MTSU News Summary for September 1998

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, Liberal Arts, Mass Communication, and Student Affairs.

The last category is General Interest and may include a broad spectrum of programs and people at MTSU, encompassing such areas as alumni, public safety, graduate programs, human interest, special celebrations, concerts, etc.

NATIONAL NEWS


Business
Dr. Thomas Tang, Management and Marketing, was interviewed on the Voice of Democracy Radio Network.

Liberal Arts
Dr. Ron Messier, History, and his archaeological work in Sijilmasa, Morocco,
were featured in a story in the bi-monthly publication Earthwatch, created by Earthwatch Expeditions. The story, titled "Empires of Ancient Morocco," discusses the fact that Messier and his crew have studied the area since the late 1960s and have mapped the site, found seven levels of occupation, and identified some important architecture, including the central mosque, a residential zone, a bath and public latrine, and what Messier believes is a governmental palace.
Paul Wells, identified as the director of the Center for Popular Music at MTSU, was quoted in a Chicago Tribune story by Dahleen Glanton about the roots of country


music. Glanton begins by talking about DeFord Bailey, the first African-American to star in the Grand Ole Opry, who also deserves to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Wells talked about the fiddle being the primary instrument for dance music in the 18th and 19th centuries and the fact that it was probably played by a black person, perhaps a slave. Glanton writes that except for Charley Pride, no African-American has ever made it big in Nashville.


METROPOLITAN NEWS


Administration
Dr. Barbara Haskew, provost and vp, Academic Affairs, told WMOT-FM that looking at the old photos during the university's Founders Day celebration made her feel nostalgic about the beginning of her career and how far MTSU has come.
Dr. Linda Hare, vp, Development and University Relations, told WMOT-FM that the Founders Day celebration is just one way of acknowledging those many changes at MTSU and of giving thanks.
Tom Tozer, NPA, was interviewed on WMOT-FM about off-campus parking for the second home football game and the American Heart Walk, held on the MTSU campus.
Jim Barco, director of Development, was interviewed by WMOT-FM about the President's Ball.
Doug Williams, director, NPA, News and Public Affairs, spoke to WLAC Radio about MTSU's attracting an increasing number of the brightest students in Middle Tennessee.

Athletics
The Tennessean's Anthony Coleman wrote that the MTSU-TSU football game is expected to draw the largest crowd ever to watch an OVC game. Coleman said the largest crowd prior to this event was 17,000 fans who gathered in Floyd Stadium in 1995 to watch the MTSU-TSU game.
The announcement of Boots Donnelly's resignation aired on Fox News and WTVF-TV Channel 5.

Basic and Applied Sciences
Dr. Judith Iriarte-Gross, Chemistry, was interviewed on WLAC's "Incredibly Early Show" about the "Expanding Your Horizons" conference, Oct. 31, and the effort to attract more girls of high school age to the fields of math and science. She was also interviewed by Kim Olson on WLAC Radio and Randy O'Brien on WMOT-FM.
Dr. Kurt Blum, Biology, was interviewed on WLAC's "Incredibly Early Show" about the cancer-fighting drug Taxol and his involvement in discovering the source of the drug.
The Tennessee Farm Bureau ran a photo and cutline about MTSU's Melissa Davis, this year's winner of the annual Collegiate Discussion Meet. Davis received $500 from Dodge Truck and $250 from the Tennessee Farm Bureau.
The Tennessean and AP ran a story about the discovery of a potentially deadly parasite inside a "kissing bug" in Murfreesboro. The discovery was made by MTSU biology professors Drs. Charles McGhee and Anthony Newsome. The bug is common in the U.S.; however, the one with the parasite that causes Chagas disease is found in South and Central America. While officials say there is nothing to fear, finding the parasite inside a bug in Tennessee is very rare. Newsome was interviewed on WLAC Radio about his



research involving the "kissing bug," or Triatoma Sanguisuga. WMOT-FM carried the AP story.
The Nashville Business Journal's Dawn Rutledge-Jones interviewed Billy Wall, Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies, for a story she's writing about the metal stamping industry.

Business
The Tennessean's Candy McCampbell spoke with MTSU's Drs. John Lee and Al DePrince Jr., Economics and Finance, about the recent plunge in the stock market. Both advised that this would not be a good time to get out of the stock market, and that investors should take a good look at their entire portfolio to make sure each investment still makes good sense. "Don't panic or worry," Lee said, "...just hold on."
Dr. Tony Eff, Economics and Finance, told The Tennessean that recruiting workers to the midstate may be the most difficult when it comes to the wage scale. Nashville ranks the lowest out of 40 metropolitan areas in the country in wages paid to professional and technical workers, Eff said, citing statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor.
Drs. Jim Burton, Accounting, and executive director of the Jones Chairs of Excellence, and Reuben Kyle, Business and Economic Research Center, were interviewed on WLAC's "Incredibly Early Show" about the upcoming Economic Outlook Conference. Burton was interviewed on TRN and WMOT-FM about the conference. The Tennessean carried a story about the conference.
Jennings A. Jones was featured in a Tennessee Tribune story. Mr. Jones and his wife have contributed time, energy, and financial support to education at all levels. Mr. Jones will present the first annual Jennings A. Jones 1998 Champion of Free Enterprise Award during the Economic Outlook Conference. An additional article ran in the Tribune about the Economic Outlook Conference.
Dr. Reuben Kyle was quoted on the front page of The Tennessean commenting on the state of the Middle Tennessee economy. Kyle said that Nashville's economy is "still good" and early projections indicate it will grow slightly this fiscal year.
Business Nashville published its annual list of the top 100 private companies in Middle Tennessee with the assistance of MTSU's Drs. Jeannie Harrington and Jeff Hamm, Accounting.
The Nashville Business Journal reported that a year ago MTSU's Business and Economic Research Center conducted an airport feasibility study for the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce. That study has come back positive, indicating that 71 percent of the pilots and businesses in greater Nashville and Williamson County would use a Williamson County general aviation airport.
The AP published a list of colleges and universities that have received $100,000 each from the TVA to participate in the TVA Investment Challenge Program. The 17 regional institutions include MTSU. The story was carried by the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
Dr. Bill Ford, Weatherford Chair of Finance, and Dr. Kenneth Hollman, Martin Chair of Insurance, will shed light on 21st century careers in their fields along with two other experts during a free Financial Industry Symposium to be held Oct. 12, according to an article in The Tennessean.

Education
Lisa Sheehan-Smith, Human Sciences, who provides nutritional information for many of the recipes in The Tennessean, took a close look at six Lunchables meals. She gave them a D as far as nutrition goes.
Age should be the determining factor in how much you tell your children about the White House scandals, Dr. Belinda Traughber, Psychology, told WMOT-FM.



Liberal Arts
Dr. Doug Heffington, Geography and Geology, will speak about archaeology and the Civil War at Stones River National Battlefield during Tennessee Archaeology Week, reported The Tennessean.
In a story about Archaeology Awareness Week, a Tennessean story by Trine Tsouderos quoted both Dr. Kevin Smith, Anthropology and Sociology, and Dr. Doug Heffington, Geography and Geology. "Part of what we're trying to do is to get people to change how they see prehistory," Smith commented.
Dr. John Vile, Political Science, was interviewed on WLAC's "Incredibly Early Show" about his new book on the U.S. Constitution.
Vile was interviewed on WMOT-FM about the fact that Americans are waiting to see if Congress opens a formal impeachment inquiry of President Clinton. In a separate interview, Vile said while many Tennesseans may not be familiar with impeachment proceedings, the state has numerous connections to the process.
Dr. David Carleton, Political Science, was interviewed by WSM's Dave Anthony on the Bart Gordon/Walt Massey campaign.
The Nashville Pride reported that MTSU's Dr. Carlyle Johnson, Art, will speak on "The Influence of Africa and African Art on European Art," during the 16th annual African Street Festival on the TSU campus.
The Tennessee Tribune noted Dr. Carlyle D. Johnson, Art, will be discussing the influence of African art on European culture at the African Street Festival at TSU.
Dr. William Turner, History, penned a column for the Nashville Eye in which he purports that our knowledge of the Civil War, slavery, and Lincoln is not necessarily accurate. For example, Turner says Lincoln joined the fight to preserve the Union, not to abolish slavery.
Dr. James Huhta, director of the Center of Historic Preservation, was quoted in the Memphis Commercial Appeal in a story about making Tennessee known for its abundance of information and sites concerning the Civil War. Dr. Huhta authored a proposal and it passed before Congress to designate Tennessee as a Civil War Heritage Area. On WMOT-FM, Huhta said that preserving land, buildings, and other artifacts that proclaim our heritage doesn't have to be at odds with economic development.
Drs. Charles Wolfe, David Lavery, Michael and Sara Dunne, and Bill Connelly, English, were featured in a Tennessean article on their writing and editing efforts involving popular culture (X-Files, Seinfeld, etc.), and the teaching of pop culture.
The MTSU Art Club and the Blue Moves Modern Dance Company will team up to offer a free outdoor concert on Oct. 22, reported The Tennessean.
The Chattanooga Free Press ran a feature story with photos on the release of the new "Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture," with Dr. Carroll Van West, Center for Historic Preservation, serving as editor-in-chief. West was interviewed on WMOT-FM.
On WMOT-FM, Dr. Fred Rolater, History, discusses what history has to do with athletics; what history has to do with impeachment; and what history has to do with presidential censures.

Mass Communication
Dr. Larry Burriss, Journalism, wrote a letter to The Tennessean in which he said the Starr Report was indeed a media event because it represented a "defining moment in how much information we want and how we want it." On WMOT-FM's "Morning Beat," Burriss discussed the release of Starr's report being a media event in more ways than one; books as being the wave of the future; and less stressful times in the media. Burriss discussed the President's taped testimony on WTVF-TV Channel 5 with Chris Clark and also on News 5 Plus.



Under the tutoring of Dr. Marc Barr, Radio-TV/Photography, senior Bobby Grubic created a new promotional 30-second TV commercial about MTSU, which airs on WSMV-
TV Channel 4 this fall, The Tennessean reported. Grubic, a native of Croatia, produced the commercial in about six months using a mixture of digital animation, digital imaging, and music.
The Tennessean ran a short story on the Society of Professional Journalists that will meet on campus. The panelists will discuss how the media can be more sensitive to issues dealing with minorities and victims.
In a Tennessean story by John Shiffman about the campaign between Gov. Sundquist and John Jay Hooker, Dr. Glenn Himebaugh, Journalism, said the media have a responsibility to cover the campaign fully and fairly, regardless of what polls or politicians say. The media's treating Hooker as less than serious could "contribute to the likelihood of a rout," he said.

Student Affairs
The Tennessean listed Morgan McNamee, Veronica Williams, and Treaundra Stewart as winners of the Otis Floyd Scholarship at MTSU.

General Interest
MTSU has received $1 million from Christine O'Brien Roddy, a 1941 graduate who taught in the Rutherford County school system for 12 years, reported The Tennessean.
Monique Fields in The Tennessean reported that MTSU voided all parking tickets from the first day of classes through Sept. 4, and that several lots are opening up on campus, including 225 spaces being rented from Middle Tennessee Baptist Church for $47,500. The AP ran a story about the voiding of the parking tickets, which was picked up by Knoxville News Sentinel.
John Mauldin and Linney Moore were guests on WLAC's "Incredibly Early Show" to talk about the upcoming Heart of Tennessee Scottish Celebration at MTSU. Mauldin was also interviewed on WMOT-FM.
Jim Travis, WSMV-TV Channel 4, interviewed Dr. Jim Neal, Gore Research Center, on the life and politics of George Wallace, who died Sept. 13.
WMOT-FM's Randy O'Brien spoke with Honors Program director Dr. John Paul Montgomery about this fall's Honors Lecture Series, "Shams, Cons, and Cover-ups."
The Tennessean mentioned the upcoming public lecture and concert focusing on 18th Century Scottish music, to be held in the Music Hall of WMB.
WPLN's "Happening Hotline" mentioned the photo exhibit in MTSU's Baldwin Photo Gallery.
L.W. (Louis) Oliver, Jr., an MTSU graduate and World War II veteran, was written up in The Tennessean as winning the Dr. Joe Nunley Memorial Award, which honors veterans who are known for community service. Mr. Oliver will be honored during Salute to Veterans, which will take place during half-time at the MTSU-Eastern Ky. football game.
The Third Annual Heart of Tennessee Scottish Celebration will be held on campus Oct. 3, reported The Tennessean. Traditional Scottish dress, music, food, and games will be featured during the celebration. Dr. Al Moffett appeared on WSMV Channel 4's Early Show to talk about the festival.






LOCAL NEWS

Administration
Dr. Cliff Gillespie, associate vp, Enrollment Management, told the DNJ that fall enrollment is a record 18,432, up 66 students (.36 percent) from last fall.
Tom Tozer, NPA, wrote a letter to the DNJ correcting some false information regarding the amount of revenue generated by parking citations and informing readers that MTSU Parking Services is a self-supporting entity on campus.
Dr. Deborah Gentry, assistant vp, Development and University Relations, was interviewed on WHRT-TV about the upcoming Founders Day celebration on campus.
Dr. Linda Hare, vp, Development and University Relations, was interviewed on WHRT-TV about her work, the growth of the university, and the $30 million New Century/New Visions Capital Campaign.
The DNJ reported that Steve Prichard, manager of Telecommunications at MTSU, was elected treasurer of the Tennessee Telecommunications Users Association.
The M'boro Sun featured MTSU's Disabled Student Services, with a lengthy story and photo of director John Harris receiving the Technology Appreciation Award from Floyd Stewart, board president of the Tennessee Access Center.

Athletics
The first home football game against TSU was in the news in a big way, with the DNJ reporting that two shuttles would run from off-campus parking lots to the campus; that there was a record-breaking crowd of 27,568 at the game, which surpassed MTSU's old record by 11,000 spectators and also broke the OVC record of 24,500. Other DNJ stories included how the new stadium should boost the local economy and the fact that 16,127 season football tickets had been sold right up to the start of the MTSU-TSU game. Another DNJ story reported that thousands of fans made an early appearance at the first football game to help celebrate the grand opening of the newly expanded Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium. A companion story said that a skydiver's stunt while delivering a football to the stadium, which looked like the diver was in trouble, turned out to be stunt. Some folks were not thrilled with such antics. A subsequent DNJ story included remarks from the skydivers who refuted the claim that it was a stunt.
The DNJ's Kathy Hoover featured the MTSU supporters who led the recent football season ticket blitz to a huge success. Everyone gathered at the Bunganut Pig to celebrate the nearly achieved 17,000 season ticket mark. In another Party Line, the names of guests and photos of Boots 'N' Barbecue highlighted the entire page.
Lee Fowler, athletic director, told the DNJ that MTSU is relying on corporate sponsorship to help boost average paid attendance numbers above 17,000 in order to attain NCAA Division I-A status.
The DNJ ran a story and photo on the Pigskin Pre-game, held at the Foundation House.
The DNJ ran a large feature and photo on Homecoming, picturing Debbie Coppinger, Terryl Williams, Betsy Williams, and Sonia Rubin as they prepared goody bags for the Homecoming golf tournament.

Basic and Applied Sciences
Karen Hargrove, Center for Environmental Education, was interviewed on WHRT-TV about using earthworms and garbage to create a great compost.
The DNJ ran a photo and cutline about the health fair held at St. Clair Street Senior Center, in which students and staff of MTSU's Nursing and Human Science Department assisted.



The parasite that was discovered by scientists at MTSU was reported by the AP and picked up by the Cleveland Daily Banner, Jackson Sun, and Bristol Herald-Courier.
The DNJ reported that Dr. Jay White, Physics and Astronomy, is one of 12 astronomers featured in Astronomy Magazine's fifth annual "Explore the Universe , " a guide for amateur astronomers.
MTSU junior Dan Ratcliff earned a summer fellowship through the University of Tennessee Space Institute, reported the DNJ, Tullahoma News, and Winchester Herald-Chronicle, where his skills were put to the test in a real-world environment. Ratcliff is studying aerospace at MTSU.
The DNJ and WHRT-TV did a story on MTSU Concrete Industry students who poured a sidewalk for Riverdale High School as a volunteer project. The money was donated by the concrete industry.
The DNJ reported that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a "Coffee Break" session will be held at St. Clair Street Senior Center, with MTSU's Sheila Marquart, Nursing, giving a presentation.

Business
The M'boro Sun ran a photo of several Rutherford County students who were recognized for academic excellence at last spring's College of Business Awards Banquet.
Dr. Bill Ford, Weatherford Chair of Finance, told the DNJ that deeper political threats exist that could affect the health of the U.S. economy, such as President Clinton's personal troubles, which could lead to Congressional action, and continued problems in the Middle East.
Dr. Jim Burton appeared on WHRT-TV to discuss the upcoming Economic Outlook Conference, sponsored by the Jennings Jones Chair in Free Enterprise and the Business and Economic Research Center. The DNJ, McMinnville Southern Standard, Tullahoma News, Lewisburg Tribune, Lebanon Democrat, and Pigeon Forge Star Journal. ran a story about the conference, highlighting the speakers and the theme for the event.
In a DNJ story about the cost of homes, Dr. Tony Eff, Economics and Finance, said the cost of a home in Rutherford County is still lower than in Sumner, Wilson, and Williamson counties. A $100,000 home in Rutherford would cost at least $140,000 in Williamson but only $84,300 in Bedford County, according to Eff.
In a DNJ story about the growth of local restaurants, Dr. Reuben Kyle, BERC, said that growth in that area seems to have slowed down a bit. Residents currently support more than 50 eateries in the area.
This year's Economic Outlook Conference was mentioned in the M'boro Sun. The event is targeted to all those interested in the future economic growth of the Southeast.
Dr. Bill Ford, Weatherford Chair of Finance, was quoted in a DNJ story about the recent explosion of retail stores in Murfreesboro. Ford stated that virtually no one works for minimum wage anymore.
Dr. Tony Eff, Economics and Finance, and Dr. Reuben Kyle, Business and Economic Research Center, were quoted in a DNJ article about 'shockingly' low unemployment in Middle Tennessee.
Two upcoming conferences, the Economic Outlook Conference and a financial careers symposium, were the subject of an article in the DNJ and M'boro Sun. The Financial Industry Symposium was reported in the Lebanon Democrat.
The Shelbyville Times-Gazette reported that the city and county need a place where labor force issues can be addressed. Walt Wood, local chamber director, said there is a need for an education mini-mall where schools like Motlow State CC and MTSU can offer courses for residents without their having to travel to campus.
The Paris Post-Intelligencer ran the AP story about TVA giving $100,000 to each of 18 schools across the Tennessee Valley as part of the TVA Investment Challenge so that students can get real-world investment experience.




Education
Staff and students from MTSU's Human Sciences Department will assist with the annual Health Fair at the St. Clair Street Senior Center, reported the DNJ.
Lisa Sheehan-Smith, an MTSU instructor and dietitian in the department of Human Sciences, commented in the DNJ that many of the trendy diets today are merely new versions of old diets.
Dr. Phyllis Davidson, Human Sciences, was a source for a DNJ story about children, school, and stress. Stress can be both good and bad, she said, but it is important for parents and teachers to note any behavioral changes in the child.
Dr. Lee Allsbrook, HPERS, was quoted in a DNJ article about the physical education classes being taught in high school today. The emphasis now is on lifestyle wellness instead of physical education.

Liberal Arts
Dr. Laurence Harvin, Music, and director of the MT Symphony, was the subject of a DNJ "Newsmaker" feature. In a subsequent DNJ, Harvin discussed his role as artistic director for the St. Petersburg International Conducting Master Class in St. Petersburg, Russia.
The DNJ reported that the MTSU Concert Series, in conjunction with the Center for Popular Music and The Heart of Tennessee Scottish Celebration, will present Puirt a Baroque, a new ensemble who perform both Baroque and Scottish/Cape Breton music. Another DNJ story by Kay Hodge discussed the series, adding that the theme for the entire year is "From the World to You."
A blurb in the M'boro Sun and DNJ noted that Puirt a Baroque, a juxtaposition of Scottish traditional music with Baroque art music, will perform on campus.
The DNJ ran a story about Courthouse Day, where citizens could tour the recently renovated courthouse, which now has a wheelchair accessible elevator. Dr. Jim Neal, History, helped with the archive reorganization.
Dr. John Vile, Political Science, was interviewed on WHRT-TV about his new book on the U.S. Constitution and on the impeachment process.
Students who attended Dr. Jette Halladay's (Speech and Theatre) summer theatre camp performed a "warm-up" play for the Shakespeare in the Park program at Centennial Park, reported the
DNJ.
Several papers, including the Kingsport Times-News, Elizabethton Star, and Morristown Citizen Tribune, ran an AP story about Tennessee's being a "hotbed of marching bands," and quoted MTSU's Terry Jolley, who helps put together the MTSU Contest of Champions. The contest is being aired on PBS stations throughout the country.
Dr. Lorne McWatters, History, says that graduate students in his and Dr. Rebecca Conard's class will be working this fall surveying buildings and working with property owners to establish boundaries for a historical district encompassing Lebanon's Square, which would place it on the National Register of Historic Places, reported the Lebanon Democrat.
The DNJ reported that among popular books, the "Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture," is selling well. MTSU's Dr. Carroll Van West is editor-in-chief of that recently released work. West also appeared with Carol Fowler on WHRT-TV's "Murfreesboro Night and Day." A story about the encyclopedia also ran in the Greeneville Sun. A subsequent DNJ story displayed a picture of the cover of the book and provided details of its contents.
The DNJ, Gallatin News-Examiner, and Dickson Herald featured MTSU's preparation for Archaeology Awareness Week with a story and photo about Dr. Kevin



Smith, Sociology and Anthropology, and students Georgia Dennis and Sirena Bragg, who prepared a display in Todd Library. These folks, along with Dr. Doug Heffington,
Geography and Geology, presented talks, slide presentations, and displays at MTSU and Stones River National Battlefield.
Dr. John Bingham, Music, author of Runner's World's monthly column "The Penguin Chronicles," will be the speaker at the 20th annual Franklin Classic benefiting the American Cancer Society, reported the Review Appeal.
Dr. Mark Byrnes, Political Science, commented on the airing of President Clinton's grand jury testimony and added that Jan. 20, 1999 is a key date for Vice President Al Gore. If Gore becomes president before that date, he will only be able to serve one full term
should he be elected president. If he is elected president after that date, he could serve two full terms or up to 10 years, Brynes told the DNJ.
The DNJ carried a photo of a photo titled "A Lady's Back," which is part of a display in MTSU's Baldwin Photographic Gallery. The exhibit by Bill Rouda is called "Streetlight and Stagelight: Life in the Shadows of the Music."
The DNJ reported that "Rhapsody in Blue" will be the highlight of the MTSU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band's fall concert.
The Lebanon Democrat reported that a lecture/performance would be presented by visiting scholars and musicians at MTSU, focusing on the musical world of Scotland in the 18th century.

Mass Communication
A story in the DNJ stated the MTSU chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will meet to discuss "Sensitivity and the Media: Confronting Stereotypes and Understanding Victims."
Southern writer, Clyde Edgerton, will join Steve Young and Griel Marcus in this year's Writers in the Round, according to a story in the DNJ. The symposium, which is an annual program of the Tom T. Hall Endowment in Mass Communication, will be presented in conjunction with the Southern Festival of Books on Oct. 8.

Student Affairs
The Rutherford Courier ran a story and photo listing the 207 Rutherford County students who received degrees Aug. 8. The photo included Dr. Robert LaLance Jr., vp, Student Affairs, congratulating Misty Mahaney, who graduated from Smyrna High School.
The M'boro Sun pictured Dr. Robert LaLance Jr., vp, Student Affairs, congratulating Lori Hambrick, who graduated Aug. 8 with a B.S. degree in communication disorders.
The DNJ reported that Julie Shew has been awarded the Kiwanis Scholarship at MTSU. The DNJ also reported that Kerri Wall, a graduate of Oakland H.S., has been awarded the James C. Hailey Scholarship.
The DNJ listed 21 students from Rutherford County who have received Presidential Scholarships.
The DNJ listed winners of the MTSU Buchanan Scholarship ($1,000 per year) and the Provost Scholarship (from $400 to $1,600 per year).
The DNJ reported Chris Nowlin, senior accounting major, received a $3,000 scholarship from the National Institute of Management Accountants. In addition, he received $300 from the Nashville chapter of IMA.
The Lebanon Democrat reported that Dana Frost of Carthage won one of three Roofing Industry Scholarships from the National Roofing Foundation and plans to attend MTSU.
Freshman Slayden Fleming, from Shelbyville, received a scholarship from the Walking Horse Trainers' Association, reported the Times-Gazette. She plans to be an occupational therapist.


Charmaine Woods and Erica Cason were listed in the DNJ as accepting Otis Floyd Scholarships.
The DNJ listed the following as receiving Scholastic Achievement Scholarships; Latasha Allison, Phillip Crowe, Stephanie Dalton, Deanna Jackson, Freneka Minter, Natujwa Mmbaga, Alexia Peebles, and John Swader.
MSgt. Gayle Thomas, who is pursuing her history degree at MTSU, says she enjoys working at the AEDC, an environment that puts her on an equal footing with men. Thomas says she joined the Air Force for educational benefits.
Summer dean's list honorees were listed in the Lenoir City News-Herald, Winchester Herald-Chronicle, Carthage Courier, Hickman County Times, Paris Post-Intelligencer, Dickson Herald, Lewisburg Tribune, Gallatin News-Examiner, Williamson Leader, Bledsonian Banner, Ashland City Times, and Waverly News-Democrat.
Recent summer graduates were listed in the Macon County Times, Grainger County News, Manchester Times, Selmer Independent-Appeal, Cannon Courier, Winchester Herald-Chronicle, Smithville Review, Tullahoma News, Dyersburg State Gazette, Mt. Juliet News, Sparta Expositor, Waverly News-Democrat, Springfield Times, and Franklin Review Appeal.
Shelbyville native Andrae Crismon, a political science major, is going back for a second internship in the office of Bob Clement. Crismon is a member of MTSU's nationally known mock trial team, reported the Shelbyville Times-Gazette.
Lee Ellen Graves, a junior digital animation major, recently completed an internship with Disney Studios in Orlando, reported the Clinton Courier-News. The Cookeville native
was presented with her "Duck-torial" degree, the highest of three diplomas available through the entertainment giant's internship program.
The Danner Foundation has given MTSU $250,000 to begin a Neill-Sandler Scholars program for students who want to attend MTSU, the DNJ reported. "I like to give back to the community," said Ray Danner, president of the Danner Company, the parent company of the Neill-Sandler Automotive Group.
The DNJ reported that MTSU students presented the administration with some parking proposals, one of which includes a new park and ride program. No decisions have been made as yet on any of the recommendations due to time and financial considerations.
The DNJ reported that the new Special Kids facility opened up in Murfreesboro, and several MTSU public relations students, Surgena Kilby, Anita Prevatte, Christie Homan, and Meka Bachman handled the pr for the grand opening.
Jennifer Petrone and Karen Foster of Williamson Co. were listed in the Williamson Leader as being inducted into Phi Eta Sigma, a national honor society for freshmen.
The DNJ noted that James E. Rivenbark has graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps.
The DNJ reported that a fight broke out at the MTSU Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house on North Maple Street, resulting in two people being injured.
The DNJ ran a list of six Rutherford County students who were involved in MTSU co-op programs this past summer: Iffath Sajid, IBM in San Jose, Calif.; Matthew Gillespie, TSSAA in Hermitage; Brian Fowler, Carrier Corp., in McMinnville; Ted Barton, Cavalry Bank in Murfreesboro; Janna Hill, MTSU Admissions; and Kevin Redington, Haworth, Meyer, Boleyn Inc., in Nashville.

General Interest
Continuing Studies: The Rutherford Courier reported that a basic motorcycle rider course will be offered. The Mt. Juliet News reported that Continuing Studies would be offering a motorcycle rider course, a Human Performance Improvement Certificate Program, and two martial arts courses.
The M'boro Sun ran a story about MTSU's Founders Day celebration.



A DNJ editorial decried the "terrible parking" at MTSU, which "in many ways seems worse" this year. Another editorial likened the parking situation to playing musical chairs. Another DNJ story quoted NPA's Tom Tozer as saying that several new lots will be opening up on campus, and that everyone is bearing the burden of finding adequate parking. A subsequent DNJ story reported that MTSU has contracted with Middle Tennessee Baptist Church to rent its lot for $47,500 from Sept. 3 through May 10, 1999, providing an additional 225 (approx.) spaces for white and green permit parking. A DNJ story followed that revealed that the administration agreed to void all parking tickets from the first day of classes through Sept. 4, a move that was met with positive comments from SGA president Jason Lawson and other students, faculty, and staff. Another DNJ story reported that those who have received parking tickets up through Sept. 4 may have the citation amount credited to their account, or they may claim a refund by contacting the MTSU Business Office.
The M'boro Sun ran a story about MTSU's decision to void all parking citations from the opening day of school through Sept. 4. Other parking stories were run in the Morristown Citizen Tribune, Maryville Daily Times, Tullahoma News, Johnson City Press, Cookeville Herald-Citizen, Athens Post-Athenian, and Crossville Chronicle.
The DNJ reported, with a photo, that three MTSU graduates from the College of Mass Comm have three of the top four, high-profile spots at WTNZ-TV KnoxvilleJohn King ('97), Nick Paranjape ('91), and Craig Edwards ('78).
A DNJ story picturing Sen. Andy Womack reported that the Select Oversight Committee on Education will review procedures for funding higher education capital projects.
The DNJ ran a lengthy feature story and photo on the Founders Day celebration, which will be a step back in time and feature turn-of-the-century food, music, and many surprises. It also included the evolution of Middle Tennessee Normal School to Middle Tennessee State University.
The DNJ noted that Audie Lamb Walker, former lunch room manager in the JUB at MTSU, died Sept. 12.
A DNJ editorial heralded the growth of MTSU from its beginnings as a little teachers college to a major university todayand included mention of the recent Founders Day celebration on campus and expressed good wishes for another successful 87 years.
The DNJ ran a story about alcohol use on campus, which is considered illegal according to TBR policy, although a recent decision allows alcohol at certain functions on campus sponsored by alumni and foundation groups. Doug Williams, News and Public Affairs, stated that if patrons are discreet and don't abuse alcohol, it would be highly unusual that anything would happen to them.
The DNJ reported that this year's Modeling for the Children fashion show included a visit to the MTSU Foundation House.
The Gallatin News-Examiner reported that longtime Hendersonville resident L.W. Oliver Jr. will receive the 1998 Dr. Joe Nunley Memorial Award during the 17th annual MTSU "Salute to Veterans" Sat., Sept. 26.
The Cleveland Daily Banner reported that Katie Chastain, who has served as a consultant to MTSU in the field of teacher training, has assumed the role of president of Junior Achievement for Bradley and McMinn counties.
Tom Tozer, NPA, did a phone interview with WGNS' Jim Boyd on the various activities on campus during the week of Sept. 9-21.
MTSU was mentioned as winning the Technology Appreciation Award in the Shelbyville Times-Gazette.
Harley Anton, Developmental Studies, stated in the Mt. Juliet News that there is a course that would help graduate students pass the graduate admission exam.



An article in the Gallatin News-Examiner stated that MTSU is one of the institutions that is part of the electronic campus. By dialing the college's web page, a student can have direct access to course and degree programs.
The Gallatin News-Examiner ran a story on three 1970 graduates who made a promise and kept it to come back and visit the campus when they turned 50.
The M'boro Sun noted the Danner Foundation in Nashville gave $250,000 to the university to start the Neill-Sandler Scholars program. That amount should generate 10 scholarships.
Dr. Liz Rhea and Lightning were pictured in the DNJ at the Rally in the Alley, an after hours social.
The new Community Editor of the M'boro Sun, Suzanne Blackwood, wrote a letter of thanks to three professors, Drs. Glenn Himebaugh and Larry Burriss (Journalism) and John Paul Montgomery (English) who influenced her during her time at MTSU.
The Scottish Celebration '98 was written up in the M'boro Sun.
The newly approved Honors College was featured in a story in the M'boro Sun. The college is the first in the state in a public university. Dr. John Paul Montgomery, Honors Program director, was quoted in the article.
The following professors were listed in the M'boro Sun as being honored during Fall Convocation: Drs. Al Deprince and Bill Ford (Finance) and Dr. Zabihollah Rezaee (Accounting) [Distinguished Research Award]; Dr. Larry Burriss (Journalism) [Outstanding Achievement in Instructional Technology Award]; Drs. Doug Winborn (HPERS), Jay White (Astronomy), and Victor Montemayor (Physics) [Outstanding Teacher Award]; and Dr. Ann Campbell (Education) [Outstanding Public Service Award]. Each of the recipients received $3,000.
The President's Ball was one of the fund raisers listed in the DNJ.
An article in the DNJ stated that smoking policies on campus were to be studied. At this time smoking is not allowed inside buildings or in the seating area of the stadium, but it is allowed in certain designated areas, said Doug Williams, director of News and Public Affairs and member of the Committee to Study the University Policy on Smoking.
The DNJ ran a story announcing the new executive director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Richard Rhoda. Rhoda stated that MTSU, along with other universities, would not be forgotten when it came to funding.
The Rutherford Courier reported that the MTSU chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will have a panel discussion on media and sensitivity.
The Courier also reported that the Danner Foundation has given MTSU $250,000 to begin a Neill-Sandler Scholars program for students who want to attend MTSU. The Danner Co. is the parent company of the Neill-Sandler Automotive Group.
The DNJ reported that MTSU has submitted a request for $152 million in capital projects, including new science and art buildings, for 1999-2000.
Nine retired faculty received emeritus designations at summer commencement, reported the M'boro Sun: Dr. Edwin Woods, Chemistry; Dr. A.H. Solomon, HPERS; Homer Brown, Computer Science; Dr. Billy Balch, Economics and Finance; Dr. James Hutchinson, Chemistry; Frances Stubblefield, Mathematical Sciences; Dr. Dalton Drennan, BMOM; Dr. Larry Lowe, Speech and Theatre; and David Arnold, founder of MTSU's Speech Pathology and Audiology program.