Clips for April 2004

NATIONAL NEWSBasic and Applied Sciences

Dr. Patch Adams, founder, Gesundheit! Institute, spoke at the Palliative Care Conference at MTSU, according to the University Wire.



Liberal Arts

Dr. John Vile, political science, promoted his books at the Southern Festival of Books, as televised on C-SPAN2.

Mass Communication

Former Vice President Al Gore led a small group of students in a discussion of the environment courtesy of the John Seigenthaler Chair of Excellence in First Amendment Studies, reported The Hotline and the University Wire.

Gore spoke of television’s “quasi-hypnotic influence” on the electorate in a speech at MTSU in November 2003, according to the New York Observer.

Beverly Keel, recording industry management, wrote an article about author John Grisham for American Profile magazine.

Dr. Richard Campbell, journalism, discussed corporate pressures on journalism and the “60 Minutes” interviews with Bob Woodward and Richard Clarke on National Public Radio’s “On the Media.”



Student Affairs

MTSU student Blake Kniffin told the Indianapolis Star that young adults who are upset find hope through music.

Trophies and awards were presented to fraternity and sorority members during the 2003 Greek Awards at MTSU, according to the University Wire.



METROPOLITAN NEWS

Administration

The Tennessean reported that ARAMARK has given several gifts to MTSU, including golf games for three employees, sponsorships of teams at scholarship golf events, and meal payments at business meetings.

MTSU and O’More College of Design reached an articulation agreement instead of a merger agreement, according to WMOT-FM and The Tennessean.

The Division of State Audit spent 72 hours working on the foundations of MTSU, Tennessee Tech, and Austin Peay State University combined, reported The Tennessean.



Athletics

A photo of Boots Donnelly, athletics director, at a reception was printed in the April 2004 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame newsletter.



Basic and Applied Sciences

MTSU is one of many colleges where student-led initiatives are underway to raise fees to make the campuses’ power sources as clean and renewable as possible, noted The Tennessean.Page Three (Metro, Basic and Applied Sciences, cont’d.)

Dr. Saaed Faroudastan, engineering technology and industrial studies, said he was proud of MTSU’s 14-member moonbuggy team, reported The Tennessean, WZTV-TV, WSMV-TV and WTVF-TV.

MTSU hosted the Palliative Care Conference, according to WMOT-FM.

Dr. Dave Whitaker, agribusiness and agriscience, said MTSU’s Horse Judging Contest scores each class based on a specific standard for a particular type of horse or riding maneuver, noted The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

Dr. Jeff Clark, computer information systems, said U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) probably won’t reveal his running mate until the summer, according to WMOT-FM.

MTSU hosted the National Collegiate Flying Association’s annual Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference, reported The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

An MTSU study, “Allied Health Workforce in Tennessee,” indicates that the needs of other health care professions in Tennessee exceed those of the nursing profession, according to the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

MTSU students captured a first-place finish in the 2004 International Conference on Earth and Space, noted The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.



Business

Dr. William Ford, economics and finance, discussed rising gasoline prices on WZTV-TV.

Ford delivered a speech titled “The Economic Outlook: What to Expect After the Election” to the Nashville Society of Financial Analysts, according to The Tennessean.

Dr. David Penn, director, Business and Economic Research Center, job growth of 1.2 percent in February was “pretty strong relative to what we’ve been seeing in recent months,” reported The Tennessean.

Penn said the manufacturing sector in Middle Tennessee continued to lose jobs in February, but at a slower rate than during the 2000 employment slump, noted The Tennessean

Penn said he hopes the manufacturing sector improves before interest rates rise, reported The Tennessean.

Mark Herbison, director, economic development, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, cited the BERC as an example of partnerships between education and the private sector, reported the Nashville Business Journal.

Dr. Jim Burton, dean, talked about the changing role of the college dean on WMOT-FM.

Dr. Barbara Haskew, economics and finance, was among 46 people vying to become president of the University of Tennessee, reported The Tennessean.

MTSU hosted an International Economic Summit for high school students, according to The Tennessean.

The MTSU Foundation received a $1,000 check from First Bank for a banking scholarship in the College of Business, reported The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

Destination Rutherford was created following discussions of an MTSU study of the country’s economy, according to The Tennessean.

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Education and Behavioral Science

Dr. Will Langston, psychology, said he believes he and his gay partner should be entitled to the same rights as heterosexuals, reported The Tennessean.

Lisa Sheehan-Smith, human sciences, discussed kids, parents and concerns about obesity on NewsChannel5+.

Liberal Arts

Dr. Bill Levine, English, interviewed clarinetist Don Byron and singer Claudia Acuna on WMOT-FM.

Musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra presented clinics for MTSU students, reported The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

MTSU’s Center for Historic Preservation co-sponsored the display of historic photographs at the Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center, according to The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

Dr. Steven Livingston, political science, said the European Union’s trade penalties focus on industries that typically have foreign sales corporations, noted The Tennessean.

MTSU Theatre presented “Reckless,” a comedy, at Tucker Theatre, reported The Tennessean’s Rutherford section and the Nashville Pride.

Several different jazz combos performed at the Wright Music Building, according to The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

Dr. Mario Perez-Reilly, political science, said President Bush’s political style validates the stereotypes Spaniards have of many American leaders, reported WMOT-FM.

MTSU’s Jazz Ensemble performed at JazzFest, noted The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

“American Tall Tales,” an MTSU Theatre production, will have an encore run at Tucker Theatre, reported The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

MTSU’s mock trial team took first place at the National Mock Trial Tournament at Eastern Kentucky University, according to The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

Dr. June McCash, foreign languages and literatures, said she doesn’t believe the theories in the best-selling book “The DaVinci Code,” noted The Tennessean.

The MTSU Performing Arts Company presented “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop,” a dance program, reported The Tennessean.

In a letter to The Tennessean, Dr. Amy Staples, history, wrote that the Philip Workman case deserves a full evidentiary hearing.



Mass Communication

WMOT-FM aired commentaries by Dr. Larry Burriss, journalism, about “guerrilla advertising;” the use of factoids and anecdotes in reporting; undue emphasis on sensational news stories at the expense of more important ones; the tendency of people upset with news stories to “shoot the messenger;” and the role “yellow journalism” played in the Spanish-American war.

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An MT Poll shows nearly 60 percent of Tennesseans would support a state income tax if it were paired with sales tax cuts, noted WMOT-FM.

An editorial in the Knoxville News-Sentinel opined that the MT Poll on taxes would not change the minds of those citizens who are against a state income tax.

Shawn Jacobs, news producer, WMOT-FM, received two honorable mention awards in the Tennessee Associated Press Broadcasters Association’s radio news competition, reported The Tennessean and The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

In a letter to The Tennessean, Marc Barr, electronic media communication, sarcastically wrote that he can breathe easier now that the Rutherford County Commission is tackling the issue of gay marriage.

Dr. Rich Barnet, recording industry management, discussed his book “The Story Behind the Song: 150 Songs that Chronicle the 20th Century” on NewsChannel5+.

Former Vice President Al Gore lectured on the environment, civic engagement and media responsibility courtesy of the John Seigenthaler Chair of Excellence in First Amendment Studies, reported WMOT-FM.

The Seigenthaler Chair co-sponsored discussions on the impact of rhythm and blues music on race relations in America, according to The Tennessean.

MTSU vocal students won awards at the National Association of Teachers of Singing Mid-South Regional Competitions in Nashville, noted WMOT-FM.

Paul Allen, recording industry management, said MTSU has 1,700 students in its recording industry program and will become more selective, according to The Tennessean.

MTSU’s recording industry program created a record label called Scared Rabbit Records, reported The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

Ray Wong, journalism, presented a seminar titled “Type Design for Newspaper” at a Tennessee Press Association gathering, noted The Tennessee Press.

Dr. Ed Kimbrell, journalism, interviewed state Democratic and Republican party leaders at a Tennessee Press Association gathering, according to The Tennessee Press.

Falcon Manor in McMinnville hosted “Murder at the Mansion” to raise funds for WMOT-FM, according to The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.



Student Affairs

MTSU student Emanuel Dorsey told The Tennessean that the right to marriage for gays and lesbians is an important milestone in the broader struggle for civil rights.

MTSU’s African American Student Association presented a fashion show on the MTSU campus, reported The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

MTSU’s fraternities and sororities hosted the Greek Life Scramble golf tournament to raise money for the university’s day care lab, according to The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

Dr. Bob Glenn, vice president, student affairs, and vice provost, student enrollment, said lottery scholarships will not result in any additional money for the university to provide for the recipients, noted the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

Glenn said enrollment caps might force universities to turn away students, according to the Chattanooga Times-Free Press.

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MTSU student Adam Carpenter explained why he likes tearooms, reported The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

MTSU student Ryan Chittaphong offered his opinion of the movie “The Passion of the Christ” on WMOT-FM.

MTSU senior Jon Stewart was the subject of the “Five Questions” column in The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

The Tennessean’s Rutherford section made communications studies major Joseph Womack the focus of its “Five Questions section.

In a letter to The Tennessean, MTSU aerospace major Brittany Gammell opined that children would benefit greatly from more knowledge of NASA and its purpose.

The Tennessean’s Rutherford section profiled Damon Willis III, creator of www.urbanchess.com.

General Interest

MTSU’s Summer Discovery Institute exposes African American high school students to MTSU’s aerospace and speech and theatre programs, according to The Tennessean and The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

The photographs of Susan Bowen were displayed at MTSU’s Baldwin Photographic Gallery, noted The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

MTSU co-sponsored the fourth annual Committed to Kids Expo at Murphy Center, reported The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

Randy Weiler and Gina Logue, news and public affairs, wrote articles for The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

The Office of International Programs presented its annual International Banquet, noted WMOT-FM and The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

The Tennessee Radio Network, WREC-AM (Memphis), WRXR-FM (Chattanooga) and WMOT-FM aired an interview with Dr. Susan Trentham, director, June Anderson Women’s Center, about Sexual Assault Awareness Week.

Assaults, burglaries and sex offenses at MTSU are up this year over last year, according to WKRN-TV.

Debbie Bauder, director, Project HELP, described some new audio devices being used to help impaired children communicate on WMOT-FM.

MTSU is the third largest employer in Rutherford County, according to the Nashville Business Journal.

Candace James, a reporter for Tennessee State University’s student newspaper, said MTSU had 26 positive stories and seven negative stories in the last six months, noted The Tennessean.

The Commercial Appeal (Memphis) printed the names of students who made the dean’s list in the Fall 2003 semester.

Authorities are investigating the detonation of two small explosive devices on the MTSU campus, reported The Tennessean, WSMV-TV and WTVF-TV.

The Tennessean and The Tennessean’s Rutherford section printed the names of people who were honored during the university’s inaugural President’s Celebration of Excellence.

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J. Intintoli, photographic services, delivered a seminar titled “Photography--Go Digital” at a Tennessee Press Association gathering, noted The Tennessee Press.

MTSU airs a monthly half-hour television program providing snapshots of university and community life, according to The Tennessean’s Rutherford section.

LOCAL NEWS

Administration

Debbie Coppinger, director, alumni relations resigned to accept a position with Belmont University, according to the DNJ.

The Rutherford County chapter of the NAACP expressed its support for MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee at a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., reported the DNJ.

MTSU professors called for a vote of faculty and staff on McPhee’s leadership, noted the DNJ.

A pre-trial conference in the civil suit against McPhee was set for April 19th, reported the DNJ.

The trial in the civil suit against McPhee was set for Feb. 7-11, 2005, according to the DNJ.

McPhee said MTSU is committed to a two to three percent growth rate, noted the DNJ.

MTSU and O’More College of Design reached an articulation agreement instead of a merger agreement, according to the DNJ and the Tullahoma News.

The Tennessee Board of Regents authorized discussions between MTSU and O’More so students may transfer from one school to the other without loss of credits, reported the Franklin Review-Appeal.

In a letter to the DNJ, Larry Castelli opined that the DNJ’s article on the articulation agreement between MTSU and O’More College of Design was misleading.

An editorial in the DNJ asserted that other institutions of higher learning must take the students that MTSU no longer can accommodate.

Dr. John Cothern, vice president, business and finance, said proposals for the food services contract at MTSU are being evaluated, reported the DNJ.

Joe Bales, vice president, development and university relations, encouraged donations to the John Bragg Scholarship Fund, according to the DNJ.



Athletics

The DNJ printed photos of supporters of the MTSU Lady Raiders on the road to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.

MTSU is one of only two state universities that increased funding for athletics this year, according to the Newport Plain Talk.

The DNJ printed a photo of MTSU baseball players Tyler Copeland and Chase Eakes huddling together for warmth during a game against Tennessee Tech.

A synchronized swimming club is forming at the MTSU Campus Recreation Center, noted the DNJ.

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Boots Donnelly, athletics director, was the guest speaker at the Paris-Henry County Sports Hall of Fame banquet, reported the Paris Post-Intelligencer.

Basic and Applied Sciences

Dr. Saaed Faroudastan, engineering technology and industrial studies, said he was proud of MTSU’s 14-member moonbuggy team, noted the DNJ.

MTSU hosted the annual Tennessee Beef Agribition, according to the Cannon Courier and the Bolivar Bulletin-Times.

The DNJ printed photos of the Tennessee Beef Agribition.

Dr. Patch Adams, physician and social activist, spoke at MTSU’s Palliative Care Conference, noted the DNJ.

Dr. Ahad Nasab, engineering technology and industrial studies, coached MTSU students who created robots for the Earth & Space 2004 Conference Student Lunar Construction Robotics Competition, reported the DNJ.

Drs. Tom Hemmerly, Kurt Blum and Jeffrey Walck, biology, participated in the 27th annual Wildflower Pilgrimage at Cedars of Lebanon State Park, noted the Wilson Post.

An MTSU study, “Allied Health Workforce in Tennessee,” indicates that the needs of other health care professions in Tennessee exceed those of the nursing profession, according to the Greeneville Sun and the Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle.

An environmental science class cleaned up a stream in Gainesboro, TN, as part of WaterWorks!, a project of MTSU’s Center for Environmental Education, reported the Gainesboro Sentinel.

MTSU’s Department of Biology is offering scholarships to majors in biology, chemistry, math, pre-med, pre-dentistry and other health professions, noted the Milan Mirror-Exchange.

More than 300 area students have benefited from a microscope loan program created seven years ago by the MTSU Department of Biology and the Center for Environmental Education, according to the DNJ.

MTSU is one of six schools offering a Master of Science in Nursing degree through the Regents Online Degree Program, noted the Morristown Citizen Tribune.

Students for Environmental Action conducted Earth Day events at MTSU, reported the DNJ.

Dr. Robert Carlton, physics and astronomy, will receive a $47,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue his research in nuclear physics, according to the DNJ.

MTSU hosted the Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference, noted the DNJ.

Dr. Judith Iriarte-Gross, chemistry, said sol-gel, a method of making glass and ceramics through a chemical process at room temperature, originated in the 1940s, reported the DNJ.



Business

Dr. Barbara Haskew, economics and finance, was among 46 people vying to become president of the University of Tennessee, reported the DNJ.

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Haskew was cut from the list of 16 finalists for the UT job, noted the DNJ and the Franklin Review-Appeal.

Former Gov. Winfield Dunn (R-TN) spoke at MTSU’s Executives-in-Residence Luncheon, according to the DNJ.

Dr. David Penn, director, Business and Economic Research Center, said the manufacturing sector in Middle Tennessee continued to lose jobs in February, but at a slower rate than during the 2000 employment slump, noted the Ashland City Times.

A BERC report stated that Tennessee exporters will feel the impact of a five percent tariff imposed on American exports by the European Union, according to the Tullahoma News.

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center could be moving to MTSU, reported the DNJ.

Dr. Kiyoshi Kawahito, economics and finance, and director, Japan-U.S. Program at MTSU, accompanied MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee on a trip to the Far East, according to the DNJ.

The 13th annual MTSU Accounting Alumni Appreciation Day was scheduled for May 13th, noted the DNJ.

Dr. David Foote, management and marketing, said there is a misperception that universities will be flooded with more money due to lottery scholarships, reported the Crossville Chronicle, the Elizabethton Star and the Union City Daily Messenger.

Dr. Murat Arik, associate director, BERC, said Bonnaroo organizers spent $2.7 million in preparation for and during the event in 2002, according to the Manchester Times.

Maria Edlin, assistant director, Center for Economic Education, said Wendy Haynes and her Lake County High School team have been selected to compete in the “Capitol Hill Challenge,” an educational investment program, reported the Lake County Banner.

An MTSU white paper on West Tennessee economic development and the importance of a skilled workforce was presented at a meeting of the Tipton County Joint Economic and Community Development Board, noted the Covington Leader.

Education and Behavioral Science

Dr. William J. Scollon, criminal justice administration, told the DNJ he chose to live in a house close to MTSU.

Dr. Bob Bullen, educational leadership, said incumbent Rutherford County School Board members can provide a good orientation for the first-term members, reported the DNJ.

Dr. Rebekah Alexander, elementary and special education, participated in “A Spectacular Reading Event,” a workshop to teach techniques for teaching other people how to read, noted the DNJ Business Pulse.

Dr. Patrick McCarthy, psychology, embarked on a campaign for Mufreesboro City School Board, according to the DNJ.

MTSU social work majors entertained the elderly at the St. Clair Street Senior Center during Holy Week, reported the DNJ.

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Dr. Bob Womack, educational leadership, arranged an interview with the granddaughter of Confederate hero Nathan Bedford Forrest years ago, noted the DNJ.

Students of Dr. Kathy Patten, educational leadership, stocked the shelves of the Patterson Park Community Center with new books, reported the DNJ.

A DNJ editorial praised Patten and her students.

The Tennessee Teachers Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held May 7th, according to the Tullahoma News.

Liberal Arts

Jazz saxophonist Benny Golson performed at the MTSU Jazz Festival, according to the DNJ Extra and the DNJ.

Dr. William Yelverton, music, said MTSU alumnus Luke Finney won the top prize in the guitar competition of the annual Beethoven Club Young Artist Competition, noted the DNJ.

Nell Irvin Painter spoke on “Impact of History on Visions of America: African Americans in Art” at the 13th annual Windham Lecture on Liberal Arts, reported the DNJ.

Musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra presented clinics for MTSU students, according to the DNJ and the DNJ Extra.

WMOT-FM was a sponsor of JazzFest, noted the DNJ.

MTSU Theatre presented “Reckless,” a comedy, at Tucker Theatre, reported the DNJ Extra.

The MTSU Jazz Ensemble performed at the eighth annual Main Street JazzFest, noted the DNJ, the DNJ Extra and the Rutherford Courier.

Student filmmakers showed their movies at the annual MTSU Student Film Festival, according to the DNJ Extra.

The Stones River Chamber Players featured the music of Franz Schubert and Johannes Brahms in their final concert of the season, reported the DNJ Extra.

Dr. Lon Nuell, art, announced his candidacy for re-election to the Murfreesboro City Schools Board of Education, according to the DNJ.

Nuell remembered the reunion of a World War II soldier and a Dachau survivor in 1995 for the DNJ.

MTSU’s Center for Historic Preservation put together an informational booklet about photographs of Murfreesboro during the Civil War era, noted the DNJ.

Dr. Carroll Van West, director, CHP, said he hopes these photos will trigger memories about other pictures that might be hidden away among family memorabilia, reported the DNJ.

The CHP documented the graves in Watkins Cemetery as part of a survey conducted in the area in the mid-1970s, noted the DNJ.

Nancy Kelley, art, said the online major in art history was created to offer students “another option in the study of art,” according to the DNJ.

MTSU vocal students won awards at the National Association of Teachers of Singing Mid-South Regional Competitions in Nashville, noted the DNJ.

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Dr. Robert Bray, English, participated in the 18th annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival March 24-28, reported the Giles Free Press.

The CHP co-sponsored a special program on Civil War-era iron furnaces at Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns, according to the Murfreesboro Sun.

Steve Smith, CHP, lectured on “Oral History: Recovering and Preserving the Memories” at The Homecoming Conference in Clarksville, noted the Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle.

The MTSU Orchestra performed the music of “The Day Before,” composed by student Joshua Parman, reported the DNJ.



Mass Communication

An MT Poll found 59 percent of Tennesseans would support a state income tax if it were paired with sales tax cuts, noted the Athens Post-Athenian, the Buffalo River Review, the Union City Daily Messenger and the Paris Post-Intelligencer.

MTSU’s Department of Mass Communication has a new student-run record label, Scared Rabbit Records, reported the DNJ.

Former Vice President Al Gore lectured on the environment, civic engagement and media responsibility courtesy of the John Seigenthaler Chair of Excellence in First Amendment Studies, reported the DNJ.

Falcon Manor in McMinnville hosted “Murder at the Mansion” to raise funds for WMOT-FM, according to the Tullahoma News.

Student Affairs

Brandon Marshall, Kellie Ann Harmon and Alicia Ann Harmon were inducted into the Golden Key International Honour Society, according to the Jasper Journal, the Tullahoma News and the Carthage Courier.

Dr. Bob Glenn, vice president, student affairs, and vice provost, enrollment management, said minimum academic standards for admission have been raised at MTSU, reported the Tullahoma News, the Gallatin News-Examine, the Athens Post-Athenian, the Mount Juliet News and the Shelbyville Times-Gazette.

Glenn said MTSU’s target is to be at two to three percent growth, according to the DNJ.

MTSU students James Lee Floyd of Oak Ridge and Jerry Rzemieniewski of Chapel Hill were the winner and runner-up, respectively, in the Main Street JazzFest T-shirt contest, noted the DNJ.

An appeals court has ruled on the admissibility of potential witnesses in the murder trial of David Kyle Gilley, who is accused of killing MTSU student Laura Salmon, reported the DNJ.

MTSU freshman Will Garey was accepted for the NASA Glass Cockpit Program, according to the Covington Leader.

The DNJ printed a photo of Brandon Fleming, Anthony Barum and Daniel Bennett at a fundraiser at MTSU’s Baptist Student Center.

Members of MTSU’s Circle K International served food and painted children’s faces at Wherry Housing’s fifth annual Family Day in Smyrna, according to the DNJ.

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Sophomore Quinton Staton, an MTSU football player, volunteered at the annual Rutherford County Special Olympics, noted the DNJ.

Senior Aspen Stewart attended a “fireside chat” with former Vice President Al Gore at MTSU, according to the Dunlap Tribune and the South Pittsburg Hustler.

MTSU students Carey Sloan and James Buckley told the DNJ a primary seat belt law would have little impact on their lives.

MTSU student Chelsea Nicholson will perform an internship with U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon (D-TN) this summer, noted the Trenton Herald-Gazette.

The DNJ profiled MTSU student and metal sculptor Adam Bradshaw.

General Interest

MTSU co-sponsored the fourth annual Committed to Kids Expo at Murphy Center, reported the DNJ and the DNJ Business Pulse.

MTSU’s Office of Internal Audit conducted an audit into the spending habits of Monty Thomas, director, Tennessee Technology Center at Murfreesboro, according to the DNJ.

Debbie Bauder, director, Project HELP, explained a workshop titled “Basic Rights: A Parent’s Introduction to Special Education in Murfreesboro/Rutherford County” for the DNJ.

The DNJ printed a photo of the American Indian Scholarship Festival.

Circuit Judge Steve Daniel said he would like to continue as an adjunct professor at MTSU following his appointment to a senior judgeship, reported the DNJ.

Roane State Community College alumni who transferred to MTSU registered a cumulative grade point average of 3.05 in Fall 2003, according to the Crossville Chronicle, the Oak Ridger and the Lenoir City News-Herald.

Walters State Community College alumni who transferred to MTSU registered a cumulative grade point average of 2.85 in Fall 2003, reported the Morristown Citizen Tribune.

Robbie Snapp, assistant director, financial aid, has qualified to run for Rutherford County School Board, noted the DNJ.

A vote by the Tennessee House of Representatives on a bill to upgrade college campus security was postponed to address concerns by MTSU, according to the Kingsport Times-News.

Photographs by Susan Bowen were displayed at the Baldwin Photographic Gallery, reported the DNJ Extra.

Steve Benefield, president, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, called MTSU’s hosting of the TSSAA basketball tournaments “another shining example of MTSU’s positive influence on our community,” noted the DNJ Business Pulse.

Murfreesboro Magazine printed photos of early modes of transportation in Rutherford County from the Albert Gore Sr. Research Center with captions by Dr. Lisa Pruitt, director.

The Gore Center provided research materials for the production crew of “Rutherford County: 200 Years of Our County,” a video documentary, reported the DNJ.

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MTSU’s Office of International Programs and Services hosted its annual International Banquet, noted the DNJ.

MTSU’s Learning, Teaching & Innovative Technology Center will launch officially in September, according to the DNJ.

More than $12 million in Tennessee Lottery-funded scholarships has been awarded to 3,500 students planning to attend MTSU this fall, reported the DNJ.

The June Anderson Women’s Center co-sponsored Sexual Assault Awareness Week at MTSU, noted the DNJ and the Shelbyville Times-Gazette.

The DNJ printed an editorial encouraging community involvement in MTSU’s Sexual Assault Awareness Week activities.

The DNJ printed photos of people involved in the Clothesline Project, a program of Sexual Assault Awareness Week.

Casting for the independent movie “Our Very Own” took place at the Keathley University Center, according to the DNJ.

Gov. Phil Bredesen (D-TN) appointed Rosemary Owens, dean, continuing studies and public service, to the Utility Management Review Board, and John Harris, director, disabled student services to the Tennessee Commission on National and Community Service, reported the DNJ.

The Selmer Independent-Appeal printed the names of students who graduated at Fall 2003 commencement exercises.

The Johnson City News printed the names of students who made the dean’s list for the Fall 2003 semester.

Tony Snook, printing services, said President Bush tried to “reaffirm our commitment to freedom” in a televised news conference, according to the DNJ.

Raymond Stanley Nelson, who recently retired from the Smithsonian Institute, lectured at MTSU about his career, reported the DNJ.

MTSU helps to fund the Relax-and-Ride program, which allows commuter transportation between Murfreesboro and Nashville, noted the DNJ.

MTSU might convert printed course schedule books to online versions, phasing out printed versions altogether, according to the DNJ.

U.S. Rep. Harold Ford Jr. (D-TN) was the guest speaker for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Banquet at MTSU, noted the DNJ and the Rutherford Courier.

Authorities are investigating the detonation of two small explosive devices on the MTSU campus, reported the DNJ.

The DNJ printed the names of five suspects arrested in connection with the explosive devices.

Women for Women accepted applications for this year’s Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp, noted the DNJ.

A new MTSU Web site provides information on how to prepare for an emergency and what to do if one happens, according to the DNJ.

Ron Malone, director of events and transportation, explained in the DNJ how visitors to MTSU can deal with parking issues.

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MTSU students Kyle Ringley and Jefferson Leigh Grinalds and another individual face charges of exposing themselves to a police officer, according to the DNJ.

Rutherford County Mayor Nancy Allen said the county recruits new businesses and benefits from the constant influx of students at MTSU, according to the Paris Post-Intelligencer, the Johnson City Press, the Maryville Daily Times, the Newport Plain Talk, the Columbia Daily Herald, the Morristown Citizen Tribune and the Cookeville Herald-Citizen.

The DNJ printed photos taken at MTSU’s Japan Fair during International Students Week.

The DNJ highlighted the Quality Enhancement Plan, a part of MTSU’s reaccreditation process with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

The Alumni Center held a coffee for retired faculty and staff, noted the DNJ.

The Paul W. Martin Sr. Honors Building was dedicated May 3rd, according to the DNJ.

Angela Cannon Hayes, news and public affairs, wrote restaurant reviews for the DNJ.

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