AFFILIATED PROJECTS An SGA Affiliated Project is an operation formally adopted by the Student Government Association as a special project; is characterized by its autonomous nature; generates funding when possible, may be housed outside of the Union, deals frequently with the community and provides information, services and unique opportunities for students.
MEDICAL RESPONSE UNIT The Medical Response Unit is the first response and emergency care for all students, employees, and visitors to Florida State University. Director: Rolando Gerena
WVFS RADIO STATION WVFS is Florida State University’s student-led radio station, providing diverse music and news to Tallahassee. Program Director: Frances Sasport General Manager: Michelle Laurents Music Director: David Wolfson Studio Manager: Calvin Jones
Engineer: Andy Hanus Network Administrator: Nicolas Wienders Network Administrator: Edward Peirce Webmaster: Lon Beshin
WVFS, also known as V89, is the Florida State campus radio station that has been programming since 1987. “A big goal of the station is to foster community spirit.” Hannah Wait, the station’s music director, discussed how the station employs both volunteers from FSU, TCC, and even high school students. “We give everyone opportunities to get involved with the Tallahassee music scene, and to just be around people with similar interests.” This year, the station held their Pledge Drive, which occurs every four years. Representatives from V89 tabled at shows around Tallahassee, and presented at music events across town. They also held numerous interviews, promoted countless shows, held ticket giveaways, and even aired live performances of local
bands. In the future, Wait hopes to see a return of historic V89 events, such as the anniversary party at Club Downunder, as well as host more touring bands, such as the Kississippi show this year. Wait, as the music director, serves as the liaison between the music, promoters, and the student DJs. She reports weekly charts to promoters, schedules in-studio performances, and makes sure the station maintains a balance between local and outside musicians. Despite V89 having multiple employees such as Wait, she emphasizes the work of the student volunteers. “We have amazing volunteers; some of their lives are devoted to the local music scene. I really hope that spirit and dedication withstands the test of time.”
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