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  • News Director Geoffrey Young live from Haiti

    Posted by Robin on February 17th, 2010

    News Director speaks his mind on the situation live from Haiti.
    Why the focus on security? Where is the aid going? Why are the Haitian’s needs still not being met despite millions of aid pledged?
    Why does the mainstream media story differ from the situation on the ground?

    Find out. Young will be giving reports from Haiti on Radio Free World.

  • Thank you, we made it!

    Posted by Rob on February 12th, 2010

    Whew!

    We barely scraped past our goal raising just over $50,000 for CKUW, listener driven radio.

    A huge thank-you to everyone who pledged during our special Fundrive week. If you haven’t pledged we still need your support. We will happily accept pledges in person at the station, online at fundrive.ckuw.ca or at the Info Booth and you will still be eligible for all the regular incentives.

    The Info Booth is on the first floor of Centennial Hall at the University of Winnipeg. Tim will have the booth open Saturday and Sunday (Feb 13th & 14th) and on weekdays through to mid March. The University will be closed Monday for Lois Riel day. If you have any questions about pledge payment, call Tim at 786-9787 or Rob at 786-9782.

    Thank you listeners, we are overwhelmed with your generosity!

    —Rob Schmidt, Station Manager

  • Thursday Fundrive Facts!

    Posted by Rob on February 11th, 2010

    Did you know that 90% of CKUW’s funding comes from individuals like you?

    That’s right. We aren’t supported by the University or government grants. Instead its the strength of individual support from students and the community that makes CKUW the amazing station that it is! Our Fundrive is responsible for a huge chunk of our funding and we need your help to fulfil our budget.

    Fundrive has just passed $36,000 but we have a long way to go until our goal of $50,000. Please call now at (204) 774-6877 or pledge online or just view the incentives at fundrive.ckuw.ca

    Your calls make us smile and help support our unique radio station!

  • Wednesday Update!

    Posted by Rob on February 10th, 2010

    We passed $25,000 at 1pm today. A huge thank you to everyone who’s already pledged, but we need more people to call in. Phone us at (204) 774-6877 or pledge online at fundrive.ckuw.ca

    We need $50,000 just to fulfil our basic budget and we need your help to raise that. Tell your friends and share the spirit of downtown community radio!

  • Thank you to our Community partners!

    Posted by Rob on February 10th, 2010

    CKUW Thanks the following delicious community partners for keeping us full of energy all week long!!

    Organic Planet
    Mondragon
    The Lo Pub Bistro
    Pollo Volante ( @ Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club)
    The Black Sheep Diner
    Casa Burrito
    Shawarma Time
    Booster Juice (Portage Downtown)

    & all the locally roasted, organic fair trade coffee we can drink ( & we drink a lot!) from The UWSA’s Soma Cafe @ The U of W

    CKUW Loves You !!