Sights and sounds of Next Generation Radio from Kansas City
By Doug Mitchell
For the fifth time, CBI and NPR’s next generation radio co-sponsored a hands-on, radio training project at the National College Media Convention, Oct. 27-Nov. 2. The idea is to give students interested in public radio journalism a chance to conceive, develop, report and produce their own stories under the guidance of a professional journalist. Read more
KCOU Funding Transition Discussed – KJHK Mentioned
As posted here, the Missouri Students Ass
ociation has decided to cease funding KCOU by 20% per year over the next five years. At this point, the station will need to be completely self-funded. The Missourian article reports on the planned transition and the concerns the station has, including whether to hire an adviser. Some comparisons are made to the the KU station, KJHK. One of the items to be noted in the article is that one of the reasons for the transition at KCOU is the pervceived value that the station presents to students.
The article also posts some numbers from internal polls. How would your station fair in a similar pole? Is it time to raise awareness of your station on your campus?
CBI and 8 Others Recognize Rowan Documentary
WGLS submitted an entry into the CBI National Student Production awards contest and took first place, but according to this article, CBI is not alone in recognizing the production! The documentary has been recognized by 8 other organizations for its excellence!
You can listen to this program and other winners. CBI is adding more audio and video from the winners. Check back often for more clips! You can listen to other WGLS documentaries here.
“Metro Detroit’s college radio stations offer a fresh sound”
“Metro Detroit’s college radio stations (including CJAM, broadcasting from the University of Windsor) offer a fresh sound” according to an article on metromodemedia. This is a good read about the metro area college stations and their perspective on what college radio “is”.
PilotSlam2K8 – CTV
Columbia University Television (CTV) has a “PilotSlam2K8″, which is a contest open to students to create a new program for the first annual CTV competition, according to the Columbia Spectator – online. This seems like a great idea to get more folks involved content creation, raise awareness of the station and get people to watch! To discuss this idea and other ideas related to college TV, sign-up for the CBI-TV list under “ABOUT” and then click email lists. If you need help, contact CBI.
WICB wins mtvU college radio award
92 WICB-Ithaca, NY won the 2008 mtvU Woodie Award for best college radio station in the nation. The station beat out 19 other college radio stations from across the country for the award, including finalists KSSU from Sacramento State University, WEGL from Auburn University, and WGRE from DePauw University. Read more
WCRD Gets Boost
According to the Ball State Daily News Online, WWHI (WCRD) has installed a new antenna which means more coverage. Previously, Umansky said, the station was difficult to hear in the dorms, anywhere north of McGalliard Road or in metallic buildings. But now WCRD can be heard, clearly, anywhere from Anderson to Gaston. WCRD general manager, Heather Trojack, said increase in potential listeners has affected how the station operates.
Nancy Carlson, assistant professor of telecommunications, served as chair of the department during the antenna purchase. She said the new antenna will make WCRD a more integral part of the Ball State experience.
“Even though a lot of people know there’s a college radio station, not a lot of people could actually listen to it because they were outside of the coverage area,” she said. “Now, any of them can hear it and it will become the voice of the Ball State students on campus.” Read more.
30th College Television Awards now accepting entries
The submission period has begun for the Television Academy Foundation’s 30th College Television Awards. Categories include: Read more
2008 CBI Student Production Awards Winners Announced
Winners in 23 radio and television categories for the 2008 College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) 7th annual Student Production Awards were announced October 31st at the Awards Ceremony attended by several hundred students and advisers in Kansas City for the annual National Student Media conference.In 2008, 398 entries were received and judged by advisers and industry professionals from around the country. Over the last five years, over 2,000 students have submitted entries to the annual competition. Click here to watch a slideshow of the awards ceremony. Read more
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