September 27, 2016
Student Media in the News
Princeton Keeps WPRB’s History Alive
In honor of its 75th anniversary, Princeton University’s college radio station WPRB curated a special exhibit full of radio artifacts: “WPRB: A Haven for the Creative Impulse.”
Containing a variety of materials, the exhibit traces the station’s long history from its start as carrier current radio station WPRU beginning in 1940, to the launch of WPRB(FM) in 1955, to its current incarnation as one of the rare commercial FM college radio stations in the United States.
Read more from Radio World.
Longtime DJ wears many hats at college radio’s KSPC
Include Erica Tyron on the short list of folks who are “living the dream.” Ms. Tyron, Director of College Radio at Pomona College’s KSPC 88.7 FM, has been on the job since 1992, when she received her diploma from Scripps College.
“When I graduated I essentially lucked out and took over,” Ms. Tyron said. She had been on the air as a KSPC DJ since 1988, and had “pretty much done every job you could do before I graduated.” During her senior year, KSPC’s previous director, Julie Frick, announced she was stepping down after 11 years at the station. “I said ‘She has my dream job,’” and after a round of interviews the self-confessed music nut and journalism junkie was hired. Then 21, Ms. Tyron has been stewarding KSPC—aka “The Space”—ever since.
Read more from the Claremont Courier.
KBGA turns 20
KBGA College Radio will celebrate its 20th birthday on Friday, Sept. 30 at the Palace Lounge with four different bands, dancing, giveaways and more.
“Our philosophy for this year’s event was to throw parties, not shows,” said Ava Pepprock, the promotions manager for KBGA, who has been planning the event since early summer.
Read more from Montana Kaimin.
Wheaton considering sale of WETN radio & TV station
WETN, Wheaton College’s television and radio station, is considering the possibility of selling its broadcasting license due to under-utilization.
“At present, we are focusing exclusively on the possibility of a sale,” said Dale Kemp, vice president for finance and treasurer at the college.
The station has found that as digital technology continues to advance, the value of the radio and television medium to students has fallen, according to Kemp.
Read more from the Wheaton Record.
CBI announces special sessions and pre-convention sessions for 2016 NSEMC
- Info is available about our Pre-Convention Workshop with MusicMaster and our Pre-Convention workshop on LPFM.
- Check out our special session: Adobe Creative Foundations: Broadcast on Saturday
Visit the Philadelphia site for information on hotel reservations, convention registration and more. The complete session schedule is coming soon!
Plus, Radio Survivor’s College Radio Watch column and visits to KUCI in Irvine and KBPK in Fullerton.
CBI is a member-driven organization serving students and advisers of student media. Through events, programs and a network of expertise, CBI fosters experiential learning, professional opportunities and advocacy for the success of student media programs.