KGOU Newsletter for May 2006
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KGOU'S BIG NEWS
For too many years to count, we've dreamed of having a little more "elbow room" and more modern broadcasting equipment in order to do the work we're so committed to doing. Finally, the dream is within our grasp! KGOU will be moving to another building on the OU campus (Copeland Hall, two buildings south), into a space that's nearly three times what we currently have! Renovation of the old Journalism School broadcast lab facilities is underway, and work will start soon to create a modern public radio station.
Many listeners have told us they appreciate our local news and public affairs programming, and would like to hear more. Our news staff has won acclaim for this coverage; with more desk space for writing and researching news stories, and more editing and production facilities, the forward momentum can continue. That's the upside – the downside is that this wonderful opportunity comes with a price tag. We're fortunate that we don't have to build from the ground up; the university has given us the gift of space, which is highly coveted on campus. But the bottom line is that we will need to raise the money to pay for the renovations.  KGOU is launching a Capital Campaign to pay for new studios. We've sent brochures in the mail to all of our past and present members, and hope you'll take a few moments to read through them. We have also posted all the information on our new Capital Campaign web pages, as well as some photos of the construction in progress. Please look over all these materials, and consider helping us realize the dream.
Norman’s 'Jazz In June' Goes Global!
 Beale Street Caravan features the music of Oklahoma’s own Watermelon Slim & the Workers this Sunday, May 21 at 4 p.m. This isn’t the first time Slim & the Workers have been featured on the internationally syndicated program, but it is the first time the show has broadcast a performance recorded during Norman, Oklahoma’s annual Jazz In June festival. As co-producer of Jazz in June, KGOU is particularly proud that both the festival and band will be given such great exposure.
Speaking of Jazz in June, this year’s festival is fast approaching (June 22-24) and as usual, we plan to look forward to this year’s line-up by looking back to last year’s. Tune in Saturday and Sunday, June 3 & 4 (1-5 p.m. each day) for a special broadcast of Jazz In June 2005 festival highlights. Featured performers are Watermelon Slim & the Workers, Kathy Kosins, Talk of the Town, The Brent Blount Band, The Holmes Brothers, Grady Nichols, The Norman North High School Jazz Choir, and T.S. Monk III.
Public Radio on the Bookshelf
 While perusing the shelves of your favorite bookstore, you may come across a couple of new titles focusing on public radio.
Public Radio: Behind the Voices is one such offering by Lisa Phillips, herself a producer and host for several public radio stations in her career so far.
 Phillips says she wrote the book because, "there are 27 million people out there who could not live without public radio, and some of us want to know about our favorite hosts." Phillips profiles many of your favorite NPR hosts and reporters from personal interviews she conducted.
The publisher is CDS Books / Perseus. Another recently published public radio tome is The NPR Listener's Encyclopedia of Classical Music, by Ted Libbey. From entries a capella to Zuckerman, this guide covers terms, techniques, theory, history, works, composers, venues and performers. It's published by Workman Publishing Co.
Sunday Series Examines History of Asians in America
 Crossing East is an eight-part documentary series hosted by George Takei and Margaret Cho that traces Asian immigration into America and the impact this immigration has had on descendants, global ties, and the making of America. The programs incorporate literature and historical documents read by professional actors, as well as original music by Asian American artists from around the country.
KGOU is airing this special limited-run series Sunday mornings at 11 through June 25.
For a description of upcoming episodes, see our Limited-Run programs page. Tune in Sunday at 11 a.m. for this critically acclaimed series!
Publicize Your Event On Our Community Calendar!
KGOU and kgou.org provide listings of events throughout the state, volunteer opportunities, and community services provided locally. Visit our event submission page today, and send us all the particulars about your upcoming event. You'll reach thousands of KGOU listeners and website visitors.Please allow three weeks to list your event on our online or on-air calendars. On-air calendar announcements must also adhere to a set of guidelines.
Take this opportunity to communicate your views about public broadcasting, whatever they may be, to your elected representatives. Highlights from NPR:
NPR Plans Coverage of Hayden Hearings
NPR has announced plans to provide live coverage of the Senate Intelligence Committee hearings on the nomination of General Michael Hayden to head the CIA. The hearings begin Thursday, May 18 at 8:30 a.m. (CDT) and could extend into Friday. The host for NPR's anchored coverage will be Neal Conan, with National Security correspondent Mary Louise Kelly.
 NPR Wins Five Webby Awards
NPR's Morning Edition Examines "The Future of Fuel"
 As supplies steadily decrease and the price at the pump continues to rise, some forward-thinking entrepreneurs are searching for other energy sources to end the world's dependency on oil. Each Tuesday for the last few weeks, Morning Edition has been exploring alternative fuels such as coal, ethanol and wind. In the remaining segment, NPR's Scott Horsley investigates new techniques for getting just a little more mileage out of the dwindling supply of oil. Tune in Tuesday, May 23 during Morning Edition for "The Future of Fuel." NPR Online has a companion web page with photos and more.
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