On this week’s episode of Radio Survivor, the topic is college radio and the culture wars. Our guest, historian Kate Jewell, shares with us her research delving into college radio history and its intersections with activism, controversies, and institutions. She also reveals some of her research finds, including stories that she’s unearthed from university and radio archives.
Radio Survivor at CBI Seattle
If you are at the College Broadcasters Inc. National Student Electronic Media Convention in Seattle this week, please join us in the audience for a live recording of the Radio Survivor show/podcast on Thursday, October 25. With our panel of college radio participants, we’ll be discussing the role of college radio in 2018. On Friday, October 26, I will be leading a session focused on archiving college radio history. Please say “hello” if you are at the event!
More College Radio News
Profiles
Campus Radio Station Gives Students Hands-on Experience at SUNY-Broome (Fox 40)
Programming
Never Surrender Fest + KFJC Radio Live Stream (NWN! Productions)
KFJC Ventures to Berlin to Broadcast from Surf and Metal Festivals (KFJC)
The Buzz to Attend Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (The Bona Venture)
Fall Events at Rider include Radio Station’s Scream Screen (Rider University)
Student Radio DJs Share New Sounds (Texas A&M The Battalion)
WNYU Hosts Talk Radio and Resistance (Washington Square News)
Zealous Sheryl Underwood’s Plan to Leave Her Mark on Radio (RadioFacts)
College Radio Alums
WMUA Alums are Using Internet Radio to Elevate the Music Scene in Massachusetts (Amherst Wire)
Fundraising and Grants
KUOI Fundraising for New Board (University of Idaho Crowdfunding)
College Radio Foundation Invites Stations to Submit Grant Applications (College Radio Day)
WZBC Launches $30K Fundraiser for Renovation (The Heights)
College Radio Culture
Why College/Local Radio Matters (KWVA)
College and Local Radio is Rad (A Perfect Playlist)
College Radio History
‘Last Days of Dixie’ to Tell Tale of College Radio Station D91 (KTLA)
How it all Started: Debunking KCPR Myths (Mustang News)
Awards and Accolades
Student Radio Nominated for Two Awards (Warrington Worldwide)