CKDU SPRING FRING

CKDU Presents: SPRING FRING

Spring Fring is the Spring edition of CKDU's quarterly Sustainer Event Series. Sign up as a Sustainer online or at any of our events for limited edition sustainer swag, reduced entrance to Spring Fring events, and much more!

Become a CKDU Sustainer today!

Why become a CKDU Sustainer? CKDU is your local, non-profit media source – produced for the community, by the community. CKDU 88.1FM is a campus and community radio station operating out of the Dalhousie University campus. The station is mandated as an alternative to both public and commercial radio, making it the place for local music, alternative news, and other unique content you will not find anywhere else in Halifax.

Your generous monthly support will help keep us on the air, and allow us the resources to continue giving a voice to the underrepresented members of our community.

CKDU Sustainer Levels

$5 a month: The Jackalope

Friends of CKDU Card; Limited-edition T-Shirt; Mix of the Month (exclusive “mixtape” playlists curated by participating hosts), CKDU Sessions - An annual collection of live sessions recorded at CKDU (digital album); reduced admission for quarterly sustainer events and free admission to one sustainer-appreciate event; and other perks!

$10 a month: The Ogopogo

All of the above plus another piece of vintage CKDU swag!

$25 a month: The Yeti

All of the above, plus FREE entrance to all quarterly sustainer events; each quarter’s limited-edition T-shirt; and the opportunity to work with CKDU staff to curate one hour of content that we will air!

More? You will receive our undying gratitude!

All sustainer levels also get you invited to twice annual CKDU Open Houses.

Meet the staff, get a tour, and pick a song to air on the CKDU Sustainer Juke Box!

Sign up as a CKDU Sustainer

SPRING FRING EVENTS

Friday, April 1

CKDU Co-Presents: ONLY YESTERDAY at Carbon Arc

Only Yesterday

Written and Directed by Isao Takahata | Japan | Animation | 1991/2016 | 118m

Only Yesterday is based on the manga of the same title by Hotaru Okamoto and Yuko Tone. Toshio Suzuki produced the film and Studio Ghibli provided the animation.

From Academy Award®-nominated director Isao Takahata (The Tale of The Princess Kaguya) and general producer Hayao Miyazaki, Only Yesterday is a masterpiece of time and tone, beautifully animated by one of the world’s most revered animation studios. Critically acclaimed but never before released in North America, the film is receiving a national theatrical release in a new, Studio Ghibli-produced, English-language version in celebration of its 25th anniversary.

7PM (doors at 6PM) Dubbed version

9:30PM (doors at 9PM) Original Japanese with subtitles

$7

CKDU sustainers receive a coupon redeemable for one FREE Carbon Arc screening with the purchase of admission

AND sustainers enjoy FREE popcorn at every Carbon Arc Screening they attend, by using their Friends of CKDU Card

This kicks off SPRING FRING, the Spring edition of CKDU's quarterly Sustainer Event Series.

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Saturday, April 2

CKDU SPRING FRING - Commodifier / Beauts / Sorrey at Gus’ Pub & Grill

Sorrey (Charlottetown) dream pop

Beauts (Halifax) indie/pop-rock

Commodifier (Halifax) Techno

 

10:00PM DOORS

11:00PM SORREY

12:00AM BEAUTS

1:00AM COMMODIFIER

$6 / FREE for sustainers (sign up as a Sustainer onsite or in advance)

19+

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Saturday, April 9

CKDU and Ladies Beer League Present: Limited-Edition release of barrel-aged Triskaidekaphobia

Join CKDU and the Ladies Beer League at Stillwell for a taste of Triskaidekaphobia while enjoying music spun by CKDU All-Star DJs, and treat your taste buds to a sampling of breakfast sausage corndog with maple dip - almost as irresistible as the beer.

12PM

$12 / $8 for sustainers (sign up as a Sustainer onsite or in advance)

Purchase advanced tickets here to reserve a pour and receive special CKDU-LBL glassware or drop in off the street! (Supply is limited, reserve your pour to ensure a taste of this unique beer)

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Thursday, April 7

CKDU Presents: Mayor Mike Savage live taping of Examineradio

CKDU and the Halifax Examiner are pleased to announce the first-ever live taping of Examineradio - the weekly radio show and podcast hosted by Tim Bousquet and Russell Gragg.

Since March 2015, Examineradio has provided an insightful look into news, politics, culture, donairs and all things Halifax. Each week, we interview politicians, activists, academics and journalists about issues that affect Haligonians.

Episode #56 of Examineradio will feature Mayor Mike Savage in a candid interview with Halifax Examiner publisher Tim Bousquet. We'll also feature a super secret live musical interlude!

Come down, grab a beer and listen to the lively discussion!

5:30PM Doors

6:00PM Taping begins

7:00PM All wrapped up

$10 at the door / FREE for sustainers (sign up as a Sustainer onsite or in advance)

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Trello Launch - Mandatory for all Volunteers

Introducing Trello - An interactive hub for CKDU volunteers Effective April 1st, 2016 the use of Trello will become MANDATORY for all CKDU volunteers What is Trello? Trello is an easy to use, interactive online hub where CKDU volunteers will be able to sign up for training sessions, take on volunteer opportunities, sign up to DJ events, and more! Trello will also be the new location for booking the PCR. Why use Trello? Trello is a user-friendly, interactive, online interface for volunteers. Trello saves time by having everything in the same place. CKDU is hosting two Trello Orientation Workshops - During the workshops we will help you set up your account and show you how to navigate the site. WHERE: Dal SUB, Room 302 WHEN: Saturday, March 19, 2:00-3:30pm              Wednesday, March 23, 6:00-7:30pm NOTE: If you have access to a laptop, please bring it with you so that you can follow along. The presentation will still be helpful without a laptop so do not worry if you cannot bring one. We will be able to help individuals without laptops create their accounts at the end of each session. Please RSVP to Piper@ckdu.ca, as space is limited! If you are unable to attend either of these workshops but would like guidance in using Trello, contact Piper@ckdu.ca or Francesca@ckdu.ca to set up an additional training session.

CKDU IS HIRING A

PROGRAMMING & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

CKDU-FM is a non-profit campus and community radio station and student society based at Dalhousie University, serving listeners throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality. Our mandate is to provide an alternative to private and public broadcasters and serve as a forum for diverse and under-represented voices and artists. The station broadcasts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is run by roughly 150 volunteers, a volunteer board of directors, and 4 permanent part-time staff.

NATURE OF THE JOB

The Programming & Development Director is responsible for managing, scheduling and coordinating all of CKDU's on-air programming. The P&DD is also expected to act as a liaison to cultural, community, and arts groups to facilitate innovation in both content creation and content delivery, all while working within the cooperative staff structure, as a part of station committees, and with volunteers on station projects.

DUTIES

The duties of Programming & Development Director are as follows:

● Manage, schedule and coordinate all on-air programming;

● Recruit, train, coordinate and motivate programming volunteers;

● Act as a programming liaison to cultural, community and arts groups both on- and off-campus;

● Oversee CKDU contract, sessional and summer staff (excluding IT staff);

● Work with the Programming Committee in areas of program scheduling, assessment and development;

● Handle programming concerns with programmers in conjunction with the Programming Committee;

● Create, compile and monitor on-air program logs to ensure programmer compliance with CRTC and internal programming regulations;

● Develop and implement strategies for growth and improvement within the programming department;

● Schedule advertisements in conjunction with the Station Director;

● Oversee implementation of CKDU's discipline policy in conjunction with other

staff;

● Attend weekly staff meetings, take part in consensus decision-making and participate in collective staff structure;

● Participate in monthly programmers meetings and CKDU's annual general meeting;

● Maintain healthy relationship with the staff, board, and programmers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

● Strong understanding of campus/community radio and familiarity with CRTC

regulations;

● Understanding of CKDU's programming and mandate ;

● Administrative skills and/or experience;

● Volunteer management, team building, and/or leadership skills;

● Computer skills: proficiency with basic office software, social networking, databases; comfortable with digital editing software (eg. Audacity, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Hindenburg, etc); ability to adapt to Linux OS;

● Ability to work independently;

● Ability to prioritize tasks; to set and achieve goals;

● Interpersonal, communication and listening skills .

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

● Experience in community radio and/or community organization s;

● Knowledge of and interest in a wide variety of cultural, musical, and political

expressions;

● Experience in or understanding of cooperative work environments;

● Advanced computer skills (design and layout);

● Experience in promotion or event coordination.

HOURS & REMUNERATION

Compensation is in the amount of $17.70 per hour plus 1.11% MERC, at 30 hours per week, paid monthly through Dalhousie University Payroll Services. The Programming & Development Director is eligible for vacation according to the CKDU Employment Policy.

APPLYING

Submit a resume with cover letter in person, by mail or as an attachment in an email (we do not accept applications via fax) to:

Programming & Development Director Hiring Committee

c/o CKDU - FM

6136 University Ave.

Halifax, NS B3H 4J2

or hiring@ckdu.ca

(SUBJECT LINE Programming & Development Director Hiring Committee)

Application deadline: 11:59PM AST, March 15, 2016

CKDU is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from minority and under-represented groups. Please help circulate this job posting. 

2016 Homelessness Marathon

CKDU is proud to broadcast the NCRA's 14th annual national Homelessness Marathon, a collaborative project between more than 30 campus and community radio station across Canada. Participating stations will broadcast 14 consecutive hours of programming to bring attention to Canada’s homelessness problem. This year's Marathon runs from 6 pm (AST) on February 23 until 8 am on February 24, and is led by CIVL in Abbotsford, BC.

CKDU's own Emily Rendell-Watson has put together a one-hour documentary on services for the homeless in Halifax, which will air as part of the Marathon on February 24 from 7 to 8 am (AST).

New Volunteer Open Houses! 

Ever wanted to host your own radio show? Learn how to do audio editing? Conduct engaging interviews? Create a podcast? Come down and get a taste of the world of radio!

THURSDAY April 14, 2016 @6:00PM
FRIDAY April 15, 2016 @1:00PM
 SATURDAY April 16, 2016 @1:00PM

ORIENTATION INCLUDES:

 Station & Music Library Tour!

 Campus-community radio 101!

 Volunteer & Programming prospects!

Free! Bring a friend!

First come first serve – Be there early! 4th floor of the DAL SUB

Note: all Open Houses are open to all members of the public, not just Dal/King's students.

CKDU is Hiring a Volunteer Coordinator

CKDU IS HIRING A
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

CKDU-FM is a non-profit campus and community radio station and student society based at Dalhousie University, serving listeners throughout Halifax. Our mandate is to provide an alternative to private and public broadcasters and serve as a forum for diverse and under-represented voices and artists. The station broadcasts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is run by roughly 150 volunteers, a volunteer board of directors, and 4 permanent part-time staff.
Nature of the job:

The CKDU Volunteer Coordinator works with CKDU staff to recruit, train, and foster new station volunteers. The position must be held by a full- or part-time student of Dalhousie University or the University of King's College. The Volunteer Coordinator must commit to work 10 hours per week at CKDU during the winter semester of the academic year (Monday January 11, 2016 – Friday April 8, 2016). This is a 13-week position with a total honorarium of $1,500.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Volunteer Coordinator works alongside permanent CKDU staff to recruit, train, and motivate new station volunteers to obtain programmer and membership status;
• Attend monthly CKDU Orientations to greet new volunteers;
• Train and assist aspiring radio hosts and producers with Demo production – training sessions made by appointment;
• Be available to volunteers for teaching the skills necessary to broadcast and learn basic audio production;
• Assist with campus outreach 1-2 times per month by tabling with CKDU staff and volunteers on Dalhousie University Campus and University of King's College;
• Coordinate and co-host one 'open house' per month at the station;
• Inform volunteers of training sessions hosted by permanent staff and track registration/attendance;
• Maintain volunteer database and volunteer binder on an ongoing basis;
• Host fill-in slots to allow volunteers the opportunity to 'shadow' a show.Maintain healthy relationship with volunteers, take part in decision-making in programmers' meetings and programmer-driven committee meetings;
• Submit a final report at the end of the work-term.

Required qualifications:

• Volunteer management, team building, or leadership skills;
• Ability to work with volunteers and in a team environment;
• Ability to prioritize tasks;
• Ability to set and achieve goals.

Desired qualifications:

• Understanding of campus/community radio and/or experience working or volunteering in community radio;
• Radio production and/or digital audio editing skills or experience;
• Knowledge of and interest in a wide variety of cultural, musical, and political expressions;
• Experience in or understanding of non-hierarchical staff structures;
• Advanced computer skills (design & layout);
• Experience in promotion or event coordination.

Hours and Remuneration:
The Volunteer Coordinator is a 13-week contract position, with 10 hours per week with a $500 honorarium per month ($1,500 in total). Hours are flexible. Start date is ideally Monday January 11, 2016 with an end date of April 8, 2016.

Applying:
Submit a resume with completed application form in person, by mail or pasted into the body of an email (we do not accept applications via fax) to:

Volunteer Coordinator Hiring Committee
c/o CKDU - FM
6136 University Ave.
Halifax, NS B3H 4J2

or

hiringcommittee@ckdu.ca

Application deadline: 11:59PM AST, Wednesday December 9, 2015

CKDU is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages

applications from minority and under-represented groups.