Wattage Week is almost upon us! If you’ve not been with us for one of these yet, Wattage Week is our legendary once-a-semester fundraiser, and this fall’s edition is September 28 to October 3, 2026 — complete with special programming, great giveaways, and more. It’s also your perfect chance to support independent, student-run music and news media here at CU Boulder while getting something great in return!
If Radio 1190 means something to you — maybe you just love what you hear on the air, or maybe you’ve got a friend or family member who’s a DJ or News Team journalist — this is the perfect time to show you care about the nearly 150 student media creators who put their hearts into the hand-picked music shows and award-winning student journalism you hear every day on Radio 1190.
Your support goes directly toward making sure our students (like operations director Rian, in the photo above!) have the tools, training, and opportunities to create not only the attention-grabbing content you hear day in and day out — but also the amazing community that makes Radio 1190 truly special on our campus. In an AI-driven world where it can be hard to tell what’s real, our station is a haven where students can collaborate, experiment, and create memories and connections that last a lifetime … while making some of the best radio on the Front Range (and beyond!) along the way.
If that isn’t enough of a reason to give during Wattage Week, we’ve got one more, too — the first 120 donors at $25 or more will receive a limited-edition Wattage Week care package, including Radio 1190-themed magnetic fridge poetry, commemorative stickers, and a one-of-a-kind 3D-printed 45 record adapter created for us by DJ Miranda of Second Wind (Mondays, 7pm). So what are you waiting for? Grab your gift and let this fantastic team of students know how much Radio 1190 means to you. And thanks so much in advance!
With love from your best friends on the airwaves,
Iris Berkeley
General Manager