MTSU News Summary for February 2000
MTSU News Summary for February 2000
The last category is General Interest and may include a broad spectrum of programs and people, encompassing such areas as alumni, public safety, graduate programs, human interest, special celebrations, concerts, etc. NATIONAL NEWS Administration USA Today reported former MTSU financial aid director R. Winston Wrenn pled guilty to illegally obtaining federal loan and grant money. Basic and Applied Sciences Air Force Magazine announced an airport building dedication ceremony in honor of Col. Jean A. Jack, retired aerospace professor. Mass Communication The New York Review of Books announced Dr. Paul Fischer, Recording Industry, will present a seminar at Trinity College. Dr. Robert Wyatt, Journalism, co-authored an article that appeared as the lead story in Political Communication. Drs. Richard Campbell and David Eason, Journalism, had an article published in the Journal of Communication. General Interest Dr. Candace Rosovsky, June Anderson Women’s Center, was spotlighted in a recent issue of the "CABLEgram for Career and Civic Connections for Women." The Chronicle of Higher Education gave an update on MTSU's Capital Campaign. METROPOLITAN NEWS Administration David Hutton, Financial Aid, urges high school students to search for scholarships early, reported the DNJ. The Tennessean announced the sentencing of R. Winston Wrenn, former financial aid director, after he entered a guilty plea for illegally obtaining federal loan and grant money. Dr. Barbara Haskew, vp, Academic Affairs, was quoted in the Tennessee Tribune about the first Faculty Leadership Academy. Basic and Applied Sciences Dr. Eric Klumpe, Physics and Astronomy, discussed the MTSU observatory being open to the public for the lunar eclipse on WPLN-FM Morning Edition. The MTSU horse judging team was pictured in the Tennessee Farm Bureau News. Also noted was the 12th Annual Tennessee Beef Agribition, held at the Tennessee Livestock Center. A study by Dr. Eric Frauman, HPERS, says the Stones River Greenway is an "important source of exercise and relaxation for city residents," reported The Tennessean. WSM-FM interviewed Renee Dugger concerning studies that indicate laughter is a healthy release. The Tennessean noted that students will pair with senior citizens from the St. Clair Street Senior Center as part of a new science class. Marvin Runyon has been named chairman of Leadership Middle Tennessee, announced the Nashville Record. Business The Chattanooga Times/Free Press and The Memphis Commercial Appeal quoted Ransom Gustafson, BERC, on economic growth. SunTrust Banks CEO Phillip Humann spoke at the Banking and Insurance Conference, sponsored by MTSU, SunTrust, and State Farm, reported The Tennessean. MTSU family financial management professors, Drs. Jane Gault and Joyce Harrison, discussed managing the money you make and then spend in The Tennessean. Dr. Jeff Clark, Computer Information Systems, appeared on "Inside this Week" on WTVF-TV Channel 5 +. Education and Behavioral Science Dr. Peggy O'Hara Murdock, HPERS, discussed putting pictures of diseased organs on cigarette packages with WMOT-FM and WLAC-FM. Dr. Cheryl Ellis, HPERS, promoted the Health Fair on WMOT-FM. The Tennessee Board of Regents has elected to allow MTSU to offer a minor in Criminology, announced The Source. Liberal Arts Dr. John Vile, Political Science, discussed the Republican Presidential Primary, campaign finance reform, and predicting what voters will think with WMOT-FM. Vile also discussed the New Hampshire primary on WLAC-FM. Diane Long, The Tennessean, interviewed Vile regarding the election. Jazz player Marvin Stamm was interviewed on WMOT-FM by Dr. Bill Levine, MTSU English professor and jazz journalist. Topics discussed during the weekly history segment on WMOT-FM by Dr. Fred Rolater were Smith County and the presidential primary process. Carole Carroll, Sociology, addressed the rising interest in trash television on WMOT-FM. Dr. Kevin Breault, Sociology, was quoted in The Source regarding Pope John Paul II retaining his position despite his age and failing health. The Tennessean announced the performance of Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun." The Source interviewed Robert Rucker, Social Work, about the contributions of author Lorraine Hansberry. The Tennessean noted two free concerts to be held on campus. Dr. Pat Nation, Sociology and Anthropology, discussed hate crimes and the death penalty on WLAC-FM. Ben Austin, Sociology and Anthropology, will discuss a hate crimes course on WLAC-FM. WMOT-FM interviewed Dr. Ron Kates, English, about the fate of baseball player Daryl Strawberry. Dr. Benjamin Shapira, Music, was quoted in The Tennessean on the first Outstanding Young Artists Competition, sponsored by the Music Department of MTSU. Mass Communication Dr. Richard Campbell, Journalism, discussed how the latest media mergers and takeovers have affected journalism with Chris Clark on WTVF-TV Channel 5+. Dr. Larry Burriss, Journalism, discussed reporters surviving journalism on WMOT-FM. Dr. Burriss was also interviewed by The Scoop about computer hacking. Student Affairs Lance Ginn won Best Print at the Tennessee Valley Fair Student Art Exhibition, announced the Knoxville News-Sentinel. The Tennessee Tribune announced the creation of Music & Ministry Magazine by student Michael Thompson, a mass communication major. General Interest The photo exhibit by Rick Lang, appearing in the Baldwin Gallery, and the Windham Lectures were announced on WLPN-FM Happenings Hotline. The Tennessean named the five "unsung heroes" honored at MTSU's Unity Luncheon. The Tennessean reported the state is pondering whether to use money in reserve to balance the budget for public higher education. African-American History Month speaker Dr. Craig Werner, professor of English and African-American Studies at the University of Wisconsin, discussed his lecture topic on WMOT-FM. WMOT-FM interviewed Beth Fortune, spokeswoman for the governor, concerning his new budget proposal. John High, manager of WMOT-FM voiced concern about the new FCC decision that would allow more stations. He fears there will be increased interference. LOCAL NEWS Administration Dr. James Walker was pictured in the DNJ with a banner depicting the Black Heritage Stamp series, which was presented to MTSU by the U.S. Postal Service. R. Winston Wrenn, former financial aid director, pled guilty to illegally obtaining federal loan and grant money, announced The Southern Standard, Paris Post-Intelligencer, DNJ, Jackson Sun, Morristown Citizen Tribune, Oak Ridger, and Newport Plain Talk. Athletics The DNJ featured an article on the annual Railbird Luncheon at MTSU. The annual Groundhog Day Luncheon, a baseball fund raiser, was announced in the DNJ, along with a picture of baseball coach Steve Peterson The Heart of Tennessee (DNJ) announced officials of MTSU and the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opportunity to host the Clinic Bowl. Former Blue Raider quarterback, Jonathan Quinn, now with the Jacksonville Jaguars, spoke to the youth at the Boys and Girls Club, noted the DNJ. Basic and Applied Sciences Marvin Runyon, Russell Chair of Manufacturing Excellence, lectured on the various management styles in public and private businesses, reported the DNJ. The Adult Health and Development Program, an intergenerational group, will continue to share life experiences throughout the spring semester, reported the M'boro Sun. MTSU Chemistry Club presented its "annual fun-with-science event, Demomania" to Oakland and Riverdale high school students, reported the DNJ. Dr. Preston MacDougall, Chemistry, spoke with the DNJ about his postdoctoral work in labs located in New Mexico. Local high school students were pictured in the DNJ readying their project for the Science Olympiad. Dr. Judith Iriarte-Gross, Chemistry, presented the fun and exciting side of science to first grade students at Community Elementary, announced the Shelbyville Times-Gazette. Business Dr. Jim Burton, dean, College of Business, has been elected chairman of the Murfreesboro Area Advisory Board of the Better Business Bureau of Middle Tennessee, announced the DNJ. The Winchester Herald-Chronicle and Cannon Courier pictured students participating in the annual Marketing Trade Show. The DNJ announced Dr. Jeff Clark, Computer Information Systems, is seriously considering running for the 16th District seat in the state Senate. Dr. William Ford, Weatherford Chair of Finance, told the DNJ "the strong January sales gain reflects the ongoing strength of the U.S. economy." Dr. Ford was featured in the DNJ's Newsmaker section. Dr. Al DePrince Jr, director, Business and Economic Research Center, was quoted in the DNJ about industries in La Vergne struggling to find enough workers. Dr. Kiyoshi Kawahito, Economics and Finance, discussed the move of the Japan Center to the BAS, and its new name, Japan Program, with the DNJ. The DNJ summarized the Banking and Insurance Conference sponsored in part by MTSU. Reports from the Business and Economic Research Center were instrumental in developing the State Funding Board revenue estimates for this year, announced the Kingsport Times-News. Education and Behavioral Science Dr. Charles Babb, Elementary and Special Education, wrote a column in the DNJ concerning companies checking employees use of computers, and new millennium trends and forecasts. A study conducted by Dr. Eric Frauman, HPERS, revealed that many citizens enjoy the Stones River Greenway, reported the DNJ. The M'boro Sun announced MTSU's Community Health Education and Promotion Fair, held in conjunction with African-American History Month. Lisa Sheehan-Smith, Human Sciences, was quoted in the DNJ on foodborne illnesses, commonly known as food poisoning. A DNJ editorial on Tennessee teacher salaries named MTSU "an excellent school of education," noting that graduates often leave the state for better paying positions. Liberal Arts Stephen Smith, Music, will perform several popular Italian and Swedish love songs in honor of Valentine's Day, announced the M'boro Sun. The MTSU Mock Trial team placed first at the Missouri Invitational, announced the Rutherford Courier. Dr. Mary Hoffschwelle, History, discussed the education of blacks in Rutherford County during the antebellum period and early 20th century in the DNJ. Music professor Dr. Benjamin Shapira, an internationally known cellist, will perform at Congregation Micah, announced the Columbia Daily Herald. Robert Rucker, Social Work, will discuss Lorraine Hansberry, noted author, in a fireside chat at the Foundation House, reported the Rutherford Courier. Dr. Jackie Eller, Sociology and Anthropology, was named as the recipient of the King-Hampton Award by the Association of Faculty and Administrative Women, announced the DNJ. The first lecture of the Applied Philosophy Lyceum entitled "The Social, Political, and Ethical Implications of the Human Genome Project," was announced in the DNJ. Carole Carroll, Sociology and Anthropology, discussed living together before marriage with Jim Ellis on WSM-FM" Drs. Janice Leone and Fred Rolater, History, were quoted in the DNJ on "The Legacy of Lincoln in Tennessee" exhibit at the Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro. The DNJ pictured an elementary exchange student preparing for MTSU's fourth annual Clavierfest, sponsored by the Music Department. The Southern Standard reported Dr. Raphael Bundage, Music, will serve as conductor of the Nashville Opera Ensemble's presentation of "The Magic Flute." The DNJ announced the celebration of Beethoven's music with a performance by Dr. Benjamin Shapira of the Music Department. The Stones River Chamber Players will perform Olivier Messiaen's masterpiece, "Quartet for the End of Time," at MTSU, announced the DNJ. Dr. Ron Zawislak, Geography and Geology, discussed the likelihood of earthquakes and other natural disasters occurring in Middle Tennessee with the DNJ. MTSU art students studied the impact of Italian art on the world after returning from studying abroad, announced the Lebanon Democrat. Mass Communication Songwriters Kelley Lovelace and Tim Owens, EMI Music, spoke with media writing students, noted The Rutherford Courier. Student Affairs The Rutherford Courier listed MTSU fall graduates, and pictured Dr. Robert Glenn, vp, Student Affairs, with honors graduate Donna Pegel. Also listing graduates were Sevierville Mountain Press and Athens Post Athenian. Those students appearing on the fall Dean's List were named in the Union City Messenger, DNJ, Cannon Courier, Tullahoma News, and Jonesborough Herald and Tribune. The Columbia Daily Herald noted Sarah Harris was elected vice president of membership for the MTSU chapter of Kappa Delta. The Roane County News announced Andrew Margrave as one of 10 students recognized as a recipient of a Leadership/Performance Scholarship. Fraternity members were pictured moving into the new "frat" houses, known as Greek Row, in the M'boro Sun. Maeghan and Michael Kearney, 14 and 15 respectively, were featured in The Scoop. Students accepting the Provost Scholarship and Scholastic Achievement Awards were recognized in the Jackson Sun. Shannon Meyer is pictured with Dr. Ken Hollman, Martin Chair of Insurance, in the Cannon Courier, receiving a $5,000 check from Woodbury Insurance Agency. General Interest Nationally known author and speaker Frances Weaver gave several presentations in Murfreesboro, including a speech at MTSU entitled "I'm Not As Old As I Used To Be," reported the M'boro Sun. Ms. Weaver was also interviewed by the DNJ after her presentation at MTSU. Dr. Jim Neal, former director of the Albert Gore Research Center, was quoted in the DNJ about a recently released book titled "Smyrna, The Church, The Town." Dr. Andrew Gulliford, History, will oversee the newly established Public Service Award for staff, reported the DNJ. Beginning this fall, three faculty and one non-faculty staff member will receive $3000 each. The DNJ announced a lecture by Dr. Craig Werner that focuses on the impact black music has had on shaping the mainstream of American cultural expiation. Approximately 30 MTSU faculty members will begin workshops designed to better the university and develop leadership skills, announced the DNJ. Tom Tozer, News and Public Affairs, talked to the DNJ concerning the success of the classes offered on Saturdays. A story in Horse and Country, by John Lynch, News and Public Affairs, announced the beginning of construction bids on the Miller Horse Coliseum. Jack Ross, director, Photographic Services, announced in the DNJ that he will not seek re-election as a Murfreesboro City Councilman. The Voices of Africa Choral Ensemble will perform at Tucker Theatre for African American History Month, announced the DNJ. Cynthia Tucker, editor of the editorial page at the Atlanta Journal- Constitution, spoke at MTSU in celebration of AAHM, announced the DNJ, Oak Ridger, and Jackson Sun. The Milan Mirror-Exchange noted MTSU, in cooperation with the concrete industry, will offer a four-year degree program in Concrete Industry Management. The DNJ reported on citizens' reactions to the tornado warning siren announcing a tornado warning for the area. A Mexican labor leader who opposes the North American Free Trade Act will speak at MTSU during his three-city state tour, noted the DNJ. Shirley Dillard's yoga class was featured in the Lifestyles section of the DNJ. Her class is not as strenuous as the basic yoga class taught at MTSU. The Gallatin News-Examiner noted a new alumni chapter is being established in Sumner County. Women's History Month events were announced in the Winchester Herald-Chronicle. MTSU will be one of the universities represented at the Motlow "College Day" announced the Elk Valley Times. MTSU recently honored the university's first black student, graduate, and teacher in a program on "Lives in the Civil Rights Movement," announced the DNJ. In a DNJ article on job diversity, improvements in desegregation at MTSU were mentioned. The M'boro Sun announced Open Mic Night at the CyberCafe. The M'boro Sun reported the "unveiling" of The Record's new look, which is published by the News and Public Affairs Office. Dr. Jeff Clark, Computer Information Systems, was pictured in the Cookeville Herald-Citizen at a recent Democratic Party meeting. MTSU NEWS STORIES COUNT FOR FISCAL YEAR 99-00 FEBRUARY 2000 YEAR TO DATE WEB HITS National 7 50 Feb.—3,209 Metropolitan 41 338 As of July—21,699 Local 72 607 *Excluded 71 378 All 165 1,373 *"Excluded" indicates those stories that mention MTSU but do not focus on the university. Since MTSU's Office of Sports Information handles much of the sports publicity, this report also excludes most sports stories except those that have additional news significance beyond athletic events and contests. A complete book of news clippings for December 1999 is available in the News and Public Affairs Office and in the campus library. "MTSU IN THE NEWS" includes the news for an entire month and is distributed monthly. 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