Dr. Phillip Weinberg  1925 - 2012

WCBU’s founder, Dr. Phillip Weinberg, died Thursday evening.  Dr. Weinberg, 86, came to Bradley University in 1956 to serve as the founding chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering, a position he held for 20years. He was the driving force behind the establishment of WCBU as a full power public radio station in 1970, and the creation of WTVP in 1972. He established the Office of Research Coordination and the Center for Learning Resources.  Dr. Weinberg was also the founding dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts in 1977.

Visitation will be at Temple Anshai Emeth in Peoria Monday, February 6 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.  Funeral services will be at 12:30 pm at the Temple, followed by burial in Springdale Cemetery.