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30/08/2019

DNews Multi-Media Journalist Armon Owlia with an article in the Philly Inquirer! https://trib.al/I3URYSu

The Phanatic is a beloved icon, but his time is past.

23/08/2019

DNews Reporter, Kaitlynn Stein, is nominated for a Natas-Mid Atlantic Chapter Student Production Award for her report on Story Medicine, a unique cross-collaborative course led by Nomi Eve at Drexel University. We'll learn at the Emmy Awards next month if Kaitlynn takes home an award. In the meantime, click this link to see what is all about: https://www.drexelstorymedicine.com/?fbclid=IwAR3zPxW-kS6wuH4ddsJubviJs84x7U72EAYIoijLbcuMFc3VNljftmdiXsQ

Story Medicine is a course for Drexel University undergraduates that meets in the Seacrest Television Studio at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). It is a one-of-a-kind course that aims to reach hospitalized children with joyful, innovative, and child-focused programming.

13/08/2019

Congratulations to DNews students Tom Paolo, Ryan Roe, and Kaitlynn Stein on their Student Production Awards nominations!

Tom and Ryan were nominated for their package, "Students Helping Homeless Near Campus"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urlBH2A48u0

Kaitlynn was nominated for her package, "Story Medicine"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v-Br3y99kg

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26/06/2019

Hey, DNews alums! Please join me in congratulating former DNews student and reporter on the Eagles Autism Challenge story, Mark Bell, on completing his program at Drexel University. Congrats, Mark! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4AxYZopc-w&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR01XfznWuYGVxqSLEFyXNkZlhVDqShxwVUJ1keyinYZk2Y3M46ntdhCjTc

31/05/2019

Legendary Philadelphia reporter, Mike Strug, speaking to students in TV News Writing class

23/05/2019

Thanks to today’s expert speakers, Wheeler and Shelton for sharing their sports and news writing tips with TV Newswriting students in Michelle McHugh’s class.

16/05/2019

Thanks to Eric M. Berlin of Cheddar for talking to Professor Michelle McHugh's class about the growth of non-traditional news platforms.

10/05/2019

Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair
May 10-12
11am-7pm; 11am-5pm on Sunday
Rittenhouse Square (18th and Walnut Streets)

150 artists from across the country
Beautiful crafts
Outdoor dining
Shopping

https://www.pacrafts.org/fine-craft-fairs/fine-craft-fair-spring-rittenhouse-square

Thanks to DNews Reporter, Maggie Garrett for sharing this event!

09/05/2019

Congrats to Drexel University IEEE (Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers) as it celebrates 100 years! Students, faculty, alumni and professionals will gather for a Centennial Celebration on Friday, May 10. To learn more, visit: http://bit.ly/IEEE100

Thanks to Reporter, Joseph Roche for sharing this event update.

08/05/2019

A snapshot of how DNews Students spent their day.

Lexi Brooks editing her package on the Drexel University Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships’ Monthly Community Dinner

Joseph Roche editing a package on Bruce Graham’s Standup Comedy Class

Holley shooting video at a farm for her and Maggie Garrett’s story on the The Common Market Farm Share

shooting a story on the D&M Shop at Drexel University at Drexel Westphal College of Media Arts & Design’s URBN Center for Arts and Design - Drexel University.

Big thanks to volunteers, Roy Aguilar and Kaitlynn Stein for assisting on shoots this quarter.

A busy day for these student broadcast crews!

08/05/2019

Upcoming event alert: Peddler's Village Strawberry Festival
May 18-19, 2019
Indulge in strawberry treats and enjoy the weekend in beautiful Peddler's Village.
Thanks to Reporter, Lexi Brooks for sharing this event tip.

03/05/2019

Movie screening: "Signature Move"

MacAlister Hall, Sky View Room
6th Floor

*For undergraduate and graduate students at Drexel University

Hosted by Q***r Student Union at Drexel University

Zaynab, a thirty-something Pakistani, Muslim, le***an in Chicago takes care of her sweet and TV-obsessed mother. As Zaynab falls for Alma, a bold and very bright Mexican woman, she searches for her identity in life, love and wrestling.

https://tinyurl.com/y4jwgwph

02/05/2019

It's a beautiful display during the day, but when the sun goes down, it's spectacular!

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
Franklin Square
Nightly, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
May 1 through June 30, 2019

Highlights include:
Lighted sculptures, created using traditional Chinese methods.
Walk-through dragon tunnel
Interactive installations
Authentic cultural stage performances.
Dragon Beer Garden
Parx Liberty Carousel

Tickets at: historicphiladelphia.org/chineselanternfestival

Thanks to DNews Reporter, Maggie Garrett for sharing this upcoming event tip.

01/05/2019

Heading to the Blue Cross Broad Street Run? Be sure to look for DNews Reporter, Lexi Brooks, who is participating in this year's run.

Sunday May 5th
8:00 a.m.

For more details:
https://www.broadstreetrun.com/

01/05/2019

May the Force Be with You! Check out this Star Wars based comedy show. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/overbooked-star-wars-edition-tickets-59787349572
Thanks to DNews Reporter, Sydney Szymanski for this upcoming event tip.

Philadelphia’s hottest comedians are back at again, doing bits, making sketches, and getting you to laugh with an all Star Wars themed show! Too many comics, not enough time, a whole lotta fun. Come here!

28/04/2019

Be more chill! A hysterical musical comedy about an average NJ high schooler who just wants to be noticed by the girl of his dreams. But is he willing to implant tech in his brain to make it all happen? Find out on the Mandell stage in May.

Saturday, May 11, 2019
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Mandell Theater @ Drexel University

Tickets
General Admission $20
Non-Drexel Students $15
Drexel Student/Faculty/Staff $10

Music and Lyrics by Iconis
Book by Tracz
Based on the Novel by Vizzini
Directed by Nick Anselmo

Other show times:
May 9–11 | 8:00 PM
May 11 & 12 | 2:00 PM

https://drexel.edu/westphal/news-events/events/details/?eid=22663&iid=63981

Thanks to DNews Reporter, Sydney Szymanski, for sharing this event.

Be More ChillMusic and Lyrics by Joe IconisBook by Joe TraczBased on the Novel by Ned VizziniDirected by Nick AnselmoA hysterical musical comedy about an average New Jersey high school student that just wants to be noticed and get the girl of his dreams - something that would never be possible until...

27/04/2019

It's time for the 8th Annual Drexel Drag show! Everybody is welcome at this electrifying event, featuring Peppermint, runner-up on the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.

Friday, May 3
7:30 p.m.
Main Auditorium, Drexel University
Admission:
Free for all students (college ID required)
$5 for non-students
Tickets available at door (cash only)

More info:
https://drexel.edu/studentlife/get_involved/programs_events/drag-show/

Thanks to DNews Reporter, Lexi Brooks for sharing this upcoming event.

26/04/2019

Talking fact checking, reliable sources and multi-platform storytelling with producer, Raible, during TV News Writing class (TVPR 220). Thanks for spending the morning with us, Jackie!

24/04/2019

Free Massages for faculty and staff?! Yes, please!
No registration necessary. Just show up:
Thursday, May 16
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Rec Center Lobby (DAC)

A Healthier U mini-massages / open to all Drexel University, Drexel University College of Medicine, and Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University faculty and professional staff.
https://drexel.edu/hr/about/calendar-events/details/?eid=23113&iid=65661
Thanks to DNews Reporter, Joseph Roche for sharing this upcoming event tip.

Drexel University's Department of Human Resources serves to support the University's most important element – people. Learn more about Event Details today.

23/04/2019

CBS Philly anchor/reporter, Pat Gallen checks out SOLEcial Studies at Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.

Pat Gallen has more on a man who has owned more than 4,000 pairs of sneakers and on how he's now using his knowledge of the sneaker industry to open doors for fashion students.

23/04/2019

Upcoming Event Alert shared by DNews Reporter, Maggie Garrett:

Story Slam
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Saxbys on 34th Street

The Office of Education Abroad and International Students and Scholars Services are hosts Story Slam.
Part of the event includes ESL students sharing a story or poem in their native language with English translations projected behind them. All are welcome!
https://drexel.edu/diversity/diversity/calendar/details/?eid=23580&iid=66780

At Drexel, we believe that education should be available to everyone regardless of gender, ethnicity, race or socioeconomic background. Learn more about Event today.

23/04/2019

Love music? Enjoy live shows? Check out this internship opportunity with LiveNation-Ticketmaster: https://livenation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LNExternalSite/job/Philadelphia-PA-USA/Intern---Production--For-Credit-Only-_JR-22941

Job Summary: Title:  Production Intern (Unpaid – For College Credit) Location:  Philadelphia, PA Duration: Part Time - 15 hours a week minimum; 3 - 4 Month Commitment     Who are we? ESM Productions is a premier, full-service event production company that specializes in the creative design, ...

21/04/2019

17/04/2019

Upcoming event tip from DNews Reporter, Brooks:

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
11:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Lancaster Walk

Celebrate Earth Day and Drexel University's commitment to environmental sustainability at EarthFest. Block party-style celebration showcasing local businesses and organizations with "green" initiatives.

*Free food
*Games and giveaways
*Tree planting ceremony
*Demonstrations on sustainability
*Visit from Mario the Dragon

Bring your batteries, plastic bags and plastic film to recycle!

Bring donations of new or gently used clothing, shoes and accessories for Our Closet and Cradles to Crayons.

Rain Date: Wednesday, April 24.

https://drexel.edu/green/programs/events/details/?eid=23100&iid=65634

Drexel University celebrates Earth Day and the University's commitment to environmental sustainability with its annual EarthFest. This block party-style celebration will be held along Lancaster Walk. This annual event showcases University stakeholders, local businesses and organizations with "green"...

17/04/2019

Upcoming event tip from DNews reporter, - the South Street Spring Festival:

https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/events/south-street-headhouse-spring-festival/

Celebrate the season at South Street's FREE outdoor festival with food, music and fun for all ages...

16/04/2019

Ice cream + Drexel = a unique collaboration 🍦 🐉 🔥

DNews students, Roy Aguilar and Kaitlynn Stein bring us this report from the Franklin Fountain / Drexel University Collaborative Competition resulting in a n...

12/04/2019

DNews Reporter, Lexi Brooks shares this upcoming event:

Spring Career Fair
Wed., April 17
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Daskalakis Athletic Center

*Open to all current and former Drexel students looking to network with prospective employers for future co-op, full-time or alumni employment opportunities.

https://drexel.edu/scdc/calendars-events/career-fairs/spring-career-fair/

12/04/2019

DNews, Drexel University's award-winning student-produced monthly TV news magazine airs on multiple online platforms as well as on DUTV in the Philadelphia metropolitan area (Comcast channels 54 or 62 and Verizon channel 47).

The Winter 2018-2019 quarter show airs on Friday, May 17 at 8PM. The show’s hosts are Chris Markowitz and Laurel Yaros.

The episode includes a close-up look at Philadelphia’s opioid crisis, through the lens of Drexel University Photography alum, Jeffrey Stockbridge. DNews reporters also take you to the URBN Center’s Black Box Theater for She Kills Monsters, the cross-collaboration between Drexel’s Co-op Theatre Company and Entrepreneurial Game Studio. You’ll learn how the Drexel Women’s Basketball Team is making assists, both on the court and off. DNews will also take you inside two area events – one focusing on edgy artwork and the other on mythical creatures.

Stories for DNEWS are selected, coordinated, produced, shot, edited and presented by undergraduate students from the Department of Cinema & Television working interdisciplinary with students from across the University.

To learn more about DNews, to pitch a story, or join the team send an e-mail to at [email protected]

11/04/2019

Thanks to CBS Philly Reporter and Photojournalist, and Jim McHugh for sharing their extensive knowledge of the broadcast industry with Professor Michelle McHugh’s TV News Writing class today! The students in this class are writing a package shot by DNews students as they hone their news writing skills. Drexel Westphal College of Media Arts & Design

11/04/2019

Professor Michelle McHugh pitched DNews to Drexel University's Entertainment & Arts Management Dragon Distribution class to look into a larger distribution plan for DNews episodes.

06/04/2019

Philly Ad Club Students Event at Drexel University:
Learn How to Break Into a Career in Advertising, Marketing and Media
Students: Don't miss this important FREE event. Speakers will focus on the latest trends in strategic communications strategy and how students can best be prepared to enter the field.
Thursday April 25, 2019
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Drexel University URBN Annex / 3401 Filbert Street Philadelphia
Moderator: Phil Salas
Panelists:
• Wendy Verna - President, Octo Design
• Bryan Klingerman - Sr. Marketing + Affiliate Relations Manager, NBC Sports Philadelphia
• Andrew McClatchy-Content Strategist, Muhlenhaupt + Co
• Tanya Murphy - Sales Executive, Pandora
REGISTER HERE: https://pac.memberclicks.net/index.php…
Not a member? Student membership is only $10 for new members. Join today!
Register online at phillyadclub.com by email to [email protected] or call 215-477-1993

Welcome to Philly Ad Club's Member and Events Portal.  We have created this new site as a benefit to our members and guests.  The new site will allow members and prospective members to renew their membership and join online.  It's a fast and easy process that will enable you and your colleagues...

05/04/2019

Thanks to DNews student, Szymanski, for sharing news about this upcoming event: http://www.drexelcab.com/comedyshow

Come eat, laugh, and be merry at the Mandell theater Saturday, April 13th! “Nailed It” host Nicole Byer (Girl Code, 30 Rock, The Good Place) with special guest Esther Povitsky (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Alone Together, Parks and Rec) come to Drexel University this spring for a night of comedy and ton...

04/04/2019

The deadline to register for the 2019 Interdisciplinary Design Charrette has been extended to April 8th!

Hosted by the Department of Architecture, Design & Urbanism and the Department of Design in partnership with Korea's studio_GAON, the 2019 Charrette proposes the closing of selected single blocks to normal traffic in various parts of Philadelphia. Reconceiving the street as a truly public space presents profound design and cultural challenges and the charrette will welcome students from ANY MAJOR to participate. Learn more about the event, taking place on April 12-15 in the URBN Center, and register by April 8th: tinyurl.com/2019charrette

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04/04/2019

Ever wonder what our faculty do outside of the classroom? Come see for yourselves! Drexel Westphal College of Media Arts & Design