Maija Jenson
Journalist, VolunteerFormer Program Director, Maija Jenson teaches journalism in the Department of Communication at UMD and was a part of KUMD 2008-2019. She hosted a weekly arts program "Radio Gallery." She shares a lifetime of public radio listening, degrees in journalism and art and 20 years of public radio experience with KFAI, WHA, WSUM and KUMD.
Jenson reminds you thatKUMD thrives on campus and community involvement, through member support, volunteer efforts and community participation. Find information about joining the KUMD News Team, Marketing Team or becoming a volunteer DJ under "Get Involved"
Maija was raised in northern Minnesota by activist artist hippies with no TV but lots of public radio including the CBC, MPR and KAXE. Besides music, radio, teaching and art, Maija enjoys an active life in the great outdoors with her family. Since leaving the KUMD staff, Jenson continues to volunteer on community produced programs like reggae and the Women's Music Program.
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