WSOU Turns 73, Expands HOF
• Celebrating yet another milestone in its storied history, Seton Hall University’s hard-rocking WSOU 89.5 FM/South Orange, NJ will celebrate its 73rd birthday on Wednesday, April 14 by inducting three new alumni into its legendary Hall of Fame — Class of 1988 alums Cristina Del Giorno (left) and Dave Packer (center) will be Hall of Fame honorees in this long-awaited virtual celebration, while Victoria Haffner (right) will be presented with the WSOU Distinguished Young Alumna Award.
All three honorees credit WSOU with helping launch their careers. From transforming WSOU in the 1980s to being a valuable member of the iHeartMedia’s Total Traffic and Weather Network today, Cristina Del Giorno has been on the radio for more than 30 years. Dave Packer is currently a reporter and anchor with ABC Audio and an established voiceover pro, and since her 2013 graduation, Victoria Haffner’s career has taken her to CNN and ABC News.
“Cristina, Dave, and Victoria are each well deserving of the honor WSOU is bestowing upon them,” said Mark Maben, GM of WSOU. “They have not only enjoyed successful professional careers but have also supported their peers and mentored younger individuals to help them find a path to success as well. WSOU is legendary for giving its students a foundation to be industry-ready when they start their careers, yet it is an ethos of giving back that makes our alumni community extraordinary.” He added, “As the station turns 73 years old on April 14, it will be a privilege for me to induct Cristina and Dave into WSOU’s Hall of Fame and give Victoria our Distinguished Young Alumna Award.”
• The WSOU Hall of Fame and Young Alum Award honors notable alumni who have made significant contributions to their professions and recognizes their involvement with Seton Hall University’s radio station. Inductees are chosen based on their professional accomplishments, WSOU student career activities, service to WSOU and Seton Hall University after graduation, support of current students, personal examples of servant leadership and involvement with alumni activities.
