June 24, 2019
Trine University is continuing to expand its Trine Broadcasting Network offerings,
with programming from WEAX 88.3 FM now enhanced and offered online as Trine Radio
at trineradio.com and on popular streaming apps such as Streema, Deezer and Radioline and Alexa-enabled
devices.
With programming now available in a more convenient format to a wider audience, WEAX will cease terrestrial radio operations on July 15.
“Trine Radio offers the same alternative and indie rock that listeners enjoyed on WEAX, but with enhancements such as artist, title and album information as well as purchase links and a list of recently played tracks,” said Josh Hornbacher, executive producer of the Trine Broadcasting Network.
Trine Radio also will offer specials such as Epic ’80s and Classic College Radio, as well as programming produced by students in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication, which will expand its communications curriculum this fall.
The Audio Production Studio in the Rick L. and Vicki L. James University Center will be will be enhanced with equipment and an environment better suited to podcast and internet radio production.
“Our hope is that students seeking to specialize in areas related to broadcasting will take advantage of expanded opportunities to produce podcasts and radio programming,” Hornbacher said.
Trine Broadcasting Network will continue to enhance its Livestream video offerings, which currently include university athletics, coaches’ shows and university events such as the Distinguished Speaker Series and Commencement. This past school year, the network livestreamed 102 events, garnering more than 62,000 views for a total of more than 1.1 million minutes viewed.
Students support the network’s operations by performing tasks from camera operations and technical direction to play-by-play and color commentary.
The network’s renovated facilities also will allow students more opportunities to produce podcasts on topics of their choice. Student podcasts will be available at trineradio.com or on apps such as Apple podcasts, Google Play, Overcast, Stitcher and Spotify.
With projects that have application in areas including education, medicine and industry, Trine University’s 22nd annual Allen School of Engineering and Computing Design Expo will offer members of the public the chance to see the knowledge and skills of Trine University students on display.
Vipul Shah, a 1996 Trine University chemical engineering graduate who is now a highly regarded wealth advisor for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, will present the keynote address to Trine’s hybrid and online students at the afternoon Commencement ceremony on May 4.
Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, PGA professional and fighter pilot who now leads efforts to assist families of disabled or deceased service members and first responders, will share his insights on leadership and purpose with Trine University graduates during the morning Commencement ceremony on May 4.