Adjusting Frequencies: A Cornell Media Guild Podcast

Christopher Morales
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Adjusting Frequencies: A Cornell Media Guild Podcast is a show interviewing alumni from the Cornell Media Guild to reflect and re-discover moments of its rich history. The Cornell Media Guild is a media corporation located in Ithaca, NY, owned and operated by students from Cornell University. Today, the corporation consists of volunteers in WVBR-FM, CornellRadio.com, and Electric Buffalo Records. Adjusting Frequencies is hosted by Christopher Morales '20.

  1. 08/17/2022

    James (Jim) Schoonmaker: The Launch of Two International News Networks

    Jim Schoonmaker's record is one few people can match. In addition to his various posts at WVBR, Jim also contributed to the startup of two international news networks (CNN and Alhurra) in his professional career. Outside of WVBR, Jim might've been the first Cornellian to learn about the biz through an opportunity with the International Radio and Television Society (IRTS). Jim is a regular face at Guild reunions, and he has one call-to-action to other fellow alumni.

    38 min
  2. Bob Bellin: Producing Spots, Edgier Songs, and Breaking News

    05/05/2021

    Bob Bellin: Producing Spots, Edgier Songs, and Breaking News

    Every so often, Ithaca College students would venture across the Hill to volunteer and work at WVBR. Bob Bellin was one of these students. In fact, he openly states that WVBR was cooler than WICB.

    33 min

  3. 04/28/2021

    Peter Schacknow '78: Taking Over the Newsroom, Over the World

    Peter Schacknow '78 is a gentleman full of charisma, with an extensive history tied to WVBR. Here about his student experiences as a radio disc jockey, news reporter, and news director. Likewise, here about his career in news and experience as an engaged alum.

    30 min

  4. 03/04/2021

    Brian Earle '67: An Engineer of a Cornell Legacy

    In this interview, Brian Earle '68, MPS '71 talks about the transition from engineering to business, his early days at WVBR, his special connection with students and advisees, and the pride of four generations at Cornell.

    29 min

  5. 02/24/2021

    Becky Rohr '95: News of a Nation and Local Community

    Becky Rohr '95 was a dedicated newscaster for WVBR, at least after she came from The Cornell Daily Sun. Becky shares her experiences sharing national and local headlines, and how her skillset from WVBR translated to her career as a lawyer.

    20 min

  6. 10/28/2020

    Mark Dembo '86: Being and Seeing The Boss

    Before Mark Dembo '86 served on the alumni Board of Directors, he wore many hats from on-air talent to student executive roles at WVBR. However, it wasn't the smoothest of tenures like controlling an angry mob expecting to see a Bruce Springsteen concert.

    34 min
  7. Deborah Brozina: The Importance of Sound Technology, Diversity & Inclusion

    10/07/2020

    Deborah Brozina: The Importance of Sound Technology, Diversity & Inclusion

    Deborah Brozina is a filmmaker and content consultant. She earned her B.S. in Operations Research & Information Engineering at Cornell University and an MBA in Management and International Business from New York University. While at WVBR, she made great strides for female representation as an engineer and carried on her passion for diversity and inclusion into the film industry. She is the founder and managing partner of Making Change Productions.

    35 min
  8. Millicent Kastenbaum and Kristi Krulcik '16: From The Cow Palace to East Buffalo

    09/17/2020

    Millicent Kastenbaum and Kristi Krulcik '16: From The Cow Palace to East Buffalo

    About Millicent Kastenbaum '16: Millicent ("Millie") Kastenbaum was an on-air personality and News Director for the Cornell Media Guild, and she is currently pursuing her J.D. in Law at Fordham University School of Law.  About Kristi Krulcik '16: Kristi Krulcik previously served as Director of CornellRadio.com and now serves as a Global Marketing Lead - Kids & Families Products at Google. The Cornell Daily Sun features "Black Voices on The Hill." Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3mtiLv3

    41 min
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Adjusting Frequencies: A Cornell Media Guild Podcast is a show interviewing alumni from the Cornell Media Guild to reflect and re-discover moments of its rich history. The Cornell Media Guild is a media corporation located in Ithaca, NY, owned and operated by students from Cornell University. Today, the corporation consists of volunteers in WVBR-FM, CornellRadio.com, and Electric Buffalo Records. Adjusting Frequencies is hosted by Christopher Morales '20.

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