MTSU News Summary for November 2000
MTSU News Summary for November 2000
| NATIONAL NEWS Business Sen. Bill Frist is expected to win the senatorial race against his opponent, Democratic nominee Jeff Clark, the USA Today reported. Clark is a professor in Computer Information Systems. PR Newswire featured an economic analysis from Dr.William Ford, holder of the Weatherford Chair of Finance. PR Newswire published a separate article quoting Ford’s analysis on retail sales during Thanksgiving weekend. Mass Communication The Associated Press reported the findings of a study conducted by Dr. Robert Wyatt and Kathy Keltner, Journalism, who studied public support of the death penalty based largely on a database of Associated Press and Washington Post articles. The Associated Press quoted Dr. Teresa Mastin, Journalism, concerning the methods researchers will take in attempting to educate teens on the impact of tobacco advertising. Page 2 METROPOLITAN NEWS Administration Dr. Robert Glenn, vice president for Student Affairs, said it’s unlikely there will be an increase in abortions with the state law that allows birth records of adopted children to be opened during a recent WMOT-FM interview. TR Basic and Applied Sciences Eighth-grade algebra students at Dalewood Middle School in Chattanooga attended the "Expanding Your Horizons in Math and Science Conference," sponsored by the Basic and Applied Sciences department, the Chattanooga Free Press reported. Dale Quattrochi, NASA scientist, spoke to an MTSU class regarding the effect of a city’s growth on air quality, particularly Nashville, The Tennessean reported. TR A farm fair that teaches elementary school children about agriculture , which will include displays, farm equipment, and hayrides, will be held at the Stark Agribusiness and Agriscience Center at MTSU, The Tennessean announced.TR The Tennessean followed with an article discussing the success of MTSU’s Fall Farm Festival. TR B & A interim dean Dr.Ray Phillips and interim associate dean Dr, Tom Cheatham discussed the events to be held during the College of Basic and Applied Sciences’ symposium, for advancing science and technology between university and industry partnerships, on WMOT-FM. Biology students recently toured the former storage site of Chattanooga Gas Co. to better understand the process of cleaning industrial waste using microbes, reported the Chattanooga Free Press. Business The Nashville Business Journal and The Tennessean announced that Gordon Inman received the Jennings A. Jones Champion of Free Enterprise Award. Dr. Reuben Kyle, BERC, was quoted in The Tennessean on the slow revival of the local arts industry due to recent investments. TR The Memphis Commercial Appeal published an article in which Democratic Senate candidate Jeff Clark, Computer Information Systems, requested a congressional investigation on the pricing practices of the pharmaceutical industry. Clark said he was pleased with his vote total despite his loss, noted The Tennessean. The Tennessean reviewed the senate seat campaign between Clark and Frist, particularly the percentage of votes each received. Dr. Tim Graeff, Management & Marketing, discussed Middle Tennessee jobs and the economy based on the results of the marketing survey conducted by the Consumer Market Research Center on WLAC-FM. TR Education and Behavioral Science MTSU’s Center for Health and Human Services received a $150,000 grant from the state to study the impact of tobacco advertising on minority youth in Rutherford County, The Tennessean announced. Dr. Terry Whiteside, Psychology, was interviewed twice by WSMV-TV Ch. 4 regarding sports rage displayed on and off field, particularly in high school sports. Lisa Sheehan-Smith, HPERS, was interviewed by Bill Richardson on WSM-FM regarding holiday eating and exercising. TR Page 3 Liberal Arts Eighth-graders at Coffee County Middle School learned about life 75 years ago through various methods created by MTSU English students who studied the Jefferson Springs resort, The Tennessean reported. Dr. Mark Byrnes, Political Science, was quoted in The Tennessean concerning Democratic candidate Al Gore losing the state of Tennessee in the presidential election. Byrnes discussed reasons why a majority of Tennesseans voted conservatively, resulting in presidential candidate Al Gore’s loss of his home state with WMOT-FM. In another WMOT-FM interview, Byrnes explained how many of the votes for Green Party candidate Ralph Nader could have cost Gore the election. Byrnes addressed once a president is elected he may have trouble pushing an agenda, and he examined the events throughout the entire presidential election process during a WMOT-FM interview. Dr. Robb McDaniel, Political Science, was interviewed on WSMV-TV Ch. 4’s AM Nashville regarding the election. Dr. John Vile, Political Science, appeared on WTVF-TV Ch. 5 to discuss the election process. Vile discussed the importance of Tennessee votes in the presidential election, and he explained the benefits of having an electoral college with WMOT-FM. TR Dr. Vile explained the benefits of having an electoral college on a WMOT-FM show. Dr. Moses Tesi, Political Science, is chairman of the 43rd annual African Studies Conference sponsored by local universities, including MTSU, noted the Tennessee Tribune. Dr. Pat Nation, Sociology, offered tips on methods individuals should use to help prevent crime during the holidays on WMOT-FM.TR The Nashville Scene noted the performance of "From Bach to Bluegrass" in Tucker Theatre in two announcements. "The Nutcracker" was also mentioned in the events section of the Nashville Scene. Dr. Charles Wolfe, English, was quoted in the Nashville Scene regarding the termination of the Grand Ole Opry manager. Dr Ron Kates, English, explained the efforts made by his students to resurrect Jefferson Springs on WMOT-FM. Jazz trombonist Locksley Wellington "Slide" Hampton will perform with the jazz orchestra, WMOT-FM announced. Dana Landry, Music, and Bill Levine, English professor and jazz journalist, discussed Hampton’s visit with WMOT-FM. Mass Communication Dr. Larry Burriss, Journalism, discussed the problems with the election itself in Florida and the election on TRN’s "Tennessee Matters." TRN also interviewed Burriss concerning media coverage of elections. Topics featured in a WMOT-FM weekly commentary by Burriss included "Nets Get It Wrong," "No More Ads," "Bad Sex," and "Global Village." Gary Wolf, Journalism, was interviewed on "Morning Line," aired on News 5+, concerning the Green Party Platform. During a recent rally at the War Memorial Plaza, Wolf discussed his reasons for supporting election process reform in The Tennessean. The Tennessean, TRN and WSM-FM interviewed Dr. Robert Wyatt, Journalism, regarding the death penalty results of the MT Poll. TR Wyatt also discussed the results of the MT Poll regarding race relations on WMOT-FM. TR Page 4 (Mass Communication, Metropolitan, con’t.) Dr. Ed Kimbrell, Journalism, was quoted in the Memphis Commercial Appeal regarding the struggle that Tennessee colleges have attracting leaders. Student Affairs Courtney Blooding, Recording Industry/Music major, won the title of Miss Nashville, The Tennessean reported. The University Wire published an Indiana University article on two MTSU students, Bianca Ennix, who served as Al Gore’s Tennessee volunteer coordinator, and Martha Simpson, who worked on Democrat Jeff Clark’s campaign. A Sidelines article regarding four students who stole books from Phillips Bookstore in an effort to sell them back for profit appeared on University Wire. The University Wire published a Sidelines story about MTSU students from Kentucky who recently received financial scholarships they earned while attending high school. General Interest The Tennessean recognized Tom Tozer, director of Media Relations, and the News and Public Affairs Office for their work with "Today’s Response." The Associated Press featured a story quoting Tom Tozer, Media Relations Director, regarding "Today’s Response" released by News & Public Affairs. The Tennessean published an MTSU ad featuring nationally recognized faculty members Dr. Patrick Doyle, Biology, and Dr. Charles Wolfe, English. Ted Nugent, legendary guitarist, discussed his participation in the gun control debate series at MTSU on WLAC-FM, and WMOT-FM. In the Travel and Leisure section, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch announced the performance of the "Great Russian Nutcracker" at Tucker Theatre. The Tennessee Writers’ Alliance Fall Workshop, sponsored by the Division of Continuing Studies and Public Service, was announced on WMOT-FM. WMOT-FM interviewed Rutherford County native Roy Neel regarding his job as a top-level White House aide during his visit to MTSU. Two faculty members served as speakers at the annual American Association for Affirmative Action Regional Conference, WMOT-FM reported. Representative Gene Davidson stated higher education funding may be a top issue when state legislators convene in January during a WMOT-FM interview. WMOT-FM interviewed Officer Broede Stucky concerning the annual university Angel Tree project for children in the Family Housing area. The winter 2000-2001 edition of Tennessee Connections published an article by Lisa Rollins, News & Public Affairs, about the study to uncover Tennessee’s involvement in the Civil War. George Hardin, whose works are a permanent collection at MTSU, will be honored by the Memphis Association of Black Journalists with the establishment of a scholarship in his name, the Memphis Commercial Appeal announced. LOCAL NEWS Administration The DNJ announced that Dr. Barbara Haskew, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs will apply for presidents position of the university. Haskew is one of 13 individuals who has formally applied for the position, the DNJ reported. Page 5 (Administration, Local, con’t.) Dr. R. Gene Smith commented on the proposal, made by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission staff, to give MTSU $90 million in operating funds during the 2002 fiscal year in the DNJ. An editorial in the DNJ noted the shortage of MTSU presidential applicants is due to a lack of money for institutions of higher education. Whitney Simpson, assistant director of admissions, was pictured in the Ashland Times at the annual career fair hosted by Cheatham County Central High School. Basic and Applied Sciences Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day 2000 at MTSU, part of Geography Awareness Week, included various exhibits and demonstrations, the DNJ, Shelbyville Times-Gazette, and Tullahoma News announced The role of computers in the study of geography will be demonstrated during the nationwide GIS Day 2000, reported the DNJ. TR The DNJ noted the events held to observe GIS Day 2000 at MTSU. In observance of National Family Caregivers Month, MTSU will co-sponsor a workshop entitled, "Baby Boomers Preparing for Caregiving: Nursing Home Options," the DNJ announced. MTSU’s Chemistry Club demonstrated several experiments at Reeves-Rogers School during National Chemistry Week, reported the DNJ. Karen Hargrove, Biology, visited Cedar Grove School to teach eighth -graders the importance of recycling to reduce waste in landfills, the DNJ reported. Two DNJ articles announced the horse show arena is expected to be completed spring 2003. The College of Basic and Applied Sciences will sponsor a symposium for advancing science and technology between university and industry partnerships, reported the DNJ. Business Dr.Jeff Clark, Computer Information Systems, was pictured in the DNJ commenting on the number of voters expected at the polls. Two DNJ articles announced Sen. Bill Frist beat Clark in the senatorial election. Clark wrote a letter to the editor of the Rutherford Courier to express his gratitude for the support shown during his campaign. The Economic and Research Center received the Association for University Business and Economic Research’s 2000 Award for Excellence in Publication for Tennessee Business, announced the DNJ. Dr. William Ford, Weatherford Chair of Finance, and Dr.Albert DePrince, BERC, were quoted in the DNJ regarding holiday sales forecasts. Education and Behavioral Science A physical education teacher is pictured in the DNJ receiving a massage in Murphy Center during the Tennessee Physical Education, Health, Recreation, and Dance State Convention. Dr.Janet Colson, Human Sciences, offered food tips for diabetics during the holiday season, the DNJ reported. Dr. Jo Edwards, Adams Health Excellence Chair, discussed their attempts to reach teens during the Great American Smoke Out activities at MTSU with the DNJ. Rebekah Alexander, Reach Out and Read of Middle Tennessee coordinator, was interviewed by the DNJ regarding the program’s effort to encourage literacy development. Page 6 Liberal Arts Union City Daily Messenger announced the sale of tickets for the Contest of Champions band competition, which is held at MTSU. Two marching bands from Nashville received top honors in the 39th annual Contest of Champions, reported the DNJ. The DNJ wrote an article about students in Dr. Ron Kates’ English class who participated in a project to educate Coffee County students about the former Jefferson Springs Resort. "Requiem," the first concert of the season for the Middle Tennessee Choral Society will be held at Wright Music Hall, the DNJ and Manchester Times announced. The Rutherford Courier and Columbia Daily Herald announced the inaugural concert performance of the Middle Tennessee Chamber Winds, comprised of several MTSU students and faculty. Valerie Trujillo, Music, and her students will present "Animal Songs," a free concert featuring animal-themed pieces, Shelbyville Times-Gazette. Dr.John Vile, Political Science, was featured in the Newsmaker section of the DNJ. Michael Hiett, Geography and Geology, wrote a letter to the DNJ regarding Vice-President Al Gore’s request for manual recounts of Florida votes. Dr.Mark Byrnes, Political Science, was quoted in the Greeneville Sun and the Cookeville Herald-Citizen regarding the Republicans controlling the Senate. Dana Landry, Music, spoke with the DNJ regarding Middle Tennessee Jazz Orchestra guest performer, Locksley Wellington "Slide" Hampton in Wright Music Hall. M’boro Sun announced a Steel Drum Concert and Student Recital Hour will be held at Wright Music Building. Mass Communication MTTV Ch.10 will air local and presidential election results as part of a communications class, the DNJ reported. Public support for the death penalty has decreased in the past decade, according to a study on the death penalty by Dr. Robert Wyatt, Journalism, reported the DNJ, Tullahoma News, Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle, Dyersburg State Gazette, Union City Daily Messenger, Maryville Daily Times, Kingsport Times-News, and Paris Post-Intelligencer. Wyatt discussed the poll results regarding the death penalty with the Franklin Review-Appeal. Dr. Ed Kimbrell, Journalism, believes the lack of funding for higher education institutions is the reason few people have applied for the presidency of MTSU, the DNJ reported. Kimbrell cited MTSU as being the oldest and largest Honors College in Tennessee in the DNJ and Southern Standard, stating media should better inform the public of the problems with funding higher education. Results from the MT Poll indicate some Middle Tennesseans feel threatened by the growth of immigrant population in the area due to job scarcity, the DNJ reported. To become more knowledgeable of their opinions the poll purposely increased the number of blacks questioned, reported the DNJ. Dean Deryl Leaming and Chris Harris, Journalism, teamed up to publish a quarterly journal focusing on academic leadership, the DNJ reported. Student Affairs Emergency medical services students, along with MTSU’s Public Safety Department, participated in hazardous disaster drills, reported the DNJ. Page 7 (Student Affairs, Local, con’t.) Four pre-law students were each awarded $500 scholarships, per semester, from MTSU alumnus Charles Ray, the DNJ and Murfreesboro Sun announced. As part of their holiday activities, Jennifer Steele will provide ladies at St. Clair Street Senior Center with holiday makeup tips, reported the DNJ. Caron Lovvron and Nichole Jo Maraschiello were the 2000-2001 recipients of the President’s Ball Scholarship, the Shelbyville Times-Gazette announced. Elizabeth Sewell was one of 52 students from Cumberland County included in the 23rd annual edition of The National Dean’s List 1999-2000, the Crossville Chronicle reported. The Dickson Herald announced Jessica Williams, a senior majoring in plant and soil science, won first place in the Farm Bureau discussion meet and was runner-up in the Collegiate State discussion. Graduate student Cynthia Maule-Trail, a cancer survivor who was recently awarded the first U.S. Oncology Scholarship, discussed the obstacles she has overcome and her accomplishments with the DNJ. The University Wire published a Sidelines story about MTSU students from Kentucky who recently received financial scholarships they earned while attending high school. Jason Eddy and Pamela Sheldon were each awarded the Chi Alpha Epsilon Diamond Pin in recognition of a 4.0 GPA for spring semester 2000, noted the DNJ. The DNJ announced that over 1,000 degrees will be awarded during the fall graduation ceremony . TBR Chancellor Charles Manning will be the commencement speaker. MTSU students Kimberly Morton and Michael Stultz were acknowledged in the DNJ after graduating from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Advanced Camp. General Interest The Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle, Paris Post-Intelligencer, Morristown Citizen Tribune, and Cleveland Daily Banner discussed how "Today’s Response" is a valuable media tool and increases name recognition for the university. A DNJ article listed the various responsibilities the next university president will hold. The DNJ published an advertisement for MTSU featuring nationally recognized faculty members Dr. Patrick Doyle, Biology, and Dr. Charles Wolfe, English. The Pi Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will sponsor the 42nd annual Sepia Fashion Review/Fashion Jubilee 2000 in Wright Music Hall, the DNJ announced. Ted Nugent, a legendary guitarist, spoke at MTSU’s Gun Control Perspectives and Debate," the DNJ reported. The gun control symposium was also announced in the Jackson Sun. The DNJ named the five official applicants for the MTSU presidency. A subsequent DNJ article named two additional applicants, for a total of nine, seeking the presidency. Former president, Dr. James Walker, wrote a letter to the DNJ expressing his gratitude for the support he received as university president. Meredith Anne Higgs, developmental math instructor, was crowned Miss Queen in the Sunburst Beauty Pageant, announced the Southern Standard. David Gore, developmental math instructor, is seeking the 11th District Rutherford County Commission seat, the Rutherford Courier reported. A second article stated Gore was nominated by the steering committee to fill the vacancy Page 8 (General Interest, Local, con’t.) The DNJ discussed Gov. Don Sundquist’s plans to improve higher education, citing the amount of money awarded to higher education institutions, such as MTSU, is lower than the amount requested. New art and science facilities were not included in the 2001-2002 capital budget recommendation by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, the DNJ reported. The MTSU Honor Guard and ROTC will participate in the celebration of Veterans’ Day, the Cannon Courier announced. Liz Rhea, active volunteer and co-chairman of the 2000 MTSU President’s Ball, was featured in the Newsmaker section of the DNJ. The M’boro Sun featured MTSU’s Project Help, an early intervention agency that works with developmentally delayed children, in a recent article about an autistic child. The Southern Standard announced the presentation of Tchaikovsky’s "Nutcracker Ballet" at Murphy Center. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia was announced in the DNJ. A DNJ editorial commented on the Geier lawsuit that remains an issue for MTSU and TSU. The Hickman County Times reported MTSU is preparing to offer a local graduate-level program in which students can earn their master’s degree in curriculum and instruction in two years. The Pikeville Bledsonian-Banner, Tullahoma News, Alamo Times, Manchester Times, and Crossville Chronicle reported the Center for Historic Preservation at MTSU is searching for "Century Farms," which will be kept on record by the Center. MTSU is joining Hobgood School in offering a parenting workshop for the public, the M’boro Sun announced. The DNJ announced a meeting in the federal desegregation lawsuit affecting MTSU and other state universities has been scheduled. Three faculty members were recognized at the Tennessee Conference of the American Association of University Professors, the DNJ announced. They were Norman Ferris, History; Willia West and Dr.Jeannette Heritage, both in Psychology. |