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The following is a summary of major news activities at MTSU divided into National, Metropolitan, and Local, and further broken down as follows: Administrative, Athletics, Basic and Applied Sciences, Business, Education and Behavioral Sciences, Liberal Arts, Mass Communication, and Student Affairs.
The last category is General Interest and may include a broad spectrum of programs and people at , encompassing such areas as alumni, public safety, graduate programs, human interest, special celebrations, concerts, etc.
NATIONAL NEWS
Business
Dr. William Ford, holder of the Weatherford Chair of Finance, was quoted in the PR Newswire about same-store retail sales climbing, due in part to seasonal buying, and earlier than usual back-to-school shopping.
Mass Communication
The Daily Variety noted that the number of educational programs for those aspiring to a career in digital effects has exploded. MTSU has one of the newer programs for technical directors.
Student Affairs
John Harris, director of Disabled Student Services, was featured in Jet Magazine.
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METROPOLITAN NEWS
Administration
The Nashville Business Journal noted Michael E. Gower has been named the new associate vice president in the Business Office.
Athletics
Rudy Kalis, WSMV-Channel 4 sportscaster, talked about MTSU going I-A in football.
Basic and Applied Sciences
Dr. David Jeffery, visiting professor in Physics and Astronomy, was interviewed by WTVF-Channel 5 regarding the meteor shower that will be visible over the Middle Tennessee area.
Business
Dr. Jeff Clark, a polling and campaign consultant, and an associate professor in Computer Information Systems, was quoted in The Tennessean concerning precinct-level results in Davidson County's mayoral election. Clark was also a commentator in a WTVF-Channel 5 interview of Nashville mayoral candidate Bill Purcell.
A blurb in The Tennessean noted Dr. Zabiholla Rezaee, Accounting, was recently awarded the Lybrand Bronze Medal for his manuscript "Implementing Accounting Standards on Derivatives: A Step-by-Step Guide."
The Nashville Business Journal ran an article on Williamson County manufacturers having a hard time finding employees and keeping them. Randy Gustafson, research associate for the Business and Economic Research Center, said manufacturers will have to use higher wages and offer incentives to attract employees.
Education and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Gloria Bonner's appointment as dean of the College of Education was announced in The Urban Journal.
Mass Communication
The Nashville Business Journal noted Christian Haseleu has been named chair of Recording Industry, after serving as interim for the past year.
The Tennessean noted Dr. David Badger, Journalism, has written a book Snakes with Nashville photographer John Netherton. The book offers many snake tidbits, along with some amusing stories.
Student Affairs
It was noted in the Westview that Ashleigh Burleigh has accepted a Provost Scholarship from MTSU.
General Interest
WSMV-Channel 4 interviewed Dr. David Hays, Student Support Services, about MTSU's housing situation. He discussed present housing, the new Scarlett Commons complex, and gave an update on Abernathy and Ezell dorms.
David Hutton, Financial Aid, appeared on Channel 5's Talk of the Town to discuss financial aid and scholarships.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel noted the Drum Corps International Summer Music Games were held on the MTSU campus.
A blurb in The Tennessean reported MTSU is one of many schools that provide a care package service for students. The kits can be for entering freshmen, exam time, or birthdays.
The Tennessean noted Dr. Jerry Brookshire, outgoing faculty senate president, would speak to graduates at the summer commencement.
LOCAL NEWS
Administration
With the current chancellor of TBR retiring at the end of this year, the DNJ wondered if President Walker would consider applying for the position. Walker would not comment one way or another.
Dr. Cliff Gillespie, associate vice president for enrollment management, was quoted in the DNJ about MTSU's enrollment hitting a milestone of 19,004 students. Gillespie said those numbers would probably go down and settle around 18,800.
During the president's annual Convocation speech, Dr. Walker addressed the need for public funds to match the rapid growth of MTSU, reported the DNJ.
Dr. Barbara Haskew, provost, Academic Affairs, was quoted in The Cookeville Herald-Citizen about how the university seeks input from department heads in the middle of the fall semester for next year's budget.
Athletics
The DNJ recently commented on MTSU's low number of football ticket sales for the upcoming season. MTSU has only sold around 6,000 tickets for the 1999 season, and the DNJ attributes the low ticket sales to the team's schedule.
The DNJ pictured Chip Walters, director of marketing for athletics, dismantling a lap top computer after the first live Internet press conference with Blue Raider head football coach Andy McCollum.
The Partyline section in the DNJ featured several pictures of folks enjoying the Raider Round-up at the home of Carrie and John Floyd.
Basic and Applied Sciences
Visiting assistant professor of Physics, Dr. David Jeffery, said the upcoming solar eclipse would be visible to thousands.
Business
Dr. Tony Eff, Economics and Finance, was quoted in the DNJ and Tullahoma News regarding the average earnings per resident in the mid-state area that are the same in 1999 as they were in 1998. He says this is due in part to the fact new jobs have failed to cluster in high-wage sectors.
The DNJ announced Tommy Martin, holder of the Martin Chair of Insurance, was among the first inductees into MTSU's Musto Insurance Hall of Fame.
Dr. Bill Ford, senior TeleCheck economic advisor and holder of MTSU's Weatherford Chair of Finance, was quoted in the DNJ concerning the increase in check purchases.
The DNJ announced the appointment of Dr. Albert DePrince, Economics and Finance, as the new director of the Business and Economic Research Center. He replaces
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Dr. Reuben Kyle, who stepped down to return to full-time teaching. DePrince noted "I've got a tough act to follow..."
Education and Behavioral Sciences
MTSU's AHeAD program, under the direction of Dr. Catherine Stogner, Human Sciences, will have students learning how to communicate with others by presenting educational programs to participating seniors at the local senior center.
Liberal Arts
On the new web site, www.country.com, you'll be able to see "Vintage Country with Charles Wolfe," an English professor and writer about country music.
The M'boro Sun noted Dr. Charles Wolfe, English, as having won the Ralph Gleason Music Book Award. Wolfe researched his book "A Good Natured Riot: The Birth of the Grand Ole Opry" for 25 years.
The DNJ pictured some of the Barn Gallery's new 3-D exhibit.
History professor Dr. Bob Hunt will present a program that includes a lecture and discussion entitled, "Southern Possibilities of Victory" at the Stones River National Battlefield, noted the Mt. Juliet News.
Mass Communication
The Lifestyles section of the DNJ featured the new book Snakes , by Dr. David Badger, Journalism, which he co-wrote with Nashville photographer John Netherton.
Student Affairs
Patrick Kinard was pictured in the Tullahoma News, and Sandra Howard was pictured in the Wayne County News, as having accepted a Provost Scholarship. The South Pittsburgh Hustler, Morristown Citizen Tribune, Chester County Independent, Lewisburg Marshall Gazette, and Mt. Juliet News also noted students who were awarded Provost Scholarships.
President James E. Walker is pictured in the Elk Valley Times congratulating honor graduate Cathy Rogers. Walker was also shown in the Oneida Independent Herald congratulating graduate Trent Cross at the spring commencement ceremonies.
The Tullahoma News noted those students from Coffee, Bedford, and Franklin counties that graduated from MTSU this past summer. The Wilson World, Wayne County News, Selmar Independent-Appeal, Moore County Advocate/Democrat, Cannon Courier, Milan Mirror-Exchange, and Lawrenceburg Democrat-Union also listed graduating students.
The Gallatin News-Examiner noted Melissa Warren was awarded the Agriculture Endowment Scholarship. She will major in vocational agriculture this fall.
Sandra Bozarth of Mt. Juliet was pictured in the Lebanon Democrat as being awarded the Two/Ten International Footwear Foundation scholarship.
Students listed on the summer dean's list were named in the Wayne County News, Tullahoma News, and Wilson World.
Elizabeth Sewell was recognized in the Crossville Chronicle as an American Business Women's Association scholarship recipient.
The Manchester Times listed students honored for scholastic achievement.
Jeremy Wayne Parham was nominated by MTSU for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Jennifer Williams, also recognized, is one of five Presidential Scholarship winners. The Dyersburg State Gazette noted Lafadio Taylor had accepted a Scholastic Achievement Scholarship.
MTSU student Theresa Crockett, Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee, will compete in the Ms. Wheelchair America Program, reported the DNJ. Crockett is currently pursuing a
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degree in occupational therapy and travels throughout the community promoting disability awareness.
It was noted in the Jefferson Standard Banner that Neal Southerland has accepted the Tennessee Rehabilitation Corporation Scholarship.
General Interest
The DNJ discussed the new Evening Extended School Program or EESP at MTSU. EESP will provide recreational and academic enrichment activities Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 9 pm for children in grades K-8 of MTSU staff, faculty, and graduate students beginning August 19.
The International Grand Championship Walking Horse Show is set for the Tennessee Livestock Center, reported the DNJ.
MTSU's summer graduation was announced in the DNJ. Dr. Jerry Brookshire, outgoing Faculty Senate president, will address the graduates.
The Jackson Sun and Morristown Citizen Tribune ran articles on former Financial Aid director Winston Wrenn. Wrenn is accused of allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the Financial Aid office.
The Sparta Expositor, Claiborne Progress, Pulaski Citizen, and Milan Mirror- Exchange noted the Mid-America Summer Music Games, sponsored by Drum Corp International, will be held on the MTSU campus. Over 10,000 people are expected to attend.
The two week-long Gifted Academy will take place on the MTSU campus. It is designed to help teachers learn how to effectively teach gifted children, reported the Jasper Journal.
The Review Appeal noted MTSU alums have formed a Williamson County alumni chapter.
The long awaited Miller Horse Coliseum has been put on hold again, noted the DNJ, this time because of environmental problems.
INROADS, a program designed to develop and prepare talented minority youth for corporate and community leadership roles, has been on the MTSU campus since 1994. It was noted in the Opinion section of the DNJ that MTSU had won INROADS Company of the Year award. The award was also mentioned in the M'boro Sun and Tennessee Tribune.
The DNJ reported another record enrollment for MTSU this fall. More new parking spaces, new shuttle buses, and new apartments were also mentioned.
The Lebanon Democrat noted various camps for kids that will be held on the MTSU campus this summer.
The M'boro Sun reported the presence of MTSU police officers constantly patrolling campus helps MTSU to be one of the safest university environments, says Jack Drugmand, director of the Department of Public Safety.
The DNJ's Cyberscene noted some on-line book suppliers promise of cheaper books, but MTSU's bookstore director, Earl Harris, says they offer competitive prices and more accurate information.
An article in the DNJ reported an increase in enrollment of more than 900 students at MTSU, compared to the first day of class a year ago.
WGNS interviewed Tom Tozer, News and Public Affairs, on the status of campus housing as the fall semester begins.
The M'boro Sun interviewed Christi Underdown concerning plans to publish a women's magazine on campus titled Scribbling Mob.
An editorial in the DNJ noted a shortage of Latin teachers in area high schools. One reason is neither MTSU or Tennessee Tech offer certification in that area. |
