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by Morgan Slutzky

Purim celebration invites Klein professor to DJ

On Saturday, March 30, Dr. Larissa Mann celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim by DJ-ing at a party in New York City. Every year, Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, a social justice organization, throws a party in observance of Purim. This was the fourth year that Dr. Mann, a professor in the Department of Media Studies and Production at Klein College, has been invited as a musical guest. "Not only do we celebrate the holiday, but we also celebrate the spirit of local communities and retell the story of Purim in relation to modern social justice movements," Mann said. "It's a...
by Morgan Slutzky

Temple alumna Marissa Pina celebrates black womanhood in new documentary project

According to Marissa Pina, KLN '15, the process of making the documentary "Black Girl Church" was one where all the pieces just fell into place. From originally being approached with the idea by her co-creator Audrey Williams, to starting production in September, and having her documentary covered in Teen Vogue, Pina said that the making of this documentary was an incredible experience. "I'm just so excited and honored that it's been doing so well and received so well," Pina said. "Black Girl Church" takes a look at black beauty, the connection between black women and their hair...

Media industry takes to Twitter to honor “icon” Lew Klein’s generosity and mentorship

Lew Klein, a broadcast pioneer and longtime educator for whom Temple's Klein College of Media and Communication is named, made an indelible mark on his industry, on Temple and on the world. Generations of alumni in broadcasting and journalism credit him with helping to launch their careers, and his impact was felt deeply in that community and beyond. Many of those who knew Klein personally took to Twitter to share their memories of him when the news of his passing broke last week. Here's a roundup of some of their touching posts about the significance Klein had on careers and li...

Broadcast pioneer Lew Klein, 91, namesake of Temple’s Klein College of Media and Communication

Lew Klein, the television pioneer who spent more than six decades teaching at Temple University and mentored innumerable broadcast professionals throughout his career, died Wednesday, June 12. He was 91. Klein was honored several times at Temple for his service to the university, his support of education in media and communication, and his extraordinary career, culminating with the university's School of Media and Communication being renamed the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication in March 2017.  "Lew Klein has left an indelible imprint on the lives of countless Temple...
by Dylan Coyle

Alumna Debra Silimeo works as a change agent in people’s lives

Klein College of Media and Communication alumna Debra Silimeo, KLN '78, spent decades in the spotlight of the communications field, winning numerous awards over that span. What drove her was not the awards but the chance to make a difference in people's lives. Silimeo is currently the executive vice president of the public relations firm Hager Sharp, which specializes in strategic communication for nonprofits as well as government programs including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "We only do work for clients that want to make a difference in people's lives," Sil...
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