Inside WCBU

“The electronic media provide an immediacy and intimacy that can bring Americans together… These magnificent electronic extensions of ourselves can teach, and heal, and inspire, if we use them not for the pursuit of the least common denominator but for their highest human potential.”

--1979 Carnegie Commission Report on the future of Public Broadcasting

WCBU was on the air for nine years when those words were written.  Most of us working in public broadcasting were very much aware of, and excited about the potential of public radio and television.  Our goals were idealistic, and we worked hard to achieve them. 

More than 30 years have passed, and WCBU is in its 40^th year of service to central Illinois.  We have accomplished so much, establishing public radio as a source of news, culture, entertainment and education. 

WCBU continues to strive for excellence as an extension of the human spirit, and at the same time, a mirror, so that we can see who we really are as a society. 

This is done through hard work, a dedicated staff, generous listener support and a vision for the future.  I am pleased that WCBU enjoys all of these elements.  The 21^st Century is loaded with technology, innovation and change.  Successful stations will embrace these changes and use them to the best advantage of the listener and the community.

It’s going to be a second 40 years.  Come on along!

Thank you.

Thomas Hunt
Executive Director

WCBU 89.9 • Bradley University • 1501 West Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625
(309) 677-3690 • Fax (309) 677-3462• E-mail: wcbu@bradley.edu
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