90.3 FM: The Voice of Nassau Community College – WHPC

WHPC is proud to provide quality programming for Nassau Community College and to its broad audience in the community it serves.

We provide entertainment, information, event announcements and public service programming to the greater Nassau County area.

WHPC Winter/Spring 2012 Program Guide

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Host Spotlight

Dr. Hugh O'Rouke

Dr. Hugh O’Rourke took over the reins of the Irish show Leitrim Ceili in 2006. The program, with strong ties to the Irish community, has aired on WHPC since 1985. As the host of Leitrim Ceili, Hugh specializes in both new and older Irish-American music from the 1920s through the 1960s. Listening to the program, one might hear the music of The McNulty Family, The Flangan Brothers, Connie Foley and others. Hugh’s passion for Irish culture also extends to his playing of the bagpipes and the button accordion. Hugh is a retired member of the NCC Criminal Justice Department. Prior to teaching at Nassau Community College, he served 24 years in the New York City Police Department retiring as a Captain.

 

 

 

Student Spotlight

Rebecca Alexandre

Rebecca Alexandre is a second-year student at Nassau Community College. She first came to WHPC in the spring of 2010 after changing her major from Nursing to Communications. After just a few weeks at WHPC, Rebecca began co-anchoring the News Wrap-Up every Friday afternoon and hosting the Retro Mix by the summer of 2010. Since joining the WHPC staff, Rebecca has gained hands-on experience in the radio field. Listen to Rebecca every weekday afternoon on the News Wrap-Up at 4:30pm. Her show For My Listeners airs at 4am every Saturday morning and displays her colorful personality. During the show, you'll hear a perfect blend of entertainment news and R&B and Hip-Hop music, ranging from old school classics to the newest hits. Rebecca is passionate about radio and she is a marvelous addition to our WHPC team.