On November 14, 1975,  radio history was made. 93.1 FM, CKCU  hit the airwaves to become the first campus-based community radio station in Canada. During the ensuing years, CKCU has pioneered many positive changes in community broadcasting, excelling in its mandate to provide an alternative voice for communities not served by commercial radio and the CBC.

In 1978, the station held its first annual funding drive. Since then, donors have pledged more than $1 million. Several years ago I approached the station to find out if they’d be interested in airing a radio program about books. Not just author interviews, although there would be those, but conversations with booksellers, publishers, book collectors, printers, designers, you name it. The response was positive, and ever since station Manager Matthew Crosier has been an enthusiastic supporter of The Biblio File.

To show your support, please consider contributing to this year’s  Funding Drive. It goes from October 23 – November 8. Donations provide 1/3 of CKCU’s yearly operating budget, so every dollar, every donation is important.

To get behind this worthy enterprise you can Dial & Donate beginning October 23rd (details to follow), or donate on-line right now by using this Secure Online Pledge Form. Thank you!