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Happy Birthday Q-TV

Happy 50th Birthday Q-TV:Celebrating Delta College Quality Public Broadcasting

During 2014, Q-TV celebrated its 50th anniversary! Over the years, Delta College’s public broadcasting operation has gone from black and white to full color and from analog to digital broadcasting. It has also expanded its potential audience from 800,000 viewers to 1.4 million viewers.

In 1962, Delta College built a 500-foot television tower on campus, as well as a Swiss chalet-style building – designed by architect Alden B. Dow – to house the station’s transmission equipment.Q-TV (then WUCM-TV 19) aired its first program – “What’s New,” a children’s program – in October 1964.

In 1969, Channel 19 joined PBS as one of its first affiliates and launched an experiment in the use of television as an educational and social medium. That experiment was “Sesame Street,” which is still being watched daily by children all across the Flint, Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and Thumb viewing areas.

In 2003, Q-TV became the first Michigan public broadcasting station to go full-digital and multicast four educational non-commercial program streams. Today, Q-TV is 100% digital and ready to meet the future of our community’s needs through programming that addresses community issues.

Q-TV, Delta College Public Television airs no advertising and is supported by donations, public contributions and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For more information about the 50th anniversary and to see photos over the years, visit deltabroadcasting.org/blogs/50-years-quality.

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Q-TV enters a second decade of leveraging its 21st century full digital and multi-stream capability to serve its audience’s changing needs.

Delta College Quality Public Broadcasting has a mission to educate, inform and inspire...

Q-TV researched, produced and aired stories about the people, history and culture of our viewing area.

Our local documentaries bring to life the history, development and accomplishments of our community, reconnecting us to our past.

QTV acts as the glue that binds the mission and vision of our region’s libraries, museums and performing arts centers together through our local productions of serious documentaries and performance programming.

A trusted source of local, state, national and world news coverage.

Cultural programming, featuring local artists and events.

Four channels of 24 hours/ seven days a week broadcasting services.

Q-TV produces and transmits more locally produced programming for and about the diverse citizens living in our broadcast community than any other public TV station in the state.

Q-TV’s diversified services reach over 1.4 million people a year.

We were the first TV station in the state of Michigan to offer digital programming.

As Q-TV moves into its second 50 years of quality broadcasting, we stay committed to locally produced community service programs that address the issues and opportunities facing our region.

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Q-TV Community Outreach

Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Season 4 ScreeningQ-TV partnered with the NCG Trillium Cinemas in Grand Blanc to host a free preview of the first hour of Season 4 of the award-winning series Downtown Abbey. The screening was held on Monday, December 16, 2013, with more than 130 community members attending. Q-TV also partnered with Delta College to host a second free preview in the Delta College Lecture Theater, along with a tea and scones reception on Wednesday, December 18. More than 165 community members attended, many dressed in period costumes, and were very excited to be part of the event. Also featured was a presentation by Delta College history instructors, who spoke about issues and events taking place during the time that Downton Abbey depicts, both in Great Britain and the United States, as a way of providing social contrast and perspective. Both screenings ended with fun and exciting giveaways.

Call the Midwife Screening

Q-TV partnered with Delta College to host a free preview of the popular drama series Call the Mid Wife. The screening was held on Thursday, March 20th, 2013, with more than 50 community members attending.

Latino Americans Preview

Q-TV partnered with the advisory board for Somos Hispanos for a sneak preview of PBS’ newest documentary, Latino Americans, which chronicles the lives and experiences of Latinos in North America.This preview also had guest appearances by Roxanne Chantaca andthe Xochiquetzal Mexican Folkloric Ballet.

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Super WHY! CampQ-TV partnered with Delta College’s LifeLong Learning to offer a Super WHY! Reading Camp for youth entering preschool through first grade. The Super WHY! Reading Camps were built on the success of the Super WHY! television series — the first superhero series designed to help children 3–6 learn to read through interactive story adventures. During each week of camp, kids would watch a Super WHY! episode (the same episode all week) and engage in a variety of interactive early literacy activities that build on the literacy skills taught in that episode.

Peg + Cat CampQ-TV partnered with Delta College’s LifeLong Learning to offer a PBS Kids Peg + Cat Math & Problem Solving Camp for local youth entering preschool or kindergarten. Campers were introduced to early math and problem solving concepts through Peg + Cat episodes. The week was filled with hands-on positive learning experiences that built on the loopy obstacles that Peg and her trusty sidekick Cat encounter in each episode.

Dateline DeltaDateline Delta casts a spotlight on the activities of students and staff of Delta College. The College touches thousands of lives each year, and Q-TV embraces the opportunity to communicate the educational efforts of Delta College through this unique program. The monthly news magazine is hosted by Delta College Trustee R. Earl Selby, and highlights the College’s educational efforts, campus events and service to the community.

Q-TV Local Programming

Soul Issue: The African-American PerspectiveSoul Issue: The African-American Perspective is aimed at illuminating issues affecting members of the African American community in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Hosted by Linda Holoman, the program discusses topical issues, community leaders, interesting individuals, and highlights historical milestones, thus promoting positive African American role models, positive lifestyles and healthy relationships.

Somos Hispanos

This monthly news magazine, hosted by Delta College Professor Emeritus, Santiago Peregrino, focuses on the Mid-Michigan Hispanic community. Somos Hispanos highlights the history, heritage, arts, culture, activities and struggles of the Hispanic community, the everyday issues they face and people in the community making a positive difference.

Locally produced series reaching underserved audiences

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Locally produced series reaching underserved audiencesQ-TV Local Programming

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Locally produced series reaching underserved audiencesQ-TV Local Programming

Currently SpeakingHosted live each week by Andy Rapp, Currently Speaking airs a weekly one-hour primetime program and is devoted to discussing major local, national and global issues with expert guests. Viewers can phone in and join the discussion or steer the discussion toward topics closer to them. Public affairs are an important component to the station’s programming and showcase the community’s challenges, successes, thoughts and concerns. Delta College students assist in the production of this locally-produced series giving them valuable career experience.

Second Act: Life at 50+

Q-TV completed its fourth season of Second Act: Life at 50+ in 2013. This series examines a variety of “life stage” issues affecting those 50 years of age and over. Hosted by broadcast veteran Mike Redford and produced in conjunction with Delta College’s 50+ Just Like Gold Program, Second Act examines the broad spectrum of issues facing those over 50, ranging from careers, recreation, civic engagement, health and financial concerns. The show has received positive audience response as it features events and activities directly related to seniors in our community.

I support Delta College Public Broadcasting because it provides me with in-depth coverage of world, state and local news without commercial interruptions.

I genuinely value the comprehensive insights andanalysis that I can get only from Q-TV.

Richard Dolinski, Ph.D.President Emeritus-Legacy Center for Student Success

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New Celtic TraditionsAlways on the lookout for programs that showcase talent in our broadcast area, our producers visit small and large venues to find talent that deserves a larger audience. We have produced many music programs that feature jazz, classical and rock music shows. Q-TV is in production of its newest musical program, New Celtic Traditions.

The sounds of Celtic music are both easy listening and enticing. This genre is known because of the musical traditions that were kept by the Irish and Scottish people in the English speaking world, especially in the United States, where it had a profound impact on American music, particularly bluegrass and country.

This musical program will feature a small group of local Irish musicians from the Great Lakes Bay Region who come together regularly to share in the music of their homeland. This concert featuring Celtic music is bright and exciting. Q-TV is proud to bring these talented community members together and present them to our entire broadcast area.

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Settling In: Immigrants and Cultures that Built Mid-MichiganQ-TV is in production of its newest documentary, Settling In: Immigrants and Cultures that Built Mid-Michigan. The Great Lakes Bay Region is filled with proud neighborhoods that are populated by people from all over the world. Many diverse ethnic groups were drawn to the region as developing frontiers in Michigan paved the way for agricultural and industrial growth. And their populations increased as they settled into the Mid-Michigan area.

As each wave of immigrant settlement explored new work opportunities, faced labor challenges and developed neighborhoods, towns and cities, they brought their own unique cultural perspectives and traditions to Mid-Michigan. This new documentary will explore how these wonderful immigrants came to America, and how they survived and thrived amidst the challenges of starting a new life in a strange and unfamiliar land.

Q-TV has a rich history and tradition of being attentive to our viewer’s needs. Q-TV provides its viewers with programming that addresses their present and future concerns about health, environment, education, local and state government, arts, culture and quality of life.

Q-TV Programs of Interest to the Community

First Michigan Robotic Competition This program showed high school students participating in a robotics competition on corporate mentored and sponsored teams.

Delta College: A Celebration of Gospel Music This program was recorded during Delta College’s celebration of

Black History Month. Area churches from the Great Lakes Bay Region performed in Delta College’s theater.

Q The Music Presents: Brett Mitchell This Delta College student production program featured Michigan artist Brett Mitchell. Recorded and performed live in the Q-TV studio, Brett Mitchell and his band, the Giant Ghost, played many of their hit songs.

America’s Ancient Industry This documentary highlights Michigan’s role in ancient copper mining during America’s earliest development. Utilizing breathtaking views of the Great Lakes’ beauty and grandeur, the story unfolds through re-enactments and interviews with leading authorities.

Sunken Treasure This program featured the hundreds of shipwrecks in Michigan dating from the 1670s to tugboats lost in the 2000s. Michigan was the first state to embrace a preservation system that not only protects these underwater museums, but also promotes them as diving attractions.

Promise of Michigan’s Great Start Initiative This program focused on early childhood education and development, and how it has become a national priority as research continues to show how it provides the foundation for a child’s life.

Bay College Commitment The program shows how the Bay Commitment College Access Network serves as a free resource for local students, promoting postsecondary education by offering a variety of services.

The People of Great Start This program looked at the people behind Michigan’s Great Start initiative. Veteran journalist Christy McDonald talked with many people and groups working to support school readiness through early childhood development including Michigan Governor Rick Snyder.

Yellow Jug Old Drugs This documentary was produced to make people aware of the importance of proper disposal of unused/unwanted drugs for environmental and public health and safety reasons.

Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience This documentary explores and provides solutions for many historical and currently relevant Native American issues, such as historical trauma, alcoholism, health disparities and discrimination.

Greening Mid-Michigan: A Vision for Green Infrastructure This film featured the many cooperating organizations and individuals who want to be a part of making Michigan a more sustainable region.

Evaluating Outcomes, Measuring ImpactQ-TV makes a positive difference

The Great Lakes Bay Region is composed of area Chambers of Commerce, businesses and industry leaders who have partnered with Q-TV and its host institution, Delta College. Q-TV has been identified as a regional cornerstone, serving as a communicator providing unrivaled access for discussion of regional issues for our economically challenged state.

Serving a region composed of multiple industries including manufacturing, technology, farming, shipping, construction, travel, transportation and education, Q-TV’s four-channel digital service is well positioned to play a key role in the economic revival of our region.

Q-TV’s locally produced programs focus on African American, Hispanic and senior audiences, showcasing the critical challenges and successes within our region. Q-TV local hosts aggressively engage their guests, seeking solutions and opportunities.

Q-TV has used its broadcast resources, leveraged by community dollars, to educate, inform and entertain its audience. Q-TV could not have built a new, state of the art studio from area foundation dollars without the community believing Q-TV makes a positive difference.

Delta College’s Q-TV provides more hours of programmingservice than anyone in the region

Delta College Quality Public Broadcasting multi-streams four separate, 24-hour a day channels – Q-TV, Q-TV MHz Worldview, Q-TV Create and Q-TV Kids. Q-TV was the first public television station to operate fully digital in Michigan and the only public television station in Michigan to provide four separate programming services.

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19.1 – Q-TVAll of your favorite local, regional and national programming from Delta College in high definition and standard definition digital broadcasting.

19.2 – Q-TV MHz WorldviewAn educational program schedule that focuses on international news, mysteries, dramas, comedies and sports.

19.3 – Q-TV CreateThe best in how-to, travel and leisure programming to enrich and inspire your life.

19.4 – Q-TV KidsThe best in children’s programming from PBS and around the world, all day and night.

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Q-TV is a non-commercial public television station owned and operated by Delta College. Delta College Board of Trustees: Bay County: Diane M. Middleton; Edith (Dee Dee) Wacksman, Michael D. Rowley, Chair; Midland County: Kimberly R. Houston-Philpot; Mary C. Morrissey; Michael P. Nash, Vice-Chair; Saginaw County: The Rev. Dr. Robert L. Emrich; Karen L. Lawrence-Webster; R. Earl Selby; President: Dr. Jean Goodnow. © 2015 Delta College.

In recentyears, Q-TV has received more

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Q-TV has brought music, theater, dance and artto people who might never have the opportunity

to experience them.

Q-TV makes learning an enjoyable experience byexploring issues, ideas and events more deeply

than any other media source.

Delta College Quality Public BroadcastingFrank N. Andersen Broadcast Center

1961 Delta Rd., University Center, Michigan 487101-877-472-7677

www.deltabroadcasting.org

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