Preparing next generation workers: Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Media Broadcast Technicians Pathway
Preparing next generation workers: Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Media Broadcast Technicians Pathway Not only do businesses require next-generation systems and technology, they also need next-generation workers. Youth apprenticeship is making this possible. Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development (DWD) recently launched the…
WBA Student Seminar to focus on diversity of career options
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) Student Seminar is set for Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton. Hayley Tenpas is presenting the keynote address. Tenpas, a UW-Whitewater grad, is also featured on a panel in the morning and will hand out the 20th…
UWW-TV original student program celebrates 29 seasons
It’s typical each college semester for media studies students to enroll in a production or practicum course and create an original program or series for broadcast. The student producer or team of producers determine a title for the show and…
UWGB’s new studio named for engineer Harvey Arnold
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has a new broadcasting studio named for Harvey Arnold, a UWGB alumnus who’s now the Vice President of Engineering for Sinclair. Sinclair Broadcast Group, the parent company of WLUK FOX 11 and WCWF CW 14…
UW-Green Bay builds media hub
A Phoenix rises. In 1969 with the beginning of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, along came Educational Communications and the Center for Television Production. The TV studio remained in operation for many years and had ties with Wisconsin Public Television as…
Student scholarship competition underway
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers two $2,500 scholarships and two $1,500 scholarships. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application process…
Platteville student station to host reunion
“It all started in a little 240-watt radio station in southwest Wisconsin many years ago.” Somewhat humorously, so begin many stories of successful broadcasting careers. Ironically, for students who majored in Radio-Television Broadcasting at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville or who…
Pat Hastings retires from UW-Madison
UW-Madison professor Pat Hastings is retiring after 22 years of teaching. Hastings specialized in video and audio journalism. She is responsible for overseeing the Badger Report, a live streamed student produced newscast, which received many awards for student work. She…
Be an ‘I’ll Do It’ person
Of the thousands of “How to Succeed in Business” books, mine would be the shortest. One chapter, three words: “I’ll do it.” If you want to succeed, it’s that simple. Be an “I’ll do it” person. I’ve seen evidence time…
