Published Monday, October 9th, 2023
Radio stations across the world celebrated college radio on World College Radio Day on Oct. 6.
KWSC-FM, Wayne State College’s student-run radio station, participated in the 13th annual World College Radio Day on Friday, Oct. 6, where radio stations across the world celebrated college radio. This year’s theme was “Where All Voices Are Welcome.”
“I am excited that our students were able to be part of this,” said Dr. Sean X. Ahern, associate professor of communication arts at Wayne State and advisor to KWSC-FM. “College radio is an important training ground for the next generation of broadcasters.”
KWSC-FM currently boasts a stable of 22 student disc jockeys (DJs) this semester from its Radio Workshop and Audio Production courses. From relates to public service announcements, KWSC-FM is for the benefit of the students. It provides them with information on student clubs and information on current public issues such as health and wellness, drunk driving, and food security.
“This is the most DJs we’ve had since I’ve been here,” said Grant Ferrell, the student general manager of KWSC-FM. “It’s nice to see the numbers grow.”
“I love showing my passion for all kinds of music,” said Tori Olguin, a freshman at Wayne State. “Being on air as a DJ gives me the opportunity to show the world what I love.”
World College Radio Day unites college radio stations from more than 50 countries to bring awareness to the work and value they provide to the broadcasting medium. There was a live 24-hour Global Marathon, hosted by Live365.com, that involved college radio stations around the world, taking turns to broadcast special content. Past ambassadors include Julian Lennon, The Black Keys, Joan Jett, Wyclef Jean, and “Weird Al” Yankovic.
The mission of World College Radio Day is to harness the combined listenership of hundreds of thousands of college radio listeners throughout the world and celebrate the important contribution of college radio by uniting for one day, according to The College Radio Foundation website.
Wayne State’s electronic media workshops and modern broadcast facilities give students an abundant, firsthand experience in a wide range of multimedia content throughout their college careers. Wayne State’s student-run media provide alternatives to community media. These long-standing, pioneering student media emphasize practical application through immediate and hands-on experience.
KWSC-FM is a fully equipped broadcast radio station, operating 24 hours a day during the school year. KWSC-FM is one of the oldest campus radio stations in Nebraska, serving the Wayne community since 1971.
For more information about Wayne State’s Department of Communication Arts and the broadcasting program, visit the WSC Communication Arts page and the WSC Sports Media page, or contact Ahern at 402-375-7421 or [email protected].