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Union University Bulldog Basketball
Union basketball home games are televised live on the local cable system, E+ Broadband, and broadcasting students are involved in all areas of production, in front and behind the camera, on the court and in the remote production trailer.
Broadcasting Student Trips
Broadcasting majors have opportunities to visit stations and production companies across the country through student trips. Broadcasting majors have seen the behind-the-scene workings of CNN and NBC Universal, as well as network affiliate stations, such as WXIA in Atlanta, WYFF in Greenville/Spartanburg, SC, and WSM in Nashville. These trips often result in internships and possible careers for Union students.
Circles of Hope telethon
Union broadcasting students help produce the annual Circles of Hope telethon. Working with local ABC affiliate WBBJ-TV the Circles of Hope telethon, focused on the prevention of child abuse, is televised live from the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson. Union students and alumni work together to produce and direct the televised portion of this important civic event.
Broadcasting Internships
Union faculty help students connect with professionals in their fields through internships. Most Broadcasting majors complete at least one internship. The departmental faculty network continually with professionals around the country to assist students with that perfect intern fit. Recent Broadcasting students have interned at the Boston Red Sox, Good Morning America, the Jeopardy College Championship, as well as network affiliates in Memphis, Nashville and across the Southeast.
Head 2 Head
Head 2 Head is a high school scholarship game show that pits students from the surrounding 17 counties against one another in a number of rounds covering general knowledge and current events. The winner of the tournament walks away with a $1000 scholarship to the school of their choosing. Broadcasting students lead in all areas of the production of Head 2 Head, as producers and directors, camera operators and the “quizmaster.” Head 2 Head is televised both on the local cable system, E+ Broadband, and the local PBS affiliate station, WLJT-TV.
*The department discontinued the production of Head 2 Head in Spring 2008 after six successful seasons. This will allow broadcasting students to focus their attention on our new live 30-minute news program, Jackson 24/7.
Focus on Jackson
Focus on Jackson is a weekly news magazine that provides news and commentary about the current events of the region. Televised on E+ Broadband, the show is produced by Broadcasting professor Steve Beverly and hosted by Broadcasting major Matthew Kuchem.
*The department discontinued the production of Focus on Jackson in Spring 2008 after the February 5th tornado and aired a special series titled Focus on Recovery. This Fall semester broadcasting students will focus their attention on our new live 30-minute news program, Jackson 24/7. |
Fall 2008 Final Exams Dec 15, 8pm
Southeastern Journalism Conference Feb 12, 9am: Nashville, Tennessee    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 Facebook Group MORE OPPORTUNITIES 
Fall 2008 Thanksgiving Break Nov 26, 8am
Day of Remembrance Nov 5, 8am Fall Break 2008 Oct 16, 8pm Baptist Press Collegiate Journalism Conference Oct 9, 2pm: Nashville, Tennessee Tennessee Communication Association Conference Sep 12, 12pm: Montgomery Bell State Park Fall 2008 First Day of Classes Sep 8, 8am Freshmen Registration Jun 27, 9am: PAC The Trip to Bountiful May 6, 8pm: W. D. Powell Theatre A story of a woman's journey home to Bountiful!
"The Trip to Bountiful" features.... Catherine Schulz, Jonathan Skagfield, Caitlin Riggs, Jill Casey, Dustin Perry, Ian Miller, Melissa Miller, Kyla Lockhart, and Natalie Newberry! The Trip to Bountiful May 5, 8pm: W. D. Powell Theatre A story of a woman's journey home to Bountiful!
"The Trip to Bountiful" features.... Catherine Schulz, Jonathan Skagfield, Caitlin Riggs, Jill Casey, Dustin Perry, Ian Miller, Melissa Miller, Kyla Lockhart, and Natalie Newberry! Cinco de Mayo End of the Year Event May 5, 5pm: Coburn Dining Room All Comm. Arts students! Come join fellow students and professors for a Cinco de Mayo party to celebrate the end of the year! Mexican food will NOT be served, but we will have a delicious meal (i.e. steak, not regular cafeteria food!), department awards, pinatas and plenty of Cinco de Mayo decor. Tickets are on sale now from most Comm Arts faculty for $5 through noon on Wednesday, April 30th (we need to know how many are coming by then for the food!). They won't be sold at the door. Come party with us on May 5th (it really is Cinco de Mayo) at 5:30 in Coburn. Afterward, we'll go to the theatre for the end-of-the-year production of "Trip to Bountiful." : more event info | ||||
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