As a special, early “Christmas gift” to the generations of WDFM, WPSU and WKPS alumni, the Board of Directors of Penn State’s Student Radio Alumni Interest Group and the student leadership at The LION 90.7fm (WKPS) are pleased and proud to announce a very important milestone in the history of campus radio in Happy Valley:
As of this week, principal on the Robert K. Zimmerman Memorial Endowment for Student Radio at Penn State has exceeded $25,000, the benchmark set by the University for its activation and permanent status! Beginning next year, interest on the endowment will be available to support the operational needs of the radio station.
This major accomplishment comes only 24 months from the start of fundraising efforts and in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of student radio at Penn State (1951-2011). In the years to come, this growing endowment will help ensure a bright future for independently programmed and operated student broadcasting at Penn State.
As we close out this most difficult year for our alma mater, take this news as just another among countless examples of the great things that happen every day at Penn State. We hope you share good comfort and cheer with family and friends this Christmas season and wish you the very best for 2012!