September 14, 2009 | Announcements

Big Ten Network Airs Making of Waa-Mu

October schedule includes solar car competition, jazz orchestra

By Brendan Cosgrove

Northwestern programming on the Big Ten Network is highlighted in October by a program on the making of the 2009 Waa-Mu Show, "One for the Books." Go behind the scenes to see how the world's most famous college musical review makes it from script to stage. See the making of Waa-Mu this month at 3 a.m., 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Oct. 14.

Other shows airing this month include:

- News at Northwestern, 3 a.m., 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Oct. 7.

- Selected scenes from Waa-Mu 2009, 3 a.m., 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Oct. 16

- Solar car competition, 3 a.m., 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Oct. 21

- Jazz orchestra, 3 a.m., 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Oct. 28

All shows are Central Standard Time.

The Big Ten Network is the first national network dedicated to covering one of the premier collegiate conferences in the country. With more than 400 live events, nearly most available in HD, the network is the destination for Big Ten fans across the country and allows fans to see their favorite team, regardless of where they live.

Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the Big Ten Network also showcases an array of original programming (see schedule above) that highlights the activities and accomplishments of member institutions.

Available to all cable and satellite providers nationwide, the network has agreements with Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-Verse, Verizon FiOS and 230 cable operators and is now available to 55 million households.

For updated information on the Big Ten Network, go to www.BigTenNetwork.com.