Professor – Temple Update

Anderson and Gladfelter Construction

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 13:46:16 +0000

The sights and sounds of campus construction continue, creating a new commute to class for some Temple students. It’s all part of a yearlong project to improve Anderson and Gladfelter halls. The main entrances to both buildings are currently closed off on Pollett walk with signs in place to direct students and faculty to the temporary entryways. Sophomore Megan Almeida says that “with the…

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Temple Professor Opens LGBTQ Gaming Exhibit in Berlin

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 14:15:06 +0000

Dr. Adrienne Shaw; Associate Professor of Media Studies and Production at the Klein College of Media and Communication, has played her fair share of video games. “I’ve always enjoyed action adventure games, like Assasin’s Creed, pretty much anything I can finish over a break when I actually have time” An avid gamer and media theorist, Shaw has spent her career studying how video games affect…

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Award Winning Filmmaker Jonah Kessel visits Temple

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:03:22 +0000

New York Times cinematographer and Pulitzer prize contributor Jonah Kessel visited Temple today for a conversation with students and staff about his work, life, and career. Kessel, an RFK award recipient for his work in human rights reporting, works closely with the times to publish stories from across the world in various countries and social climates. Taking place in Professor David Mindich’…

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Temple Professor Critiques Changing Media in New Book

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:17:29 +0000

Larry Atkins has always had an interest in journalism – and given the changing media landscape in recent years, he’s had a lot to think about. So much, he decided to write his own book. “Skewed: A Critical Thinker’s Guide to Media Bias” hit bookstores back in August, and features Atkins’ critique to how the news media has played a role in biases. “I have an extensive view of the media…

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TU Professor Incorporates Rap into Classroom & Goes VIRAL!

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 02:45:48 +0000

Many of those who saw the videos of Dr. Aaron X. Smith rapping during his Representing Race class last Thursday morning merely saw a professor rapping. However, Smith says those who’ve known him for years wouldn’t be surprised. “I’m a rapper who teaches, not a teacher who was rapping.” While working on his bachelor’s degree in Asian Studies, Smith performed with a group called Nemesis…

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