Keith Staten, Karl Reid, Mitchell Jones and Michael Brooks from Commisioned stopped into the WDKX Wake-Up Club and talked about being back together again on Tour and working with Fred Hammond and Marvin Sapp . 

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On this episode of the WDKX Podcast Tariq Spence talks with Monroe County Clerk Adam Bello. Adam talks about being in the Rochester Community, what he has done, and what he will do for Monroe County.

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On this episode of the WDKX Podcast Tariq talks with Judge John DeMarco, about his start in law, the reason he became a Judge and what’s Treatment Court is all about. 

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Attorney Leticia Astacio discusses her case in depth. She talks about probation, depression, and the way the courts are handling her case. 

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Leticia Astacio discusses her recent court appearance and media coverage of her case. 

On Tuesday, October 15th the WDKX Jam Squad had the pleasure of broadcasting live from the SPIE Optifab Optical Fabrication Conference.

SPIE Optifab is North America’s premier optical manufacturing conference and exhibition and draws in over 2,000 optics professionals. The four-day conference will include technical presentations about the latest in the science of designing and manufacturing optical components.

If you would like to attend this conference, the hours are as follows:

• Tue. Oct 15th / Wed. Oct 16th: 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
  –A job fair will be hosted on these two days for anyone interested in working in the various fields of optical fabrication.
• Thur. Oct 17th: 10:00 am- 3:00 pm
  –This day will be dedicated to students who will be able to learn about optical manufacturing from leading experts and will have the opportunity to speak with 180 optical fabrication companies, and see precision machines in action.
  –Students must be accompanied by adults. Students and accompanying adults receive free exhibition access any day, but only Thursday includes this special program.
  –Students that signed up by 4 October will be treated to a free lunch, sponsored by the The Institute of Optics, Univ. of Rochester.

***For exhibition admittance please pre register here.***

Todd Allen, a board member with the Rochester Educational Foundation, joins the WDKX Podcast to discuss REF’s many programs available to the Rochester community. Some of these programs include supplying children with musical instruments and books, and well as their many upcoming FAFSA Fests to help support parents and students seeking financial aid for higher education.

The first FAFSA Fest will be held on Saturday, October 12th from 10 am until 12 pm at the REOC Downtown Campus, 161 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 14604.

For more information on these programs, or to know when the next FAFSA Fest will be, visit rochestercan.org.

This episode of the WDKX Podcast features two representatives of Rochester Educational Opportunity Center, SUNY Outreach Coordinator, Sheryl Gonzalez and Student Life & Counseling/Counselor, Lisa Gerst. The ladies recap the recent 2019 College Fair, the next steps to take when pursuing higher education and the different programs and resources available to the community at REOC.

To find a list of REOC’s programs and/or resources for those who are college-bound, visit reoc.brockport.edu.

This episode of the WDKX Podcast dives into a few topics that are often regarded as “taboo”, mental illness and the rise in suicides amoungst our youth.

Melanie Funchess of the Mental Health Association, Ronieka Burns of Beautifully Made and Reshawna Turner also join the conversation to share their experiences, insight and personal testimonies.

The ladies also discuss their upcoming ReAdjust Your Crown Girls Retreat, an all day retreat focused on empowering and uplifting young women in the community through workshops, mentorship, self- esteem & relationship building and so much more. It’s all happening this Saturday, October 12th at the David R. Gantt R-Center, 700 North St from 10am until 3pm. Melanie Funchess herself will be a guest speaker at the event.

To learn more information or to RSVP, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/re-adjust-you-crown-retreat-tickets-70194283993