KU student-run radio station celebrates 50 years on the air

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – The University of Kansas’s student-run radio station, KJHK, is celebrating 50 years on the air with a four-day event.

Founded on Oct. 15 1975, KJHK has been playing alternative music and covering KU sports for five decades. It broadcasts 24/7 365 days a year on 90.1 FM.

Over the years, the station has provided hundreds of students with their first broadcasting and media experiences. To celebrate 50 years of “the sound alternative,” KJHK will host station tours, a silent auction and three days of concerts.

“We hope to celebrate all that we’ve accomplished in our time as a station and the community that makes it all possible. We’re planning this event with a focus on community engagement, environmental sustainability, and accessibility.”
Excerpt from the KJHK website

The festivities include:

• October 15: Station tours and silent auction 4-7 p.m.
• October 16: Large scale concert at Granada – Mei Semones.
• October 17 & 18: Local music festival at nine venues in Lawrence.

There will be 32 different artists, and each show is themed around one of their special programs. If you can’t make it to the event, you can still support student-run radio by donating or advertising.

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