Streaming the Community Department of Communication broadcasts to the community live and streams it The Department of Communication took great strides toward improving its broadcast journalism program during the summer and fall, making it a more professional student enterprise and giving the participants career preparation. Assistant Professor of Communication and Director of TV16 Ginger Blackstone was thrilled by the new opportunities the initiatives provided, saying that the department was trying to "push the envelope" and provide professional experience for students. TV16 joined with KVHU and Sports Information under the label Harding Sports Network. Changes included streaming all campus activities online daily, archiving the videos and revamping the sports trailer. The Harding Sports Network strengthened TV16's presence on campus. TV16 had previously streamed footage, but this was its first time to air video on demand. According to TV16 Studio Manager Mark Pryor, this was a significant step forward for the program. "The Harding Sports Network has a professional ring to it," Blackstone said. "Now with the streaming, we're not just putting sports on TV in Searcy. You can literally see them from anywhere in the world." The hiring of former KATV chief photographer Tim Hamilton brought extensive professional experience to the program. Hamilton worked for Channel?, primarily the sports department, in Little Rock for 32 years and received awards for his work, such as 2 Emmys and around 20 Associated Press awards. "What he brings to the table is a huge amount of experience," Blackstone said. "He brings an excellent skill set and is looking forward to working with students." Hamilton, a 1980 alumnus, welcomed the opportunity to return to Harding to share the reality of working in the television news business as well as "how incredibly important work ethic is." Part of the pleasure of returning to Harding was returning to a Christian learning environment. "It is a joy to be in a Christian environment," Hamilton said. "The emphasis on God at Harding allows you the wonderful opportunity to strengthen your faith in your daily work environment." The Department of Communication worked to ensure that every student was prepared for careers in communication by creating the Harding Sports Network and hiring Tim Hamilton. Payton Hurst Junior Jacob Norwood oversees video feeds from multiple cameras controlled from the Harding Sports Network trailer as it broadcasts a Bison football home game Sept. 29. The sports network built the new trailer three months before the school started on Aug. 20. Ashe/ Parsons est1938 Department of Music 3 majors 112 faculty 141 courses est.1984 Department of Communication 7 majors 1 12 faculty 1 70 courses Communication & Music 1 87
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