Student-run WNYO 88.9FM will once again host a 24-Hour Charity Radiothon to support Oswego County Opportunities, in collaboration with University Police. It will take place from 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9, to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 10.

The event aims to raise funds for Oswego County Opportunities, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of Oswego residents through a wide range of programs. During the 24 hours, student hosts will have the opportunity to run their own music, talk and news shows, alongside live interviews and segments featuring Oswego County Opportunities and University Police. There will also be on-air giveaways for College Store gift cards, courtesy of Auxiliary Services.

Students interested in hosting a show can sign up for a time slot via WNYO, with priority given to members of the graduating Class of 2025. Students and faculty can support the cause by donating to Oswego County Opportunities through tip jars located at WNYO’s station in the Marano Campus Center or by scanning the QR code on event posters displayed across campus and in downtown Oswego. Donations will directly benefit educational, emergency, and mental and physical health programs.

“This is a great way to increase student media engagement," said Michael Oher, co-faculty advisor for WNYO. "I also feel like it is a really good marketing tool for Oswego as a whole campus.” He expressed excitement about the creativity students bring to their time slots, recalling how past DJs shared unique and memorable segments.

 “A few semesters ago, Chris Brewster ’22 and Melinda Brancato ’25 decided to do a 24-hour marathon broadcast to celebrate Chris’ graduation from Oswego," David Crider, WNYO’s faculty advisor and assistant professor in the School of Communication, Media and the Arts, recalled. "I loved the idea and hoped that we could make it a regular event, one that thanks our graduating seniors for all they have done for WNYO and benefits the larger community.”

Oswego County Opportunities is a private, non-profit human service agency serving 15,000 people each year through more than 50 programs.

WNYO is a student-run, full-power, FCC-licensed radio station broadcasting on 88.9 FM from the Marano Campus Center, covering the city of Oswego and surrounding areas. Since 1969, WNYO has allowed students to explore the wonders of broadcast radio.

-- Submitted by WNYO 88.9FM