C-SPAN bus visits Purdue
September 24, 2014
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Purdue student Aric Howard tours the C-SPAN Bus during its visit to Purdue on Tuesday. (Purdue University photo/Mark Simons) |
Purdue student Aric Howard tours the C-SPAN Bus during its visit to Purdue on Tuesday (Sept. 23) as part of its fall tour of all 14 universities in the Big Ten Conference. The bus visits locations to inform communities about the public affairs network, which was founded in 1977 by Purdue alumnus Brian Lamb. Purdue's School of Communication is named for Brian Lamb, and the school is housed in the College of Liberal Arts.
Prior to the bus opening for visitors, President Mitch Daniels was interviewed on C-SPAN as part of the network's flagship morning program, Washington Journal, via the mobile studio on the bus. During the segment, Daniels discussed higher education and took calls from C-SPAN viewers. The segment may be viewed here.
The bus is visiting cities, schools and universities across the country to promote C-SPAN's educational and political resources for students, teachers and community members along the way. Visitors had the chance to learn about C-SPAN's programming and resources, including coverage of the 2014 midterm election, through interactive technology that included:
* In-depth public affairs coverage and educational outreach
* Touch-screen quizzes on C-SPAN and the three branches of government
* Mobile devices demonstrating Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, YouTube, Tout, XM Radio and mobile apps
* HD cameras and production equipment demonstrating C-SPAN’s capability to produce public affairs programming aboard the bus.
