Learn podcasting, audio reporting and radio DJing with MSU’s award-winning Impact 89FM
July 19-23, 2026
$560 — for MIPA members; $610 — for non-members
Add $75 for registrations after June 15
This is an-person, residential program.Space is limited.
Last day to register: July 1, or while seats remain available
Last day to request a roommate: July 1
About This Course
Get hands-on experience with interviewing, DJing, audio production, video and podcasting at Michigan State University’s national award-winning radio station, Impact 89FM.
You’ll learn about:
- how to record an in-studio music session with a band and interview them
- audio editing to produce an interview and music show
- basics of podcasting
- DJing and playing music in the broadcast studio
- in-person, on location and virtual interviewing techniques and workflows
- writing concert reviews, basic photo, post to web
- social media
- creating graphics in Canva
- And more
This is an in-person, residential program. Participants will stay in an MSU residence hall with at least one roommate. Meals are provided in a residential hall cafeteria. Workshop sessions are held in MSU classrooms, which may be a short walk from the residence hall.
This workshop course is open to youth participants entering grades 7 through 12.
Jeremy Whiting
Instructor
Jeremy Whiting is the general manager of Michigan State University’s student-run radio station, Impact 89FM. He is the former adviser of the broadcast, yearbook and online news programs at Ovid-Elsie High School. Jeremy started at the MIPA workshop as a high school student in the late ’90s and never really left. He has previously served as president of MIPA’s board of directors.
Supplies & Equipment
- This course is scheduled to be held in the offices and studios of Impact 89FM. Access to a laptop to work on assignments outside of class time is optional.
- Google/Gmail account to use Google Classroom, Docs and other services
- Smartphone or portable audio recorder to do interviews
- Notebook to take notes
- Pens and pencils
- Optional: Advanced audio recorders, batteries, SD cards, mics (if you own them or if you can borrow from your school)
- Good attitude, desire to learn, ability to have fun
Special Needs & Accommodations
MIPA is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Jeremy Steele, MIPA executive director, at 517-353-6761 or ask@mipamsu.org at least 10 business days prior to the start of our program so that we have time to make necessary arrangements. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Workshop Schedule
All times are in the Eastern time zone. Schedule is subject to change.
Sunday Schedule
- 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. — Check in
- 5-6:30 p.m. — Dinner
- 6:45 p.m. — Opening session
- 7:30 p.m. — First class meeting
- 8:15 p.m. — Keynote
- 9 p.m. — Recreational activities
- 10:45 p.m. — Floor meeting
- 11:15 p.m. — Bed check
- 1 a.m. — Lights out
Monday-Wednesday Schedule
- 7:15-8:45 a.m. — Breakfast
- 9-11:30 a.m. — Workshop class session
- 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:30-4 p.m. — Workshop class session
- 4-5 p.m. — MIPA Cup Tournament activities
- 5-6:30 p.m. — Dinner
- 7 p.m. — Evening session (speakers or project work time)
- 9 p.m. — Recreational activities
- 11 p.m. — Participants must be on assigned floor
- 11:15 p.m. — Bed check
- 1 a.m. — Lights out
Thursday Schedule
- 7:15-8:45 a.m. — Breakfast
- 9-10:45 a.m. — Workshop class session
- 11 a.m.-Noon — Closing session/Awards ceremony
- Noon-1 p.m. — Check out