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 September 2012

 

 
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Happy Retirement, Louise! 
 

 
 All good things must come to an end, and that was certainly the case for WUOT on Aug. 31, when Louise Higman, WUOT's senior budget clerk, completed the last day of her 20-year career at WUOT and began her new life as a UT retiree.
 

Before joining the station, Louise worked for five years in UT's Audiology and Speech Department, so all told, she spent 25 years at the University of Tennessee.

Louise usually was the first person listeners talked to when they called the station and the first person who greeted them when they walked in our door. Through the years, she answered hundreds of questions ranging from "What did I just hear on the radio?" to "How do you spell Rachmaninoff?" to "When will I get my mug?" For a number of years, listeners also heard her voice on the air as host of New Morning Music.

In addition to taking care of WUOT listeners, Louise also took wonderful care of the WUOT staff. She handled payroll, and accounts payable and receivable; kept supplies stocked; tracked contracts; reconciled ledgers; navigated UT's complicated databases and even handed us Band-Aids when we suffered paper cuts!

When asked how she'd spend her retirement, she quickly replied, "I'll finally make end-roads in taking care of my house and enjoy catching up on my reading!" An avid sports fan whose interests run from the Lady Vols to worldwide soccer, Louise also will have more time to watch and root for her favorite teams.

WUOT is currently searching for an administrative specialist whose position will incorporate many of Louise's duties with membership database functions. Fortunately for us, Louise has agreed to work on a part-time, as-needed basis until this new position is filled.

While there is no question that we'll miss Louise when it comes to the wonderful job she has done for the station, we'll also miss seeing our passionate, caring friend every day. It's hard to imagine WUOT without her.

Thank you, Louise, for your hard work and friendship. We wish you well in this new phase of your life!

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Attendees Had a Great Time at WUOT's Open House! 

  

Kelly Mules paints a beautiful butterfly on Misung Brown

Even a huge rainstorm didn't keep WUOT fans from coming to our open house on Thursday, Aug. 9! From 4 to 7 p.m., listeners came to our studios to enjoy incredible live music by Todd Steed, Bob Deck and Melony Maness; record a promo; take a photo in an "I Heart Listening" photo booth; enjoy treats from The Tomato Head, Magpies and Mojoes; play a Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! trivia game; watch Matt Shafer Powell produce a news story and more.

 

Ashley Blake with her sons. Weston, AKA Spiderman, tests out the microphone

Attendee Ashley Blake said, "We had an awesome time! It was a fun family thing to explore the ins and outs of the radio station we listen to every day. Seeing Brandon Hollingsworth broadcast live during All Things Considered was pretty special. The kids had fun too; the face painting and Magpies cupcakes were their favorites! We'll definitely come again."

 

Check out some photos from the event.
 

Thanks for Your Help, WUOT Volunteers!

 

WUOT thanks the wonderful volunteers who helped make the event possible: Erik Andelman , Chaz Barber, Mark Lewis and David Lewis, Alissa Reeves, Laura Twilley, Nancy and John Stewart, Emily Jernigan, Bhushan Deshpande, Chuck and Margie Cuthbertson, Cynthia Hackney, Julia Abbott, Tyler Lewelling, Sharon Hammat, Eric McAnly, Donna Ellstrom, and Maggie Barta.

 

WUOT's Open House Prize Winners

 

There were fantastic door prizes including tickets to the UT Clarence Brown Theatre, the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, the Museum of East Tennessee History and more. Winners were Barbara Puster, Sarah Werling, Shaun Stahl, Ashley Blake, Sandra McLean and Lauren Booker. Congratulations to all the winners - we hope you enjoy your prizes!

 

If you want to share feedback about the event or have other suggestions for WUOT activities, please contact Lisa Beckman at [email protected] or (865) 974-9558

 

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WUOT Recognizes New and Renewing Underwriters
 

The following organizations became new underwriters or renewed their support of WUOT programming in August. There's a complete list of WUOT's sponsors with links to their websites on the Underwriters page of our website. Please thank them for supporting WUOT Public Radio!

 

All About You
athenahealth

Child & Family Tennessee

Friends of Music and the Arts, Church of the Ascension

German Saturday School

Historic Rugby

Knox Heritage

Knoxville Concert Choir

Knoxville Walking Tours

Lincoln Memorial University

Moonpointe of Knoxville

Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center

Old Gray Cemetery

Pride Land Landscaping

Society for Technical Communication, East Tennessee Chapter

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy

Summit Medical Group

Tennessee Education Association

University of Tennessee College of Arts and Sciences

U.S. Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre

Volunteer Ministry Center

Wild Thyme Players

 
 

 

All Underwriters  

 

If you'd like to raise awareness for your organization or a special event by becoming a WUOT underwriter, contact Cindy Hassil at (865) 974-6167.  

 

 
 
 
 
 

Artist Mug Contest

 

mug clip art Artists, you can become a part of WUOT history! Enter our Artist Mug Contest by Sept. 10 with a creative design that expresses what WUOT and/or East Tennessee means to you, and your artwork may end up on the mug offered in the next fund drive. Multiple entries are allowed and you may use the medium of your choice. Have fun, and good luck!

 

Details and Submission Page 

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SED News

 "Summer learning loss" refers to the academic knowledge students lose over summer vacation. How much knowledge a child may lose varies across grade level, subject matter and family income. The Southern Education Desk wants to know how you kept your children and students engaged, motivated and learning this summer. Please share what and how you implemented summer activities and lessons with the Southern Education Desk.

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Next on Radiolab

"When Brains Attack!" -  

In this episode, strange stories of brains that lead their owners astray, knock them off balance, and, sometimes, propel them to do amazing things. We hear from a kid whose voice was disguised from himself, relive a surreal day in the life of a young researcher hijacked by her own brain, and try to keep up with an ultra-athlete who, after suffering terrible seizures, gained extraordinary abilities by removing a chunk of her brain.

Friday, September 7, at noon

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Dialogue in September

 

Dialogue WUOT's monthly live call-in program. Hosted by a member of WUOT's News Staff. 

Whether you know it as the War Between the States, the War of Northern Aggression, or the U.S. Civil War, the conflict remains on the minds of many Americans. Host Chrissy Keuper will discuss the 150th anniversary of the war with Joan Markel of the University of Tennessee's Frank H. McClung Museum, Matt Lakin of the Knoxville News Sentinel, and Steve Dean of the East Tennessee Civil War Alliance. 

To participate, call in or visit us on Facebook. 865-974-5050.

Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 1 p.m.

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Studio 865/Flipside

 

WUOT's monthly program featuring local music and musicians, hosted by Todd Steed.

On Studio 865, we dip into the vaults for an outstanding performance from Robinella (pictured). The Flipside features actors Dale Dickey and Jeff Austin, who are in town for the UT  Clarence Brown Theatre and Knoxville Symphony Orchestra production of Sweeney Todd

Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 8 p.m.
Studio 865 on Facebook
Listen to Flipside on iTunes

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 CD Winner 

 

Congratulations to August's CD winner, Norma L. of Knoxville, Tenn.! She won tenor Peter Buchi's album, "An American Voice," in which he sings such classics as "Simple Gifts," "Puttin' on the Ritz" and "Shenandoah." 

 

Each month, we'll randomly draw a name from our list of valued members and the winner will receive a CD. It's just another way for us to say "thanks" for your support.

 

Details about the prize drawing.

 

 
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From the National Desk

NPR Cities Project
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