MTSU News Summary for January 2001

  NATIONAL NEWS

Basic and Applied Sciences
MTSU faculty and students were featured in Solar Today for their work in engineering technology and their award-winning solar car, Rayce Array.

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General Interest
Former Vice President Al Gore will begin teaching at MTSU, reported the New York Times, CBS News, Associated Press and the Japanese News Service.


METROPOLITAN NEWS


Administration
The Division of Student Affairs is assisting Habitat for Humanity in building homes in the Rutherford County area, reported Parent World.
Linda Puckett, associate director of admissions, discussed the increase in students applying online with WMOT-FM.
Lynn Palmer, director of admissions, explained the different methods of applying for college on a recent WMOT-FM program.
Wendy Thompson, assistant to the president, will take a leave of absence to join the Tennessee Board of Regents to assist in implementing the recent desegregation plan, The Tennessean and Knoxville News-Sentinel announced.

Basic and Applied Sciences
Dr. Patrick Doyle, Biology, was interviewed by WSMV-TV Channel 4 for his recycling efforts in a feature story on the state’s top volunteers.
WMOT-FM interviewed Dr. Warner Cribb, Geography and Geology, concerning a grant awarded to the Geography and Geology department from the National Science Foundation.
Dr. Doug Heffington, Geography and Geology, addressed common misconceptions about his field on WMOT-FM.
Marvin Runyon, Russell Chair of Manufacturing Excellence, discussed tips on leadership and motivation for graduate students with WMOT-FM.
MTSU is one of five Tennessee universities teaming up to turn research into a money making venture at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Associated Press reported.

Business
The recent cut in interest rates has raised the "people’s confidence in the future," noted Dr. William Ford, Weatherford Chair of Finance, in The Tennessean.
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Dr. Albert DePrince Jr., Business and Economic Research Center, discussed lowering the interest rates to create an economic slowdown, noted The Tennessean. TR
Dr. Jackie Gilbert, Management and Marketing, was quoted in the Nashville Business Journal regarding a recent study that ranks Tennessee near the bottom of the list in women’s earnings. TR
Max Melnikov, Business and Economic Research Center, discussed economic indicators with WMOT-FM. TR
Dr. Scott Inks, Marketing and Management, discussed the need for agricultural supply salespeople to meet the needs of farmers who use the Internet on WMOT-FM.

Education and Behavioral Science
Bill Shulman, Criminal Justice, discussed techniques involved in eyewitness testimony on WTVF-TV Channel 5.

Liberal Arts
Dr. Elyce Helford, English, was interviewed on WLAC-FM regarding reality television. TR
Dr. Ron Kates, English, discussed the novel his students are writing based on studies conducted on the Jefferson Springs resort with Parent World.
WMOT-FM interviewed Dr.Ronald Bray, English, regarding the recent publication of the last one-act play, "The One Exception," by Tennessee Williams in the Tennessee Williams Annual Review.
History professor Dr. Adonijah Bakari will assist a library in LaVergne through a series of workshops to educate Rutherford County citizens about African-American culture, The Tennessean reported.
Dr. John Vile, Political Science, discussed the Clinton legacy on WSM-FM. TR
In a recent WMOT-FM interview, Vile argued it’s unlikely there will be any changes made to the Electoral College despite the recent controversy. TR
Dr. Russell Church, Speech and Theatre, and Dr. Mark Byrnes, Political Science, discussed presidential inaugurations, past and present, on "Open Line with Chris Clark," which airs on Channel 5+.

Mass Communication
An article in City Lifestyle Magazine entitled, "All That Jazz," focused on the success of WMOT-FM.

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In his weekly commentary, Dr. Larry Burriss, Journalism, discussed the following topics: "Common Sense," "Weather," "Patriotism," "Football Experts," and "Reality Programming."

Student Affairs
Delta Zeta Sorority was recognized on WKRN-TV Channel 2 for its recent fundraiser, Rock-a-Thon, benefiting the Speech & Hearing Clinic.
Several students were interviewed in The Tennessean regarding their response to former Vice President Al Gore’s decision to teach, including MTSU student s Michael Fink, Recording Industry, Kim Carreiro, Sociology, and Professor Myer Phillips, History.

General Interest
Participants are confident a satisfactory agreement could be reached in the Geier desegregation case with the assistance of a court-appointed monitor, reported The Tennessean.
The Tennessean explained the agreement reached in the higher education desegregation plan.
The Tennessee Tribune announced a five–year plan to end the "dual system of higher education" has begun. Subsequently ,the possible changes that could result from the agreement were discussed in the Tennessee Tribune.
The announcement of former Vice President Al Gore’s decision to begin a teaching career at MTSU appeared in two Tennessean articles, the Memphis Commercial Appeal and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
The Tennessean noted Gore’s decision to teach will benefit many students.
Political analysts told The Tennessean Gore’s decision will allow him time to determine his next move.
The Tennessean discussed Gore’s first visit to the campus, where he met with the president and some members of the faculty.
Doug Williams, News & Public Affairs, discussed the reasons MTSU was a good place for Gore to began his teaching career on WMOT-FM.
Williams was quoted in the Chattanooga Times and Memphis Commercial Appeal regarding the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s consideration of changing its name to the University of Chattanooga.
MTSU’s Recreation Center was mentioned in the Chattanooga Times concerning the possibility of UTC building a recreation/wellness center.

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The Tennessean announced Dr. Ann Campbell will retire as the director of Project HELP.
The special activities held during African American History Month will be discussed on WGNS-AM.
WMOT-FM interviewed AAHM co-chair Tyson King-Meadows, Political Science, regarding the celebration of African-American History Month.
WMOT-FM interviewed The Princely Players, a musical and theatrical group whose performance is entitled "Freedom’s Journey: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King."
Honors College Dean John Paul Montgomery discussed the schedule for the Honors Lecture Series with WMOT-FM.
WMOT-FM interviewed Peggy Seneker, co-chair of the "Hoops for Heart" Campaign, regarding efforts made to increase funds and awareness for the American Heart Association.
Dr. Candace Rosovsky described tough women in our society, such as U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, with WMOT-FM.
"All Possible Worlds," an exhibit featured in the Baldwin Photographic Gallery, was announced in The Tennessean.


LOCAL NEWS

Administration
A new candidate for MTSU president was mentioned in the DNJ and Franklin Review-Appeal.
Dr. Robert Glenn, vice president for Student Affairs, was quoted in the M’boro Sun regarding his division’s involvement in Habitat for Humanity.
The DNJ reported Wendy Thompson, assistant to the president, will serve as an adviser to TBR Chancellor Charles Manning in implementing the Geier desegregation lawsuit properly.
Interim president Dr. R. Eugene Smith commented on the possibility of former Sen. Andy Womack running for governor in the year 2002 in the DNJ.

Athletics
The DNJ announced the annual Blue Raider Groundhog Day Luncheon, an event held to kick off the baseball season.
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A building permit for a $650,000 remodeling and expansion effort of MTSU’s sports medicine facility was obtained, the DNJ reported.

Basic and Applied Sciences
Dr. Harley Foutch, director of the School of Agribusiness and Agriscience, discussed national trends towards big-business dairy with the DNJ and Rutherford Courier.
Murfreesboro Magazine announced the MTSU nursing faculty would conduct weekly health screens, including blood and sugar levels and counseling services, for citizens 60 or older at St. Clair Street Senior Center.
The schedule for the Spring Leadership Lecture Series was published in the DNJ.
The DNJ announced the Leadership Lecture Series, featuring Marvin Runyon, has been postponed.
Tennessee Ready Mixed Concrete Association will sponsor four $8,000 scholarships for incoming freshmen majoring in Concrete Industry Management at MTSU, the DNJ, Lewis County Herald, Claiborne Progress, Jasper Journal, Sparta Expositor, and Greeneville Sun announced.
Dr. Tom Hemmerly, Biology, was recently honored with the 2000 Distinguished University Scientist Award from the Tennessee Academy of Science, the DNJ announced.
Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies professor Dr. Richard Redditt, was appointed as the statewide board representative on the Nashville Technology Council, noted the DNJ.
Earl Swensson, Urban and Regional Planning, was quoted in the Gallatin News-Examiner regarding the importance of regional planning.
Dr. E. Ray Phillips, interim dean of Basic and Applied Sciences, discussed the benefits research can bring educational institutions in the DNJ.
MTSU is one of five universities in the Tennessee Board of Regents to participate in the research efforts at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, announced the Oak Ridger and the DNJ.

Business
Business Pulse, published by the Chamber of Commerce, included two articles written by Dr. Patrick Geho, Tennessee Small Business Development Center, regarding helpful advice for small businesses.
Bad weather may have been a reason for the lack of holiday shopping, according to Dr. William Ford, Weatherford Chair of Finance in the DNJ.
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The Japan-U.S. Program and Association of Japanese Students and Friends are sponsoring a Japanese New Year’s celebration at the Foundation House, the DNJ announced.
The Tullahoma News and Ardmore Community Shopper published findings relating to the economic slowdown, as reported in a recent Business and Economic Research Center publication.

Education and Behavioral Science
Drs. Terry Weeks and Jim Huffman, Education, discussed the likelihood of cyberspace becoming the classroom of the future.

Liberal Arts
The DNJ quoted Dr. Don Schneller, Sociology, regarding the local protest on the 28th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.
"Hayden & Beethoven– Choral Works by Two Masters," presented by Dr. Raphael Bundage, Music, was announced in the Murfreesboro Magazine.
The DNJ announced Raphael Bundage, Music, will direct some of Nashville Opera’s performances of "Mikado."
A storyteller of West African folklore, Dr. Adonijah Bakari, History, was featured in the education section of the DNJ.
Dr. Mark Byrnes, Political Science, was featured in the Newsmaker section of the DNJ.
Dr. Kevin Smith, Sociology & Anthropology, discussed the 13th annual meeting of archaeologists on WPLN-FM and WTRN-FM. Smith was co-organizer of the meeting.
Dr. Dianne Bartley discussed the link between exercise and depression on WLAC-FM. TR
TRN interviewed Dr. Kevin Breault, Sociology, regarding attorney general designate John Ashcroft. TR

Mass Communication
A commentary published in the DNJ and Southern Standard written by Dr. Ed Kimbrell, Journalism, noted WMOT-FM is the only full-time jazz station in Middle Tennessee.
The DNJ announced the digital media communications program available for Mass Communications students.
The Shelbyville Times-Gazette discussed results of the fall edition of the MT Poll.
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Student Affairs
MTSU graduates were recognized in the following newspapers: Daily News Journal, Jasper Journal, Jefferson City Standard-Banner, Franklin Review-Appeal, Rutherford Courier, Shelbyville Times-Gazette, Gallatin News-Examiner, Monroe County Advocate, Crossville Chronicle, Columbia Daily Herald, Lewis County Herald, Trenton Herald-Gazette, Union City Daily Messenger, Clinton Courier-News, Lexington Progress, Jackson Sun, Southern Standard, Hamilton County Herald, Milan Mirror-Exchange, McKenzie Banner, Winchester Herald-Chronicle, Paris Post-Intelligencer , Tullahoma News, Buffalo River Review, Celina Citizen-Statesman, Hartsville Vidette, Huntingdon News-Leader, Hendersonville Star News, Lawrenceburg Democrat-Union, Lewisburg Tribune, Moore County News, Dyer Tri-City Reporter, and Middle Tennessee Times.
The Southern Standard, Winchester Herald-Chronicle, Tullahoma News, Lenoir News-Herald, Dyersburg State Gazette, Hartsville Vidette, Wayne County News, Lauderdale Voice, Rogersville Review, Moore County News, Jefferson Standard-Banner, Buffalo River Review, Dunlap Tribune, South Pittsburg Hustler, Macon County Times, Monroe County Advocate, Grundy County Herald, Gallatin News-Examiner, Greeneville Sun, Bolivar Bulletin-Times, Trenton Herald-Gazette, Lewisburg Tribune, Alamo Times, Clinton Courier News, Smithville Review, Manchester Times, Parsons News Leader, Carthage Courier, Sevierville Mountain Press, Elk Valley Times, Hickman County Times, Newport Plain Talk, Dayton Herald-News, Hardin Courier, Selmer Independent-Appeal, Waverly News Democrat, Camden Chronicle, Weakley County Press, Cookeville Herald-Citizen, Milan Mirror-Exchange, Morgan County News, and Morristown Citizen Tribune listed students who appeared on the dean’s list for the fall 2000 semester.
Students recognized in the 2001 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges were mentioned in the DNJ, Southern Standard, Brownsville States-Graphic, Lewisburg Tribune and Morristown Citizen Tribune.
The nine Wilson County recipients of the provost scholarship were listed in the Mt. Juliet News.
The four MTSU freshmen who were awarded the MTSU Cooperative Education Foundation Scholarship were pictured in the M’boro Sun.
Macon County Times announced an $8.8 billion investment in the Pell Grant program will allow more low-income college students to receive financial assistance.
The DNJ interviewed several students concerning their return for the spring semester.

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A Web site launched by a senior recording industry management major that allows students to rate professors was featured in the DNJ.
Student body president John Marshall discussed the need for higher education funding in the DNJ.
MTSU nursing students will join the Rutherford County Health Department in administering free vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella, the DNJ reported.
The DNJ pictured members of Kappa Sigma Fraternity who sponsored a Christmas toy drive to assist the Rutherford County Fire Department in their efforts to provide toys for children during the holiday season.
Four MTSU basketball players, Finland natives, were featured in the DNJ focusing on their adjustments to the United States culture.
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General Interest
Former Vice President Al Gore has made plans to begin a course called "Creating Family-Centered Communities" at MTSU, announced the DNJ, Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle, Greeneville Sun, Cookeville Herald-Citizen, Paris Post-Intelligencer, Morristown Citizen Tribune, Oak Ridger, Newport Plain Talk, Elizabethton Star, Maryville Daily Times, and Southern Standard.
Doug Williams, News & Public Affairs, spoke with the DNJ regarding Gore’s desire to teach at the university.
A DNJ editorial commended Gore for "giving back…to help shape the world."
The DNJ announced Gore’s first scheduled visit to MTSU to discuss the curriculum for his new course.
Tom Tozer, News & Public Affairs, was interviewed in the DNJ regarding the first meeting with Gore to discuss his course.
In a separate DNJ article, Gore expressed his fears about teaching students who welcomed him to the university during his first visit.
Bud Welch, father of an Oklahoma City bombing victim, visited MTSU to explain his fight against the death penalty and upcoming executions of Timothy McVeigh and Phillip Workman, the DNJ reported. TR
Doug Williams was quoted in the DNJ, Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle, and Columbia Daily Herald concerning the desire of colleges to change their names, particularly the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
The DNJ, Jackson Sun, Johnson City Press, and Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle announced state schools are nearing an agreement regarding the desegregation lawsuit known as Geier vs. Sundquist.



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An editorial in the DNJ listed the benefits Tennessee schools will share with the recent Geier agreement.
The settlement of the Geier case opens the door for the university to pursue Ph.D. programs, noted the DNJ.
A rental house owned by MTSU was damaged by fire, the DNJ reported. There were no injuries.
The Carthage Courier, Lewisburg Tribune, and Hartsville Vidette announced the Unity Luncheon and its honorees, which is the traditional kickoff for African American History Month.
Carla Hatfield, Developmental Studies, was interviewed by the DNJ regarding her research on the effect that gaining an education at a women’s college has on their careers.
Mt. Juliet News announced the schedule for the 2001 Honors Lecture Series.
Murfreesboro Magazine published an article by Lisa Rollins, News & Public Affairs, about a book Dr. Barbara Haskew, vice president for Academic Affairs, had published as a gift to her husband.
Murfreesboro Magazine announced MTSU’s plans to celebrate African American History Month.
The Center for Historic Preservation is searching for owners of century- old farms to update their records, reported Wayne County News, Elk Valley Times, Polk County News, Hartsville Vidette, and Dresden Enterprises.
Dr. Carroll Van West, Center for Historic Preservation, was quoted in the Columbia Daily Herald concerning the nomination of a Giles County farm for the national historic register.
MTSU will begin offering courses for a Master’s of Education degree at Columbia State Community College at Clifton, announced the Buffalo River Review, Lewis County Herald, Parsons News Leader, Henderson Independent, and Hardin Courier. Two articles appeared in Wayne County News.
The DNJ pictured the recent hog show held at the Tennessee Livestock Center on campus.
"All the Possible Worlds," an exhibit displaying the works of photographer Doug Prince, will be on display in MTSU’s Baldwin Photographic Gallery, announced the DNJ, Lebanon Democrat, and Tullahoma News.
The DNJ also announced the exhibit in its "Around Town" Lifestyles section.


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The DNJ featured an article on the success of Project HELP, featuring a two-year-old participant.
MTSU’s Writing Center will host a workshop to assist local Sudanese refugees to express their memories and culture through written stories, the DNJ reported. Tina Johnson, English, will assist in translating the writings and oral history into English.
The Murfreesboro Magazine announced TSSAA State Basketball Tournaments will be hosted by the university for the 13th consecutive year.
The Princely Players Workshop, sponsored by the Center for Popular Music, was announced in the Murfreesboro Magazine and DNJ.
St. Mark’s Methodist and Belle Aire Baptist churches are making preparations to relocate since MTSU has bought their properties for further expansion, noted the DNJ.
The DNJ interviewed the musical and comical duo known as "Trout Fishing in America," who performed at Tucker Theatre.
John Harris, director of Disabled Student Services, received a $750 check from the Smyrna Police Department to assist in the Special Olympic activities. Harris serves as Area 16 Special Olympics director, noted the DNJ.