For those of you techie types interested in the details of the new studio equipment being installed in Jennings Hall, here you go. Click on the links to go to detailed info about each item.

 Video:
(3) JVC GY-HD250U ProHD cameras with VF-HP840U LCD HD Studio Viewfinder, HZ-FM13U Focus Control, HZ-ZS13U Zoom Control, and RM-HP250AU Camera Control Unit
(1) Broadcast Pix Slate 3016 HD switcher with 3 DVEs, built-in multiviewer, clip store, and Inscriber CG
(1) Sony KDL-42V4100 42" LCD monitor for program, preview and camera monitoring
(3) Sony PDWF75 XDCAM HD decks
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POSTED: Jul 31, 2008 - Broadcasting  Digital Media  

Wink Martindale, a Jackson native whose broadcasting career spans more than 50 years, will visit Union Communication Arts students Thursday, Oct. 25th, during the 12:15 hour.

 Mr. Martindale will conduct and Q&A session with students in the Television Studio on the second floor of Jennings Hall. A video of his career will be shown prior to the Q&A session. The entire event will be televised live on EPlus Channel 6.

Wink Martindale  The host of 19 games shows and currently seen as the Orbitz Man in commercials for the national online travel service, Martindale began his broadcasting career at WDXI in Jackson in 1951 after "pestering his Sunday School teacher, who owned the station, to give me a job." Eventually, he worked for two other Jackson stations before vaulting to an on-air job at WHBQ in Memphis, the most popular rock music station serving West Tennessee in the 1950s.

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POSTED: Oct 22, 2007 - Broadcasting  



opportunities

Union Broadcasting Society
The Union Broadcasting Society exists for students interested in the broadcasting field. The Society plans to become affiliated with the student chapter of Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) and Alpha Epsilon Rho, a professional broadcasting fraternity. UBS produces Focus on Jackson, a half-hour television magazine aired on local stations as well as producing a syndicated game show and Union’s basketball games. The Society seeks to strengthen students’ contacts with professionals in the broadcasting industry.
Advisor: Steve Beverly
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Fall Break Oct 15, 8:00am

COMUnion New York trip Sep 30, 12:10pm: New York, NY
Professional trip for students. Features visits to Fox News, NBC Studios, Good Housekeeping magazine. Opportunities to go to a Broadway show, the Empire State Building and Staten Island.

Moe's Night for Union University Oct 1, 4:00pm: Moe's Southwest Grill, Vann Drive
Moe's is sponsoring a special night for Union University student on October 1st. There are giveaways and music from 6–9 p.m.

Tennessee Communication Association Conference Sep 11, 12:00pm: Natchez Trace State Park

First Day of Classes Aug 25, 8:00am

Freshmen Registration Jun 15, 8:00am: Grant Events Center

Mass Media in a Changing World: Media Ethics May 14, 6:00pm: PAC D-52
Featuring Tom Cooper, professor of media and visual arts at Emerson College in Boston, Mass.

2009 Communication Arts Banquet May 5, 6:00pm: Grant Events Center
The end of the year Communication Arts dinner, for all majors and minors in the Communication Arts department, featuring the Outstanding Student awards and several door prizes. Tickets are $5 and are available in the Comm. Arts suite. Tickets available until Friday, May 1st.: more event info

COMUnion Chicago Apr 22, 12:00pm: Chicago
Professional trip for students. Features visits to Golin Harris, the Ketchum Agency, the United Center and NBC/Universal Chicago.

Mass Media in a Changing World: Broadcasting Apr 23, 6:00pm: PAC D-52
Featuring Fred Jackson, news director of American Family Network, and Keli McAlister, news anchor and executive producer at WBBJ in Jackson.