WVUR-FM

Infobox Radio station
name = WVUR-FM


city = Valparaiso, Indiana
area = 6 miles
branding = "The Source 95 WVUR"
slogan = Indiana's Best in College Radio
airdate = September 25, 1966
frequency = 95.1 (MHz)
format = College radio
power =
erp = 36 watts
class = D
callsign_meaning = W
Valparaiso
University
Radio
former_callsigns =
owner = Valparaiso University
webcast = http://webcast.valpo.edu/listen.pls
website = http://www.valpo.edu/student/wvur/

WVUR-FM, The Source 95 is the student-run radio station of Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. It broadcasts at 95.1 MHz FM.

Programming and promotion

The Source 95 is an entirely student operated variety station. WVUR-FM consistently wins awards from the Indiana Association of Student Broadcasters, including Radio School of the Year for the 2005-2006 and 2008 academic year. The primary programming is music, which includes a standard rotation based on a combination of standard alternative fare and the CMJ Top 200/Indie/College Radio format, other genre specific shows and free-form shows during the evenings and weekends. The station also includes talk with "The Morning Show" and news and weather with periodic updates throughout all programming, as well as "The Evening Source" news show. Programming is often preempted by "WVUR Sports" which broadcasts most Valparaiso University sporting events live. WVUR is the flagship station for the Valpo Sports Radio Network, a four-station entity which carries Crusader men's basketball and Crusader football throughout Northwest Indiana. WVUR also hosts a series of promotional events, including "SourceStock" in the fall, the annual concert event which has recently headlined large, national acts such as the Plain White T's and Allister. Numerous giveaways and participation in other school gatherings and events is also a concentration of WVUR.

History

Development

In May 1949, a group of students submitted a proposal to the Valparaiso University Board of Directors to build an educational FM radio station in the basement of Guild Hall. However, after ten years without progress, law school student Jack Lawson led a committee to plan a radio station. With the help of DePauw University radio station WGRE, the committee obtained the information necessary to found a radio station. After experimenting in November 1959 with a closed-circuit station nicknamed "WPRX" reaching only Wehrenberg Hall, President O.P. Kretzmann addressed the student body at 11 p.m. on November 11, 1960 on 600 AM. The low-power station broadcast out of Benton Hall and reached all dormitories except for one.

FM Radio

Permission was granted in February 1961 to construct a non-commercial educational FM station. Due to legal concerns, the station would have to be turned over from the students to the administration. Though this move sparked heavy opposition, the transition began during the 1965-1966 academic year. On September 25, 1966, the FCC granted a license to WVUR-FM 89.5 MHz "The Voice", making it the first radio station in the city of Valparaiso. The studio was still located in Benton Hall, and included a new lounge nicknamed "The Penthouse". The studios relocated to Heimlich Hall during the 1970-1971 academic year, and moved again to the Journalism Center on January 11, 1978. On September 24, 1982, a new tower had been constructed atop Brandt Hall, which brought increased wattage and the station's current frequency and name, WVUR 95.1 FM, "The Source"

Modernization

In August 1998, WVUR was again relocated to Schnabel Hall. In 1999, the station began web streaming sporting events and plans on webcasting all programming in the future. During the 2001-2002 academic year, the station upgraded to a computer automated system and commenced broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including during most academic breaks. The station also takes request by both phone and through AOL Instant Messenger.

In 2006, a new website was created with several new features, including media from concerts. Podcasting is another goodie on the new webpage which is now available. On January 16, 2007, the station added a modern rock/alternative format to complement the current CMJ Indie rotation, with the first official song to play in the new format being Fall Out Boy's This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race.

Awards

2008 [http://www.iasbonline.org/index.shtml IASB] Awards

Radio School of the YearWVUR placed in 8 of the 9 categories, and placed first in 5.

portscasting

1. Adam Amin; Valparaiso University

2. Nick Kovatch, Eric Brooks; Valparaiso University

Air Personality

2. Eric Brooks, Josh Weinhold, Nick Kovatch--Valparaiso

Package

1. David Schroeder--Valparaiso University

2. Eric Brooks--Valparaiso

pot Production

1. Adam Amin--Valparaiso University

Imaging

3. WVUR--Valparaiso University

Newscast

1. Adam Amin--Valparaiso University

3. Eric Brooks, Allison Kuehner, Cameron Banga--Valparaiso University

Play By Play

1. Eric Brooks--Valparaiso University

2. Adam Amin--Valparaiso University

Radio School of the Year

Valparaiso University

2007 [http://www.iasbonline.org/index.shtml IASB] Awards

The Source 95 again participated in the Indiana Association of Student Broadcaster's annual competitions. WVUR brought home the following awards.

NEWS ANCHOR

1.Andrew Hansen ('07), Eric Brooks ('08), Matt Engelbrecht ('08)

NEWS PACKAGE

1.Cory Francis ('08)

3.David Schroeder ('09) , Michelle Niehaus ('09)

PORTSCAST

3. Adam Amin ('08)

PLAY-BY-PLAY

2.Andrew Hansen ('07), Ron Castor ('07)

3.Eric Brooks ('08), Adam Amin ('08)

2006 [http://www.iasbonline.org/index.shtml IASB] Awards: Radio School of the Year

WVUR has been named "Radio School of The Year" by the Indiana Association of Student Broadcasters. IASB is one of the largest college radio associations in the state of Indiana and boasts more than 20 member schools. Several individuals, who spend countless, hard-working hours at the radio station, were also rewarded with honors of their own. The individual winners from VU, along with the category they placed in, class standing, and where they placed, are listed below.

Best News/Sports Report

1. Brent Whitlock ('06)

2. Eric Brooks ('08), Josh Weinhold ('08)

Best Newscast

1. Justin Steinbrink ('06), Ben Hamption ('06)

2. Ben Hampton ('06)

Best Air Personality

1. Jeff Burton ('06), Eric Brooks ('08)

2. Andrew Hansen ('07), Rony Castor ('07)

Best Sports Play-by-Play

1. Ken LaVicka ('06), Eric Brooks ('08)

Best Sportscast (In-studio)

2. Andrew Hansen ('07)

2005 National Communicator Awards

Radio Sports Promo

Brent Whitlock ('06), Brad Spata ('06), Josh Weinhold ('08)

Radio Sports Promo

Adam Amin ('08)

Radio Sports Program

Brent Whitlock ('06), Brad Spata('06)

2003 National Communicator Award

"Weather Hotline"

2003 [http://www.iasbonline.org/index.shtml Indiana Association of Student Broadcasters] Awards

Radio Personality

2. Drew Wolf

3. Mark Couser

Radio Sportscast

2. Ed Schillinger

3. Andrew Stem

Radio Newscast

1. Baron Brendel and Kendra Baker

Radio Public Affairs/Feature

3. Matthew Fontaine

Radio Sports Play by Play

1. Steve Rhodes

3. Ed Schillinger

2002 [http://www.iasbonline.org/index.shtml Indiana Association of Student Broadcasters] Awards

Radio Announcing

1. Ryan Burrow

Radio In-Depth

1.Paul Oren and Ryan Burrow

Radio Sportscast

1. Paul Oren

3. Tim Harwood

Radio Spot Production

2. Drew Wolf

Radio Sports Play by Play

1. Tim Harwood and Ryan Burrow

3. Paul Oren and Tim Harwood

External links

* [http://www.valpo.edu/student/wvur/ The Source 95 homepage]
*FMQ|WVUR-FM