2021-2022 UCTV Student Leadership
Francis Tavino
Manager Francis is a junior here at UC studying Communications and Media with a concentration in journalism. He got involved with UCTV in his freshman year where he helped with the production of that year’s shows. On top of helping with productions in his sophomore year he also managed the club’s social media accounts. Francis is also a member of the men’s lacrosse team on campus. In his free time, he enjoys boxing, cycling, and going to the record store.
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Ryan Kulawy
Social Media Manager Ryan is a junior in the Doctoral of Physical Therapy program with a minor in Spanish. He enjoys filming for a variety of athletic and school events along with being on and off camera for UCTV Overtime. Ryan is also a member of the Utica College Honors Program, a Student Ambassador in the Admissions Office, Alpha Lambda Delta, Red Watch Band(Red Cross), the Health Sciences Student Society, and the Utica College Band. Outside of campus, Ryan is active in church and community events. He is an accomplished musician playing in the New Hartford Citizen’s Band and has been in many pit orchestras for local high school musicals. Although he is not a Communications major, he finds UCTV to be a rewarding and key part of his Utica College experience.
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Corrine Bush
Promotions Manager Corrine is a sophomore here at UC studying Public Relations/ Marketing. She joined the UCTV family in the Spring of 2021 and has enjoyed every second of it! In just her first semester, Corrine became a familiar face every Wednesday afternoon on our MooseNow show, updating the Pioneers of weekly events both on and off campus. Corrine has also been spotted at fanatic sporting events and is a scriptwriter in the studio. Outside of UC, Corrine enjoys hiking, biking, and building robots!
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Devon Firpo
Secretary Devon is a junior at Utica College studying Communications and Media with a concentration in Public Relations. Devon has been a part of UCTV since 2019 working on our sports show Overtime. He has written stories for the show and helps with the production work behind the scenes. Devon is also involved with WPNR here on campus where he works in their sports and public relations departments.
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Thomas Nieman
Treasurer Thomas is a senior here at Utica College studying Communication and Media with a concentration in Journalism. Thomas became involved with UCTV when he transferred to Utica College in August 2020. Thomas is also involved with the college's radio station WPNR and the college's newspaper The Tangerine. Outside of college, Thomas enjoys cooking, traveling, and playing with his dog Gizmo.
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Members of UCTV
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Ethan Tremblay
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Leola Beck
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Jemaine Trotter
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UCTV Club Advisor
Laura Lewin
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Laura Lewin is advisor for UCTV, Director of the Convergence Media Center, and an adjunct professor of communication and media. She earned her bachelor’s degree at SUNY Plattsburgh and her master’s degrees at Marist College and Stony Brook University. Lewin’s interests include studio and video production, public speaking, and group communication. Courses taught include UCTV Practicum, Digital Toolkit, Intro. to Mass Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, Group Problem Solving and Decision Making, and Fieldwork in Communication. |