WCUW is pleased to announce that two of it's programs and DJs were recognized by Worcester Magazine's 2008 Turtle Boy Music Awards.

In the category for "BEST DJ", first place honors went to DJ Cool Chris (and co-host Tone Capone) for their Urban Fire Reggae show which airs on WCUW Fridays from 8pm - 10pm.

Third Place Award went to DJ Bobo and his show Invisible Hypeman Radio which airs on WCUW, Fridays from 10pm to midnight - right after Urban Fire Radio.

Also contributing to the Turtleboy Awards panel of nominating judges were several other WCUW DJ's / volunteers including:

Bob Bernier/DJ Bobo/Invisible Hypeman: One of Worcester's foremost hip-hop connoisseurs. He's the proprietor of invisiblehypeman.com, and the host of Invisible Hypeman Radio every Friday night from 10 p.m. to midnight on WCUW 91.3

Don Northway: Host of "Friday Night Blues," heard on WCUW 91.3 FM. Best known as the long-time doorman at Gilrein's during the glory years, Northway brings that kind of first-hand experience to the show. Tune in weekly from 5-8 p.m.

David Ritchie: Ritchie has some of the most respected ears on the local music scene. Catch him Thursdays mornings from 6-9 a.m. as the host of "Crosstracks," where he presents "primarily an Americana and roots music program, but that's kind of a limiting description. If it's genuine, and it's being ignored by the rest of the dial, you'll probably hear it here."

Troy Tyree: Heads Word Of Mouth Productions (WOMP), and is the producer/host of "American ROOTS Radio" airing Wednesdays from 7 to 11 p.m. over WICN 90.5 FM. You may also know Tyree for booking entertainment at such places as the Coffee Kingdom, Tatnuck Bookseller and the Café Fantastique, located inside Rotmans

WCUW is proud of the recognition and accomplishments of it's volunteers and DJs and the role we serve in the Worcester community as an independent, non-commercial, listener supported community access radio station. We believe in diversity of programming and freedom of the airwaves.

We are pleased to announce that we installed our new Harris ZX FM transmitter on April 12, 2008. This new transmitter will deliver a stronger broadcast signal with better quality and reach.

Please take a moment and complete our 3 question survey to help us determine the level of improvement at your listening location. Just click the link below. Thank you.

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Royce Anderson has joined the WCUW Board of Directors filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Mike Marchand.

Royce Anderson has served as Executive Director of the International Center of Worcester (ICW) since 1998. ICW’s activities include US government professional exchange programs, a sister cities relationship with the Russian town of Pushkin, a developing program with a Russian university, and community-based membership and volunteer activities. Royce has lived and worked in Russia, where he was instrumental in the development of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Pushkin. He has lived and taught in Israel and, as a child, grew up in India. He holds an M.Div. from Drew Theological School, an MBA from Rutgers University, and a PhD from the City University of New York with a specialization in Marketing and Consumer Behav-ior Research. Prior to being full-time at ICW, he was Associate Director of Graduate Programs, College of Professional and Continuing Education at Clark University. He has taught marketing at Clark University, Rutgers University, and Baruch College at the City University of N.Y.

Larry Haley, Facilities Committee person, is scheduling WCUW's first ever public design forum on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19th - 7-8:30 PM. He wants to get people's ideas on renovations to the facility. As some of you know, Larry is an architect - design/builder - by trade and has some ideas, but feels strongly that everybody who cares about the station should have input. So spread the word - Wednesday the 19th at 7 at the station.

If you can't make the first session join us at the second session scheduled for Sunday, April 6th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the station.

Refreshments will be provided.

We are pleased to announce the launch of the WCUW online music store where you will find all your favorite music CDs and MP3s in all the musical genres featured on WCUW. This store is presented in affiliation with Amazon.com - the worlds largest online marketplace. It's safe, it's seccure and it helps WCUW.

By purchasing your music from the WCUW music store or using it as your starting point for browsing any category on Amazon.com, a portion of any purchases you make will be returned to WCUW to help us carry on our mission.

It's a great way to make your money go just a lttile bit further and help your community radio station WCUW.

Just click the "WCUW Music Store" link to the left under the main menu box or up above in the navigation bar.

Thank you.

WCUW is pleased to announce that two of it's programs and DJs were recognized by Worcester Magazine's 2008 Turtle Boy Music Awards.

In the category for "BEST DJ", first place honors went to DJ Cool Chris (and co-host Tone Capone) for their Urban Fire Reggae show which airs on WCUW Fridays from 8pm - 10pm.

Third Place Award went to DJ Bobo and his show Invisible Hypeman Radio which airs on WCUW, Fridays from 10pm to midnight - right after Urban Fire Radio.

Also contributing to the Turtleboy Awards panel of nominating judges were several other WCUW DJ's / volunteers including:

Bob Bernier/DJ Bobo/Invisible Hypeman: One of Worcester's foremost hip-hop connoisseurs. He's the proprietor of invisiblehypeman.com, and the host of Invisible Hypeman Radio every Friday night from 10 p.m. to midnight on WCUW 91.3

Don Northway: Host of "Friday Night Blues," heard on WCUW 91.3 FM. Best known as the long-time doorman at Gilrein's during the glory years, Northway brings that kind of first-hand experience to the show. Tune in weekly from 5-8 p.m.

David Ritchie: Ritchie has some of the most respected ears on the local music scene. Catch him Thursdays mornings from 6-9 a.m. as the host of "Crosstracks," where he presents "primarily an Americana and roots music program, but that's kind of a limiting description. If it's genuine, and it's being ignored by the rest of the dial, you'll probably hear it here."

Troy Tyree: Heads Word Of Mouth Productions (WOMP), and is the producer/host of "American ROOTS Radio" airing Wednesdays from 7 to 11 p.m. over WICN 90.5 FM. You may also know Tyree for booking entertainment at such places as the Coffee Kingdom, Tatnuck Bookseller and the Café Fantastique, located inside Rotmans

WCUW is proud of the recognition and accomplishments of it's volunteers and DJs and the role we serve in the Worcester community as an independent, non-commercial, listener supported community access radio station. We believe in diversity of programming and freedom of the airwaves.

There is a vacant seat on the WCUW Board of Directors created by the recent resignation of Jim Lukes. If you are interested in contributing to the future direction and oversight of WCUW, Worcester's community radio station, and have the time, energy and committment then please contact a member of the Board, send a letter of interest via email to president@wcuw.org or contact Joe Cutroni the General Manager at 508-753-1012. You will be contacted and asked to present your interests at an upcoming BOD meeting.

On behalf of Radio Station WCUW-FM (91.3) I am pleased to announce the receipt of a $20,000.00 grant from The Stoddard Charitable Trust. This grant will be used to replace the station’s existing antiquated transmitter that has been in use for over 30 years. The new transmitter will allow WCUW to improve its signal quality and extend its broadcast mission within its listening area in Central Massachusetts.

WCUW-FM, originally WCN, was issued one of the first 20 broadcast licenses in the United States upon application by Dr. Robert Goddard in 1920 while at Clark University. We are most grateful to the Trustees of The Stoddard Charitable Trust for their recognition and appreciation of our history, independence and unique position in the local broadcast community.

WCUW-FM, Inc. is a non-commercial, community access radio station. It is an independent, educational corporation dedicated to the exploration and improvement of the communications media in the central New England area.

Barry Sullivan
President, WCUW Inc.

We have created a video about WCUW for use in conjunction with our fund raising efforts. The full length video DVD has several short sections: 1) History 2) Present 3) Diversity of Programming 4) BOD Member Comments 5) Programmer slide Show and 6) "Wall of Fame" showing artworks and posters from the past.

We have posted a portion of the video in two parts. Part 1 includes section 1 & 2 & 3 (History & Present & Diversity) and Part II includes sections 4 & 5 (BOD & Programmers).

If you have any suggestions or corrections to these videos send your comments to wcuwpresident@yahoo.com.

ps- They are also posted on Yahoo Video at:

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/2089524/6573958
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/2089541/6574059


Thanks to the volunteers who participated in this effort.

Join hosts Patrick and Bud as they alternate hosting "The Celtic Connection on Sunday's from 9:00 am-11:00 am for a traditional blend of music from the Emerald Isle. Don't miss "The Four Green Fields" with Bud and his partner Des McLaughlin for a contemporary mix of Irish music on Saturdays from 9:30 am - 11:00 am. "Sounds of Scotia" with host Tom Vantry follows from 11:00 am till noon.