The Nome Static, August 2018 Archives

“Dear Friend of KNOM…” (August 2018)

By Lynette Schmidt | July 31, 2018

“Catholic radio since 1971. This is what faith can do.” Read the introduction to the August newsletter.

“Happy Sweet Birthday”

By KNOM Radio | July 31, 2018

Black-and-white, vintage photo of woman with long hair, smiling at camera.

To mark the 47th anniversary of KNOM’s very first day on the air — July 14, 1971 — the mission’s website now offers recordings of “Happy Birthday” written and/or recorded especially for KNOM’s daily broadcasts.

Ilisaqativut: “We All Learn Together”

By KNOM Radio | July 31, 2018

Group of students seated at a session of Inupiaq class “Ilisaqativut.”

“Our language comes from the land.” “Our language tells our history.” “Our language… tells us who we are.” These are reflections from a language class profiled last month on KNOM.

Faith, Education, & Nutrition

By KNOM Radio | July 31, 2018

Two women in dark red "Summercise" t-shirts smile at camera, sitting at a table inside KNOM studios, while displaying skillet with freshly-cooked egg scramble.

Recent visitors to KNOM have brought fresh nourishment for body, soul, and mind — for listeners and staffers alike.

Passing the Baton

By KNOM Radio | July 31, 2018

Three people hold a teal "Welcome to KNOM" banner inside a small airport terminal, while a man, standing over their shoulder, holds his own small camera back at the photographer.

As KNOM says goodbye to its 2017-2018 class of volunteer fellows — Karen Trop, Gabe Colombo, and Zoe Grueskin — we’re also happy to introduce the first member of the class of 2018-2019, Emily Hofstaedter.

Board Directives

By Lynette Schmidt | July 31, 2018

Group of people stands smiling, outside, in front of green bushes on a sunny day.

Coinciding with KNOM’s 47th anniversary, the mission’s board of directors met in Nome for their quarterly meeting.

From the GM’s Desk (August 2018)

By admin | July 31, 2018

“This is the legacy that you support in our region,” says Margaret DeMaioribus in the end-note to the August newsletter: “handing down knowledge, culture, and language from generation to generation.”