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April 30, 2013
University of North Dakota’s award-winning television show features PR book author and henna tattoos
This week on Studio One, Susan Balcom Walton, UND’s Vice President for University and Public Affairs, discusses the book she co-authored Making it Work: Improving the Relationship between Public Relations Spokespeople & Journalists. Also, learn about a woman who uses henna tattoos to help share culture. The award-winning news show airs on Channel 3 in Grand Forks.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Susan Balcom Walton, Vice President for University and Public Affairs at the University of North Dakota and co-author Joel J. Campbell wrote Making it Work: Improving the Relationship between Public Relations Spokespeople & Journalists. Their book describes the sometimes unharmonious relationship between the public relations and journalism fields. Their shared goal is relaying meaningful information to the public about building good relationships. “I think the common ground is trust and ethics,” says Walton. The two address specific conflicts between the professions and how they’re trying to help others establish a better understanding of each field in the book.

Natasha Thomas has been working with henna tattoos for six years. Henna is a shrub that can be crushed into powder, liquidized into paste and used to temporarily dye skin. Her interest sparked when she started belly dancing. The group that she dances with gets henna tattoos before each performance. “It sort of became a part of your costuming and your jewelry,” Thomas says. The tattoos are also used in cultures to represent traditions. “It’s used because it looks beautiful and to embellish yourself,” explains Thomas. She will demonstrate how to use this traditional ink and will talk about how she loves the creativity of this art form.

Studio One is an award-winning news and information program produced at the University of North Dakota Television Center. The program airs live on UND Channel 3 on Thursdays at 5 p.m. Re-broadcasts can be seen at 7 a.m., noon, 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily and on Saturdays at 10 a.m. Prairie Public Television airs Studio One on Saturday at 6 a.m. The program can also be seen by viewers in Bismarck-Mandan, Dickinson, Fargo, Jamestown, Minot and Ray, N.D.; Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minn.; Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo.; Winnipeg and Brandon, Manitoba and online at www.studio1.und.edu.

Contact:
Suzanne Irwin, Studio One Director of Marketing, UND: (701) 777-3818 or suzanne.irwin@email.und.edu
Chelsea Hay, Studio One Marketing Team, UND: (701) 777-4346 or chelsea.hay.2@my.und.edu
Nicholas Johnson, Studio One Marketing Team, UND: (701) 777-4346 or nicholas.johnson.6@my.und.edu

April 29, 2013
Studio One celebrates 25 years on the University of North Dakota campus
Studio One has been producing award-winning television productions on the UND campus for nearly a quarter of a century.  The show has received nearly 650 awards and has worked with more than 800 alumni in the past 25 years.  The show can be seen across the Midwest and in southern Manitoba.

Studio One is an award-winning news and information program produced at the University of North Dakota Television Center. The show is a weekly telecast similar to network morning news like the Today Show or Good Morning America. This year, Studio One celebrated 25 years on the University of North Dakota campus.

The concept for Studio One was developed by UND student Tom Buering in 1986. Buering desired experience producing and anchoring a news and information program. At that time no such program existed on the University campus. Together Buering and Barry Brode assembled a team of students, faculty and staff to develop the show. The first live telecast aired on February 5, 1987. Now more than 800 students have participated in the program gaining valuable skills in teamwork, producing quality work, professionalism and communication. 

Studio One has achieved many milestones in the last 25 years including more than 650 regional awards. For the 2012 - 2013 academic year, Studio One recently received 12 regional awards and 31 North Dakota Professional Communicators awards for the show and student work. Last fall, Studio One awarded their first scholarship to intern Brian Gendreau, and will award a second scholarship in the spring.

UND Television Center Director of Television and Radio, Barry Brode explains one of the greatest achievements is the progress the program has made in a quarter of a century.  “When we started the program 25 years ago, we never anticipated the alumni network that would form,” Brode says. “Now with so many of our alumni in hiring positions it’s a great opportunity for our interns to connect with them. Our alumni know what’s expected of students who participate in the program and that can benefit our interns who are entering the job market.”

In addition to playing in North Dakota markets, the program also plays across the Midwest and in Winnipeg. “We look forward to expanding into new markets in the years to come,” said Brode.

Studio One is an award-winning news and information program produced at the University of North Dakota Television Center. The program airs live on UND Channel 3 on Thursdays at 5 p.m.  Re-broadcasts can be seen at 7 a.m., noon, 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily and on Saturdays at 10 a.m. Prairie Public Television airs Studio One on Saturday at 6 a.m. The program can also be seen by viewers in Bismarck-Mandan, Dickinson, Fargo, Jamestown, Minot and Ray, N.D.; Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minn.; Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo.; Winnipeg and Brandon, Manitoba and online at www.studio1.und.edu.

Contact: Suzanne Irwin, Studio One Director of Marketing, UND: (701) 777-3818 or suzanne.irwin@email.und.edu    Meghan Forney, Studio One Marketing Team, UND:  (701) 777-4346 or meghan.forney@my.und.edu

April 17, 2013
University of North Dakota’s award-winning television show features the dangers of synthetic drugs
This week on Studio One, learn how synthetic drugs are becoming a problem. Experts say these substances can lead to dangerous and unpredictable consequences. Also, Red River Zoo Education Director, Leila Goulet talks about her passion for animals. Goulet spends time teaching children in her community about conservation. The award-winning news show airs on Channel 3 in Grand Forks.

April 9, 2013
University of North Dakota’s award-winning television program features hockey academy and ways to jump-start gardens
This week on Studio One, learn about a place helping young hockey players take their game to the next level. Also, a gardening expert shares tips on ways to get a head-start by first planting in your home.

March 26, 2013
Studio One features cultural identity and anti-obesity campaigns
This week on Studio One, a professor talks about how personal and environmental experiences of communities can translate into academic success. Also, find out why some junk food companies are working to promote health with their products.