May 1, 1984, is a day in history many may not remember. There were no major world events or major announcements from large companies. However, in the small town of Rexburg, Idaho, on the campus of Ricks College, a major event did happen. The campus radio station went full power, 75,000 watts, on 100.5 FM. Now, 40 years later, BYU-Idaho Radio is celebrating the milestone.
BYU-Idaho Radio celebrates 40 years on the airwaves this month. On May 1, 1984, Ricks College launched a new full-power radio station called KRIC. With 75,000 watts of power, the new station broadcast classical music and news programming on 100.5 FM to eastern Idaho, western Wyoming and southern Montana. Forty years later, KBYI 94.3 FM continues that legacy and invites the public to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
BYU-Idaho's Ropes Course has reopened and is waiting for people to come and enjoy the fun activities there.
BYU-Idaho introduces a new course, BYUI 101: Experience BYU-Idaho, to help incoming freshman students learn about various campus resources and find a community within their peers. Don Bingham, a faculty member and the course lead for the class, highlights the numerous benefits BYUI 101 will have for first semester.
BYU-Idaho will host First Friday tonight, an event to celebrate the completion of the first week of the semester.
The BYU-Idaho music department is set to present a captivating French-themed concert titled "An American in Paris" featuring the Symphony Band. With faculty member David Faires expressing excitement over the vibrant music and promising an engaging experience, the concert will take place tonight at 7 p.m. in the Barrus Concert Hall, inviting attendees to immerse themselves in an evening of exquisite melodies.
The 2024 Winter semester is wrapping up and that means BYU-Idaho has a new class of graduates including some familiar faces for BYU-Idaho Radio.
Hosts Christian Nelson, Briana Leal and Chandler Guadagnin talk about dating to a live audience.
BYU-Idaho's Economics Department hosts a branch of the Professional Agriculture Student Organization which helps provide leadership and career preparation opportunities for BYU-Idaho students looking to enter that field.
The Great Scott Bassoon Octet, a newly formed ensemble at BYU-Idaho, will debut in a free concert at the Eliza R. Snow Building on Tuesday. Formed by happenstance with eight enthusiastic members, the octet offers a unique sonic experience with its combination of bassoons and contra bassoons, while also engaging in a creative grassroots marketing campaign to promote their performance.