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.

Tune in to our Halloween programming this Saturday!

Posted October 29, 2015

This Halloween, we’ll be airing seasonal classics Horror Hotel and Night of the Living Dead, in addition to campy gems like Teenage Zombies. However, our Saturday SportsBlock remains in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with all-new episodes of Temple Athletics and We Make The Call. See the schedule for more information.

Watch it on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or online… if you dare!

2015 Lew Klein Awards air LIVE on TUTV

Posted October 28, 2015

Watch the 2015 Alumni in the Media Awards on TUTV live this Thursday, October 29 at noon. Tune in to cable channels Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or watch online. The awards ceremony will re-air at 8 p.m.

This year, the School of Media and Communication is honoring lead anchor of The Situation Room on CNN, Wolf Blitzer.

The Awards help fund the Lew Klein Scholarship, which was established in honor of Lew Klein by H.F. “Gerry” and Marguerite Lenfest, and Walter and Leonore Annenberg through the Annenberg Foundation. Klein helped to launch the careers of some of the biggest names in television, and has taught at the School of Media and Communication for more than 60 years.

Local alt R&B act Faylin performs on a new episode of Temple Talk

Posted October 26, 2015

On a new episode of Temple Talk airing Tuesday, October 27 at 1 and 9 p.m., the hosts discuss Halloween (costume concepts, the haunted house at the Eastern State Penitentiary), speak with Dr. Aaron Smith, the viral rapping Temple professor, and interview Kunal Nayyar from the Big Bang Theory. Last but not least, local alternative R&B musician Faylin performs her soulful tunes.

Watch online or on cable channels Comcast 50/Verizon 45.

Watch the Next Mayor Debate on TUTV!

Posted October 16, 2015

In a matter of days, Philadelphia will elect a new Mayor. Where do the major candidates stand on the key issues that will shape the future of this city and influence life across the region?

On Monday night, October 19 at 7:30 p.m., hear from Democrat candidate Jim Kenney and Republican Melissa Murray Bailey on TUTV. Join us LIVE from the Temple Performing Arts Center to see the Next Mayor Debate, as voters prepare to write a new chapter in the Philadelphia Story.

Tune in to Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or online.

TUTV will make your college wishes come true!

Posted October 16, 2015

Is there one thing you’d love to check off your college bucket list? If so, check out TUTV’s Before I Graduate contest!

Between October 23 and November 6, TUTV will hear out your college dreams. Submit your wishes via our Twitter @TempleTV or Instagram Temple_TV using the hashtag #TUTVbig. Students should also be on the lookout for a special kick-off event on campus where submissions will be accepted. Any Temple student can participate, not just seniors!

TUTV will then select a few students whose wishes we will turn into a reality. Watch the videos of past Before I Graduate winners.

Temple Women’s Volleyball is back on TUTV

Posted October 6, 2015

Watch their October 4 game against the Cincinatti Bearcats on TUTV, Wednesday October 7 at 1 and 9 p.m. Tune in to Comcast channel 50, Verizon 45 or online to see the action!

Bouncing Back through friendship

Posted October 6, 2015

While taking on our struggles is a personal journey, it is rarely something one wants to do alone. Overcoming adversity is always hard, but it can be made easier with the help of friends.

In a new episode of Bouncing Back, host Lisa Bien talks to recent School of Media and Communication graduate Olivia Bohrer, who was born with a congenital heart defect. Despite the challenges of having a serious health condition, Olivia has found a way forward with the support of her long-time friend, Stephanie.

Tune in to hear Olivia and Stephanie’s story this Wednesday, October 7 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Comcast 50/Verizon 45 and online.

Baker Dave Presents… chicken scampi!

Posted September 29, 2015

Temple’s President of the Study Body Ryan Rinaldi joins Baker Dave in the kitchen at J&H to make his mother’s recipe for chicken scampi.

Rinaldi had said the first thing he wanted to do as Student Body President was to appear on Baker Dave Presents… and now his wish has been fulfilled. Rinaldi majors in Finance.

The recipe he brings to the set is very complex, but it’s also Rinaldi’s favorite dish. Tune in to see how it’s made, Thursday, October 1 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Is new technology hurting or helping students?

Posted September 29, 2015

Trends in media aren’t just happening in our living rooms and on our mobile devices, they’re happening in classrooms too. Across the country, educators are responding to the pervasive nature of media in their student’s lives, by incorporating more media in their classrooms. From engaging in-class activities to creative homework assignments, media is integrated, added, considered, and often unavoidable. Is this good for students? Good for their learning? Or it distracting from the focused core learning necessary to move students from grade to grade, or year to year? Is media use in classrooms really a new trend?

Media Inside Out‘s Sherri Hope Culver speaks to several experts to find out. Joining her on set are Stephanie Laggini Fiore from the Teaching & Learning Center at Temple University; Larry Cocco, Director Educational Technology for New Jersey; and Alicia Cunningham-Bryant, Assistant Director of Special Programs for Intellectual Heritage at Temple.

Tune in online or to Comcast 50/Verizon 45 this Wednesday, September 30 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m. to watch the premiere of this new episode of Media Inside Out.

What went on behind-the-scenes of #PopeOnTUTV

Posted September 28, 2015

Papal Visit Stories: What happens when the crowds leave?

Posted September 27, 2015

The Papal visit means big crowds that could lead to big bucks for the city. TUTV’s Beccah Hendrickson talked to city leaders who want to make sure that Philadelphia businesses continue to thrive long after the Pope leaves town.

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