What is World College Radio Day?
World College Radio Day, or WCRD, is an international celebration traditionally held on the first Friday of October each year.
Hosted by the College Radio Foundation, WCRD seeks to introduce people to the world of college and high school radio stations from all over the globe. The idea is to encourage those who don’t typically listen to these stations to give them a try on this special day. If you like what you hear, maybe you’ll become a regular listener. Unlike commercial stations, collegiate stations don’t have to worry about making money, and the people who run them are passionate about their mission.
Where All Voices Are Welcome
“Now, more than ever, we need to remind everyone that college radio is a place for all voices, where every person is respected and encouraged to speak up and join the conversation,” said Dr. Rob Quicke, founder and director of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism & Mass Communications at Marshall University. At a press release he went on to say, “This year’s theme resonates deeply with our students and listeners, and I’m excited to hear the special content that the students will produce for this year’s event.”
WCRD at Gulf Coast State College
Shifting our focus from the global scale, let’s take a closer look at how World College Radio Day unfolded right in our own backyard. The AlterNation 90.7 HD3, the esteemed student station of GCSC, participated in the celebrations in their own way. On October 5th, students and volunteers gathered for an afternoon filled with food, fun, and all things related to college radio.
