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Congratulations to the inaugural class of Doc U!

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 3:32pm

SPNN’s Doc U program is a new filmmaking mentorship program for low-income adults.  The program will focus on building skills in documentary filmmaking with workshops lead by media professionals and with one-on-one mentorships between participants and SPNN staff.  The program participants will produce a short documentary that will be highlighted at a screening in February.

SPNN recognizes two youth participants

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 3:13pm
Breon and Andrew at the 2012 SPNN Annual MeetingBreon and Andrew at the 2012 SPNN Annual Meeting
On Tuesday May 9th in front of a packed crowd at the SPNN Annual Meeting longtime SPNN Youth progam participants Andrew Lonnes and Breon Jones received awards for their contributions to SPNN over the past year. Their dedication, ideas, and sense of humor, make SPNN Youth...

CTEP Corps Day

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 9:57am
Two AmeriCorps members listen to a presentation.

Each year, the Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP) AmeriCorps program recruits thirty AmeriCorps members for a year of service in organizations with technology based programs in the Twin Cities. Through their service, these members learn a wealth of new skills in many topics- everything from youth instruction techniques to how to use innovative new software. Twice a year members come together for a Corps Day to share their new skills with one another.

SPNN Youth producer receives NATAS Award for Excellence

Wed, 05/09/2012 - 3:44pm
Breon Jones wins NATAS Student Television Award for ExcellenceYouth Producer Breon Jones stands with her two most recent awards
SPNN would like to extend its gratitude and congratulations to Breon Jones, who recently became the first SPNN Youth producer to be honored with a Regional High School Student Television Award for Excellence from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), Upper Midwest Chapter. The NATAS-Upper Midwest, or you might know it as the institution that presents the Emmy Awards...

Now hiring Youth Intern Coordinator

Tue, 05/08/2012 - 5:09pm

SPNN, the community television provider for the city of Saint Paul, is seeking a temporary full-time coordinator (32 hours per week) for our Youth Intern Program.  The ideal candidate will have video production experience; enjoy working with youth from diverse communities; and have a background in creating media addressing community issues.  The Youth Intern Coordinator will be team-teaching with one other staff, mentoring high school aged youth in a seven-week internship experience.  Participants will produce documentaries about issues affecting Saint Paul youth.

Set It Up screens second episode in St Paul Teen Art Crawl

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 12:02pm
Set It Up held its second episode screening this year at The Canvas on Saturday, April 28th. This screening was part of the teen arts portion of the St. Paul Art Crawl.

SPNN partners with Youthprise for Mayoral Summit coverage

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 12:51pm
SPNN Youth producers interview Mayor Chris ColemanSPNN Youth producers interview Mayor Chris Coleman
On Wednesday March 21st, SPNN had the opportunity to take part in the Minnesota Mayoral Summit, an event brought together city, school, and county leaders from across Minnesota to explore the best way to support youth in “out of school time” settings...

SPNN Youth Action Committee attends opening of new LOL! exhibit

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 12:59pm
Youth enjoy activities at LOL exhibit openingThe SPNN Youth Actions Committee journeys to the Minnesota History Center for new teen exhibit.
This week, the SPNN Youth Action Committee took a trip to the Minnesota History Center for the opening of a new exhibit called, LOL! I know what you’re thinking and no...

SPNN creates video for Keystone Community Services

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 1:38pm

SPNN's Community Productions (CP) Department is pleased to be working with Keystone Community Services on a short, instructional video that will run at three of Keystone's food shelf locations. Keystone Community Services is a community-based human services organization in St. Paul. In addition to operating three foodshelves, Keystone offers a variety of programs for seniors, immigrants, disabled people and at-risk families.

Board Chair Matt Ehling receives Finnegan Freedom of Information Award

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 2:38pm

Last month, the chair of our board of directors, Matt Ehling, received the Finnegan Freedom of Information Award, presented by the Minnesota Coalition on Government Information (MNCOGI). The award recognizes Matt’s tireless efforts to increase public access and understanding of government information. MNCOGI says “Mr. Ehling’s work brings transparency to Minnesota’s political process, exposes hidden documents and creates content which impacts Minnesotans.  He courageously challenges the institutions and powerful people who might otherwise withhold information

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