on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 within Philadelphia city limits.

New episode of student-made game show premieres Friday

Posted January 6, 2016

Tell All, a TUTV original game show, returns this Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Created by Temple Student Brian Schwartz, Tell All is a fast-paced word association game show. Watch episodes online.

Happy holidays to you and your family from TUTV!

Posted December 23, 2015

Happy holidays to you and your family from TUTV! We will be airing special programming to celebrate the holiday season this year.

Christmas-themed episodes from our regular shows including The Jack Benny Show and Eat Well Be Happy will begin airing early this week. Then, tune in for our Christmas movie marathon from Dec. 24 – 25, during which we’ll air classics like Little Lord Fauntleroy, March of the Wooden Soliders, and Angel on My Shoulder. The holiday cheer culminates New Year’s Day with a Sherlock Holmes Marathon beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Check the schedule for more information.

Coming soon: Before I Graduate contest winner’s wish granted!

Posted December 16, 2015

Stay tuned to see the 2016 winner of TUTV’s Before I Graduate contest fulfill his college dream! Learn more about TUTV’s yearly B.I.G. contest here.

Find out about public access in new episode of Media Inside Out

Posted December 15, 2015

What is public access and what does it have to do with the community you live in? In a new episode of Media Inside Out, host Sherri Hope Culver delves into the history of public access television, its intended purpose, and Philadelphia’s own public access channel, known as PhillyCam.

Guests include Gretjen Clausing, the Executive Director of PhillyCam, and PhillyCam content contributors Mike Dennis of Reelblack TV and Chef Ali Hackett of Salt…Pepper & Memories.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to know more about Philly’s broadcasting landscape. The episode will premiere on TUTV on Wednesday, December 16 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Celebrate Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday with TUTV!

Posted December 9, 2015

In honor of Ol’ Blue Eyes, TUTV will be serving up some very special programming on Saturday, December 12.

It all begins at 1:30 p.m. with an hour-long presentation of Remembering When: The Frank Sinatra Timex Show. After that, we have Sinatra starring in the 1955 film noir The Man with the Golden Arm starting at 2:30 p.m. To finish off, we’re airing a documentary on Frank’s personal photographer, titled In Focus – Hollywood Lens of Murray Garrett.

Tune in to Comcast 50 or Verizon 45 to relive some great moments with one of the finest singers in history.

Media Inside Out examines Internet meme culture

Posted December 7, 2015

If you grew up with the Internet, you’ve probably never had to ask what a meme is. By nature, a meme is a visual that is instantly recognizable, reproduced in countless permutations, and shared by legions of Internet users all over the world. What does meme proliferation say about how we’re consuming media today? What does it say about what has importance in our lives?

In a new episode of Media Inside Out, host Sherri Hope Culver examines the relevance of memes and viral videos in today’s media landscape. She discusses this topic with guests Anna Orso, a reporter for BillyPenn.com, and Alison Novak, Assistant Professor of Public Relations at Rowan University.

Don’t miss this new episode of Media Inside Out. Tune in to Comcast 50/Verizon 45/online on Wednesday, December 9 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Tune in for the Thanksgiving edition of Temple Talk

Posted November 23, 2015

Temple Talk kicks off the holiday week this Tuesday with special guests Bex from 96.5 Amp Radio, America’s Next Top Model contestant Cory Wade, and The Skorpion Show hosts, who hail from North Philly.

Hosts Luke Frey, Marissa Giletto, Justin Backover, and Johnna Booth also talk Thanksgiving (including Black Friday plans), and much much more!

Tune in to TUTV on Tuesday, November 24 at 1 and 9 p.m. Watch online or on Comcast 50/Verizon 45.

Coach Fran Dunphy makes PB&J on Baker Dave Presents

Posted November 11, 2015

Self-described “rookie” cook Fran Dunphy comes to the set of Baker Dave Presents… in the kitchen of the J&H Dining Hall to execute a classic recipe: the peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Baker Dave shows Dunphy how to elevate the traditional lunch food by making all the ingredients from scratch and encasing them in a homemade crepe. Meanwhile, Dunphy shares stories, both Temple-related and personal.

Tune in to TUTV Thursday, November 12 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to get a rare look at the man behind TUMBB. TUTV is available on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 in the city of Philadelphia and online everywhere.

TUTV covers the 2015 Mayoral election results LIVE

Posted November 3, 2015

Temple Update reporters will be reporting live from around the city of Philadelphia to keep you updated regarding the 2015 Philadelphia Mayoral election, starting at 8 p.m. tonight.

Pennsylvania residents will be voting for three justices for the state Supreme Court, and Philadelphians are also to choose who will sit in 17 City Council seats. Polls close at 8 p.m., when TUTV correspondents begin their coverage.

Watch the live reporting tonight on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or online.

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