An Inside Look at a Radio Station: KGVM (Lottery)

Lottery Information

A lottery process is in effect for this program. Lottery entry opens January 9, 2025 and closes January 16, 2025. Selected registrants will be notified via email by January 21, 2025. Any registrants who are not selected will be placed on the waitlist in case of a cancellation. Click or tap here for full details about the lottery process.

Description

Participants will learn about the operation of a non-commercial public radio station. The program will discuss community radio, its objectives, and the services provided by KGVM. KGVM will demonstrate how its broadcast studio works, capturing public events like lectures and forums for broadcast and preparing audio for both broadcast and archival use.

Space is limited to 24 people.

Open only to members of OLLI at MSU or the MSU Retirees & Associates.

This program involves standing and walking for 30 minutes or longer. Mobility aids are not able to be used due to the stairs in the Labor Temple, and an elevator is not available. There is a half flight of stairs up to the main hall where the program begins and a flight of stairs down to the studio.

Course Takeaways

• Get a hands-on look at a radio station studio.
• Get some hands-on experience with audio recording and editing.
• Understand how a radio station goes from the studio to broadcasting over the air and streaming on the internet.