WGUR Conference

Yesterday, I attended the 2010 WGUR Conference to orient new staff. The conference is held at the start of every semester and includes presentations on topics such as developing a good radio show and building networking skills.

As the new production manager at WGUR, I was pleased with the level of professionalism by the presenters. I especially enjoyed General Manager Lauren Dalton's presentation on interviewing for a job in radio. She made some excellent points and I hope that the students attending took them to heart.

This should be an exciting year to be involved with WGUR. GC&SU has acquired another radio frequency that will broadcast with a much wider range. It should reach Macon, Lake Oconee, and all of Milledgeville. GC&SU plans to hire new staff to run this station and have WGUR remain a student run station. In order to keep its spot however, WGUR may come under review of the FCC. While I have no doubt that the FCC will find our content suitable to remain on-air, it is still exciting to know that we are part of the team that will keep WGUR alive.

Remember to keep your radios tuned to 88.9 FM to listen to WGUR.

GC&SU Basketball Goes Hi-def

Last night, I shot video for the Georgia College & State University Bobcat's basketball game. Not only was I wowed by the Bobcats clear win over the Hurricanes but also the crystal clear picture I saw through my viewfinder.

All the cameras at last nights game broadcast in a stunning 1080i format. The picture was so clear i could see the sweat dripping from across the court.

Hi-def broadcasting has become a standard in the sports industry and for GC&SU to rise to that standard tells me that Athletics is committed to winning support for the Bobcats.

Milledgeville locals can watch GC&SU basketball on channel 4 but for the true high-def experience fans should watch the live streaming from Athletics website.