News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu     www.selu.edu/news Contact: Christina Chapple Date: 3/18/03   Click on image for publication quality photo BROADCASTING SUPPORT -- Southeastern Louisiana University alumnus and New Orleans television news and weather broadcaster Steve Bellas was among the celebrities joining KSLU staffers such as Rosa Dunn at the microphone during the station's annual fund drive, March 13-15. Contributions to the fund drive can still be made at 985-549-2330. FUND DRIVE CONTINUES FOR 90.9 KSLU       HAMMOND -- Members of the community can still pledge to the annual programming fund drive being conducted by Southeastern Louisiana University’s public radio station, 90.9 KSLU Alternative Public Radio.       The fund drive got underway March 13-15 when celebrities helped man the station’s microphones and KSLU debuted a prestigious addition to its lineup, Garrison Keilor’s "A Prairie Home Companion."       “If you believe in the importance of local public radio, we hope you will pledge your support,” said KSLU Development Director Liz Black. Tax deductible pledges can be made to the station at 985-549-2330.         Licensed to Southeastern, KSLU is the only public radio station on the north shore and one of only eight public radio stations statewide. In addition to running programming from Public Radio International, KSLU also features local news and interviews with Mary Pirosko, Rosa Dunn’s "Point of View" talk show, and an eclectic blend of music, including an hour of blues each weekday from 6-7 p.m. on the “KSLU Blues Cruise.” A local music show airs in the evenings, and the station plans to expand local music content throughout the day in the near future, said General Manager Wayne Cain.        KSLU also serves as a training ground for Southeastern broadcast communication students, who work behind the scenes and on-air, and are trained by a professional staff.          For additional information about the fund drive, contact Liz Black at 985-549-2330.   Return to News Releases