Spring 2008 the Moore Holler “A Lot Can Happen in the Middle of Nowhere”

School of Broadcast & Cinematic Arts 42nd Edition

Spring 2008 The Moore Holler “A lot can happen in the middle of nowhere”

Director’s Doodle By Pete Orlik 340 to 13,000 watts. It Stype in bringing this Inside this issue: Somehow, BCA has Faculty Notes 3 was particularly appropri- longstanding dream to survived the incredibly ate that this event took reality. Thanks also go to cold and angry weather Student Info 4-6 place during this Home- all the donations from that has caused more coming’s Alumni Take- BCA alums and other shutdowns this Spring Where are They 8 over of the radio station supporters that helped semester than at any Now? so that past grads of the us aggregate the pool of time since I have been station could share the dollars needed to pur- Alumni Takeover 9 here (which takes us moment with members chase the necessary back to the ‘other’ Ice of the current executive equipment. We are Age.) But despite a light- staff. The upgrade happy that WMHW can Alumni Chapter 10 ning-strike-induced makes WMHW the third now serve a greatly ex- power failure followed by most powerful outlet in panded coverage area a couple of blizzards and Awards 11 mid-Michigan. Then, in and open up enhanced sub-zero temperatures, February, the station be- training opportunities for our productions and came the first station in our radio students. classes kept rolling. the region to go HD, put- BCA staff are also put- Faculty and Staff This has been a ting it at the forefront of ting their money where • Pete Orlik, Director groundbreaking year. On this industry-wide conver- their collective mouths • Will Anderson September 28, precisely sion. We salute the hard are. For the third year in • Kevin Campbell at noon, CMU President work of station opera- a row, the School won • Kevin Corbett Mike Rao sat in the tions manager Jerry Hen- the CMU Development • Ed Christian WMHW control room and derson, Randy Kapenga award for the highest • Rob Craig phoned chief engineer • Kevin Essebaggers and his engineering staff, participation by a unit of Randy Kapenga at the communications attorney fewer than 25 employees • Jerry Henderson transmitter shack to • Ed Hutchison Alan Campbell, and con- in the annual Campus throw the switch that sulting engineer Roy (Director’s Doodle page 2) • Ken Jurkiewicz took the station from • Joan McDonald • Nikhil Moro • Larry Patrick by Jeff Kimble, Chairman, • Mark Poindexter Snippets Alumni Advisory Board From your BCA Alumni Advisory Board—Tim Hygh, Chairman • Heather Polinsky • Lori Rathje As The Moore ties is in the air. ters. We just had what • Jeff Smith Holler is going to press, What can’t be many in Detroit are • Trey Stohlman the dreaded first quar- changed however is the calling “Bloody Thurs- • Rick Sykes ter of the calendar year continued downsizing day”. A corporate ex- • Ben Tigner has passed, spring is of corporate media we ecutive came to town • Patty Williamson on the horizon and a are witnessing in this with a to-do list written new sense of possibili- coldest of first quar- (Snippets continued on page 7)

Page 2 The Moore Holler TIM JACKSON Director’s Doodle (continued from page 1) (Continued from page 1) public relations expertise April 11, at the Mt. Pleas- CHALLENGE Campaign. We are doing at Dow Corning and the ant Comfort Inn. This all that we can to ensure Michigan Molecular Insti- year’s keynote speaker is GRANT the continued vitality of tute. He is teaching sec- Robin Lin Duvall. Robin BCA in spite of Michi- tions of Broadcast & Ca- is a former member of gan’s troubled economy. ble Copywriting as well our Alumni Advisory Further assistance con- as advising two student Board and brings in- tinues to come from our groups for IPR. Ed re- sights derived from a 25- alumni. For example, places Steve Serkaian year video editing career Alumni Advisory Board who did a stellar job for --- most recently and con- member Tim Jackson, us this past Fall before tinuously as senior editor has just issued a taking a full-time position of the Jerry Springer “Challenge Grant” that as Director of Communi- Show. This year, our stu- will automatically double cations for the Lansing dents wanted a keynoter any personal contribu- Public Schools. With who could shine a bright BCA alum Tim Jackson tions made to the Camp- Ed’s hiring we are fully light on the world of post- issues the following bell Equipment Endow- staffed for the Fall. production --- and there challenge to other BCA ment Fund received by A further piece of good is no one better than alums, students and April 30. Complete de- news is the selection of Robin to fulfill this re- friends: tails are listed at left. In alum Bill Thompson as quest. Many alums re- addition, the cover of this recipient of the CMU turn to campus for the Tim will match, dollar for Holler displays the Alumni Commitment banquet to reconnect dollar, every personal plaque denoting that our Award to be presented at with classmates and fac- contribution to BCA’s main video editing suite a dinner on June 6, 2008 ulty and become ac- Campbell Equipment has now been named for in the University Center. quainted with the accom- Endowment Fund re- Gary Lico’s CABLEReady This long overdue recog- plishments of current ceived from March 15 to – a top global syndicator nition is based on Bill’s BCA students. Call the April 30, 2008, up to a serving the cable indus- longstanding work on our BCA office for tickets now total of $10,000. try. Gary founded the Alumni Advisory Board, as this Holler will proba- (Corporate donations company in 1991. We the BCA Constituent bly reach you with very are not eligible.) are grateful for the finan- Chapter, and most spe- little time to spare. cial contributions made cifically, the helming of There are many such This challenge has the by these two alums as the annual WMHW accomplishments de- potential to add well as for their continu- Alumni Takeover which tailed in the various arti- $20,000 to the endow- ing active support has grown under Bill’s cles found throughout ment’s principal --- funds through guest lecturing leadership into an inte- this publication. It is al- that will never be and many other profes- gral and high-visibility ways gratifying to see the touched but will gener- sional services. part of CMU’s Homecom- fine work of which to- ate interest for new BCA Here on the home ing. We encourage you day’s students are capa- equipment purchases in front, we have added an to attend the banquet to ble and just as gratifying perpetuity. additional tenure-track help us salute Bill for his to know they are carrying faculty member to our tireless efforts on behalf on a tradition of excel-

Send checks made out staff. Ed Hutchison joins of BCA and its students. lence built by so many of to “BCA Campbell Equip- us as an assistant pro- Simply email Cindy Ja- our alums during their ment Endowment” to fessor in the new posi- cobs at BCA studies over the last tion that serves split du- [email protected] for four decades. Enjoy the Joan McDonald by April ties in BCA and the inter- summer and visit us 30. Make your dollars ticket information. disciplinary Integrative Speaking of on- work twice as hard for when you can. Public Relations pro- campus events, the 35th future BCA students — gram. Ed brings to us annual BCA Awards Ban- and earn a tax deduc- over a quarter century of quet is slated for Friday, tion besides.

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Faculty

Pete Orlik was among 30 Rick Sykes took part in a Association Conference in

faculty chosen from around panel presentation for the Kansas City, MO. Kevin Corbett had two wins the world to be Faculty Fel- MAB Career Builder Confer- in the BEA Faculty Scriptwrit- lows at the recent National ence on “Preparing to Market Heather Polinsky has been ing Competition—”Well Association of Television Yourself.” selected to review articles for Enough Alone” took second Program Executives gathering the Journal of Radio Studies. place in the Short Subjects in Las Vegas. NATPE paid Patty Williamson won 1st category and “Hard Truth” all expenses and also hosted a place in BEA’s History Divi- Trey Stohlman has been ac- won second place in the Fea- special one-day Fellows semi- sion debut paper competition cepted for admittance to the ture category. nar that immediately preceded for “Courts, Churches and the Doctor of Education Leader- the convention. Code: The History of Motion ship in Educational Technol- Kevin Corbett published Picture Content Regulation in ogy at Central Michigan Uni- “The Troubles with Terry” in Will Anderson presented the U.S.” versity. the Journal of Creative Work. “This Ain’t Your Daddy’s

Niche Network: An Analysis of Rob Craig’s “Perpetuating Mark Poindexter was Trey Stohlman was elected to G4 Promotional Acquisition, “The Big Lie,” Subversive awarded a grant of $1,800 by serve on the CMU Academic Retention and Recycling Feminism in Stephen Som- the French American Cultural Senate FaCIT-AC Learning Strategies” at the Midwest mers’ Horror/Action Films” Exchange (French Ministry of Management Systems Sub- Popular Culture Convention in was published in Popular Cul- Culture) to support screenings committee. Kansas City, MO. The piece of French Films at the 2008 ture Review, Summer, 2007. was later published in the Central Michigan Interna- Mark Poindexter presented January 2008 issue of Feed- Will Anderson’s “Hooking tional Film Festival. a paper entitled “Constructing back. He was also appointed Up With My Five Best Friends Television: Cinematic Depic- the Area Chair for The Mid- from West Bev: An Analysis of Nikil Moro attended the tions of the Electronic Rival, west Popular Culture Associa- SoapNet Promotional Acquisi- AEJMC national conference 1908” at the Popular Culture tion Television/Radio Divi- tion, Retention and Recycling in Washington, D.C. and mod- Association Annual meeting sion. Strategies” was published in erated “New Wine in Old Bot- in San Francisco. the September 2007 issue of tles: Challenging Received Jerry Henderson presented Feedback. Wisdom About Audiences, Rob Craig presented “Podcasting and Fair Use: All Advertisers and Managers”; “Adapting to the Adaptation: The Law Allows” at the Na- Kevin Corbett was elected to was a panelist on “Using Stoker’s Women and the tional Convention of Colle- the College Broadcasters, Inc., Blogs to Create and Emasculation of Van Helsing giate Broadcasters, Inc., in Board of Directors, serving as Strengthen Communities” and in Bill Eagles’ Dracula” at the Washington, D.C. the Elections Commissioner. participated in both 29th International Conference “Changing the Way We Com- on the Fantastic in the Arts in Kevin Essebaggers produced Rob Craig has been named municate” and “Examinations Orlando, Florida, March 19- a series of consumer segments Film and Electronic Media of Hegemony” panels. 23. Dr. Craig created the ses- that aired on 9and10 News in Reviewer for Scientific Jour- sion, which also featured November and February. nals International, publisher of Pete Orlik was appointed to BCA’s Ken Jurkiewicz. several on-line academic jour- the Awards Committee for the Rick Sykes was elected to the nals. Michigan Association of Heather Polinsky served as a President’s and Provost’s Broadcasters. paper competition judge for Award for Outstanding Re- Rick Sykes served on the the Law and Policy Division search and Creative Activity Michigan Association of Rick Sykes was selected to of BEA committee. Broadcaster’s Foundation serve on President Rao’s Re- High School and College search Investment Fund Re- Kevin Corbett won 1st place Aaron Jones, BCA Graduate Awards Task Force. view Committee. in the BEA Student Media Assistant, presented “My Dog Advisors Division debut paper Ate my Virtual Homework: Patty Williamson presented Patty Williamson was part of competition for “Adapt or Taking a Second Look at Sec- “The New and Improved a group panel presentation Die?: Generational Cohorts ond Life” at the Midwest MPAA? An Analysis of Re- “Thought Community and and Electronic Media Co- Popular Culture Association cent Changes to the Motion Reconceptualization of Fac- curricular Activities.” convention in Kansas City, Picture Association of Amer- ulty Identity” at the Research MO. ica’s Film Rating System” at on Women in Education Fall the Midwest Popular Culture Conference in San Antonio.

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COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES in the Studio/Multi Camera the spotlight at the 2007 Category. Alumni Takeover, Modern In addition to the Rock 91.5 has undergone impressive national-level many makeovers in an at- recognitions, MHTV shows tempt to improve the prod- MHTV jumped into also did exceptionally well, News Central 34’s uct we produce as well as the spring semester with a once again, at the Michigan new interactive website is the quality of the learning new lineup of shows and Association of Broadcasters scheduled to be launched experience for the students many outstanding awards Foundation College TV shortly. It has been in devel- at the station. Now that and achievements. awards. Broadcast and Cine- opment for nearly a year Modern Rock 91.5 is broad- New shows airing this se- matic Arts students took and includes a number of casting to the better part of mester include a documen- home 5 of the 6 First Place features found on news mid-Michigan, listeners in tary program, “The Australia awards. “MHTV Sports,” websites of stations looking our new areas expect a pro- Project” and a talk show, produced by Mike Germond, to the Internet as the next fessional sound, and these “MHTV Live,” both produced snatched 1st Place in the battleground for viewers. changes are providing this. by Glenn Bronson. Returning Daily Newscast/Sportscast The news division is also On February 13, shows include “Central category. Another “MHTV strengthening its ties with WMHW became the first HD View,” produced by Aaron Sports” program, produced industry professionals by radio signal in mid-Michigan. Jones and Ed Brown, and by Dan Durkin, earned the becoming an affiliate of a The move to HD has set “MHTV Sports” directed by First Place win in the Sports national Internet news net- Modern Rock 91.5 ahead of Jon Greenhoe and produced Play-by-Play category. Aaron work. HotNuz.TV is head- the competition. Listeners by Dan Durkin. E-staff mem- Jones brought back two quartered in New York City who have purchased HD bers returning this semester awards – an Honorable and is being staffed by radio units are being treated include Aaron Jones, Station Mention in the News Fea- Emmy award-wining execu- to the cleanest-sounding Manager; Sara Pash, Promo- ture/Magazine Program tives who are producing a terrestrial radio signal in this tions Director; Stuart Cram, category and, with Ed daily youth oriented online part of the state. Director of Content Man- Brown, a 1st Place win in the news magazine show. We Soon, we will agement and Distribution; Talk Show category. And an have already had one of our launch a second program Lynzi Grant, Business MHTV submission by Devin reporter’s stories show- ( HD-2), available to any Grants Director; Devin Ter- Termini, Clark Birchmeier, cased on the network. Also, listeners who have a digital mini, Clark Birchmeier, and and Michelle Tolodziecki congratulations go to Greg radio. This second pro- Michelle Tolodziecki, Field took home the only award Angel and Stacey Fogarty- gram’s format consists of Producers. granted – another 1st Place Brown for taking Second metal, hip-hop, and indie MHTV’s proud tra- – in the Station Activity Re- Place for Best Newscast in music. HD-2 also will likely dition of award-winning pro- port category. the Michigan Association of become the future home to grams continues this semes- Based on the num- Broadcasters College the majority of music spe- ter, including several recog- ber of awards, MHTV looks Awards competition. cialty shows, giving our stu- nitions at the national level. like a strong contender for dents an opportunity to still Two MHTV shows were rec- the MAB Foundation enjoy the “college radio ex- ognized at the Broadcast “College Television Station perience,” while we run a Education Association’s of the Year” award: a win professional, formatted sig- annual video production this year would be the 7th nal from HD-1. HD-2 is still competition. Aaron Jones consecutive time the station very much an experiment at and Ed Brown won 3rd place has earned this high honor. the moment, but we expect awards in two different cate- All in all, the tradi- it to become an ideal oppor- gories for “Central View;” tion of excellence at MHTV tunity for less experienced one in the Instructional cate- continues. members of Modern Rock gory and one in the Ani- Summing up the 91.5 to be introduced to mated/Experimental/Mixed spring semester of 2008 for being on-air, while also of- category. The CMU Volley- Modern Rock 91.5 is as fering the most unique mu- ball episode of “MHTV simple as one word: change. sic selection of any radio Sports,” produced by Dan Since our increase from 340 station in Michigan. Durkin, also won 3rd place watts to 13 kilowatts stole (cocurricular continued on page 5)

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(cocurricular continued from page 4) first HD radio station in tem allows producers to Media Director, who also Modern Rock 91.5 mid-Michigan. submit their news pack- became our Demo Service members have been held to Going into 2007- ages remotely via the web, Manager, and freshman ever increasing standards 2008, the staff of Modern to provide instant updates Soranie Hirpo who re- over the past year. These Rock 91.5 knew this was- any time of day. Much of placed Craig Ely as the higher standards paid off n’t going to be just an- the success of M2D2 is A&R Manager. when the announcement of other year. At times, we owed to its great team; In the midst of MAB winners was made in feel overwhelmed with the Caleb Newman, Kristin these changes, MMR early February. Modern changes and improve- Feole, Ryan Bradley, Matt along with several other Rock 91.5 had the best ments the station has Hucul, Graduate Assistant co-curriculars, helped us showing in our history of made throughout the year. Edmund Brown, and our fund the purchase of a CD participation in MAB, taking Looking back at this year, advisor, Ben Tigner. duplicator. With this home seven awards, includ- however, we are all very Please take a moment to equipment we are able to ing our first ever sweep of proud to see just what we visit the site, and if you mass produce CD’s for our the air check category. have accomplished. Mod- haven’t already done so, artists. We are currently Promotionally, Mod- ern Rock 91.5 is no longer make sure your informa- working on duplicating ern Rock 91.5 has had a just a college station bur- tion in our Alumni data- Ryan Grimshaw’s self- busy semester as well. Our ied in Moore Hall. Modern base is current. Our ad- titled album and finding 2008 edition of Battle of the Rock 91.5 is setting a dress is: http:// avenues to sell and pro- Bands was extremely suc- standard that models www.bca.cmich.edu/ mote it locally. cessful. Rubbles Bar in what college radio sta- ALUMNI/alumniNew.asp As the year winds downtown Mt. Pleasant was tions throughout the coun- down, MMR is working on packed to see One Life for try can attain. Continuing a final fundraiser and on Another, Ports of Aidia, Fives to provide our staff with getting our name out and That and Envy League the best learning experi- around campus. The big- that all put on a fantastic ences possible and provid- gest revenue source cur- show, that raised money to ing our listeners with the rently is our demo re- benefit Relay for Life. St. highest quality broadcast cording service that Patrick’s Day also witnessed possible are the reasons Moore Media seems to be quite popu- a very successful promotion Modern Rock 91.5 exists. Records has been very lar. Artists can get four for Modern Rock 91.5. Lis- This year has taken both busy this year. Our up- hours of recording and teners were asked to call in goals to a new level, and dated recording contract two hours of mixdown for throughout the week leading we are very happy with the has been approved by the $60 (additional hours are up to St. Patrick’s Day and strides we’ve made. University’s attorney’s $15). MMR is also actively register to win a variety of office and we have signed seeking to sign a new art- prizes, including an I-Pod. Ryan Grimshaw to the ist to work with the label Getting out to the label. We kicked off the for the fall. Lastly, we will surrounding communities is fall semester with a con- be holding executive staff now very important for Mod- cert at the Broadway interviews for next year ern Rock 91.5, and two ma- Theater in downtown after Spring Break and will jor promotions are reaching Moore Media Mount Pleasant that fea- be introducing a new posi- a variety of brand new listen- Digital Design has made tured Ryan Grimshaw, tion of Multi-Media Man- ers. The first is the Modern great progress in making Brian Edward ager. You can contact Rock Rocks Your High the life of a BCA student a (Erchenbrecher), Amy MMR at mooremediare- School tour. Each Friday in little easier. We‘re cur- Jean, and Monument [email protected]. April, area high schools will rently developing a brand Monument. be treated to a great show new system to allow Unfortunately we featuring bands such as The equipment checkout to be lost several members of Pretence, The Envy League, performed via the website. the MMR executive staff and Fives on That. Modern Recently, we have also to transfers and gradua- Rock 91.5 is also finalizing launched a new design for tion in December. Re- plans for a mall intercept in News Central 34, which placements include Matt Midland designed to get tri- will have integrated blog- Hucul, former Art Man- cities residents excited over ging, video, and podcast- ager, elected as Label our larger signal, and the ing capabilities. The sys- President, Matt Coppedge,

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

works by filmmakers who a great time. The group 34 talent auditions can be present to discuss attended sessions rang- kicked off both the fall them. CMU students and ing from career prepara- and spring semesters alumni are encouraged to tion to an Adobe Edit once again this year. submit their work by con- workshop with Jason Le- 2007-2008 also provided As this newsletter tacting the Film Society’s vine. Our chapter did well opportunities to tour sta- goes to press, The Film Advisor, Dr. Mark in National Production tions throughout Michi- Society is in the final Poindexter Competition, racking up gan, focusing on stations stages of planning for its ([email protected]) to several awards for radio in Lansing and Detroit. biggest event of the year - request that their film or and television segments. The spring semester - the Central Michigan video be shown at a Film We also visited shows like helped members exam- International Film Festi- Society meeting. The “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and ine the ever important val. This year’s festival Showcase selections for “The Price is Right”. What and often daunting task (March 27-April 6) in- the festival are now made the trip even more of searching for that first cludes screenings of 22 picked from the films exciting was that our ho- job or internship. Work- films from more than a screened at Film Society tel sat right on Disneyland shops emphasizing em- dozen countries. The Film meetings prior to the fes- property, and we could ployment interview skills, Society has organized the tival. easily stroll over to the resume/demo tape com- event annually since For those of you park during our free time. position, online job hunt- 2003 in conjunction with who use the Park Library Members from ing strategies, and pre- Central Michigan Life, the on the CMU campus, a the chapter participated paring for the annual BCA College of Communication welcome bit of news: in Relay for Life, walking Career Fair gave RTNDA and Fine Arts and various many of the films (on to help support the fight members confidence and other co-sponsors. Film DVD) from previous festi- against cancer. We also motivation to look for Society selects more than vals are now available for helped a local food bank that first job. Fundrais- half of the films shown at checkout from the library. by handing out items and ing successes with the the festival and provides They are on display in the filming a short promo- sale of BCA messenger most of the staff for the Multicultural Video Collec- tional video. bags, RTNDA t-shirts, and screenings. Details about tion, housed near the cir- In addition to the News Central 34 polos the festival are available culation desk. speakers brought in to and shirts helped the at http:// Membership in the Film general meetings, the group fund tours. The www.cmfilmfestival.com. Society is open to all stu- chapter enjoyed station year also continued the The Film Society dents. To join, just send tours at WCFX, WNEM TV- recent tradition of big continues to facilitate an e-mail to Dr. 5, and WKBD. The chap- annual tours. Following contact with filmmakers Poindexter at ter also a initiated a 48 successful tours, one to through its Showcase [email protected] Hour Film Competition, Chicago in 2006 and At- screening at the festival where students from lanta in 2007, RTNDA and by showing films at across campus com- planned a trip to New its regular monthly meet- pleted short films with York for 2008. ings. This year’s Show- different themes within a All RTNDA mem- case film is Flight from 48 hour time limit. bers would also like to Death: The Quest for Im- thank the generous assis- mortality, shown on tance provided by BCA/ March 28 at 7:30 p.m. in CMU alumni, faculty, and Park Library Auditorium industry professionals in and featuring a question What a year this scheduling and facilitat- and answer session with has been for the CMU The Radio & Tele- ing tours, workshops, and co-producer and co-writer chapter of The National vision News Directors as- guest speakers. Greg Bennick. The Show- Broadcasting Society. sociation continues to case has now replaced We had nine find new ways to serve the Short Subjects Com- members attend the Na- the needs of its members. petition as the primary tional Convention in Los Practice audition work- vehicle for screening Angeles, all of whom had shops for News Central

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WMHW at 13,000 Watt

News Flash!!!!!! WMHW goes HD On Friday, September 28, President Michael Rao called the Tune in to 91.5 transmitter shack to “flip the switch.” WMHW officially become the third most powerful station in mid-Michigan.

ested in hearing from ing competition de- promise these will be Snippets (continued from page 1) you to know what’s velop quickly all around conveyed to our stu- new in your segment of them. dents. It will teach in pink. The carnage the industry. Your I’ve often heard them the world of elec- ran throughout the Alumni Advisory Board the tale that the pony tronic media they see building. Managers, meets twice a year with express had a great in 2008 will not be the personalities and ac- Dr. Orlik and other fac- business model until same world they see in count executives got ulty reps and a great they got stuck on the 2009 and beyond. their walking papers as deal of time is spent on tack of thinking they What a practical tool said executive flew industry trends. The were in the horse busi- this can be to help set home to see how the board is wide ranging ness…not the mail personal expectation downsizing will affect and fairly representa- business. You think levels and show what this quarter’s confer- tive of the media world. some folks got their the bold and creative ence call to Wall Street. But we can always pink slips when the rail- people from our School Some who have learn more from you roads started carrying are accomplishing! been in the media for a and we are seeking the mail? I hope you are few years and are mak- your input as well. New and Old doing well in these ing a good living from it There are great Media have to change competitive times. I are looking over their stories to tell out there. with the times. And hope you are one who shoulders. It can be Those of you who are with your help, that’s continues to look for- quite a time consuming life long learners and what will continue to be ward to new opportuni- effort, one that can change agents are the taught to our CMU ties and new ways to take your eye off the survivors. What our in- School of BCA stu- win. I look forward to ball. This is particularly dustry is experiencing dents. I encourage passing along your ob- true if you have chosen is no different than a each of you to e-mail servations and sugges- to stay in Michigan. lot of industries in the me or Dr. Orlik with the tions to the media pro- That’s why you past that changed industry trends you are fessionals of the future. should know the CMU quickly and had emerg- seeing in your world. I faculty is always inter-

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Where are They Now? Steve Serkaian (78) has been named Executive Director of Commu- nications and Governmental Affairs for the Lansing , Michigan School District.

Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandez (84) was featured in the Chicago Tribune showcasing his career from dishwasher to Vice President and General Manager of Telemundo, Chicago., the Spanish- language TV station, which is part of NBC Universal.

Karen (Heinemann) Reeves (84) is now a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Battle Creek, Michigan. She also works as a radio personality on WBCK 95.3 in Battle Creek with “Karen’s Corner.”

Phil Tower (88) is the General Manager of The Allen Hunt Show and is also the AM Program- ming and Operations Consultant for WOOD/Clear Channel Radio in Grand Rapids.

Craig Gibson (90) won the Lone Star Chapter of NATAS Emmy award for “Director-Newscast” in Dallas, Texas. Craig is a director at KTVT/KTXA-TV in Dallas/Fort Worth.

Jeff Dengate (00) is the new web designer for Runnersworld.com in New York City.

Isha Cogborn (00) is the new Global Communications and Brand Manager for O & G (Dow). She will be relocating from Midland, Michigan to Houston, Texas.

Christopher Kinch (02) has worked on ‘The First 48” and has moved to New York to produce reality programming at MTV.

Jessica Pondell (05 and MA 07) is the newest account executive and assistant producer for BER- LINE, a Detroit-based advertising agency.

Candice Wagner (05) works for Five-Star AudiVisual in Chicago—a company that provides audiovisual services to hotels through convention services.

Heidi Callahan (06) is at KLKN ABC 9 in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is a full time morning production assistant. She recently married BCA alum Brad Eichkorn (06) (who proposed on the air).

Jennie Sholar (06) is a writer/producer in the Business Updates unit at CNN, in New York City.

Greg Angel (07) is the newest bureau reporter for TV7/4, the NBC affiliate in Traverse City, Michigan.

Mitch Barrett (07) is working as a recording engineer for Outloud Opinion, LLC, in Detroit.

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Hey Troops! Welcome to 2008, and the start of recruitment for the 9th Annual WMHW-FM Alumni Takeover over CMU Homecoming weekend this fall. It’s going to be hard to top our breakthrough accomplishments of 2007, but we’re going to try – with your help! If you missed it, 2007 was the most historic in our eight-year run with the most first- timers (since the first one in 2000), more hours spent on the air by alumni (36 of 48) and cranking the power to 13-thousand watts. If you’re unfamiliar with the Takeover, it’s an opportunity for all BCA Alums to return to campus and re-create shows that were part of their college experience. There are roughly thirteen 2-hour shifts to fill from 6 am Friday through Midnight Saturday… and five chairs in the studio. So come and just “sit- in” if that’s more comfortable for you. You can also join our now infamous two-hour live remote from the Alumni Village at Rose Ponds on Saturday just before the annual Homecoming football game. We’ll continue to do all of that again this fall, and for the second straight year, we’ll get students involved again with the Saturday Pre-parade/Alumni Breakfast remote. This will be my sixth year at the helm, and 2008 will be a landmark one for me and many of my Takeover founders, since it will mark our 30th class Reunion. I have some special project ideas floating around in my head, but will try to “catch them” and share them with you over the next few months. This year, I also plan to turn the reins of hosting the Alumni Village remote over to our new Con- stituent Chapter Secretary/Treasurer, Brianne Frucci Tucker, and I expect many of you to be there to help her. But, Brianne, it will also be YOUR responsibility to deal with Tim Jackson as he recruits at least 100 Alums for his new BCA Kazoo Band. Remember that the Takeover is THE primary fundraiser for the Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Constituent Alumni Chapter and we ask a minimum 30-dollar donation for a two-hour shift. I must also mention that I’m so proud of the past generosity of Takeover participants, which has allowed us to col- lect nearly a thousand dollars each of the past few years for a variety of Chapter activities, including the Al Painter Outstanding Freshman Award, that helps an incoming BCA student get his or her career path started. During the past 8 years, alums have been able to really help showcase the School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts and CMU with live in-studio interviews featuring university VIP’s on Friday, then going on-location to help promote the CMU Alumni Association Tailgate on Saturday, which continues to grow in popularity each year. If you’ve never been part of the Takeover, it’s a LOT of fun, just ask someone who has taken part or come and see for yourself. Maybe you too can catch a glimpse of Dr. Orlik doing the Bristol Stomp to the Dovells like I did last year. Too bad there were no cameras (that I know of). If you would like to be a part of the planning, or have any ideas on how to make the Takeover better, send them to [email protected] . Be sure to check www.bcaalumni.org periodically for BCA Alumni and Takeover information, or let me know your E-Mail address and I’ll try to stay in touch with you. Let’s keep CMU’s newest Homecoming Tradition going for many years to come.

Bill Thompson Takeover Coordinator

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BCA Donors Robin Lin Duvall Dennis Majors Lisa Drummond Joan & Larry Thanks to your generous Kevin Essebaggers McDonald donations, the School of BCA Kevin Franz Karen M McPhee continues to grow. We are ever Wm. D Fritz, Jr. Kevin Miller grateful for your kindness. The Steve Griffes Dan Nelson School has been able to purchase Pat Hanlon Robert Nordberg much needed video equipment, audio equipment and software with Jerry Henderson Darcy Orlik your gifts. Mark D Henderson Pete & Chris Orlik “Chronicles A very special thank Richard M/M James Pagano you to those who have helped us Higginbottom Mark Poindexter and since our last newsletter. Robert Hills Cynthia (Davis) Reflections,” Andrea Hinckley Puffenberger

Scott A Huibregtse Michael Rankin a new DVD Ashley Altieri M/M Mark Hurst Jeffrey Rivard featuring Will Anderson Seth Ingram, III M/M Steve Serkaian James C Austin people, Collin James Barbara (Humphries) M/M John programs and Ken Jurkiewicz Shank Bengtson recollections Ed Kaltz Jeff Smith Deborah Bell Ron Koch Rick Sykes spanning Michael Burgess Deanna (Sweat) Barbara Toombs BCA’s four Ed Christian Lambert Phil Tower decades, is Craig Cole Jeff Larkin M/M Timothy Waller Kevin Corbett now available Marian Levich Patty Williamson Rob Craig for $20, postpaid. Constituent Chapter News Kevin Campbell To order, send President, BCA Constituent Alumni Chapter a mentoring program for BCA Directors Doodle, Tim Jack- a check for students. Our list of mentor- son has established a chal- volunteers consist of 14 lenge for all of us— to con- $20 to alumni who have graciously tribute to the Campbell Joan Greetings everyone, agreed to correspond with Equipment Endowment its been quite a winter here in students via email or phone Fund. Now I don’t know McDonald. Michigan. At our Homecoming to provide them career advice about you, but I would enjoy meeting we conducted elec- and coaching. If you’d like to seeing Tim write that check Don’t miss tions. Brianne Frucci-Tucker participate, send me your for $10,000. To help en- experiencing was elected Secretary/ contact information. sure this will happen, the Treasurer, Jeff Kimble Vice We continue to work Constituent Chapter is donat- the President and I was elected on the concept of a 48-hour ing $500 immediately. personalities -- as your chapter President. Video Race. The idea will be Finally keep us We thank Kathy Banfield- to bring alumni and students updated on your email and - the Shaw for her leadership as together to product a fully postal address so we can our first president and Lisa scripted shot, and edited keep you up-to-date on the productions -- Drummond as the chapter’s short production within 48 chapter happenings. Don’t - and some first Vice President. hours. There is still a lot of forget to check out the chap- It has been an excit- work ahead to pull this off so ter website at very scary ing year. This fall at Home- let us know if you’d be inter- www.bcaalumni.org . coming many of us were pre- ested in participating or help- Until next time…. hairdos sent for the power increase of ing. Kevin WMHW. We also established As you saw in The

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Television News Feature/Magazine Awards ````` Program Bayliss Scholarship 1st Place: Jordan Glaza NBS National Finalists Kristine Moore Honorable Mention: Aaron Jones Audio Station Imaging: Modern Rock Sweeps Michigan Daily Newscast/Sportscast Audio Promos: Bike Giveaway Association of 1st Place: Mike Germond Broadcasters Awards 2nd Place: Greg Angel and Video Comedy Segment: Audio Stacey Fogarty-Brown Delay Radio Video Comedy Segment: The Air Check Talk Show 1st Place: Lauren Pogue, Commercial Shoot 1st Place: Aaron Jones Melissa Limber NBS Regional Winners 2nd Place: Nikki Wencel Sports Play by Play Honorable Mention: 1st Place: Daniel Durkin Feature Segment (Video) Kelly McMann Honorable Mention: 1st Place: Aaron Jones: Uncle Mike Germond John’s Cider Mill Public Service Announcement 3rd Place: Chris Hutchison: 1st Place: Kelly McMann Station Activities Report Shady Lane Cellars 1st Place: Devin Termini, Promotional Announcement Michelle Tolodziecki and Station Imaging (Audio) 2nd Place TIE: Cody Landry Clark Birchmeier 1st Place: Kelly McMann: 2nd Place TIE: Kelly McMann Modern Rock Sweeps BEA National Station Activities Report Festival of Arts Promos (Video) 2nd Place: Matt Collins 1st Place: Mike Germond and Instructional Tom Kauffman, MHTV Sports 3rd Place: Shady Lane Cel- Promo lars. Aaron Jones

Promos (Audio) Animation / First Place: Kelly McMann, Experimental/Mixed Bike Giveaway 3rd Place: Central View ```` Aaron Jones and Edmund College Broadcasters, Inc. Brown Best Comedy Category 1st Place: “3 Dull Guys” - Live/Studio/ Best General Entertainment Multi Camera Category 3rd Place: MHTV Sports Finalist: “Central View” Women’s Volleyball, Daniel Durkin

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