WCLH receives grant for talk show, conference

The Wilkes University radio station, 90.7 WCLH, recently received a grant of $5,000 from the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasting (PAB). 

In order for the station to be eligible for this grant, Renee Loftus, radio station manager, had to put together a proposal for PAB on how WCLH could benefit from utilizing the money in a way that is geared toward the students.

Students who are interested in a radio show on WCLH could receive a $2,000 grant for creating a weekly show.

WCLH maily focuses on music so a talk format would add a different facet to the radio station's current setup.

The rest of the grant will go toward the radio station so that members can attend seminars and conferences, such as the College Music Journal Conference in New York City.  At this conference, students have the opportunity to meet with other colleges, universities and professional radio industries around the country, and can even attend a variety of workshops about all aspects of radio stations.

“It all benefits the students directly, and I’m really happy about that” said Loftus.

Dr. Mark Stine, communication studies department chair, said that a talk show will be a good experience as long as it stays professionally developed with a clear plan and goal. Overall, it can add to the station’s programming. Students can learn how to do a high quality talk show where the subject matter can vary.