WPPJ’s Rock-A-Thon started 30 years ago with one man broadcasting for 67 straight hours all by himself. That’s right, one man, one microphone and only one shower for more than 67 hours. To celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Rock-A-Thon, watch your favorite WPPJ DJs Josh Frketic and Nicholas Sperdute go head to head to re-create … Continue reading
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WPPJ Weekly Editorial
WPPJ often gives feedback on issues facing Point Park University on a daily basis. The station creates weekly editorials to comment on current events as well as hot topics. Click Below to find links to station editorials from the past! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, send an e-mail to wppj@pointpark.edu or call … Continue reading
WPPJ News
WPPJ News The award winning WPPJ News department brings you balanced and accurate coverage of campus and local issues and events. Reporters dig deep to find stories that matter most to you. WPPJ News provides alternative and credible news sources to give you the information you won’t hear anywhere else. The WPPJ News team, entirely student-run, also understands your … Continue reading
Office of Career Development
OFFICE OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT Lawrence Hall, Room 706 (412) 392-3950 STUDENTS AND ALUMNI: To schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor, please email your resume (Microsoft Word Document Format) and completed intake form (.pdf) to careerdev@pointpark.edu. OFFICE OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT STAFF All telephone numbers are area code and exchange (412-392) Name Title Ext. Email Meiers, … Continue reading
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Rock-A-Thon Wrap Up
In a partnership which began 29 years ago with Dean Charles Quillen, WPPJ has raised over $30,000 for The Early Learning Institute (TELI) through its annual Rock-A-Thon. Rock-A-Thon is 67 straight hours of live broadcasting in honor of 670 AM. Rock-A-Thon began on October 26 at 5 P.M. and last for three straight days ending … Continue reading
“Live Forever” A Bob Marley Celebration- Thursday September 23
1Love Presents LIVE FOREVER, a “Bob Marley Celebration” this Thursday September 23, 7pm at The Benedum Center. The Stanley Theatre, now the Benedum Center, here in Pittsburgh is the last venue where Bob Marley and The Wailers performed publicly on September 23, 1980 before his passing. On September 23, 2010, exactly 30 years after Find Out … Continue reading
On the Dino Trail with Justin Pierre – 11.12.09 -Pittsburgh
Charts November 5th- November 12th
WPPJ receives thousands of albums each year from record companies. Companies give the station these albums because they want us to play their music in hope that listeners will want to buy the album. The Music Department is responsible for keeping in touch with these companies. They do so by producing weekly playlists that … Continue reading
Athlete of the Week- Joncelyn Peterkin
Joncelyn Peterkin is a junior center on the Point Park Women’s Basketball team, and she is the Featured Athlete for the week of November 15th. Peterkin is a West Mifflin, Pa native and is in her second year in the basketball program at Point Park University after transferring over from Carlow University. In the opening … Continue reading
Featured Artist: Fort Wilson Riot
Fort Wilson Riot, the Minnesotan duo has created some new ripples in the indie world recently. Opening for the band, Cloud Cult, Jacob Mullis and Amy Hager have perfected the art of the live performance. Walking into their set on Tuesday at Mr. Smalls Theatre set the mood for the entire night, it made the … Continue reading
WPPJ and The Globe
Athlete of the Week- Jimmy Sherwood
This week’s featured athlete is Jimmy Sherwood a senior transfer from Arkansas Tech who is making his name known at Point Park University for his basketball skills. Sherwood was scoring left and right in this weekend’s Lord Amherst Classic at Daemen College facing WHAC opponent Sienna Heights and Sunrise conference opponent Maine Fort Kent. Sherwood … Continue reading
WPPJ 50th Anniversary Package
The 50th Anniversary Special for Point Park University’s Communications Department was held on September 25, 2010. Here is the package for the WPPJ Radio Station at Point Park University.
Justin Pierre – Fell in Love without You Acoustic
On Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 Lead singer of the band Motion City Soundtrack Justin Pierre performed in the Lawrence Hall lobby He came to Point Park while in Pittsburgh on a promotional tour for his band’s new CD, My Dinosaur Life which hit stores this last week.
Charts From October 3- October 10
WPPJ receives thousands of albums each year from record companies. Companies give the station these albums because they want us to play their music in hope that listeners will want to buy the album. The Music Department is responsible for keeping in touch with these companies. They do so by producing weekly playlists that include all … Continue reading
Steve Maffei Jr of the “Wake up and Dance Party”
Hey everyone, I’m Steve Maffei Jr, a Senior Broacasting Major I have had a show for 4 years My show is the Wake Up Dance Party, which features all the latest local and national hits plus artist interviews with all the best local talent and national recording artists. Some Artists I have interviewed in the … Continue reading
Josh Isenberg
In The Berg airs Tuesdays 2:30-4:00 pm on WPPJ. Josh Isenberg, alongside Justin Cummins, discuss the current sports topics in a much better way than other sports! Including comedy, entertainment and other mediums, ITB will make you listen to sports even if you dont like them. We will say anything and voice our opinions on … Continue reading
Robert Gregg
My name is Robert Gregg I am 23 and a Broadcasting major here at Point Park. I have been the Host of The Fun Show – 2006/2007 and the Host of The Robert Gregg Show 2009/2010. My show is called The Robert Gregg Show, and I like to play positive songs! Basically I play Christian … Continue reading
Val Palmieri of “The Black #1 Show”
Hey, I’m Val Palmieri, a 20 year old Broadcast Major. I’ve been a member since last year, and I’ve had a show for only a semester so far. My show, Val Palmieri’s “The Black No.1 Show” is on Mondays at 4p.m. – 6p.m. I’m a music and talk program. You’ll hear Iron Maiden, Guns N’ … Continue reading