WRST Black History Month Spotlight

Tackling Food Insecurity with Maurice Wince

90.3 WRST-FM Oshkosh — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:36:28 +0000

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.

2024 Student Leadership

90.3 WRST-FM Oshkosh — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000

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.

McNair Scholars Program with Belynda Pinkston, PhD

90.3 WRST-FM Oshkosh — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

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.

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

90.3 WRST-FM Oshkosh — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000

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.

Dr. Dyslexia Dude

90.3 WRST-FM Oshkosh — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 22:26:32 +0000

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.

Life on a PWI

90.3 WRST-FM Oshkosh — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 22:18:40 +0000

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

African American Studies Program

90.3 WRST-FM Oshkosh — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 22:12:00 +0000

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

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

90.3 WRST-FM Oshkosh — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:45:38 +0000

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

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

90.3 WRST-FM Oshkosh — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:14:23 +0000

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.

Ahveon Smith, President of UW Oshkosh Black Student Union

90.3 WRST-FM Oshkosh — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:16:35 +0000

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.

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

90.3 WRST-FM Oshkosh — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:30:09 +0000

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.