As students settle into their mid-semester routines and the holiday season approaches, Rollins College’s Student Media outlets are preparing to share their stories with the community.
Student Philanthropy Week will run from Monday, November 11, to Friday, November 15. The weeklong event aims to fundraise and gain support for student organizations across campus, including The Sandspur, WPRK, The Independent, and Brushing—otherwise known as the collective SWIB.
The week will feature interviews and broadcasts from each branch of student media. To stay updated on the scheduled events, follow SWIB’s Instagram pages and tune into WPRK 91.5 FM.
An outline of the week goes as follows:
In honor of Veterans Day, Monday, November 11 will feature an on-air conversation focusing on themes of service.
On Tuesday, November 12, The Sandspur will take center stage with a broadcast beginning at 1 p.m. A group of editors and writers from the college’s newspaper will lead a discussion around student media experiences.
WPRK Day follows on Wednesday, November 13, with live music performances at 5 p.m.
The Independent showcases its work on Thursday, November 14, with an interview segment hosted by Mary Rust from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
The week concludes on Friday, November 15 with Brushing’s program, featuring broadcasts of The Soapbox podcast created by the arts and literary journal.
Online donations can be made on GiveCampus. Along with the chance to support student-run organizations, Student Philanthropy Week offers an opportunity to reflect on the importance of Student Media at Rollins.
Greg Golden, Director of Student Media, described SWIB’s branches in journalism, broadcasting, and the arts as spaces where students of various disciplines can collaborate to develop their skills in communication and leadership. “Our organizations are student-run. The purpose of them is for students to get experience they might not get otherwise,” he said.
SWIB’s primary goal for Philanthropy Week is to raise awareness about student media’s resource needs across campus and the broader community. “The work that Student Media does requires the support of its listeners and its readers,” said Golden.
Leslie Poole, Ph.D., the faculty advisor for The Sandspur, spoke on the value of participating in student media. “It hones your critical thinking skills, and it helps you to be a bit bolder and willing to ask hard questions,” she said.
Isaac Babcock, journalism educator and advisor, also expressed that strong media programs in colleges are necessary for sustaining the future of our country. “Society’s commitment to journalism, in its multiple forms, is reflective of our commitment to many things, especially democracy,” he said.
The different branches of SWIB allow students unique opportunities to share their experiences and cultivate their talents. Tune in to WPRK all throughout Student Philanthropy Week to hear from Student Media members and consider donating through GiveCampus.
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