MavRadio College Radio Day 2018
(OMAHA, NEB) – The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s college radio station, MavRadio.FM earned the College RadioFoundation top honors for their participation in College Radio Day, Oct. 5. TheSpirit of College Radio Award recognizes the nation’s “truly outstanding and spirited efforts” among more than 470 participating college radio stations both across the nation and worldwide. The College Radio Day Task Force, whose mission is to “seek to shine a spotlight on a station that not only go above and beyond to celebrate the annual College Radio Day event, but also embody the passion and mission of college radio.”
CollegeRadio Day, organized by the non-profit College Radio Foundation, is an annual event that celebrates college radio stations and those that staff them. Founded in 2011, College Radio Day unites hundreds of college stations for the day.
MavRadio.FM highlighted this year’s theme, “When All Else Fails, College Radio Speaks,” by inviting three of the region’s top artists, Grace Titus, State Disco and DJGriG to perform in conjunction with other nationally coordinated events. The staff of MavRadio.FM, led by General Manager Gabby Kesterson, organized the first of its kind concert on UNO’s campus to collaborate with the national movement emphasizing the significant role college radio plays in the community. With the help of a Cultural EnrichmentGrant and UNO’s director of spirit and tradition, MavRadio.FM secured funding to open the doors to MBSC, offer free food and entertainment to the public. Approximately 160 music fans attended the three-hour set.
The sheer amount of man hours and personal money involved in hosting a College Radio Day event of this magnitude represented the passion and dedication of the MavRadio.FM team of “radio junkies,” MavRadio.FM Faculty Advisor Jodeane Brownlee said. “I can attest that they are proof that radio is not only alive in 2018, it is thriving.”
MavRadio.FM participates in numerous community events throughout the year. Mental health, women’s issues, and the impact of those in underserved families are a cornerstone of the station’s mission. The staff also serves as play-by-play and color announcers for all home men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, hockey and baseball games. In-studio guests have included an array of talent including Hollywood actors, comedians and bands such as Korn, Slipknot and Brian Davis.
