Signal Radio Newsletter - April 2015 by WSIU Public Broadcasting

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Vol. 16, No. 4 •April 2015

APRIL 7

MEN’S HEALTH CONFERENCE Dr. Brad Miller, about the upcoming SI Men’s Health Conference – April 18 at John A Logan College.

APRIL 9 CO-DIRECTORS JACQUIE BETZ AND VINCE RHOMBERG discuss The Stage Company’s production of “Becky’s New Car.”

APRIL 10

PUPPET PARADE will happen as a part of Earth Day celebrations on April 22, but they’re also holding puppet-making workshops April 11 and 18 to let people prepare their creations.

APRIL 14

JON DAVEY talks about this year’s plans for Dome Days – the annual Buckminster Fuller celebration at SIUC.

APRIL 27

This Month on

MORNING CONVERSATION 7:45AM AS SCHEDULED

SIU PRESIDENT RANDY DUNN visits the WSIU Studios for an update on system events, news, and announcements.

APRIL 28

COMMUNITY CINEMA featuring a discussion about the May 2 screening of Independent Lens film Limited Partnership.

APRIL 13

MARY MCCORVIE of Shawnee National Forest on upcoming Shawnee Tours program.

Host Jennifer Fuller Photo: Monica Tichenor

Questions or comments?

CONTACT JENNIFER FULLER jennifer.fuller@wsiu.org | (618) 453-6101

Listen to past broadcasts at wsiu.org/programs/morning conversation

THANKS FOR HELPING US HIT OUR TARGET!

WSIU RADIO really IS POWERED BY YOU

2015 SPRING COMMUNITY

SUPPORT CELEBRATION

Thank you for making WSIU Radio’s 2015 Spring Community Support Celebration a tremendous success! Together we raised over $20,000 to support the rich and diverse programming that can only be found on public radio. Community support is our most reliable source of funding, accounting for 30% of our annual budget. If you didn’t get the chance to donate during our spring drive, you can make an online pledge by clicking the “pledge & renew” button at www.wsiu.org or call Susan Patrick at (618) 453-6184. Thank you!

SPOTLIGHT KAITLYN HOLTSCLAW Kaitlyn Holtsclaw is a student as Southern Illinois University (SIU), studying Zoology with a specialization in Environmental Biology, and two minors in Geographic Information Systems and Chemistry. She has made the Southern Illinois Radio Information Services (SIRIS) a priority in her life, working as a student volunteer. Holtsclaw is originally from the small town of Athens, Illinois and graduated high school as one of five valedictorians. At SIU, she is a member of the University Honors Program, which encouraged her to volunteer. Holtsclaw has been volunteering with SIRIS for about six months. She learned about the opportunity through the SIU volunteer office, and seems very

happy – saying, “It’s the easiest volunteering you could ever do! I learn all of these fun facts, and I appreciate all of the things I learn about local news and sports.”

Though this is only her first year at SIU, she is already very involved. When Holtsclaw is not volunteering at SIRIS, she helps out with a number of other services. She is a part of the Saluki Science Volunteers, where she helps the College of Science and Dean of Retention to create programs that will help keep students at SIU. This includes attending open houses, and answering new student and parent questions. Holtsclaw is also a lab volunteer for one of her instructors, and is currently working on testing Campus Lake to determine how to prevent toxic algae growth.

community services. When asked about her work at SIRIS she said, “You may not need these services now. However, if the services stop because you aren’t supporting them, then when you realize the importance and you do need them – they may be gone – it may be too late.” She goes on to say, “It really does make me feel good to help people.” In her free time, Holtsclaw enjoys crocheting, reading, having movie nights, going to the SIU Recreation Center with friends, and on occasion tries to just do nothing. She said she has to tell herself, “I’m sitting down, and I’m going to relax – I’m doing something that’s not related to school.”

Based on Holtclaw’s volunteer activities, it’s obvious that she has a great appreciation for

Engaging People And Issues Through Films & Discussion

Photos: Monica Tichenor

In March, we had two COMMUNITY CINEMA events, featuring a screening of the Independent Lens films, American Denial and The Homestretch. Both events drew a large group of interested community members from all walks of life who gathered at the Carbondale Public Library. American Denial investigates the power of unconcious biases in society today. The Homestretch follows three homeless teens while they brave Chicago winters, high school pressures, and life alone on the streets to build a brighter future.

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The Homestretch follows three homeless teens as they fight to stay in school, graduate, and build a future.

WSIU thanks discussion leaders Fr. Joseph Brown, Professor, SIU African Studies; Cathy Field, Racial Justic Coalition; Fr. Bob Flannery, Pastor, St. Francis Xavier Church, President Good Samaritan Ministries Board, Ecumenical and Interreligious Director for the Diocese of Belleville, IL; Christy Emery, Jackson-Perry Homelessness Coordinator; and Mike Heath, Executive Director of Good Samaritan Ministries. We also thank Diana Brawley Sussman with the Carbondale Public Library for her support this season! Community Cinema is a national civic engagement initiative from the Independent Television Service and is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It is presented in communities across the country in partnership with local PBS stations and their partners.

Learn more at wsiu.org/community-cinema or communitycinema. org. You may also be interested in the project’s YouTube™ page at youtube.com/itvscommunitycinema, and the project’s social media pages online at facebook.com/community cinema and at Twitter @ communitycinema.

SATURDAY MAY 2 @ 2:30PM Carbondale Public Library 405 W. Main St.

Carbondale Public Library

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Math, M usic & M e!

WSIU ALMANac WSIU Almanac is a new weekday feature that provides an overview of events, happenings, and history of the world around us. Each episode provides a little "slice of life" about the day. Please send information and ideas to almanac@wsiu.org.

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WSIU Radio Community Engagement Producer & Host: Kevin Boucher Photo: Robby Ballard.

Cat Mr. Steve & Peg+

Thank you for joining us! at Cedarhurst center for the arts

Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Radio Voices Tune in 7:45am - 8:45am april 1 • Astronomy april

In this monthly feature, Cheryl Ernst and Andy Edelen of the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois, describe the prominent stars, planets and constellations in the April night sky.

april 8 • New K-9 Officer in the Shawnee National Forest

Solar System Photo: NASA

Samino is a recently hired German Shepard canine officer who will help keep officers and hikers safe. Jennifer Swan, the Executive Director of the Friends of Shawnee National Forest, will talk about Samio’s special skills that they will utilize to help keep the Shawnee Forest fun and safe. At 286,400 acres, The Samio_ShawneeNF Shawnee National Forest is a big area for Photo: Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers to U-S Forest Service patrol, so Samio will be a big help.

Families, friends, and children of all ages from near and far...THANK YOU for joining us! And THANK YOU to the more than 50 Southern Illinois University (SIU) student volunteers who helped this year – from SIU Honors Program, School of Music, Music Education, and Center for International Education, among others.

On Saturday, Mr. Steve performed for Math, Music & Me! at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mt. Vernon. Kids danced, parents participated, and was made. It was a wonderful day – so many activies, so little time!

april 10 • spring wildflowers with chris evans

With the trees still bare, now is a great time to see spring wildflowers. In this feature we hear from Chris Evans, Botanist with the Illinois Native Plant Society, about what wildflowers we can find as we explore the woods in April.

april 17 • emerald ash borer

Betty Jesse is a talented artist in southern Illinois. She has been drawing since she was a child, and talks about her inspiration and the importance drawing holds in her life.

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Trillium Photo: Kevin Boucher

april 23 • safe spring cleaning

Paul Restivo, SIU Director of the Center for Environmental Health and Safety, gives us information on keeping our home safe, when it comes to using and storing cleaning chemicals.