Hold At All Costs

HOLD AT ALL COSTS examines the build-up, events and aftermath of one desperate battle waged in 1953 during the Korean War's closing months. The one-hour documentary, produced to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the war's end, charts the epic attack and defense of Outpost Harry, where American, Greek and South Korean soldiers overcame incredible odds to protect a vital position against a massive Chinese barrage.

Survivors representing all sides share their stories and detail the battle's impact on the rest of their lives. The film features interviews with American, South Korean, Greek and Chinese veterans, in addition to three generals, MASH nurses, the South Korean Prime Minister, noted scholars and political commentators, including Newt Gingrich, U.S. Senator Richard Lugar, U. S. Congressman Charles Rangel and Oliver North. Actor Edward Herrmann narrates.

165 Miles for USO of Illinois

Hit-Mix 88.9 is proud to call Brian Andries one of its own, especially in light of his most recent philanthropic efforts! Andries walked 165 miles from Oswego to Charleston in an effort to raise money for USO of Illinois.

Brian was recently featured in Eastern Illinois University's EIU360 online magazine, and the story includes an on-air interview with our own Rob Calhoun! Make sure you check it out!

Hollywood Stars Film Package

The Hollywood Stars Film Package is a significant new collection of movies showcasing the work of a number of major stars. The package, which includes many films never-before-seen on public television, explores the work of legendary actors and actresses through many important films from their careers.

From Marilyn Monroe in Bus Stop and Audrey Hepburn in The Nun's Story to Sigourney Weaver in Aliens and Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke, viewers will have the chance to enjoy an exciting array of noteworthy performances.

Saturday, May 25

Rain Man, 8 p.m. - An astronaut (Charlton Heston) goes by time warp to a future planet ruled by smart apes who keep humans as slaves. Also starring Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter.

Call Northside 777, 10 p.m. - A Chicago newsman (James Stewart) digs up the story of a scrubwoman's son (Richard Conte) who has been framed for murder. Also starring Lee Cobb.

My WEIU Story - Zach Nugent

My name is Zach Nugent and I co-anchor Black Hills FOX News at 9 weeknights in Rapid City, South Dakota. I first became interested in journalism as a freshman at Eastern Illinois University. An academic adviser encouraged me to take a news writing class as an elective, and I fell in love with the field of journalism.

Shortly into my freshman year, I began volunteering at WEIU and continued for nearly five years as I completed my undergraduate and graduate coursework. I can honestly say I learned more from the hands-on experience I received at WEIU than in any single class I took. Starting behind the cameras, I had a chance to work from the bottom up and get a true feel for every position in a working newsroom. From operating a camera and teleprompter, to live reporting and anchoring, WEIU gave me the opportunity to explore and find my niche.

Upon graduating, I applied to stations across the country and pursued an opportunity as a weekend anchor and producer/weekday reporter in South Dakota, and within 18 months I was promoted to weeknight co-anchor. Everyday I still think of the lessons and values I learned through my time at WEIU. Whether out in the field reporting, behind the desk anchoring or picking up any odd production jobs around my current station, I am able to do it with the confidence and drive that was instilled in my by the staff at WEIU.

We've got graduation covered!

In case you couldn't attend EIU's spring commencement ceremonies and missed our live stream of the events, DVD copies are available in our online store to help you preserve these once-in-a-lifetime memories forever!

• Buy Your Graduation DVD Online

Friday Travel Programming Block

7 p.m. - America's Heartland

Travel to the Brunkow Farm in Kansas for a dawn to dusk look at the challenges faced by a modern day farm family. Dealing with the grip of a difficult drought, Glenn Brunkow, his wife, Jennifer and their children, Isaac and Tatum raise cattle and row crops.

7:30 p.m. - Heartland Highways

Grab your time machine and ride along as we visit Atlanta, Illinois, then and now for this episode! The small town is making big waves on the Old Route 66 circuit as they have returned most of their downtown to its heyday glory. We’ll look back at what they were up to in 2004 and how things have progressed today. Then it’s off to Perrysville, Indiana, for a visit to the Skinner Farm where buildings in danger of being torn down find new homes.

8 p.m. - Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope: Passage Through Tierra del Fuego Around Cape Horn

The spirit of Magellan, the worldwide traveler, is alive and well as Joseph circumnavigates the tip of South America on an expedition passenger ship. He sails through Tierra del Fuego and around Cape Horn on Travelscope's latest Chilean adventure. As the ship follows Darwin's watery trail, he travels into the Beagle Channel and through "Glaciers Avenue" where the majestic Spain, Romanche, Germany, Italy, France and Holland glaciers seem close enough to touch. Along the way he encounters Elephant Seals, Magellanic Penguins and sea birds aplenty. A highlight of the show is a stop on Isla Del Horno - Horn Island - where Joseph stands at the end of the Americas and visits the memorial to the ancient mariners who lost their lives attempting to make the Cape Horn passage.

8:30 p.m. - Rick Steves' Europe: Paris - Regal and Intimate

In Paris, amidst all of its grandeur, the little joys of life are still embraced. In this first of two episodes on Paris, we cruise the Seine River, visit Napoleon's tomb, and take in the Louvre. Then we feel the pulse of Paris-shopping in village-like neighborhoods, attending church in a grand pipe organ loft, and celebrating the mother of all revolutions with a big, patriotic Bastille Day bang.

9 p.m. - Globe Trekker Around the World: Silk Road - Kashgar to Istanbul

Holly Morris takes over the journey in Central Asia, where silk was traded for "flying horses" from the fertile Ferghana Valley. Crossing the Jiptik Pass to Osh, she then explores the ancient Kingdom of Samarkand and Bukhara before crossing the stony desert of Turkmenistan to the lost city of Merv. Then it's on to the modern capital of Baku in oil-rich Azerbaijan, her last stop before reaching the caravanserais of Turkey and finally the rich bazaars of Istanbul.

Frances Murphy - Charleston, IL

"I appreciate the partnership WEIU has had with child care providers in our area through Child Care Resource and Referral."

WEIU membership is important to Frances, and you can also be a proud member!

Bill Boaz - Charleston, IL

"I try to seek out something that I would support ... it wouldn’t be a problem for me to sit and watch the Gaithers for an hour or two or even three!"

WEIU membership is important to Bill, and you can also be a proud member!

Andrea McKenna - Program Manager

When Did You Start at WEIU? June 2012

Favorite Show on WEIU-TV: Masterpiece Classic, such as Downton Abbey, Birdsong and Mr. Selfridge and Masterpiece Mystery such as Sherlock, Inspector Lewis and Wallender. The best of British television drama comes right to your TV without commercial interruption! What's not to like?

What have you learned while working at WEIU? Coming from a very different market in Texas, I've had to quickly learn about the community that WEIU serves, and I've become very fond of it. As I've gotten to know the staff at WEIU, I've learned how dedicated they are to bringing the kind of quality television that has relevance to the community, but still entertains and stimulates viewers — no easy feat in the age of 200 channels.

Why should someone become a member of WEIU? The question should be "Why wouldn't someone become a member of WEIU?" If you've ever enjoyed the wide range of programming WEIU provides; if your children or grandchildren have ever learned about letters or numbers or even social skills from the 11.5 hours of stimulating, non-violent and educational kids' programming WEIU provides each day; if you've been able to experience an opera or a Shakespearean play or a rock concert or a Broadway show that you wouldn't otherwise have had access to; if you've learned to knit or do woodworking or to cook by watching WEIU's programming, then why shouldn't you be a member of WEIU?

Is WEIU as important to you as it is to Andrea? Become a member today!