New Wheels for WUMB
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by Leigh DuPuy
Thanks to a donation from the National Grid Corporation in December, WUMB Radio has a new van, which will be used to promote the station at community events and to air live broadcasts and member concerts throughout the state.
The van is a first for the radio station and was acquired when the university made an official request to the National Grid Corporation, asking them to consider donating one of their surplus vehicles. The corporation agreed to do so, for the first time in their history contributing a gift of this size to a university. The van, valued at $7,000, is a 1993 GMC Safari.
Displaying official Massachusetts license plates, the new van will undergo major enhancements, including a new graphic design. The University Communications design team has been working with WUMB staff to create a new look for the van, which will reflect WUMB's mission and spirit. The station hopes to have it ready for spring promotional activities and will unveil its new look in a celebration at that time.