[van-announce] FIRST FM OPEN HOUSE AT CJSF: LOCAL COMMUNITY RADIO STATION

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CJSF (90.1FM) CAMPUS COMMUNITY RADIO OPEN HOUSE
When: Tuesday, March 25
12-2pm and 6-8pm
Where: CJSF Studios
TC 216 (above the information office)
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Campus

CJSF is a non-profit, volunteer-run, campus-community radio broadcasting
from Simon Fraser University.  Its aims to provide programming content
rarely heard in the mainstream media, including a variety of music shows
from all genres and special interest spoken word programs covering the arts,
social justice and environmental issues, and the local community.  CJSF also
hosts a variety of events to promote and support local talents.


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FIRST FM OPEN HOUSE AT LOCAL COMMUNITY RADIO STATION

BURNABY, March 18, 2003– CJSF Radio, Simon Fraser University’s
campus-community radio station, once again opens its doors to the public on
Tuesday, March 25 from 12 noon – 2pm and 6pm – 8pm.

CJSF is giving the community an opportunity to visit the station and see
just what goes on behind the scenes.  Visitors will be given a tour of the
station and staff will be present to answer any questions about the station.
 This is an opportunity for community members and other local organizations
to get involved with their local community radio station.  Food and drinks
will also be served.

The station broadcasts 16 hours of music and spoken word programming a day,
and has proudly been serving the community for over 20 years.  As well as
airing innovative and diverse voices, music, news and interviews, CJSF also
supports the local community in a variety of ways, such as airing public
service announcements for non-profit organizations, offering an alternative
perspective on local issues, and support for emerging artists around the
city.

CJSF started broadcasting on the FM dial a month ago, making this the first
open house on the new radio dial. To listen, tune in to 90.1FM.


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For more information, please contact:

Magnus Thyvold, Station Manager, (604) 291-3727 ext. 3, cjsfmgr at sfu.ca
Bia Carneiro, Public Relations Coordinator, (604) 291-5940, cjsfpr at sfu.ca


Webcasting: www.cjsf.bc.ca