Student Media in the News

Join CBI in July for the Summer Megaworkshop

Registration is now open for the Broadcast Management track of the College Media Mega Workshop!

• Registration fee for the Broadcast Management track is $199 for four days of workshops, training and special programs tailored specifically for student leaders and advisers for broadcast media outlets.
• Lodging and parking are available at University of Minnesota residence halls.

In conjunction with CMA, ACP and CMBAM, CBI will present the College Media Mega Workshop, a summer student media leadership workshop, July 13-16, 2017 at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Join student leaders and advisers for CBI’s Broadcast Management track, a four-day intensive broadcast-focused training, and learn what you need to know to lead your student broadcasting group in 2017 and beyond.

Successfully managing student radio, video and multimedia organizations requires mastery of technology, legal issues, organizational development and more. CBI’s Broadcast Management track will provide attendees with the skills they’ll need to succeed in this unique field. Designed for student leaders, new advisers, and veteran advisers looking for a refresher, this intensive training will ensure you’ll hit the ground running in the new school year. Topics will include FCC rules and regulations, building and organizing your team, copyright laws, producing content, underwriting sales and much more.

Has Spotify killed the radio student D.J.?

College radio stations allow students to come together with shared interests on campus, both physically and intangibly. Whether the station be recorded in a dingy, grey basement on a table covered with emptied potato chip bags, or in a beautiful student center overlooking campus, having a space to connect with peers over a love of music is an incredible addition to the college experience.

Read more from Study Breaks.

Six ways to show school spirit, even if you’re more apathetic than athletic

Even if you don’t want to get involved there are ways to show you care and ways to also help you stay informed. Chances are your college had a newspaper, magazine or informational website and a radio station. To support those you can pick up the latest issue of what they publish and you can listen to the music and sports they play on the college radio station.

Read more from The Guardian.

Sold: High Desert And Colorado Noncommercial FMs

In other filings with the FCC, Grace Public Radio is selling noncommercial oldies-jazz KILE-F/Woodland Park, Co. to The Colorado College for $24,000.

Read more from All Access.

CBI National Student Production Awards are open

Entries are to be original work by students (totally student-produced) for a campus media outlet or college credit course. All entries must be submitted via online by Friday, May 12, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Entry is FREE for CBI member stations.

Read more and start your entries on the CBI Awards page.

Plus, Radio Survivor visits WMWC at The University of Mary Washington and WXJM at James Madison University.