SAU News This Week

The Inauguration of Dr. Amy Novak

KALA-FM — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Today, St. Ambrose University installs its 14th president. In this special episode, we speak to the people involved in making this event possible. Plus, Ambrosians share with us their thoughts about the university's newest leader.

SAU News This Week is produced at KALA Radio. Weekly newscasts air live on KALA 88.5 FM Fridays at noon during the Fall 2021 semester.

September 17, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0500

This week on SAU News This Week, KALA-FM hosts a sports trivia night, study abroad starts back up again after a hiatus from the COVID-19 pandemic, and St. Ambrose ranks in the U.S. News and World Report.

Check out these stories and more on this week's edition of SAU News This Week!

SAU News This Week is produced at KALA Radio, St. Ambrose University, Davenport-Quad Cities.

Catch it live every Friday at Noon on KALA 88.5 FM. Can't listen over the air? Stream us!

September 10, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:09:37 -0500

In this week's edition of SAU News This Week, an SAU music professor releases a new album for public display. The Fighting Bee football team is excited for the new football stadium as construction nears completion. And some SAU professors remember exactly what they were doing during the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, as this year marks 20 years since the attacks.

Check out these stories and more on this week's edition of SAU News This Week!

SAU News This Week is produced at KALA Radio, St. Ambrose University, Davenport-Quad Cities.

Catch it live every Friday at Noon on KALA 88.5 FM. Can't listen over the air? Stream us!

September 3, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:45:48 -0500

SAU News This Week is produced at KALA Radio, St. Ambrose University, Davenport-Quad Cities.

Catch it live every Friday at Noon on KALA 88.5 FM. Can't listen over the air? Stream us!

August 27, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:47:31 -0500

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast that airs live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Fall 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

May 14, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 14 May 2021 12:47:25 -0500

In our final newscast of the semester, the university says goodbye to Sr. Joan Lescinski after more than a decade of service at St. Ambrose. The lacrosse teams look back on their most successful seasons to date. And SAU announces updates to their COVID-19 policies on campus.

All this and more on the final Spring 2021 edition of SAU News This Week.

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast that airs live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

May 7, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 07 May 2021 11:46:54 -0500

This week, St. Ambrose University hosts an on-campus COVID-19 vaccine clinic. The baseball team looks back on an unprecedented season. And the SAU Career Center announces changes to its career finder platform. Find out all this and more in this week’s edition of SAU News This Week.

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast that airs live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

April 30, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:07:19 -0500

This week, the Black Student Union hosts a unity walk on campus. Dance Marathon explains why their proud of this year's fundraising efforts despite missing their $200,000 goal. And alumni family and friends give back to the university for its annual "Day of Giving" event. Find out all this and more in this week’s edition of SAU News This Week.

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast that airs live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

April 23, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:39:42 -0500

This week, St. Ambrose students react to the guilty verdict of former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin. SAU Dance Marathon hosts its final - and biggest - fundraising event of the year. And students take part in the annual Bee the Difference Day event, helping neighbors clean up their yards. Find out all this and more on this week’s edition of SAU News This Week.

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast that airs live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

April 16, 2020

KALA-FM — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:08:01 -0500

This week, some St. Ambrose students begin the month-long celebration of Ramadan, a member of the music department is nominated for an Oscar, and a year-long program helps local high-school students with disabilities prepare for the workforce. Find out all this and more on this week’s edition of SAU News This Week.

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast that airs live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

April 9, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:30:00 -0500

This week, St. Ambrose is in the process of building a facility for the new wrestling program and we get the thoughts of the head coach and SAU students. Also, COVID-19 hits close to home for everyone at KALA-FM as a Spanish radio presence passes away. Find out all this and more on this week’s edition of SAU News This Week.

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast that airs live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

April 2, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0500

This week, we take a look at St. Ambrose Men's and Women's Lacrosse and their unprecedented success this season. Plus we learn about changes to this summer's orientation for new students.

Listen now!

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast that airs live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

March 26, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:10:38 -0500

This week, a high-profile figure on campus is leaving for a new appointment, the St. Ambrose Dome is nearing re-opening, and the cash-prize for a popular campus competition is increasing.

Listen to all of these stories and more right now on SAU News This Week.

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast that airs live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

March 19, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:30:27 -0500

This week, St. Ambrose announces plans for the Fall semester, the school plays host to the NAIA Dance and Cheer championships and SAU baseball looks towards their first home game in over a year.

Listen to these stories and more, right now, on SAU News This Week.

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast that airs live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

March 12, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:59:13 -0600

This week, it's been one year since St. Ambrose - and the world - began lockdowns and social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We take a look at how people's mental health has been impacted. Plus, KALA-FM is back on the air after technical issues last week.

Listen to these stories and more, right now, on SAU News This Week.

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast that airs live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

March 5, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 13:03:37 -0600

This week, SAU students are eligible for federal aid to help ease the financial burden of the COVID-19 pandemic, students prepare for a spiritual retreat, and a display honoring "trailblazing" women is on campus for Women's History Month.

Listen to these stories and more, right now, on SAU News This Week.

**THIS NEWSCAST WAS NOT BROADCAST LIVE DUE TO CURRENT TECHNICAL ISSUES AT THE STATION**

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast airing live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

February 26, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:51:39 -0600

This week, SAU Men's and Women's Basketball enter the final games of their seasons, there's new leadership in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, and a group of student-athletes find a new hobby to help them recharge.

Listen to these stories and more, right now, on SAU News This Week.

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast airing live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

February 19, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:23:08 -0600

This week, lent looks a little different for Christians around the world amidst the ongoing pandemic, St. Ambrose football is battling limited space and canceled games - we find out their hopes for the season, and students working for St. Ambrose's radio station, KALA-FM, continue to see success in a national awards competition.

Listen to these stories and more, right now, on SAU News This Week.

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast airing live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

February 12, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0600

This week, SAU names its next president, a professor shares what the university means to her as she prepares to retire, and we get an update on the Ambrose Dome, which was ripped to shreds during a summer wind storm.

Listen to these stories and more right now on SAU News This Week.

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast airing live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

February 5, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:21:02 -0600

This week, the bitter cold is settling into the Quad Cities area as Fighting Bees Football prepares for its first-ever spring regular season. Plus, SAU Track starts the season off strong.

Listen to these stories and more right now on SAU News This Week.

**CORRECTION: This newscast incorrectly identified SAU's campus nurse as "Nancy Hayes." The correct name is "Nancy Hinse."**

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast airing live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

January 29, 2021

KALA-FM — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0600

This week, students are back on campus after an extended winter break, a major announcement from the NAIA about this year's Dance and Cheer National Championships, and a special gift from an alum for the SAU Nursing Department.
Listen to these stories and more right now on SAU News This Week.

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast airing live on 88.5FM Fridays during the Spring 2021 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

October 30, 2020

KALA-FM — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:53:38 -0500

October 30, 2020
~ SAU schedules winter commencement ceremonies over two days
~ Women's Basketball prepares for a new season
~ And KALA announces live election coverage of Tuesday's general election

Listen to these stories right now on SAU News This Week.

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast airing live on 88.5fm Fridays during the Fall 2020 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

October 23, 2020

KALA-FM — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0500

October 23, 2020:
~ Theatre newcomers showcase their talents
~ Graduation ceremonies will be held in-person
~ And a spectator policy is released ahead of the winter sports season

Listen to these stories and more, right now on SAU News This Week

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast airing live on 88.5fm Fridays during the Fall 2020 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

October 16, 2020

KALA-FM — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 16:22:34 -0500

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎:
~ A new NAIA rule may affect SAU student-athletes
~ Campus Activities Board has to get creative to keep students engaged on campus during COVID
~ And two SAU athletes are named the CCAC Cross Country Runners of the Week

Listen to these stories and more, right now on SAU News This Week.

SAU News This Week is a student-produced radio newscast airing live on 88.5fm Fridays during the Fall 2020 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

October 9, 2020

KALA-FM — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 12:55:29 -0500

October 9, 2020:
~ Students host a protest to raise awareness about racial injustice
~ The school's COVID testing site gets a new home as the weather gets cooler
~ And a campus organization is offering help to students struggling with food insecurity

Listen to these stories and more, right now on 𝙎𝘼𝙐 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠.

𝘚𝘈𝘜 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬 week is a student-produced radio newscast airing live on 88.5fm Fridays during the Fall 2020 semester at St. Ambrose University.

KALA-FM is the public radio station of St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.