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CFURadio Youth Academy

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Thanks to a grants from the  Canadian Radio Fund of Canada, and Canadian Summer Jobs, CFUR 88.7 FM is holding its second annual Radio Camp for youths. Participating youth will be encouraged to learn the art of radio based story telling, reporting & entertainment along with important technical skills relating to production and editing. CFUR_YOUTH_ACADEMY

 

In this ever changing media landscape it is important for those who are interested in pursuing a future in this discipline to accumulate as many skills as possible and mentorship is key.

The hope of the camp is that participants will have a lot of fun and learn to work as a team. It’s all about making the opportunity available. Everybody has a passion. It might be bugs, track & field, drawing, string-theory, or it might be radio... You’ll never know unless you’re allowed to try! We make that possible in a safe environment.

The camp is open to youths ages 12-17 and will be running until July 28th. If you are interested in learning more about this summer's radio camp please visit http://www.cfur.ca/radio-camp/ alternatively you can reach CFUR station manager Ian Gregg at 250-960-5995.

 

 

Mental Health Matters

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This week, Britt AM talks matters of the mind. She provides mental health resources for those that may be struggling, and dishes on some weird dreams she's been having, while slinging some of today's dreamiest tracks. If you are in crisis, you can call 310-6789 (do not add 604, 778 or 250 before the number). This number will connect you to your local BC crisis line without a wait or busy signal, 24 hours a day. Crisis line workers are trained to help provide emotional support as well as mental health information and resources.[mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/britt-meierhofer/this-is-britt-am-episode-55-55-and-still-alive-but-really-how-are-you/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]

Learn, Contribute, and Build Skills at Maker Lab Prince George

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Have you ever been to Maker Lab? It happens every Thursday evening from 5-9PM at Two Rivers Gallery! Listen in as Roanne Witticase, Coordinator for Maker Lab Prince George, fills us in on what a Maker Lab is, how anyone can take part, and dishes some exciting news about upcoming projects and events within Maker Lab![mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/britt-meierhofer/interview-with-maker-lab-coordinator-roanne-witticase/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]

Neighbourhood Time Exchange Resident Artist, Frances Gobbi

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Frances Gobbi is the current artist-in-residence at Neighbourhood Time Exchange Downtown PG​. Here, she speaks with Britt AM about her residency and project, and other facets of her career.[mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/britt-meierhofer/interview-with-neighbour-time-exchange-resident-artist-frances-gobbi/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]

Students, Come Work With Us This Summer!

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Are you a student who will be entering into, or returning to post-secondary education, come September? Well, then you are eligible to come work with us at CFUR this Summer! Click the links below for more information on the following student employment positions:

Aboriginal Spoken Word Producer:
Technology Officer:
Web Content Coordinator: 
Radio Camp Counsellor:
Community Outreach Coordinator: 
Fund Development Coordinator:
Local News Reporter:
Newsroom Coordinator:
Music Library Assistant:

UNBC students brave weather to raise money for homelessness

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You may of noticed a group of students sleeping outside at UNBC. This may of made you think, what in the world are they doing? Well, these students are part of a national campaign known as 5 Days for the Homeless. The group at UNBC is raising money for the local society, Community Partners Addressing Homelessness. We reached out to Bridget Russell to find out more about 5 Days and how people can support them.  

Interview with Bridget Russell

 

If you want to support the UNBC you can donate to them by checking out their page on the 5 days for the homeless national page.

http://5days.ca/schools/university-of-northern-british-columbia/

NUGSS Election Results

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The Northern Undergraduate Student Society held their election over March 20th -21st, and here are the results. Along with the student representatives who were elected so was a referendum question. A pamphlet given out by NUGSS characterizes the question for the student to understand. "As a member of the Undergraduate Student Society, you "As a member of the Undergraduate Student Society, you have a say in whether or not you want your student fees to increase by $6.50. The first goal of this fee is to ensure the Thirsty Moose Pub continues to be operated by the society into the following school years."

Referendum Question

Yes - 349 (Passed)

No - 124

Spoiled - 10

 

 

President

David, Schroeter - 113

Searle, Erik - 311 (Elected)

None of the above - 10

Abstained - 42

Spoiled - 7

 

Director of Internal Affairs

Freel, Keaton - 176

Jex, Seth - 259 (Elected)

None of the above - 10

Abstained - 42

Spoiled - 4

Director of External Affairs

Campbell, Dara - 208 (Elected)

Jensen-LeBlanc, Kristian - 87

None of the above - 29

Abstained - 147

Spoiled - 4

One Candidate

Director of Finance: King, Chris

Yes - 323

No - 31

Abstain - 122

Spoiled - 11

Director of Student Affairs: O'Meara, Janelle

Yes - 319

No - 31

Abstain - 122

Spoiled - 11

Sustainability Rep: Snider, Raychill

Yes - 343

No - 29

Abstain - 105

Spoiled - 6

Women's Rep: Johnny-Turbide, Kasandra

Yes - 308

No - 34

Abstain - 128

Spoiled - 13

Aboriginal Rep: Karista Olson

Yes - 312

No - 24

Abstain - 10

Spoiled - 137