In Memoriaum: Dean James E. Dull 1928-2009

Former Dean of Students James Dull passed away last Sunday at age 80. News article in the Technique here. I remember Dean Dull as a good friend of WREK during my time there in the late 1970's. Condolences to his family.

Update: Georgia Tech posted a News Release with additional information here.

New Transmitter Online and Broadcasting HD

WREK's new transmitter is now online and began broadcasting in HD on March 25th at 12:12PM. This story in the Technique has the details. Oh, and Happy 40th Birthday, WREK!

WREK 40th Anniversary Bash

As part of WREK's 40th Anniversary Celebration, the "40th Anniversary WREKtacular" will be held at The Drunken Unicorn, 736 Ponce de Leon, NE on Saturday, March 29. See the poster above, or visit the WREK website for more details.

An "Alumni/Student Get-Together" is also being planned for the evening of Friday, March 28. More details as they become available.

New Transmitter Arrives!

WREK took delivery of its new HD-capable transmitter last Tuesday morning. It will be assembled and installed during Spring Break next week. For more details, see the WREK website. Congrats to WREK on the new arrival!

New WREK Transmitter Funded

According to "Council Clippings" section of the Nov. 30 Technique, Georgia Tech Student Government just passed a bill allocating $180K for a new HD-capable transmitter. The current plan is to use the subchannel for a time-delay broadcast of the regular signal and also for broadcasting of additional Tech sporting events.

Update: According to GM Brad Petrick, WREK would welcome donations to help them raise the remaining funds needed for the new transmitter. The total cost is estimated to be about $187K, so they are currently $7K short. To make a contribution, visit the WREK web page and click on the "Donate" link.

Congratulations

WREK has been selected by Creative Loafing as the Critic's Pick for Best Overall Radio Station in its Best of Atlanta 2007 awards.

Waiting for the Other Shoe...

No, this blog isn't dead - it's just that no public information is available about outcome of the Radio Communications Board's review of WREK and the various proposals for WREK's future.

However, I have learned that the RCB completed its review and made a set of recommendations regarding the various proposals at the end of last semester. I will post again when definitive information is available. In the meantime, thanks to everyone who expressed their support for WREK.