The Lincoln Women’s March took place virtually on Saturday afternoon via Zoom and Facebook Live. The inability to gather in person didn’t keep the organization from hosting a joyful celebration complete with singing, dancing, prayer and party whistles.
KZUM is exploring the impacts of the pandemic on local businesses across Lincoln. In this article we explore the impacts on a few of the businesses located in the Historic Haymarket neighborhood of Lincoln.
In the first week, which was held over Zoom on Friday, February 12, students introduced themselves and were given a crash course targeting the basics of producing a podcast, such as weighing the necessity of internet connectivity, deciding whether listeners will have download ability and considering financial costs.
Animal fosterers are people from all walks of life–full-time workers, retirees, college students–and are involved with either the short-term or long-term fostering program. The latter is a program that works with animals that are not great candidates for adoption. The fosterers are committed to providing extra time and attention to cats who are injured or unable to function independently.
Lincoln is home to a multitude of art galleries which cater to the artists, students and residents in the community. As COVID-19 first began its spread, the galleries were forced to acclimate to the new realities that the pandemic presented. For many, the first months of uncertainty resulted in temporarily closed doors.
It’s no secret that the outbreak of COVID-19 has taken a toll on the local music scene. Beloved venues have closed their doors, social distancing measures have limited audience engagement, and performers have had to deal with the loss of a crucial aspect of their lives. With no other choice, Lincoln musicians have spent the past 10 months applying their creativity to finding new ways to perform, rehearse, and interact with the community.
Like many organizations, we like to poll our team for some of the highlights of the year. CHECK BACK OFTEN to see if your favorite show or radio host has submitted a list.
Giving Tuesday is December 1st and kicks off a whole month of charitable giving! Can you commit to giving a small, monthly donation to KZUM every month? We have some really cute holiday thank you gifts that are available now! Head to kzum.org and make a one time gift or become a monthly sustainer now!
This year's annual meeting will feature an address from our General Manager, Kerry Semrad. You will hear how this unprecedented year has affected community media in Lincoln, what initiatives the station has been working on and what the next year looks like.
A New KZUM Program Archive is now available! This archive allows you to listen to KZUM programs for 2 weeks after they first air on 89.3 KZUM - In their entirety. If you miss one of your favorite shows or perhaps you just want to revisit one you've already heard, now you can enjoy it with the new ARCHIVE!