MTSU News Summary for April 2001

  NATIONAL NEWS


General Interest
The University Library appeared on the cover of the February 2001 edition of Choice magazine, which gives current reviews for academic libraries.
The 2001 Tennessee Construction Review published stories about the Business & Aerospace Building and the University Library.

The issue of free speech regarding the class taught by former Vice President Al Gore was discussed in Quill Magazine.
Billboard Magazine announced funds from the 16th Annual TEC Awards were granted to scholarship programs in the Music Department.



METROPOLITAN NEWS

Administration
The Tennessean announced a Presidential Search Advisory Committee meeting to narrow the list down from 12 candidates.
The Presidential Search Advisory Committee has cut the candidate list from 10 to six, including two MTSU vice presidents, reported The Tennessean.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal and Knoxville News-Sentinel announced interviews had been scheduled for the six candidates vying for the MTSU presidency.
The Tennessean and Associated Press announced Jim Hindman, a presidential candidate, has dropped out of the running for the President’s position.
Interviews have been scheduled for the remaining five presidential candidates, reported The Tennessean.
After scheduled interviews, the five candidates will remain in the running for MTSU president, The Tennessean announced.
Susan G. Barnes has been named assistant vice president for development and university relations, announced The Tennessean.
The Associated Press reported the arrest of Dr. Jerry Slay, Student Health Services.

Athletics
Ryan Simmons, assistant sports media relations director for MTSU athletics, discussed the baseball teams recent drop out of the top 25 with WMOT-FM.
WMOT-FM announced Dewon Brazelton was recently named pitcher of the week by the Sun Belt Conference and the National Collegiate Baseball Writer’s Association and was featured in Baseball Weekly.
WMOT-FM interviewed Dr. Malissa Martin, director of MTSU’s athletic training program, about the first annual Sports Medicine Expo2001.

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Basic and Applied Sciences
Students in Dr. Padgett Kelly’s biology class were filmed by WSMV-Channel 4 while visiting the wetland at the Hermitage golf course.
A book signing by Dr. Tom Hemmerly, Botany, will be a part of the "Welcome Spring" day activities at Old Stone Fort in Manchester, reported The Tennessean. Due to a scheduling conflict, one of the International Grand Championship Walking Horse shows will be held in Franklin, instead of Murfreesboro, The Tennessean announced.
Dr. Preston McDougall, Chemistry, discussed the Chemistry Award from the Nashville Section of the American Chemical Society with WMOT-FM.

Business
Dr. Richard Hannah, Economics & Finance, discussed the United States situation concerning China on Channel News 5+ "Morning Line" and WSM-FM.
Dr. Al DePrince Jr, Business and Economic Research Center, analyzed the economic and psychological effects of the recent interest rate cut in The Tennessean .
Max Melnikov, Business and Economic Research Center, discussed the leading economic indicators from the final quarter of last year with WMOT-FM.
Dr. Steven Livingston, Business and Economic Research Center, was quoted in The Tennessean concerning the importance of Japan’s economy to the state.

Education and Behavioral Science
Dr. Gloria Bonner, dean, College of Basic and Applied Science, was interviewed by WLAC-FM regarding the Tennessee Teachers’ Hall of Fame.
The Nashville City Paper featured an article on the Tennessee Teachers’ Hall of Fame.

Liberal Arts
Stephen Smith, Music, was featured on Channel 5 News with grade-school children and performers from the MTSU Opera Workshop.
Dr. Kevin Breault, Sociology andAnthropology, discussed his recent study on suicide with WLAC-FM.
The Women’s Chorale performed at the "Day of Remembrance" ceremony, in honor of Holocaust victims, at the state Capitol, noted The Tennessean.
Dr. Bill Levine, English, discussed jazz with current jazz guitarist John Scofield on WMOT-FM.
Scofield was also interviewed separately by WMOT-FM.
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Drs. Pat Nation and Ron Aday, Sociology & Anthropology, addressed the seriousness of crimes committed by the 100,000 women presently incarcerated in the U.S. during a recent WMOT-FM show.
MTSU dance students will perform at the Center for the Arts, announced The Tennessean.

Mass Communication
The Tennessean and Associated Press announced a death penalty seminar sponsored by the John Seigenthaler Chair of Excellence in First Amendment Studies.
The Associated Press published an article on the death penalty forum.
Dr. Larry Burriss, Journalism, discussed the following topics in his weekly WMOT-FM commentary: "Community Reading," "Wind Done Gone," "International News," "The Comic Strip called B.C.," and "International Incident."
In its multi-part series on the history of jazz, WMOT-FM interviewed David Jellema, Center for Popular Music.

Student Affairs
The Chattanooga Free Press announced Natalie Woodward was recently awarded a $1,000 Phi Kappa Phi Award for Excellence.
WMOT-FM interviewed Susan Hawkins, graduate student, regarding her participation in the American Diabetes Association marathon.

General Interest
Former Vice President Al Gore received high marks for his teaching style after ending his first semester, reported The Tennessean.
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission approved five online degrees proposed by the Board of Regents for the fall semester, announced The Tennessean .
Dr. Jerry Slay, Student Health Services, was arrested for illegally obtaining and using prescription drugs, reported The Tennessean.
The Tennessean announced Lisa L. Rollins has been named assistant director of the News & Public Affairs office and Randy Weiler as information officer, is also a recent addition to the staff.
Tom Tozer, director of media relations in News & Public Affairs office, was quoted in a Rutherford County Magazine article regarding grant money awarded to the local Red Cross.


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The Tennessean featured ten things most people don’t know about the university.
Tom Tozer, News & Public Affairs, was interviewed on WGNS –AM radio about the assistance MTSU will provide to students who were left homeless after a fire at University Courtyard Apartments.
A recent count by MTSU revealed more than 12,000 alumni remain in Rutherford County, more than any other county in the state, reported The Tennessean.
MTSU employee Odis Green, who has Type II diabetes, explained the effects of the disease and how he lives with it on WMOT-FM.


LOCAL NEWS

Administration
The Southern Standard, Crossville Chronicle, Jackson Sun, Morristown Citizen Tribune, Franklin Review-Appeal, and Lebanon Democrat reported 12 candidates are vying for the office of presidency at MTSU.
The DNJ announced the candidate list for president’s position at MTSU has been narrowed down to 10.
Six candidates are in the hunt for a university president, reported the DNJ, Tullahoma News, and Columbia Daily Herald.
Jim Hindman, former provost and vice president for academic affairs at MTSU, withdrew his name as a candidate for the MTSU presidency, reported the DNJ.
The DNJ announced the remaining five presidential candidates in the running after a close vote by the Presidential Search Advisory Committee.
Dr. R. Eugene Smith, interim president, was awarded the 2001 Distinguished Business Officer Award from the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers, the DNJ announced.
Smith was interviewed by Rutherford County Magazine concerning his retirement after completing his term as interim president.

Athletics
MTSU’s Athletic Training Education Program will host the Sports Medicine Expo 2001, the Rutherford Courier and Shelbyville-Times Gazette announced.
A DNJ column addressed football coach Andy McCollum and the recent arrest of two players


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Basic and Applied Sciences
The upcoming bids for the Miller horse arena were mentioned in the DNJ and Shelbyville Times-Gazette, and also noted the second part of the International Grand Championship Walking Horse Show is to take place at the new Williamson County facility.
A DNJ editorial mentioned the "plantation" portion of the Walking Horse Show will continue to be held at MTSU.
An editorial in the DNJ examined the events that occurred leading to the start of the construction on the Miller Coliseum .
Horse show officials expect construction on the horse show coliseum to begin in May after a recent low bid, the DNJ reported.
Workshop coordinator Judy Campbell, Nursing, was quoted in the DNJ regarding the 7th annual workshop for family caregivers, "The Dynamics of Elderly Care Giving."
The DNJ featured an article on the nation’s first four-year degree in Concrete Industry Management located at MTSU.

Business
An annual student election sponsored by Gamma Iota Sigma resulted in Sharon Jones, Management & Marketing, being named outstanding professor in the College of Business, reported the DNJ.
Carla Jones, Computer Information Systems, was interviewed by the M’boro Sun regarding her volunteer work at the Linebaugh Public Library.
Mr. and Mrs. Jennings A. Jones were among 26 individuals to be recognized at the 7th annual Community Service Awards, announced the DNJ.
The DNJ featured an article about the accomplishments of the Joneses.
Dr. Tim Graeff, director of the Office of Consumer Research at MTSU, discussed a recent telephone poll that revealed an increase in consumers’ confidence in the economy, reported the DNJ.
Dr. Al DePrince Jr, Business and Economic Research Center, was quoted in the Paris Post-Intelligencer regarding growth in Williamson County.

Education and Behavioral Science
Dr. Gloria Bonner, dean, wrote a column for the DNJ about one of the Tennessee Teachers’ Hall of Fame inductees.
Bonner was mentioned in the Newport PlainTalk about the state budget.


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Annette Cothron, a new inductee into the Tennessee Teachers’ Hall of Fame, was featured in the Macon County Times.
Dr. Janet Colson, Human Sciences, was quoted in the M’boro Sun regarding a ban on soft drinks and snack machines in public schools.
Dr. James Huffman, Educational Leadership, discussed the graduate courses to be offered at Cason Lane Academy to help teachers at year-round schools, the DNJ reported.
The importance of human contact for babies was discussed in the DNJ with Dr. Phyllis Davidson, Educational Leadership.
The Young Authors Conference, sponsored by the Department of Elementary and Special Education, was featured in the DNJ.
MTSU Health and Human Services will host the Tennessee Youth Tobacco Prevention Summit, the DNJ and Rutherford Courier announced.

Liberal Arts
The M’boro Sun quoted Dr. Mark Byrnes, Political Science, concerning the tone of the Bush presidency thus far.
Stephen Smith and Valerie Trujillo, Music, were quoted in the DNJ regarding the Mozart comic opera to be performed at Wright Music Hall.
The Lewisburg Tribune announced Benjamin Shapira, Music, will perform with the Tennessee Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra in Tucker Theatre.
Dr. Adonijah Bakari, History, was pictured in the Rutherford Courier at LaVergne City Hall conducting a workshop to educate citizens about African-American culture.
Dr. Charles Wolfe, English, will be a guest speaker at the Murfreesboro Women’s Club afternoon program, announced the DNJ.
The MTSU Opera Workshop was pictured in the DNJ while performing in a recent concert.
The Rutherford Courier announced the MTSU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will perform the "Star Wars Trilogy."
Dr. Charles Frost, Social Work, was quoted in the M’boro Sun regarding anger management in relation to the possible increase in job layoffs.
David Currey, History, will be the guest speaker at the annual Historic Preservation Society of Tullahoma, the Tullahoma News reported.
Several art students were pictured in the Dickson Herald assisting middle school students in a print-making workshop.

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Dr. Kevin Breault, Sociology & Anthropology, was interviewed by the Johnson City Press concerning his study on suicide rates.

Mass Communication
MTSU’s John Seigenthaler Chair of Excellence in First Amendment Studies will sponsor a death penalty seminar, featuring a panel of journalists, announced the DNJ, Union Daily Messenger, Cleveland Daily Banner, Cookeville Herald-Citizen, and Shelbyville Times-Gazette.

Student Affairs
Two football players were arrested after a brawl at the Oxygen Nightclub, reported the DNJ.
The DNJ announced Minden Elizabeth Bullock has accepted membership into the Golden Key National Honor Society.
Anna Carl, sophomore, was pictured in the DNJ as she received a $250 check for her T-shirt design for the Main Street JazzFest.
The Golden Key National Honor Society recently inducted Gail Denise Boyd and Ginny Elisabeth Barton, announced the Brownsville States-Graphic and Tullahoma News, respectively.
Roane County News announced Andrew Thomas Margrave was one of two Honor Diploma recipients at the fall 2000 commencement.
The DNJ featured an article on newly constructed apartment complexes targeting MTSU students.
The following articles in Sidelines were published on the University Wire: "‘Tomcats’ meow with raunchiness," "Slay’s history of drug, alcohol abuse stems back to 1981," "Teenagers are tobacco’s best advertising," "Bigots deserve free speech too," and "MTSU papers vanish; charges pending."

General Interest
The DNJ featured an article on the success of Disabled Student Services at MTSU for encouraging students with mental or physical challenges.
Felicia Anchor, a Holocaust survivor, discussed her life in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camps as part of the events to commemorate the anniversary of the end of WWII, the DNJ reported.
Two Holocaust survivors visited MTSU to speak of their inclusion in a new book on Nazi war atrocities, reported the DNJ.

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Dr. Jerry Slay, Student Health Services, was charged with felony narcotics offenses after misusing prescription drugs, reported the DNJ.
The DNJ reported alumna Holly Thompson, Channel 4 news anchor, assisted the Honors College in collecting books for the Michael Martinelli Memorial Library.
The Tennessee Board of Regents approved a program for full online degrees at its member schools, reported the DNJ.
The DNJ featured an article on the scholarship recipients at the Neill-Sandler Strive for Excellence Banquet.
The following newspapers recognized local Neill-Sandler recipients: the DNJ, Southern Standard, Lebanon Democrat, Tullahoma News, Wilson World and Shelbyville Times-Gazette.
MTSU is sponsoring a one-day seminar on management conducted by consultant Glenn Shepard in Nashville, reported the DNJ.
The June C. Anderson Women’s Center will co-sponsor "An Income of Her Own," a conference for high school senior women, announced the DNJ.
The DNJ featured a follow-up story on the conference.
The DNJ interviewed David Singleton, owner of the first Millennium Sports store in Murfreesboro, regarding his decision to sell Blue Raiders sports merchandise.
Proceeds from a tax program co-sponsored by MTSU Business Development Center will benefit the university’s scholarship programs noted the DNJ.
MTSU Police will be evaluated, according to national standards, to maintain accreditation, noted the DNJ.
MTSU will co-sponsor a clinic with Michael Brecker, which is scheduled to headline the upcoming JazzFest, announced the DNJ.
The Division of Continuing Studies and Public Service at MTSU is co-sponsoring Career Quest, the Career and Business Expo 2001, announced the DNJ.
Two pictures were published in the DNJ of participants in the Great Strides Walk at MTSU to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
A summary of former Vice President Al Gore’s lecture was published in the Gallatin News-Examiner.
The Division of Continuing Studies and Public Service will sponsor a seminar, "Preparing the Professionals," that focuses on conflict resolution in the classroom, noted the DNJ.