MTSU News Summary for April 2000

NATIONAL NEWS Business The PR Newswire quoted Dr. William Ford, holder of the Weatherford Chair of Finance, in an article on spending increases during the month of March. Basic and Applied Sciences MTSU's Chemistry Department was highlighted in an article in the Chemical & Engineering News magazine. The Associated Press reported the recent crash of an MTSU plane involving Don McKelvey, flight instructor, and student Katja Kuehner. Neither was seriously injured. Liberal Arts The New York Times presented an opera review of "Carmen," with Assistant Professor Stephen Smith, Music, as a cast member. Dr. Andrew Gulliford, History, was quoted in The Boston Globe regarding the importance of preserving historical artifacts. A book review of The Life and Legend of Leadbelly, co-authored by Dr. Charles Wolfe, English, appears in the Texas Monthly May 2000 issue. Mass Communication Randy O'Brien, director, WMOT-FM, was spotlighted in "Up and Coming Screenwriters," a feature in Screentalk. The Black Collegian magazine featured an article by Dr. Sybril Bennett, Journalism, on CeCe Winans as an entrepreneur. Student Affairs Student Derek Wolfe was quoted in USA Today about his experiences during Spring Break 2000 in Florida. Kerry Lane, president of Alpha Omicron Pi, was recognized as a motivational leader in the Student Leader. METROPOLITAN NEWS Administration Doug Williams, director, News & Public Affairs, was interviewed on WSM-FM concerning the Neill-Sandler scholarships. Athletics The Tennessean announced the 2nd annual Andy McCollum Football Clinic for Women. Basic and Applied Sciences The Tennessean and WMOT-FM reported on the crash of an MTSU airplane with student pilot Don McKelvey, and student Katja Kuehner on board. They were not seriously injured. Marvin Runyon, Russell Chair of Manufacturing Excellence, was featured in a Tennessean article. Linda Hardymon, coordinator of MTSU's Center for Energy Efficiency, discussed their solar-powered three wheel bike, named Rayce-Array on WMOT-FM. Dr. Phil Mathis, Biology, discussed the "Human Genome Project" with The Tennessean. Business Dr. Albert DePrince Jr, director of the Business and Economic Research Center, discussed the economy and low unemployment rate on WLAC-FM. DePrince spoke with The Tennessean on the critical worker shortage as Opry Mills prepares to open. WMOT-FM interviewed DePrince regarding the effect Hewlett-Packard's computer production expansion could have on local employers and consumers. The NBJ interviewed Dr. Jill Austin, chair, Management and Marketing, on mixing business ethics and religion. The Tennessean and Knoxville News-Sentinel announced Dr. Jeff Clark, Computer Information Systems, has received support in his run for a state Senate seat from a majority of Democratic Party county chairmen. The Tennessean and The Commercial Appeal announced Dr. Jeff Clark will challenge Sen. Bill Frist for his Senate seat. The Happenings Hotline featured a story on the competition between Dr. Jeff Clark, Computer Information Systems, and Sen. Bill Frist. Dr. Anna Burford, BMOM, was interviewed by WSM-FM regarding women in business. Education and Behavioral Sciences The Tennessean quoted Dr. Gloria Bonner, dean, Education and Behavioral Sciences, on the first posthumous Tennessee Hall of Fame inductee, Rayola Bagwell. The 8th annual Invention Convention, sponsored by MTSU's Elementary and Special Education Department, was featured in The Tennessean and on WKRN-Channel 2, WTVF-Channel 5, and Fox News Channel 17. Lisa Sheehan Smith, Human Sciences, discussed eating disorders and treatment success with WMOT-FM. Dr. Thomas Brinthaupt, Psychology, talked about improving small talk skills on WMOT-FM. WMOT-FM interviewed Dr. Nancy Crews, Elementary and Special Education, concerning the Young Authors Conference. Mass Communication Music Row noted the celebration held for the Department of Recording Industry's 25th year at MTSU. The Tennessean published these findings from the MT Poll; religious practices in Middle Tennessee, and more people believe the death penalty deters crime. Dr. Ken Blake, Journalism, discussed recent poll results revealing Gov. Sundquist is losing popularity, the difference between the reputation and actual practice of Bible belt citizens, and the opposition to a state income tax on WMOT-FM. Dr. Robert Wyatt told The Tennessean that results from the MT Poll showed Middle Tennesseans don't go to church any more often than other Americans. Results from the MT Poll were quoted in a Tennessean commentary, "Midstate needs to welcome the blessings immigrants are bringing to the area." The Department of Mass Communication hosted Dr. Hugh O'Donnell, visiting Scottish professor, announced WPLN-FM. Beverly Keel, Journalism, was quoted in The Tennessean about Nashville writer Karen Essex's recent book on Cleopatra. Christian Haseleu recommended MTSU to students interested in the recording industry, reported The Tennessean. The Tennessean stated MTSU has a strong reputation with the Music Row elite. Gary Wolf, Journalism, told The Tennessean students are gaining more interest in the environmental movement. Dr. Larry Burriss, Journalism, did a commentary on WMOT-FM regarding the Beatles' top songs, the rescue picture of Elian, Amazon controversy, and whether the line between celebrity and journalism is fading. Liberal Arts Dr. Charles Wolfe, English, was quoted in The Tennessean about Carol Ponder, an artist set to perform mountain music at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Tim Chavis wrote a commentary in The Tennessean on a recent visit to the classroom of Dr. Ron Kates, English, where students presented the pros and cons of legislating good parenting. Holocaust survivor Misha Defonseca discussed "Living with Wolves" and the MTSU Holocaust Studies Conference on Happenings Hotline, WPLN-FM. Dr. Nancy Rupprecht, History, was interviewed on WGNS-AM and WMOT-FM concerning the Holocaust Conference. Lalo Davila, Music, explained salsa music in The Tennessean. Dr. Mark Byrnes, Political Science, was quoted in the Chattanooga Times and Free Press on time spent by lawmakers in the General Assembly session. Dr. Andrew Gulliford, History, expressed the need for state legislators to understand the importance of preserving the state's historic resources in a recent Tennessean article. John Bingham, Music, was interviewed by The Tennessean on lifestyle changes to improve health. Dr. Fred Rolater, History, focused on jury duty, school violence, the custody case of Elian Gonzalez, and capital punishment during his weekly segment on WMOT-FM. Dr.Laurence Harvin, conductor of The Tennessee Philharmonic, discussed the performance of music by George Gershwin during a concert. Student Affairs Two MTSU students were quoted in The Tennessean regarding college students filling out the census. A play written by Anna Gorisch, Speech and Theatre major, will be performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts, announced The Tennessean and Tennessee Tribune. General Interest Dr. Kiyoshi Kawahito, director of the Japan-U.S. Program, was quoted in The Tennessean about a recent study that showed immigrants fear the census. Kathy Rudy, assistant professor of ethics and women's studies at Duke University, will discuss "The Social Construction of Abortion" at MTSU, announced The Tennessean. The Tennessean featured an article by Joseph Dey, a LaVergne High School senior and Neill-Sandler scholarship recipient. WLAC-FM and WMOT-FM mentioned the Russians' recent visit to MTSU to study real estate. The Tennessean announced Harmon Wray, director of Restorative Justice Ministries for the United Methodist Church, urged MTSU students to fight against capital punishment. The Tennessean announced the Young Authors Conference to be held at MTSU. An article by John David Marshall, author and professor emeritus at MTSU Library, wrote an article for The Tennessean. An article in the Memphis Commercial Appeal referred to the Japan Tennessee Center at MTSU. The Tennessean announced the Murfreesboro Youth Orchestra will hold its spring concert at Wright Music Hall. LOCAL NEWS Administration President James Walker, chairman of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, expressed his support for the sales tax referendum in a DNJ article. President & Mrs. James Walker were pictured attending the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Banquet in the M'boro Magazine. Dr. Cliff Gillespie, dean, Records and Admissions, will be honored at the annual World Cup Spring Premier Charity Horse Show, reported the DNJ. Athletics The DNJ reported Johnny Moore, golf coach, will undergo heart surgery. An editorial in the DNJ offered prayers and support for Coach Moore. The DNJ announced Coach Moore's return home from the hospital while the golf team earned their first regional berth. The MTSU football coaching staff presented its second annual Andy McCollum Football Clinic for women, reported the DNJ. Basic and Applied Science The DNJ and Southern Standard featured a plane crash involving a MTSU plane with flight instructor Don McKelvey and student Katja Kuehner on board. Both walked away from the crash. The DNJ announced the 12th annual Kiwanis Club Walking Horse show will be held at MTSU's Tennessee Livestock Center. Volunteers at the Tennessee Volunteer Horse Fair were pictured in the DNJ. Judy Campbell, Nursing, discussed a caregivers workshop to be sponsored by MTSU, Middle Tennessee Medical Center, and St. Clair Street Senior Center with the DNJ, Lewisburg Tribune, and M'boro Sun. Doug Kanitz, Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies, discussed raising students' awareness of the "benefits of building with solar energy in mind." Dr. Jeff Walck, Biology, will lead a discussion on the "National History of the Cedar Glades" at Stones River Battlefield, reported the DNJ and Shelbyville Times-Gazette. The DNJ pictured a solar-powered racer designed by students from Smyrna High School with the assistance of Ken Sergeant, Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies. MTSU SolarBike team will demonstrate their new and improved vehicle, the Rayce-Array, at Smyrna High School, the Rutherford Courier reported. Dr. Eric Klumpe, Physics and Astronomy, discussed star constellations in a DNJ article. Rebecca Seipelt, Biology, discussed advances in research towards breaking the human genetic code. Business Dr. William Ford, Weatherford Chair of Finance, was quoted in the DNJ on retail sales in March. MTSU's Small Business Development Center has developed a partnership with the Tennessee Board of Regents Small Business Development Centers to bring more jobs to the state and coordinate services to small and minority-owned businesses, reported the DNJ and Pigeon Forge Star Journal. The Executives-in-Residence Program was announced in the M'boro Sun, Lebanon Democrat, and Humboldt Courier Chronicle. Participants of the Executive-in-Residence Program were pictured in the Shelbyville Times-Gazette. Dr. Jim Burton, dean of College of Business, was featured in the "Lifestyles" section of the DNJ. The DNJ reported the tragic loss by fire of the home of Frank Michello, Economics and Finance. Dr. Jeff Clark, Computer Information Systems, told the Shelbyville Times-Gazette the support he has received in his consideration to run for the State Senate is encouraging. Dr. Clark filed papers to challenge Sen. Bill Frist for his U.S. Senate seat, announced the DNJ, Rutherford Courier, Union City Daily Messenger, Southern Standard, Milan Mirror Exchange, and Paris Post Intelligencer. The DNJ announced the 30th annual Management Seminar to be held at MTSU. Earl Swensson, Jennings and Rebecca Jones Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning, will serve as keynote speaker. The Shelbyville Times-Gazette announced MTSU will host a "Planning and Leadership Strategies for the New Millennium" seminar. The Shelbyville Times Gazette noted MTSU will co-sponsor a conference titled "Employment Labor Law Update." According to the BERC, there appears to be a potential negative for each projected positive in the area economic forecast, reported the Tullahoma News. Education and Behavioral Sciences Dr. Charles Babb, Elementary and Special Education, wrote articles for the DNJ entitled, "Legal fights will focus on intellectual property," "Entertainment firms to be top businesses," "Internet service easy as phone?" and "Technology rush man's big threat." Dennis Powell, Criminal Justice, spoke to the Citizens Police Academy about philosophies behind community-oriented policing, reported the DNJ.. A DNJ editorial concerning a public view of police training mentioned the instruction of MTSU criminal justice experts. Dr. Charlie Frost, Sociology, presented a telecourse he created to educators at the Mid-South Technology Conference that emphasizes learning rather than teaching, reported the DNJ. The 8th annual Invention Convention, sponsored by the Elementary and Special Education Department, was held at MTSU for grades four through six, announced the DNJ. Comments by Dr. Dellmar Walker, Human Sciences, concerning eating disorders among two million Americans were published in the M'boro Sun, a result of Today's Response. The Tullahoma News reported 14 MTSU physical education majors taught rhythmic dance activities at a DeKalb County school. Dr. Bob Womack, Educational Leadership, was featured in an article written by Lisa Rollins, News & Public Affairs, for the Murfreesboro Magazine. Liberal Arts The DNJ announced the MTSU Anthropology Society will host "Traditional Cultures Circle Dance." Bill Shulman, Criminal Justice, led a discussion in favor of decriminalizing marijuana as part of the Honors College lecture series, "The Abuse of Power," announced the DNJ. The fourth biannual Holocaust Studies Conference, "The Reality and Legacy of Genocide," was held at MTSU, the DNJ noted. The MTSU Debate Team placed two teams in elimination rounds at the Cross-Examination Debate Association, making team history and ranking them among the top 20 debate programs in the U.S., announced the DNJ and the Fentress Courier. Debater Natalie Woodward is the first MTSU student to be named one of the top 10 speakers at the contest. She is also the fourth MTSU debater to make the All-American team, noted the DNJ. MTSU's Debate Team also won the top two places at the Tennessee Intercollegiate Forensics Association State Tournament, reported the DNJ. The Rutherford Courier spoke with Dr. Jerry Perkins, Music, regarding the Stones River Chamber Players' final performance of the season at Wright Music Hall. Faye Johnson, Sociology and Anthropology, wrote an article for the DNJ regarding the struggles children face today. Phi Theta Alpha Honorary History Fraternity won first place in the 2000 MTSU Quiz Bowl competition, reported the DNJ. Census figure predictions made by Carole Carroll, Sociology & Anthropology, were published in the M'boro Sun based on a tip from Today's Response. Mass Communication The DNJ published articles written by journalism professor Dr. Ed Kimbrell entitled, "Ratings rush hurts TV news," "TV turns tabloid on Elian story" and "Radio should quit stealing news." Middle Tennesseans favor growth in their area, according to the MT Poll, reported the DNJ. Student Affairs Student Eric Tucker won first place in the national Eastern Trombone Workshop 2000, announced the DNJ, M'boro Sun, and Rutherford Courier. Tucker was featured in the M'boro Sun as a result of Simply The Best. David Wright, senior, is pictured in the DNJ and Main Street as winner of the T-shirt design contest for the fourth annual JazzFest. The Winchester Herald-Chronicle announced the Middle Tennessee Leadership Summit to be held at MTSU. MTSU student Josh Ray was pictured at the Executives-in-Residence program in the Hartsville Vidette. The M'boro Sun and DNJ reported Rebecca Wilkins, senior marketing major, placed first at the National Collegiate Sales Competition. Wilkins, along with teammates Barb Kellgren and Tiffany Douglas, also won first place team at the competition. News coverage is based on a release from Simply The Best. Using information gathered from "Simply the Best" the DNJ and M'boro Sun announced Marisa Calvin, senior advertising design major, recently won the Addy Award, which measures artistic ability. Robbie Jones, a graduate student in MTSU's Historic Preservation program, was recognized for his efforts in getting Hurricane Mills, Loretta Lynn's home, on the National Register, reported the DNJ and M'boro Sun. Simply The Best was instrumental in sending this news to media. At the 2000 Beethoven Young Artists Competition in Memphis, Matthew Palmer, sophomore, won first place in the guitar category, and Stacie Rhoad, junior, took second place in the wind division, announced the M'boro Sun and the DNJ. This story is a result of Simply The Best. The Cookeville Herald-Citizen referred to MTSU's Greek Row in an article on divisions among fraternities concerning the Greek row concept. Jason Hill, physics major, was featured in the Shelbyville Times-Gazette. Members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. were pictured giving a demonstration of step dancing at Cascade Elementary School in the Shelbyville Times-Gazette Julie Shew, Agriculture-Horticulture student, presented a slide show titled "A Study Tour Update: European Gardens," for the Optimists Gardener's Club, reported the Murfreesboro Magazine. Student Michael Ladisa is pictured in the DNJ grilling burgers for hungry students in front of the Baptist Student Center. General Interest Mrs. Gwenn Walker, wife of MTSU President James Walker, discussed her lung transplant at the Murfreesboro Tuesday Noon Rotary Club (in support of their organ donor awareness program), reported the DNJ. The sons of Joe Nunley Sr, former MTSU professor, are restoring their family log cabin in recognition of MTSU educators, noted the DNJ and the Southern Standard. The DNJ featured a profile on Rayola Sue Bagwell, a Teacher Hall of Fame nominee. Tom Tozer, News and Public Affairs, discussed the annual Heart Walk with the DNJ. The Division of Continuing Studies and Public Service is planning the Career and Business Expo 2000, announced the DNJ. The DNJ announced Neill-Sandler scholarships were awarded to 10 high school students who have faced "significant challenges." The Tullahoma News noted Nolan Hardaway was one of the recepients of the Neill-Sandler scholarships. The DNJ interviewed John Harris, director, Disabled Students, regarding the Special Olympics to be held at MTSU. An editorial in the DNJ focused on the Neill-Sandler scholarship recipients. The M'boro Sun announced the Ebony Achievement Awards Banquet. Dr. John Paul Montgomery, dean of the Honors College, was quoted in the Winchester Herald-Chronicle regarding the Poetry Slam. The Slam was also noted in the Shelbyville Times-Gazette. An article by Joseph Dey, a Neill-Sandler scholarship recipient, was printed in the DNJ and the Rutherford Courier. The Neill-Sandler Strive for Excellence Banquet at MTSU was announced by the Winchester Herald-Chronicle. High school senior Joseph Dey was awarded the Ray Danner Scholarship, and Andrew Dycus, also a senior, was recognized as the recipient of the James E. Walker Scholarship, the DNJ and Rutherford Courier reported. A DNJ editorial recognized two MTSU scholarship recipients, Joseph Dey and Andrew Dycus. Members of the Sheriff's Mounted Patrol led participants of the Special Olympics to MTSU where the games will be held, reported the DNJ and Rutherford Courier. The Rutherford Courier reported United Way will increase its number of area representatives by adding MTSU students. The 9th Annual Ebony Achievement Awards Banquet, sponsored by Shoney's Corporation, MTSU's Multicultural Affairs Office and the African American Student Association, was announced in the M'boro Sun. Moore County News pictured participants at the recent video conference on preventing violence in schools.