UT Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Susan Martin (left) provided some history
about the station in her open house remarks. Afterward, she enjoyed with event
with (from left) her husband, Paul Barrette, along with former WUOT announcer
Kevin O’Connor (2005-2007) and current WUOT Jazz Coordinator and Improvisations
Host Todd Steed (2006-present).
Longtime listeners Erin and Dick Berry chat with staff as they tour the station.
Listener Dylan Powell shows off his caricature.
Michael Merritt, who has been listening to WUOT since 1956, sits down to
have his caricature drawn by Marlee Parnell.
Katerina Spasovska, left, and Lei Wu got their caricatures done.
WUOT volunteer and underwriter Jan Coe poses with her husband, Eric Westlund.
WUOT member Harriette Spiegel, left, takes a break from volunteer duties
to pose with Lauren Christ.
From left, former weekend announcer Kevin O’Connor (2005-2007) poses
with his father Brian O’Connor.
From left, former WUOT Program Director Jack Westbrook poses with
WUOT Director/General Manager Regina Dean (1995-present) and
UT Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Susan Martin. Westbrook was
the station’s first program director and was one of the two employees
hired to run the radio station in 1949.
From left, UT Dean, College of Communications and Information Mike Wirth,
UT Vice Chancellor, Communications Margie Nichols, UT Vice President,
University Relations Hank Dye and WUOT member Peter Acly enjoy
festivities in the library. Dye worked at WUOT as a student announcer during
his freshman year at UT from 1959-1960.
Ray Shirley Jr. (left) videotapes the 60th anniversary open house for his
father, Ray Shirley, who joined WUOT as engineer in 1956 and soon after
was named the station’s general manager.
From left, listener Jack O’Hanlon enjoys the company of fellow listeners Ed Patrick,
Corrine Patrick and his wife, WUOT underwriter Maureen O’Hanlon.
Orion Casaday, one of the youngest attendees, finds a quiet spot to enjoy a cupcake.
From left, former WUOT host Ashley Capps (1973-2004), hangs out with
WUOT’s Jazz Coordinator and Studio 865 Host Todd Steed (2006-present),
listener Fiona McAnally and 91.9 Inc. Board Member Mickey Mallonee.
WUOT fan Michael Merritt with Office Manager Louise Higman and Senior Radio
Programmer/Announcer Allan Ellstrom.
WUOT unveiled its 60th anniversary logo.
The timeline of WUOT’s 60 years on the air includes memorable moments and milestones.
Listeners were invited to add their own memories related to WUOT.
Attendees get an overview of WUOT past and present on the timeline.
UT Assistant Vice President, Advancement Services Bruce Downsbrough
adds his WUOT experience to the 60th anniversary timeline.
Attendees listen to remarks during a short program.
Listener Michael Lynch with Weekend Host Melony Maness.
Volunteer Rebecca Judy.
Long-time listener John Sutherland.
Attendees in the back performance studio.
One of the "60th Anniversary" cakes created by Connie's Kitchen.
The other anniversary cake.
Cupcakes from Magpies.
Sushi from EOS Catering.
Food from Middlebrook Gardens.
STATION TOUR
Take a photographic tour of WUOT's studio
