What happens when we create our own media?

Posted November 5, 2013

The latest episode of Media Inside/Out addresses our new role as content creators on the web and how that interacts with or affects our old role of passive consumer. Host and show creator Sherri Hope Culver seeks to find out what is driving people, particularly young people, to become authors of their own media.

Joining Culver to discuss these issues are Nuala Cabral, educator, filmmaker and co-founder of FAAN Mail; Antoine Haywood, Director of Membership & Outreach at Philadelphia Community Access Media (PhillyCAM); and Jennifer Nguyen, a Temple student and Editor of Temple’s branch of HerCampus.com. Also included in this episode is a segment by POPPYN: Presenting Our Perspective on Philly Youth News on Youth Art & Self-Empowerment Project (YASP), a youth-led movement to give voices to young people in the criminal justice system.

Watch the episode on TUTV (Comcast 50/Verizon 45 within city limits or online) on Wednesday, November 6 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Culver is a MSP professor and the Director of the Center for Media and Information Literacy at Temple University.

Whoopi’s words of wisdom coming to TUTV

Posted November 4, 2013

Did you miss the Q&A with Whoopi Goldberg–actor, director, author, comedian, activist–that took place after the 2013 Lew Klein Awards on October 17? Whether a group project was due that day or you were up late finishing a paper, you can’t miss Whoopi’s words of wisdom when they air right here on TUTV, Tuesday, November 5 at 1:30 and 9:30 p.m.!

“I forgot the one thing I always try to remember — rant about what makes you mad, then get over it and find something fun,” she advises.

The comedian relates her personal stories of breaking into the media industry and the difficulties she faced because of her dyslexia and unique image.

“People would ask, ‘what’s on your head?’ I would say, ‘it’s my hair! Yeah, you can touch it. Go ahead, I know you want to!'”

She speaks of the problems that “younger people” will face in this era of technology, advising for privacy online and knowing and participating in the government. Students asked questions ranging from her experiences as a minority actor to using social media to promote activism.

Hear what Whoopi has to say on these topics and more by tuning into Comcast channel 50/Verizon 45 or watching it live online.

A new season of Tell All begins this Friday

Posted October 30, 2013

Tell All, a Temple original game show, will return to TUTV for a brand new season this Friday at 11:30 a.m.!

Tell All is a fast paced game of words and wits, where contestants compete with the clock, and with each other, for fun and prizes. Created by Temple Student Brian Schwartz, Tell All is a high energy challenge where word play is serious business and what you don’t say can make your opponent the winner.

Grab your remotes on Friday, November 11 and set the channel to Comcast 50/Verizon 45 for some tongue-twisting fun. Or watch it live online here.

Finding your support system with Lisa Bien

Posted October 28, 2013

Host Lisa Bien brings us a second episode of Bouncing Back, this one focused on where to find and how to establish a solid personal support system while studying in college.

Tune in to hear how Bo ‘bounced back’ after years spent trying to reconcile his sexual identity with his family’s conservative values. Bo shared how he learned to accept himself and build relationships outside of his family unit instead of choosing to live a life of self-hatred and duplicity.

Later, Bien is joined by Dr. Michael Plumeri, founder and director of Life Solutions, who goes into more detail on the importance of surrounding yourself with positive influences.

Bien, a professional marketing strategist and Temple Public Relations Professor, created Bouncing Back in an effort to give Temple students and other viewers insight into their own misgivings concerning self worth while presenting real life examples of personal struggle with self acceptance.

Haunted Halloween Movie Marathon!

Posted October 25, 2013

Tune into TUTV this Halloween for a variety festive programming. We’ll be airing a sampling of classic horror films and shows, including 1960’s Horror Hotel starring the venerable Christopher Lee, Dracula vs. Frankenstein as presented by Midnite Mausoleum, and a special late night airing of the legendary original Night of the Living Dead, which will air at 2 a.m. only.

Compete to become Temple’s #MostSpirited Owl on Twitter

Posted October 24, 2013

Do YOU have what it takes to be the #MostSpirited Owl at Temple University?

Would you like the chance to lead the football team onto Lincoln Financial Field with our TU mascot Hooter?

If so, then check out TUTV’s Most Spirited contest!

Beginning Monday, October 21, TUTV will host a contest on Twitter where student can tweet pictures at @TempleTV showing their school pride. Each picture must be tweeted with the hashtag #MostSpirited. The submission deadline is October 31.

Five finalists will be selected, and their selfies posted on @TempleTV. Anyone can vote for the winner by retweeting the picture they think is most spirited. NOTE: Retweet votes will only be counted if voters retweet the pictures posted on @TempleTV, not the tweet on the original contestant’s Twitter account.

Pictures from the contest will then be shown in a specially produced TUTV video on the big screen at the November 16 football game against the University of Central Florida. The winner will be announced at the game, run out onto the field with Hooter and the football team, and win a special TUTV prize package!

PRowl students and Dean Boardman posing with the TUTV #MostSpirited Instagram cut-out

PRowl students and Dean Boardman posing as potential TUTV #MostSpirited winners

DISCLAIMER: By submitting your photo in TUTV’s Most Spirited Contest, you give TUTV permission to use your image in promotional material. This includes the Linc video board at the November 16 game.

Temple President Inauguration live on TUTV

Posted October 15, 2013

This Friday at 10 a.m., TUTV will proudly live broadcast the inauguration of Temple University’s new President, Dr. Neil D. Theobald. The investiture ceremony will air live and uninterrupted on our online stream and cable channels Comcast 50/ Verizon 45. Mark your calendars to witness Temple history!

Dr. Neil D. Theobald was selected by the Temple University Board of Trustees to be the university’s 10th president in August 2012. By fall 2013, Temple University had surpassed milestones in three vital areas under his leadership. The freshman class was the largest in five years and had the best SAT scores in Temple’s history; the university beat its previous fundraising record while almost doubling the amount of money raised for student scholarship; and in a year of declining national research funding, Temple experienced a double-digit increase in research awards.

Learn more about the events and celebrations associated with President Theobald’s inauguration at the inauguration website.

Temple Womens Volleyball vs. Houston game airing Wednesday

Posted October 14, 2013

The October 11 game played by the Temple Womens Volleyball team versus the visiting Houston team will be shown on Oct 6 at 1:30 p.m. You can watch TUTV online anywhere or tune into cable channels Comcast 50/Verizon 45 within the city of Philadelphia. The game re-airs Tuesday at 9:30 p.m.

Whoopi Goldberg comes to TUTV!

Posted October 14, 2013

The Lew Klein Alumni in the Media Awards will air live on TUTV this Thursday, October 17 at noon. Legendary actor and comedian Whoopi Goldberg is set to receive the School of Media and Communication’s top honor, the Lew Klein Excellence in the Media award.

Tune into channel 50 on Comcast or 45 on Verizon to hear Whoopi’s insights into the industry, or watch it live online. Visit alumni.temple.edu/lkam to purchase tickets or sponsorships.

Image of honoree Robin Roberts posing with Janet and Lew Klein

2010 Excellence in the Media Honoree Robin Roberts poses with Janet and Lew Klein

The Lew Klein Awards ceremony has been the signature event for the School of Media and Communication since 2000. Including this year’s honorees, 12 distinguished media professionals have been selected as Excellence in the Media Honorees, and 113 alumni have joined the school’s Hall of Fame through receipt of the Alumni in the Media Award.

The following people will receive the Lew Klein Alumni in the Media Award and will be inducted into the School of Media and Communication Hall of Fame:

E. Steven Collins, director of urban marketing/external relations, Radio One Inc.
David Henry, reporter, 6abc Action News
Kevin Negandhi, anchor, SportsCenter, ESPN
Deborah Veney Robinson, senior communications officer for external communications, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The 2013 Rising Star Award, given to someone who has graduated in the past 10 years, will be presented to Noah Goldstein, a producer and recording engineer for Kanye West.

Sour Cream Pound Cake with Baker Dave

Posted September 30, 2013

Temple University’s Vice-President for Student Affairs, Dr. Theresa Powell, shares her mother’s recipe for sour cream pound cake on an all-new episode of Baker Dave Presents…

Dr. Powell, the ninth sibling of ten, came from a large family, so the substantial cake easily became a staple in her childhood home.

Not too sweet nor too difficult to master, pound cake is a favorite across the world. Tune in to see how it’s made tomorrow, October 1 at 12:30 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. It will air on Comcast channel 50/Verizon channel 45 or online.

2013 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards this Sunday on TUTV

Posted September 27, 2013

The regional awards ceremony is coming this Sunday, Sept. 29 to TUTV! Starting at 1 p.m. and airing again at 9 p.m., we’ll be airing the full program, including some dramatic wins from the Temple community. This year, several TUTV productions won and many more were nominated. Tune in online or to Comcast 50/Verizon 45 to see our students win and more during this exciting night!

New weekly ‘Film Fridays’ programming block

Posted September 25, 2013

Every week between 12:30 and 3 p.m. we’ll be airing student films and movie-related programming, including episodes of Film vs. Film and Cinemaniacs, a weekly movie news show. The featured Temple University student-produced films are documentaries, short animation, comedies and more.

‘Film Fridays’ will take effect this week, on September 27. Don’t miss student films British Pub, Inc. (2 p.m.) and On Wheels (2:30 p.m.).

The programming block re-airs starting at 8:30 p.m.

Temple Smash Season Finale on TUTV

Posted September 20, 2013

Temple Smash‘s season 4 finale premieres on TUTV Saturday, September 21 at 5 p.m. Tune in for a twisted episode of Great Morning America wherein we learn the danger of memory-boosting foods; a tale of caution that chronicles the sordid history of Temple Smash itself; a sexy soap opera spoof; as well as a lesson in truth starring the Magic Eight Ball incarnate.

Prepare yourself also for a very informative episode of Janitor Talk; the untold tale of a hard-working electrician on the Titanic; a call for babies to appear in Babies World, a new feature film; a look into the incredibly intellectual exchanges that occur in some boardrooms; and, finally, a very significant dinner with the Wacky family.

The show airs at 5 & 11 p.m. on Comcast channel 50, Verizon channel 45 and online.

Several awards for Temple student productions this year at the Emmy’s

Posted September 12, 2013

TUTV is happy and proud to announce that several TUTV productions won at this year’s Mid Atlantic Emmy Awards Ceremony! Watch the winning pieces online now: (more…)

Student documentary on homelessness in Philadelphia airs Friday

Posted September 11, 2013

Without Walls is a short documentary made by Temple students who walked the streets of Philadelphia to ask the homeless individuals who live there to share their personal stories of homelessness. These captivating narratives are intertwined with interviews featuring personnel from the nonprofit organization Project HOME, which serves as a resource for assisting homeless individuals in Philadelphia who want to rehabilitate back into society. For more information on Project HOME and how to help the homeless in the area, visit their website.

Watch this compelling film Friday, September 13 at noon and 8 p.m. on Comcast channel 50/Verizon channel 45 or online.

This documentary was created by Gloria Vincent, Connor Kline, Tina Carilla, and Lauren Gallagher for Professor Kristine Trever Weatherston’s MSP production class.

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