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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The Joseph Nease Gallery welcomes a Finnish painter to Duluth this week. Opening on Friday, March 22 is Transcription by Sirpa Särkijärvi. Her active and…
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The Minnesota State Arts Board is an important resource for artists but also for educators, festival organizers and more. Applying for an arts grant can…
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On International Women's Day 2019, feminists will gather to celebrate the opening of the 3rd annual art exhibit, WTF! "What the Feminist" is a community…
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Beehive Design Collective have brought their art, storytelling and presentations to classrooms, coffee shops, colleges, conferences and this Wednesday, to…
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Head out into the snow on Friday night for the Downtown Duluth Arts Walk and you'll find the work of Jay Whitcomb at Prøve Gallery. Whitcomb opened his…
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The National Gallery of Art in Washington DC along with consulting curator Philip Brookman have produced a retrospective exhibit spotlighting the early…
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Duluth painter Sarah Brokke opens a new show called "Sacred Selves" at The Duluth Pottery this week. In the heart of the Lincoln Park Craft District, The…
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The Duluth Folk School is hosting their first art show reception this Friday! Local painter Alexa Carson and photographer Riah Beth have teamed up for a…
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The 2019 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon has begun. With double-digit negative temperatures, crowds of spectators, mushers, dogs and all the Beargrease…
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The Tweed Museum offers regional exhibitions and curates shows from their extensive permanent collection, and they also host UMD student exhibitions. 2019…