College Radio Day is an event conceived by Rob Quicke, General Manager of WPSC at William Paterson University. The company was founded in December 2010.[1] The first event was held on October 11, 2011, with subsequent CRD events happening in the first week of October every year.[2] In October 2014, it was announced that College Radio Day was now being run as part of a newly formed non-profit organization called the College Radio Foundation.[3]
The aim of the event is to “raise a greater, national awareness of the many college and high school radio stations that operate in North America by encouraging people who would not normally listen to college radio to do so on this day.” This first event had over 360 participating college and high school radio stations in America, Canada and Jamaica.[4] Because of international interest, World College Radio Day was founded in 2012, and is now celebrated the same day as College Radio Day in countries around the world outside of the US. Rob Quicke is also the co-founder of World College Radio Day.
College Radio Day is currently the subject of a documentary film[5] in production from Killer Goose Films.
College Radio Day 2012: "This Time It's Global"edit
The second College Radio Day took place on October 2, 2012. 585 college radio stations from 29 countries participated in the event. Chris Martin from Coldplay officially launched the day with a specially recorded message of support for college radio.[7]New Jersey Governor Chris Christie issued a statewide proclamation recognizing College Radio Day, as did Rick Perry, Governor of Texas. Giorgio Napolitano, President of Italy, also issued a statement of support and congratulations for all participating Italian college radio stations.[8] The theme for the event was "This Time It's Global" to reflect that many countries outside of the US now participated.
College Radio Day 2013: "If You Care About Music, You Care About College Radio"edit
The third College Radio Day was on October 1, 2013. Over 700 college radio stations in 43 countries participated in the event. President Barack Obama wrote a letter of support of the event, stating that "Uniting audiences across languages and borders, World College Radio Day celebrates the students who power these stations and the unique role college radio plays across the globe.".[9] Vice-President Joe Biden called in to WPSC radio to do an interview on the day.[10] Additionally, Wyclef Jean played a surprise concert at WPSC radio on the campus of William Paterson University in collaboration with mtvU.[11] Both Moby and Andrew WK also contributed exclusive interviews for the event.[12] The theme for the event was "If You Care About Music, You Care About College Radio" to reflect the role and importance that college radio has had and continues to have in being a musical tastemaker.
College Radio Day 2014: "Where It All Begins"edit
The fourth College Radio Day was on Friday, October 3, 2014. Again, hundreds of college radio stations came together to celebrate the event. Notable participants included Moby, Matt Kelly from the Dropkick Murphys, and Jeremiah Fraites from The Lumineers. There was also the first ever one-hour simulcast as over 70 US college radio stations came together to broadcast, at the same time across the US, a special one-hour program that highlighted the ongoing importance of college radio.
College Radio Day 2015: "Your Authentic Guide To The Next Generation of Music"edit
The fifth College Radio Day was on Friday, October 2, 2015. Notable participants included a keynote interview by Stewart Copeland, as well as Josh Eppard of Coheed and Cambria. Taking place for the first time was a national 24 hour broadcast marathon, featuring 24 selected college radio stations from the hundreds that participated. Addition special programming for the day included a special report produced by college radio students who were invited to the White House and were presented with a letter of support from President Barack Obama to recognize and celebrate the day.[13]
Referencesedit
^Marklein, Mary (2011-10-10). . USA Today. Archived from the original on 2011-10-26.
^"College Radio Day 2013: Interview - Wyclef Jean" – via www.youtube.com.
^. Archived from the original on 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2014-03-10.
^. Archived from the original on 2016-10-01. Retrieved 2016-09-29.
External linksedit
Official Website for College Radio Day and the College Radio Foundation
Official Website for World College Radio Day
April 11, 2024
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College Radio Day is an event conceived by Rob Quicke General Manager of WPSC at William Paterson University The company was founded in December 2010 1 The first event was held on October 11 2011 with subsequent CRD events happening in the first week of October every year 2 In October 2014 it was announced that College Radio Day was now being run as part of a newly formed non profit organization called the College Radio Foundation 3 The aim of the event is to raise a greater national awareness of the many college and high school radio stations that operate in North America by encouraging people who would not normally listen to college radio to do so on this day This first event had over 360 participating college and high school radio stations in America Canada and Jamaica 4 Because of international interest World College Radio Day was founded in 2012 and is now celebrated the same day as College Radio Day in countries around the world outside of the US Rob Quicke is also the co founder of World College Radio Day College Radio Day is currently the subject of a documentary film 5 in production from Killer Goose Films The 2022 date is Friday October 7 6 Contents 1 College Radio Day 2012 This Time It s Global 2 College Radio Day 2013 If You Care About Music You Care About College Radio 3 College Radio Day 2014 Where It All Begins 4 College Radio Day 2015 Your Authentic Guide To The Next Generation of Music 5 References 6 External linksCollege Radio Day 2012 This Time It s Global editThe second College Radio Day took place on October 2 2012 585 college radio stations from 29 countries participated in the event Chris Martin from Coldplay officially launched the day with a specially recorded message of support for college radio 7 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie issued a statewide proclamation recognizing College Radio Day as did Rick Perry Governor of Texas Giorgio Napolitano President of Italy also issued a statement of support and congratulations for all participating Italian college radio stations 8 The theme for the event was This Time It s Global to reflect that many countries outside of the US now participated College Radio Day 2013 If You Care About Music You Care About College Radio editThe third College Radio Day was on October 1 2013 Over 700 college radio stations in 43 countries participated in the event President Barack Obama wrote a letter of support of the event stating that Uniting audiences across languages and borders World College Radio Day celebrates the students who power these stations and the unique role college radio plays across the globe 9 Vice President Joe Biden called in to WPSC radio to do an interview on the day 10 Additionally Wyclef Jean played a surprise concert at WPSC radio on the campus of William Paterson University in collaboration with mtvU 11 Both Moby and Andrew WK also contributed exclusive interviews for the event 12 The theme for the event was If You Care About Music You Care About College Radio to reflect the role and importance that college radio has had and continues to have in being a musical tastemaker College Radio Day 2014 Where It All Begins editThe fourth College Radio Day was on Friday October 3 2014 Again hundreds of college radio stations came together to celebrate the event Notable participants included Moby Matt Kelly from the Dropkick Murphys and Jeremiah Fraites from The Lumineers There was also the first ever one hour simulcast as over 70 US college radio stations came together to broadcast at the same time across the US a special one hour program that highlighted the ongoing importance of college radio College Radio Day 2015 Your Authentic Guide To The Next Generation of Music editThe fifth College Radio Day was on Friday October 2 2015 Notable participants included a keynote interview by Stewart Copeland as well as Josh Eppard of Coheed and Cambria Taking place for the first time was a national 24 hour broadcast marathon featuring 24 selected college radio stations from the hundreds that participated Addition special programming for the day included a special report produced by college radio students who were invited to the White House and were presented with a letter of support from President Barack Obama to recognize and celebrate the day 13 References edit Marklein Mary 2011 10 10 College radio stations fear budget cuts could silence them USA Today Archived from the original on 2011 10 26 College Radio Day College Radio Foundation Inc in Hewitt New Jersey NJ NonProfitFacts com www nonprofitfacts com Radio Ink Magazine Archived from the original on 2013 05 07 Retrieved 2012 05 24 College Radio Day A Documentary via IMDb Register College Radio Day Chris Martin Coldplay Il Presidente Napolitano saluta le radio universitarie partecipanti al CRD Archived from the original on 2012 10 07 Retrieved 2012 11 15 President Obama Praises Student Radio for College Radio Day October 2013 Joe Biden Interview for College Radio Day College Radio Day 2013 Interview Wyclef Jean via www youtube com Moby interview for College Radio Day 2013 Archived from the original on 2013 10 12 Retrieved 2014 03 10 Radio World White House Welcomes College Radio Students Archived from the original on 2016 10 01 Retrieved 2016 09 29 External links editOfficial Website for College Radio Day and the College Radio Foundation Official Website for World College Radio Day Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title College Radio Day amp oldid 1184656125, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
