Re-Imagined Radio Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Two Classic Madcap Romantic Comedies (Photo) - 02/03/26

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Re-Imagined Radio invites listeners to fall in love with radio romance this February with a special episode sampling two of Hollywood’s most beloved madcap romantic comedies: “It Happened One Night” and “The Philadelphia Story.” The episode premieres Monday, Feb. 16—just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Witty, sophisticated and sparkling with fast-paced dialogue, both stories are adapted from award-winning motion pictures and feature unforgettable performances by some of the greatest stars of the Golden Age. Together, they offer laughter, romance and subtle social commentary—perfect listening for the season of love.

The episode opens with “It Happened One Night,” adapted from the March 20, 1939 broadcast of “Lux Radio Theatre.” Originally released in 1934 and directed by Frank Capra, the film starred Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable and became the first motion picture to win all five major Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay. Re-Imagined Radio samples the adaptation, with Colbert and Cary Grant reprising their motion picture roles as a runaway socialite and the cynical reporter who becomes entangled in her journey home.

Fast-talking, charming and endlessly inventive, “It Happened One Night” is widely regarded as one of the greatest motion pictures ever made and a foundational example of the screwball comedy genre.

The program continues with “The Philadelphia Story,” drawn from a March 17, 1947 adaptation for “The Screen Guild Theater.” The story began as Philip Barry’s 1939 Broadway hit starring Katharine Hepburn and was soon adapted into a celebrated motion picture featuring Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart. Nominated for six Academy Awards, the film remains one of the finest examples of the “comedy of remarriage,” a popular genre of the 1930s and 1940s that cleverly navigated social taboos and the restrictions of the Motion Picture Production Code.

Beyond romance and humor, “The Philadelphia Story” reflects a growing cultural tension of its era, contrasting established upper-class privilege with an emerging middle class striving for opportunity and change.

“Listeners told us they wanted more romance,” said John. F. Barber, Re-Imagined Radio producer and faculty member in the Digital Technology and Culture program at Washington State University Vancouver. “So we went looking for radio stories many people may not have heard—or may not even know existed. These two adaptations, drawn from some of the most successful films of all time, create vivid images through exceptional writing and superb voice acting. We’re delighted to offer them, with love, for Valentine’s Day.”

About Re-Imagined Radio

Re-Imagined Radio explores classic and contemporary audio drama, reexamining radio’s rich storytelling traditions and reintroducing listeners to forgotten or overlooked works that continue to resonate today.

About WSU Vancouver

WSU Vancouver is one of six campuses of Washington State University and the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington. The campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs that support workforce development, innovation and economic growth through strong partnerships with businesses, industries and community organizations.

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Discover Your Future At WSU Vancouver’s Preview Day, Jan. 24 - 01/15/26

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Washington State University Vancouver invites prospective students and their families to attend Preview Day, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 on the WSU Vancouver campus. The event is free and open to everyone.

Preview Day offers an inside look at campus life and the academic opportunities available at Southwest Washington’s only four‑year research university. Attendees will meet current students, admissions counselors and financial aid experts who can help them navigate their path to college.

During the event, guests will:

• Get insider tips on applying from WSU Vancouver admissions counselors
• Hear from current students about what it’s really like to be a Coug
• Learn how scholarships, financial aid and strategic planning can make college more affordable than many expect
• Get a tour of campus and resources available to help students succeed in college
• Have the chance to win fun Coug prizes, including the university’s signature Cougar Gold cheese

“Preview Day is one of the best ways to discover whether WSU Vancouver is the right fit,” said Jason Yi, campus director of admissions. “It’s an opportunity to explore the campus, meet our vibrant community and see how we support students in achieving their goals.”

To register, visit vancouver.wsu.edu/preview.

For event accommodations, call 360‑546‑9739 or email van.accommodations@wsu.edu.

For more information about WSU Vancouver admissions or Preview Day, email van.admissions@wsu.edu or call 360‑546‑WSUV (9788).

About WSU Vancouver

WSU Vancouver is one of six campuses of Washington State University and the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington. The campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs that support workforce development, innovation and economic growth through strong partnerships with businesses, industries and community organizations.

WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver and is accessible via I-5, I-205 and C-TRAN bus service.

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Feb. 24–26 Is Career Fair Week At WSU Vancouver - 01/07/26

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Employers seeking motivated talent for today’s evolving job market are invited to connect with career-ready students and alumni during Washington State University Vancouver’s Career Fair Week, Feb. 24 – 26.

The three-day series offers targeted and all-campus recruiting opportunities, bringing employers face to face with students prepared for internships, part-time roles and full-time employment. Fairs will be held in the Firstenburg Student Commons on campus.

“Even in a slower hiring climate, employers tell us they value early connections with students who have practical skills and flexibility,” said Nicole Smith, employer engagement coordinator for the Carson College of Business. “Career Fair Week is an efficient way to meet candidates across multiple disciplines in just a few hours.”

Registration details
Registration is required and available through Handshake. Fees are $200 for for-profit organizations and $150 for nonprofit and government organizations. The fee includes a 6-foot table, two recruiter registrations, parking passes and refreshments. Discounts are available for employers registering for multiple fairs. The registration deadline is Feb. 20.

Employers new to Handshake can create an account through WSU Vancouver’s Employer Relations webpage at studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/career-services/employer-relations.

Career Fair Week schedule

1 – 4 p.m. Feb. 24
School of Engineering and Computer Science Career and Networking Fair
Recruit students in computer science, data analytics, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.
Contact: encs.connections@wsu.edu

2 – 4 p.m. Feb. 25
Business Career and Internship Fair
Meet business majors across all class standings, including accounting, finance, human resources, marketing and management.
Contact: van.cb@wsu.edu

1 – 4 p.m. Feb. 26
All-Campus Career and Internship Fair
Connect with students from all majors and class standings, including those seeking internships and entry-level roles.
Contact: van.career@wsu.edu

About WSU Vancouver
WSU Vancouver is one of six campuses of Washington State University and the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington. The campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs that support workforce development, innovation and economic growth through strong partnerships with businesses, industries and community organizations.

WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver and is accessible via I-5, I-205 and C-TRAN bus service.

WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. We acknowledge their presence here. WSU Vancouver expresses its respect towards these original and current caretakers of the region. We pledge that these relationships will be built on mutual trust and respect.

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Re-Imagined Radio Opens Season 14 With Post-apocalyptic Classic “Earth Abides” (Photo) - 01/05/26

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Re-Imagined Radio launches Season 14 this month with a landmark work of post-apocalyptic science fiction that examines what remains after human civilization collapses.

The episode presents “Earth Abides,” adapted from the 1949 novel by American writer George R. Stewart. The story explores the aftermath of a sudden and deadly pandemic virus that wipes out most of Earth’s human population, while the natural world quietly continues.

Set in the 1940s, the novel is narrated by Isherwood Williams, a survivor who escapes the pandemic while living in the mountains of Northern California. Williams travels across the United States to New York City, encountering only a handful of survivors along the way. He eventually returns to his family home in Berkeley, California, where he spends the rest of his life observing nature’s resilience and the emergence of a new, less technologically dependent human society.

Williams describes himself as a student of ecology. He studies how nonhuman populations respond after generations of living under human dominance. Some species adapt and thrive. Others disappear. Humans also change, initially surviving by scavenging canned food, occupying abandoned homes and using deserted machinery. Literacy fades quickly, replaced by oral storytelling. When electrical and water systems fail, survivors revert to a hunter-gatherer lifestyle reminiscent of their distant ancestors.

The novel’s central theme is the impermanence of human effort and achievement. Civilizations rise and fall, but Earth endures.

Published in 1949, “Earth Abides” received widespread acclaim. It won the first International Fantasy Award in 1951 and was later named to Locus magazine’s best all-time science fiction lists in 1987 and 1998. The novel was also nominated for the Prometheus Hall of Fame.

The story was adapted for radio by David Ellis and broadcast in two episodes of the adventure radio series “Escape” in November 1950. With minimal editing, Re-Imagined Radio combines the two parts for this presentation as part of its Adventure and Science Fiction series.

“This adaptation, like Stewart’s original novel, examines nature’s resilience following the collapse of human civilization caused by a sudden and deadly pandemic virus,” said John F. Barber, producer and host of Re-Imagined Radio and faculty member in the Digital Technology and Culture program at Washington State University Vancouver. “For decades, this scenario seemed like speculative science fiction, until January 2020 and the beginning of the COVID pandemic.”

Re-Imagined Radio episodes air on KXRW-FM (99.9) in Vancouver, KXRY-FM (91.1 and 107.1) in Portland, and KNOM-AM (780) in Nome, Alaska, with additional broadcasts and streaming through partner stations.

New episodes premiere on the third Monday of each month. Programs stream globally and later become available as podcasts and on YouTube. Listening links and an archive of past episodes are available at reimaginedradio.fm, which also features Re-Imagined Radio EXTRA, offering additional sound-based storytelling between monthly episodes.

About Re-Imagined Radio

Created in 2013 by Barber, Re-Imagined Radio explores sound-based storytelling across genres including drama, comedy, documentary and sound art. Through performances, broadcasts, streaming, podcasts and social media, the program reimagines radio storytelling for contemporary audiences.

About WSU Vancouver

As one of six campuses of the WSU system, WSU Vancouver offers big-school resources in a small-school environment. The university provides affordable, high-quality baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people and communities it serves. As the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver helps drive economic growth through relationships with local businesses and industries, schools and nonprofit organizations. 

WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. We acknowledge their presence here. WSU Vancouver expresses its respect towards these original and current caretakers of the region. We pledge that these relationships will be built on mutual trust and respect.

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