E-Notes
September 2016
Caricatures, massages and more at WUOT Open House

WUOT's Brandon Hollingsworth entertained guests in the studio during
All Things Considered
at the 2016 Open House.
This year, WUOT welcomed more than 250 visitors to its annual Open House August 11! Attendees shared what keeps them up at night at the "Tenn Words" booth with Matt Shafer Powell, tested their radio voices in the recording booth with volunteers Eric McAnly, enjoyed a fun WUOT-themed caricature from talented Asheville artist Brian Vasilik, relaxed with a chair massage by Aaron Searcy, LMT and explored WUOT during a special National Parks themed trivia hunt for a grand prize drawing. Visitors also had a special chance to learn about WUOT's TruckBeat project and visit the new WUOT news truck thanks to producer Jess Mador.

To top off the evening, WUOT's Afternoon Concert host Whitney Dodds (who's leaving us to return to Ohio, by the way; see article below) was joined by Allie Shiner, and Brandon Coffer on piano for some operatic show tunes fun. And of course everyone enjoyed the delicious treats provided by Holly's Eventful Dining, Three Rivers Marketand Magpies.

Special thanks to Sue Ramger, Laura Twilley and Coni Mann for getting everything set up; and to Cathy Grasch Evans, Jean Hannan, Jo Lynn Cunningham, Carol Curry, Keith Britt, Stephanie Smith, Joceyln Weslowski, Karen Fieldsa, Kathy Krohmer, Sharon Hammat, Susan Hawthorne, and Mary Bartolini for helping out with activities and greeting visitors. WUOT is so fortunate to have so many dedicated volunteers. You all rock!

We hope you had as much fun as we did! If you want to share feedback about the event or have suggestions for future events and activities, please email Jennie Caissie
or call 974-9558. You can see pictures on our Facebook page. Thank you for supporting WUOT!
WUOT Mug Contest Update

We would like to thank everyone who entered the 2016 WUOT Mug Contest. Winners will be announced in early September so stay tuned!
WUOT Recognizes New and Renewing Underwriters

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

If you'd like to raise awareness for your organization or a special event by becoming a WUOT underwriter, contact Dawn Goodall or call 865-974-5378.
 
WUOT Bids Farewell To Whitney

It is with heavy hearts we announce the departure of Afternoon Concert host Whitney Dodds. Whitney is moving back to her native Ohio after two years behind the mic here at WUOT.  In her short time at the station, Whitney has acquired many fans with her lively and entertaining broadcast style and her rich selection of instrumental and vocal music. Her departure is a big loss for WUOT, but we wish her well in her future pursuits. Whitney, a gifted vocalist as well as a talented radio host, has several irons in the fire in Ohio so we'll stay tuned for her adventures to come.   Lastly. we'll never forget her 'eat the habanero pepper' challenge during a recent fund drive.  This is something we feel may never be repeated or topped in radio.
Next on The Method

Next time on The Method with Brandon Hollingsworth: In the not-too-distant future, you may find yourself sharing the highway with driverless cars. But history is filled with examples of technological predictions that never came true. What makes automated cars different? Plus: We peer into the science behind the resplendent colors of fall foliage.

Wednesday, September 28, at 5:50 p.m.
Volunteers: Save the Date!

Volunteers Channing Dawson, Joan Riedl,and Jan Barber are all smiles during the Spring 2016 fund drive
WUOT is gearing up again for the Fall Fund Drive October 24-29. Volunteer sign-ups will be available soon. If you have not volunteered before and are interested in being a part of the fun, contact Jennie Caissie at 974-9558 or jcaissie@utk.edu for more information.
Dialogue

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

In this presidential campaign, we're seeing a dramatic change in the way the candidates, talk, write and get their messages out to the voters.  On the next Dialogue, we'll talk with University of Tennessee professor Stuart Brotman, a veteran of four presidential administrations.  We'll look at how this year's race for the White House compares with past campaigns - and how it will inform future campaigns. 
 
We'll take your calls at 865-974-5050; tweet us @WUOTFM or submit your question on WUOT's Facebook page. 
Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m.
Jack Neely Talks Knoxville Jazz History

Randy Fishman, host of WUOT's Last Set at Birdland, sat down with Knoxville author and historian Jack Neely (left) to discuss Knoxville's rich and sometimes secret jazz history. 
More...
Changing Course 

On our latest Changing Course, Lola Alapo (right), from the Office of Communications and Marketing, talks about her decision to spend part of the summer teaching in China. 

Listen to the story.

Saturdays at 1:04 p.m. on WUOT-2. 
Time to re-register your Kroger Card for Community Rewards!

Thanks to the Kroger Community Rewards program, you now can support WUOT while you shop! Each year, Kroger donates millions of dollars through this program to community and nonprofit organizations. Simply register your Kroger Plus card in the program, then chose WUOT as your organization. After that, the station will receive a portion of the program's annual community donations. Follow these easy steps to get started:
  1. Visit https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards.
  2. Log in or create an account if you don't already have one.
    NOTE: Do you use your phone number at the store cash register instead of your Kroger Plus card? Call 800-576-4377 and select option 4 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
  3. Click on "Community," then "Community Rewards" near the top of the screen.
  4.  In the "SEARCH" field, enter WUOT-FM Radio Center.
  5. Click "ENROLL" at the bottom of the screen. That's it!
 
Within seven to 10 business days of registering your Kroger Plus Card, you'll see the following message at the bottom of your Kroger receipts: "At your request, Kroger is donating to WUOT-FM Radio Center."
 
Already registered? Unfortunately you will need to register again each August for the upcoming year. Just follow the directions and you will be re-registered in no time!
 
Not online? You also may visit the customer service desk at Kroger to enroll. WUOT's NPO # is 54962.
 
Thank you for supporting WUOT with the Kroger Community Rewards program

From the National Desk

Can a single photo make a difference? For one NPR audience member -- who admits she knew little of the Syrian war before last week -- the answer is yes.
Photo: A 5-year-old boy, identified in news reports as Omran Daqneesh, sits in an ambulance Wednesday after reportedly being pulled out of a building hit by an airstrike in Aleppo, Syria.
Mahmoud Raslan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

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Working Like A Dog: More Companies Welcome Pets
We'd all rather work with our dogs, wouldn't we? More employers are allowing pets on the job, although sometimes that entails navigating a different kind of office politics, as Yuki Noguchi reports for All Things Considered.
Photo: Ginger, an English bulldog, stands watch while at work with her owner, Will Pisnieski, at Authentic Entertainment in Burbank, Calif., in 2012. 
Photo credit: Grant Hindsley/AP

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In Japan, a country rich with visual storytelling, food has skyrocketed as a genre of manga - and the stories often depict a struggle for self-improvement. This story is the weekly installment of The Kitchen Sisters' Hidden Kitchens project aired on Morning Edition this summer.
Photo: Shokugeki no Soma is about a boy named Sōma Yukihira who dreams of becoming a chef. 
Courtesy of VIZ Media

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