Issue 2: Sept/Oct 08
Signal
An Online Newsletter from WSIU Public Radio
What’s New at WSIU Radio? Voices of Recovery – Join WSIU Public Radio for Voices of Recovery in September, as local residents share their stories of substance abuse and recovery. As a part of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, reporter and anchor Jennifer Fuller will host a Morning Conversation on September 2 at 8:33am (repeats at 5:29pm) with Chris Fralish, the Coordinator of Alcohol and Other Drug Programming at the Wellness Center at SIUC. Then, each Thursday at 8:33am and 5:29pm, listen to four recovering addicts from the Southern Illinois region tell their stories - in their own words - about getting clean and staying sober.
Celtic Connections: The Brock McGuire Band – Don’t miss this music special recorded in WSIU’s studios last February. Show time is Saturday, September 13 at 5pm. New Mobile Voice and Web Service – WSIU Radio News is now available via our new Mobile Voice and Web service. To access news from your cell or landline phone, call (618) 319-4071. For web-enabled cell phones, visit wsiu.npr.org to read top stories from WSIU Radio and NPR. Missed a newscast? – You can now read WSIU Radio’s news stories online at wsiu.org. Just click on the WSIU Radio icon and explore!
Musician Paul Brock. Photo: James Milner.
SIRIS and WSIU Radio to Host State Meeting – On Friday, September 5, WSIU Radio and the Southern Illinois Radio Information Service (SIRIS) will host the fall Illinois Radio Information Services (IRIS) Meeting at Giant City Lodge followed by an afternoon tour of the SIRIS facility. Illinois State Library director, Sharon Ruda, will be in attendance.
WSIU Reaches Out to Students and transfer students a chance to learn more about their academic departments and job opportunities while socializing with MCMA students, faculty, and staff. WSIU Radio’s Lisa Morrisette (l) talks with a student at the MCMA Open House. Photo: Monica Tichenor.
On Wednesday, August 20, over 100 SIUC students packed into WSIU’s TV Studio A for the College of Mass Communication & Media Arts’ (MCMA) Open House. The annual event offers new, returning,
Lisa Morrisette, WSIU Radio’s Operations Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator, and Trina Thomas, TV Programming & On-air Promotions Coordinator, joined college faculty and staff, as well as representatives from alt.news 26:46, Scholastic Hi-Q, the River Region Evening Edition, and a variety of registered student organizations to talk with students about professional
development opportunities within the college. WSIU Radio offers a variety of volunteer and paid hands-on training positions to students, which include board operators, production assistants, audio technicians, news and sports reporters, news anchors, and more. To learn more about student employment and volunteer opportunities at WSIU Radio, contact Lisa Morrisette at lisa.morrisette@wsiu.org or (618) 453-6185.
SIRIS NEWS: Classic Vinyl and Media Sale Southern Illinois Radio Information Service (SIRIS) will hold the first annual Classic Vinyl and Media Sale on Saturday, September 6 from 8am to 7pm near Hot Topic in the University Mall. This sale is made possible through the efforts of a large number of volunteers from the community and SIUC campus, including SIRIS readers, Friends Board members, and WSIU staff. SIRIS sent out a public request for records, CDs, DVDs, videos, cassettes and working stereo equipment in July, and items soon began arriving at designated drop off locations in Mailboxes Etc. in the Murdale Shopping Center, University Mall, Herrin Library, DuQuoin Public Library, and Marion Carnegie Library.
Volunteers began sorting and organizing the items during the weeks prior to the sale, and vinyl experts appraised the valuable items. Collectors albums will be displayed separately and priced accordingly. Other albums are priced at $1, CDs are $2, and DVDs are $3. Prices vary for other items, but shoppers will find great bargains throughout the event! The sale will feature a broad spectrum of music, including classical, rock & roll, rhythm & blues, soul, reggae, folk, country, world music, juvenile, comedy, and easy listening, as well as novelty albums. Shoppers also will find an assortment of reasonably priced stereo equipment, including tuners, speakers, and turntables. SIRIS broadcasts informational programming on a sideband
Photo: Vickie Devenport.
channel of WSIU Radio, and places free radio receivers in the homes of individuals who are visually impaired or have difficulty reading print materials. Regional newspapers are read daily by community volunteers. Show your support by patronizing this event! For more information about the sale or SIRIS, contact Vickie Devenport at (618) 453-2808.
Thank You, Underwriters!
Young Writers Read on WSIU
Program underwriting is an important part of the community support equation. Together, our members and underwriters make public radio possible! Please join us in thanking the following underwriters, who began or renewed their partnerships last quarter:
Area youngsters will read their winning entries from WSIU’s 14th Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators Contest on WSIU Radio on September 15, 16, and 17 at 6:33am, 8:33am, and 5:29pm.
The Velvet Hammer Ltd. • Mathis, Marifian, Richter & Grandy Ltd. • Peter J. Pirmann, DMD • DataLock • City of West Monroe Louisiana • Murphysboro Apple Festival • Jackson County Health Dept • Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIUC • Saline County Tourism Board • Thomas Publishing • Arnold’s Market • The Marianne Webb and David N. Batement Distinguished Organ Recital Series at SIUC • Theater Department at SIU • The Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society • Outback Concerts • Cedarhurst Center for the Arts • Harbaugh’s Cafe • Southern Illinois Hematology/Oncology For more information about the advantages of underwriting WSIU Radio programming through your business, group, or organization, please contact us at (618) 453-4286.
Visit wsiu.org/learning to read their stories online! Monday, September 15 Aidan A. - “The Attack of the Cafeteria Blob Monster” William B. - “Bashi” Tuesday, September 16 Ryan J. - “The Chocolate Invasion” Camryn P. - “My Garden”
WSIU’s Brad Palmer helps winner Camryn P. get ready to record her story. Photo: Melanie Hammond.
Wednesday, September 17 Jared G. - “Captain Pip’s Adventure” Brent H. - “Robey’s Space Travels”
“WSIU is My Source for…” Has WSIU made a difference in your life? Have we taught you something new? Made you laugh? Inspired you to help others?
If so, tell us your story! We’re collecting testimonials from viewers and listeners like you as a part of My Source Source, an exciting new initiative from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. My Source will help us raise awareness about public broadcasting as a valuable resource that inspires the best in all of us and helps to improve the quality of life in our communities. Share your passion for WSIU Public Broadcasting by submitting your story today!
Telling Your Story 1. Your story may begin with a program you heard or watched on WSIU or with your participation at one of WSIU’s education or community outreach events. Stories can be powerful, awe-inspiring, funny, touching, whimsical…or all of the above! 2. Share your story with as much detail as possible. Try to stick to one topic and describe your experience in positive terms rather than pointing out what WSIU isn’t in comparison to other media. Example: “WSIU doesn’t insult my intelligence like XXXX.” Better: “WSIU’s programming respects my intelligence.” 3. Close your story with the following line: I’m (First/ Last Name) and WSIU is my source for ____________.” Keep in mind that your closing line should relate to the story you just told. See examples below for reference. Example 1: An episode of WSIU InFocus inspired you to explore a local park or landmark. Your closing line might be, “I’m Jane Doe and WSIU is my source for exploring the wonders in my own back yard.” Example 2: An interview with a health care expert on WSIU Radio’s Morning Conversations inspired you to change your diet and exercise more. The closing line to your story might be, “I’m John Doe and WSIU is my source for making healthier choices.”
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Submitting Your Story You may submit your story in one of three ways: 1. Online at wsiu.org/mysource. 2. By email to mysource@wsiu.org. 3. By mailing your typed or handwritten story to WSIU Public Broadcasting at the address shown at the bottom of this page. The attention line should read: “Attn: My Source.” You also will need to sign a release form allowing us to use your story on the air, online, and in print as a part of our My Source campaign. You may download the release form from our website at wsiu.org/mysource or call (618) 453-4344 to request a hard copy. After you complete the form, you may fax it to (618) 453-6186 or return it by standard mail. When submitting your story, don’t forget to provide your full name and contact information so our producers may follow up with you for a possible on-air spot. Please include your daytime telephone number, home address, and email address, if available. Although we can’t guarantee that your story will be featured on WSIU Television or WSIU Radio, we will do our best to feature all story submissions online. Feel free to email a photo of yourself (jpg or gif) for posting! Please submit your stories by December 1, 2008.
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