Tribal Council gets first look at KSUT’s new media center
Friday - March 13, 2020 by Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
KSUT Executive Director, Tami Graham emphasizes the multitude of benefits that each aspect of KSUT’s new facility will provide, from updated broadcasting and recording equipment to climate-controlled workspaces.
Chuck Mallett, (RIGHT) Lead Maintenance Technician with Southern Ute Building Maintenance works with General Contractors from Jaynes to prepare the building for the final phases of construction.
Councilman Bruce Valdez operates the height adjustment featured on all the new workstations.
Southern Ute Councilwoman Ramona Eagle admires the beautiful window views to the east, overlooking the wetlands adjacent to the Bear Trail. Natural light filters into the new media center from nearly every room, creating a well-lit atmosphere for staff and visitors alike.
Southern Ute Tribal Council Members: Marge Barry, Ramona Eagle and Lorelei Cloud listen intently as KSUT’s Executive Director, Tami Graham recaps the lengthy process of fundraising that made the Eddie Box Jr. Media Center a reality; Graham also gave her heartfelt thanks to the Tribal Council for their much needed support throughout that process.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
KSUT invited the Southern Ute Tribal Council to tour the Eddie Box Jr. Media Center on Tuesday, March 10, as contractor prepare the building for the final phase of construction, KSUT staff are preparing to set up state-of-the-art broadcasting equipment in coordination with Southern Ute Shared Services. KSUT board members are optimistic that the facility will be up and running by June. Tribal Council toured the entire media center, which boasts a large performance sound stage, spacious offices, individual production studios, an outdoor common area and a small kitchen facility.