J. Schafer
News DirectorJ. Schafer is the News Director of Kansas Public Radio. He’s also the Managing Editor of the Kansas Public Radio Network, which provides news and information to other public radio stations in Kansas and Missouri.
Before joining KPR in 1995, Schafer spent 10 years as a commercial radio and TV newsman. During his career, he's filed stories for nearly every major radio news network in the nation including ABC, NBC, CBS, AP, UPI, the Mutual Broadcasting System, NPR and the BBC. This seems to impress no one. At KPR, he produces feature stories, interviews and newscast items and edits the work of others. In the fall of 2000, he performed contract work for the U.S. State Department, traveling to central Asia to teach broadcast journalism at newly independent radio stations in the former Soviet Union. One of his passions is Kansas; learning about and promoting the state’s rich heritage, people and accomplishments. Schafer gives presentations about Kansas to various organizations around the state to remind residents about our awesome history and incredible people. A native of Great Bend, he studied journalism and mass communications at Barton County Community College and at the University of Kansas. He was also an exchange student to Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany. The “J.” in J. Schafer stands for Jeremy, but he doesn’t really care for that name. He also enjoys the pretentiousness of using just a single initial for a first name!
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Kansas Public Radio is celebrating 70 years of service. Help us celebrate by making a pledge.
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As Labor Day weekend approaches, KPR wants to salute all hard-working Americans. Thank you for your efforts! KPR staffers have been working hard too and many will be working here through the holiday weekend.
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The Willow Domestic Violence Center in Lawrence has been serving the surrounding community for the past 45 years. A new exhibit at the Watkins Museum of History aims to tell Willow's story.
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New research from the University of Kansas Medical Center claims that drinking dairy milk can help improve brain health in older adults.
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Kansas Public Radio began our first day of broadcasting as KANU FM 91.5 on September 15, 1952. And this year, we're celebrating our 70th anniversary! Help us commemorate this milestone by joining us for a year filled with exciting events! And check out our new, limited-edition 70th anniversary merchandise available in the KPR Online Store here.
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Join KPR staffers at the station's Ice Cream Social Thursday from 5 to 7 pm at Maceli's in downtown Lawrence. This is a member-only event but you can become a member on the spot!
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Using a donated FM transmitter that a commercial radio station was throwing out, Kansas Public Radio began its life as KANU FM 91.5 in 1952
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Happy Independence Day! Looking for something patriotic to do? Donate blood! Visit: savealifenow.org or call: (877) 468-6844.
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KPR is looking for an awesome new Development Director. Work with fun and exciting people! Apply today!
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Kansas Public Radio is looking for a new Membership Director! What is that... and how do people apply? Find out here.