WRST Black History Month Spotlight

90.3 WRST-FM, the radio station on the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus, will talk with African American faculty, staff, students and alumni Thursday at 5 p.m. in celebration of Black History Month. Black History Month Spotlight, hosted and produced by WRST-FM General Manager Wendell Ray in cooperation with the UWO African American Studies Program, is a 30-minute program designed to get to know UWO students, staff, and faculty and alumni.

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Episodes

Tackling Food Insecurity with Maurice Wince

Going to the grocery store to buy fruit and vegetables is a common activity for most of us but for many, transportation or access to healthy food choices is limited or non-existent. UWO graduate, Maurice “Mo” Wince is addressing the issue of food insecurity in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Mar 01, 2024•32 min

2024 Student Leadership

Students work to building community and a sense of belonging. Meet the leaders of the Black Student Union, African American Studies Club, and Leaders Igniting Transformation as they discuss the challenges on a PWI.

Feb 23, 2024•477 hr 43 min

McNair Scholars Program with Belynda Pinkston, PhD

The legacy of astronaut Ronald McNair lives on in the program that helps first-generation college students pursue advanced degrees. Belynda Pinkston, PhD is Program Coordinator of the McNair Scholars Program at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. She discusses the program at UWO.

Feb 16, 2024•476 hr 38 min

Black History Month at UWO with Alphonso Simpson, Jr., PhD

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has a very extensive calendar of events for Black History Month. African American Studies Program Director, Alphonso Simpson, Jr., PhD is coordinator for the monthlong celebration. Simpson details the programs, organizations, and departments participating in 2024.

Feb 08, 2024•444 hr 12 min

Dr. Dyslexia Dude

Dr. Shawn Robinson is a leader in the area of Dyslexia and African American Boys. He has numerous academic publications, but his Dr. Dyslexia Dude books may be the most impactful.

Feb 24, 2023•30 min

Life on a PWI

College can be tough without support and allyship. Josiah Benjamin talks about how he has adapted and thrived on a predominately White campus.

Feb 24, 2023•23 min

African American Studies Program

With controversy surrounding African American studies curriculum in some states, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is making moves to build a strong AAS department.

Feb 24, 2023•29 min

Dr. Alphonso Simpson, Director African American Studies Program, UW-Oshkosh

Director of Radio Services, Wendell Ray talks with Dr. Alphonso Simpson, Director of African American Studies Program

Feb 26, 2021•30 min

Dr. James A. Fletcher, Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration at UW-Oshkosh

Director of Radio Services, Wendell Ray talks with Dr. James A. Fletcher, Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration at UW-Oshkosh about the tough decisions the University made to steer the school through the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss diversity and inclusion on campus. Produced at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh/90.3 WRST-FM Oshkosh.

Feb 20, 2021•30 min

Ahveon Smith, President of UW Oshkosh Black Student Union

Join Director of Radio Services Wendell Ray as he chats with Ahveon Smith, President of UW Oshkosh Black Student Union. WRST Black History Month Spotlight highlights a prominent African American member of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh community every Thursday at 5 p.m. in celebration of Black History Month. You can hear the interviews live at 90.3 on the FM dial in Oshkosh, WI, worldwide at http://wrst.org/ , or available here as a podcast.

Feb 12, 2021•30 min

Damira Grady, Associate Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Excellence and Chief Diversity Officer at UW Oshkosh

Join Director of Radio Services Wendell Ray as he chats with Damira Grady, Associate Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Excellence and Chief Diversity Officer at UW Oshkosh. WRST Black History Month Spotlight highlights a prominent African American member of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh community every Thursday at 5 p.m. in celebration of Black History Month. You can hear the interviews live at 90.3 on the FM dial in Oshkosh, WI, worldwide at http://wrst.org/, or available here as a podcast....

Feb 05, 2021•30 min

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