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University Of The Air (Wisconsin Radio)
University of the Air may refer to: * University of the Air (TV series) (1966–1983), a Canadian educational television series * University of the Air (CBC radio series) (1960s), a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio educational programme *University of the Air, a radio program from the University of Wisconsin–Madison airing on Wisconsin Public Radio *University of the Air, the former name of the Japanese distance learning university now known as The Open University of Japan * NBC University of the Air (1920s-1940s), a network radio series in the United States {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of The Air (TV Series)
''University of the Air'' was a daily distance education television program seen early mornings on the CTV Television Network in Canada between October 11, 1965 and 1983; prior to the establishment of 24-hour broadcasting, in most regions it was the first program aired each day, usually at 5:30 or 6 a.m., though it would also turn up at other times. Each episode consisted of a lecture given by a university instructor. Individual episodes of this series were produced locally by CTV affiliates nationwide, for national broadcast on the CTV network under national co-ordinator Nancy Fraser. Previous lectures of this series were also broadcast on TVO and CHCH-TV Hamilton, both as part of TVO's educational television schedule. It was best remembered for its opening/closing title sequence, consisting of a black-bordered hexagonal kaleidoscope background and eerie electronic theme music. In October 2014, the Dalhousie University Archives posted a number of complete episodes dating from 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of The Air (CBC Radio Series)
''University of the Air'' was an educational radio programme produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation from the late 1950s until 1965, consisting of recorded lectures on various subjects. In 1965, both this programme and another CBC radio programme, ''The Learning Stage'', were replaced in favour of a new show, ''Ideas'', which is still broadcast on CBC Radio One CBC Radio One is the English-language news and information radio network of the publicly owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial-free and offers local and national programming. It is available on AM and FM to 98 percent of Ca .... See also * ''University of the Air'' (TV series), which began on CTV in 1966, although there is otherwise no known association with the CBC radio series. External links * * ''University of the Air'' was on the CBC Radio schedule 0945–1015. * * * References Scott's "The Canadian Constitution and Human Rights", broadcast as four episodes in 1959. 1950s establ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is a network of 34 public radio stations in the state of Wisconsin. WPR's network is divided into two distinct analog services, the ''Ideas Network'' and the ''NPR News & Music Network,'' as well as the ''All Classical Network'', a digital-only, full-time classical music service. History In 1932, WHA in Madison and WLBL in Stevens Point started limited simulcasting of certain programs. However, the first real steps toward the building of what would become Wisconsin Public Radio began in 1947, with the sign-on of WHA-FM (now WERN) as a sister station to WHA. Between 1948 and 1965, seven more FM stations signed on as part of what was initially dubbed Wisconsin Educational Radio. The network became Wisconsin Public Radio in 1971, when it became a charter member of National Public Radio. Shortly afterward, the merger of the University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin State University systems into the present-day University of Wisconsin System greatly in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Open University Of Japan
is a distance learning university which has students from all over Japan; it accepted its first students in 1985. History Although founded by the national government initiative with a single-issue law and heavily subsidized by the government, it was established by as a , the university classified as a private university in Japan. It was founded on the basic system of The Open University in the United Kingdom. The administration is based in Chiba City although it has offices and learning centers in each of Japan's 47 prefectures. The university offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees. With nearly 90,000 students enrolled (in 2007), 45,000 students graduated from the university. It is one of the largest academic institutions in the nation, and qualifies as one of the world's mega universities. Since it was founded, over 780,000 students have taken courses from the institution. Faculty of Liberal Arts Bachelor's degree courses are available in six areas of study ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
