Casey Smith

PR Associate

(812) 841-3081

WISU 89.7 FM

220 Dreiser Hall

621 N. 6th St.

http://www.indstate.edu/sycmedia/

Fact Sheet

History Of WISUWISU 89.7 FM began broadcasting in 1964 and is a student ran radio station. The current format is

modern rock and urban music. It also includes ISU sports and a sports talk show. We are operated as part

of the ISU Student Media program and staffed by students at Indiana State University.

VisionAs a student radio broadcast, the station operates primarily to present programming that is consistent with

the educational and cultural mission of Indiana State and to provide a laboratory for students interested in

broadcasting and other fields related to WISU programming.

PurposeThe radio station is used as a teaching tool for those in the field of broadcasting, while providing

entertainment to the campus and the community.

Call to ActionWe serve as a stepping stone for students who are studying the field of Broadcasting along with

Communications. WISU are a noncommercial station licensed to ISU’s Board of Trustees by the Federal

Communications Commission. For students, this is the perfect opportunity to gain experience in the field,

as well in the studio.

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