News and Features from MTSU: Recent Episodes
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News and features from Middle Tennessee State University. Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, MTSU has eight undergraduate colleges, offering more than 40 departments and more than 140 degree programs, and its College of Graduate Studies offers more than 100 degree programs.
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Synopsis: The longtime host and producer of "MTSU On the Record," the university's multi-award-winning weekly public affairs radio show, sits down with WMOT News Director Mike Osborne to discuss nearly two decades of talking with MTSU students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees, special visitors, supporters and advocates to share their — and the university's — accomplishments with the world, plus what led her to a multi-award-winning radio career before she joined MTSU. This final broadcast of "MTSU On the Record" also features comments members of the campus community who worked with Logue during her 21 years at MTSU until her retirement in August 2022.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Monique Richard
Synopsis: The MTSU alumna talks about being a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Producer: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Deanna Little
Synopsis: The professor of flute talks about "The Dolly Project," a 2019 CD of chamber music inspired by the compositions of Dolly Parton.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Charlie Dahan
Synopsis: The recording industry professor explains his doctoral dissertation on the need to preserve historic recording studios.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. John Vile
Synopsis: The University Honors College dean and political scientist discusses his book "Prayer in American Public Life: An Encyclopedia."
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Susan Knowles
Synopsis: The digital humanities fellow at the Center for Historic Preservation discusses her doctoral dissertation on Tennessee marble in civic architecture.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Sean Foley and Raghad
Synopsis: The MTSU history professor and Saudi disc jockey describe a March 2022 concert in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which reflects the changing contemporary music industry in the kingdom.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Don Aliquo Sr. and Don Aliquo Jr.
Synopsis: Don Aliquo Jr., a professor of saxophone and jazz studies, joins his father and fellow musician, Don Aliquo Sr., in Pennsylvania for a discussion of family, performing, and teaching.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Dennis Mullen
Synopsis: The chair of the Department of Biology previews the STEM Summer Camp, which is scheduled for July 11-15.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Karen Reed
Synopsis: The education librarian explains a study she co-authored about COVID-19's impact on university library personnel.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Jim McKairnes
Synopsis: The adjunct professor in the Department of Media Arts analyzes television producer Norman Lear's impact on television as Lear approaches his 100th birthday.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Janet Colson
Synopsis: The professor of nutrition and food studies and registered dietitian talks about MTSU's collaboration with high school educators in promoting nutrition education.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Emily Tillman Haugland
Synopsis: The master's degree student and public history major details her experiences in preserving history in both Missouri and Tennessee.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Deborah Lee
Synopsis: The holder of the NHC Chair of Excellence in Nursing previews MTSU's inaugural symposium on how to age gracefully and healthily.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Sam Zaza and Dr. Kristie Abston
Synopsis: An assistant professor of information systems and analytics and an associate professor of management join forces to assess the lack of qualified labor in the STEM fields.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Khadijah, Fatimah, Zaynab, and Ahmad Alnassari
Synopsis: Four family members who attend MTSU talk about the harassment they have faced because of their religious beliefs and their modest attire.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Sarah Bergemann
Synopsis: The biology professor describes her research on the Polynesian island of Mo'orea, where she helped discover and document species of fungi that have never been discovered anywhere else.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Sophie Burks
Synopsis: The MTSU alumna and two-time Conference USA Second Team Academic All-American discusses golf, studying, and the future.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Ralph Williams and Dr. Tim Moake
Synopsis: The scholars from the Department of Management describe a study of managers in the printing industry that show them embroiled in a labor shortage.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dravidi Pasha
Synopsis: A senior who loves genealogy talks about what he learned by participating in an MTSU academic project to investigate African American history.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Leigh Ann Gardner
Synopsis: The MTSU alumna and historian discusses her new book "To Care for the Sick and Bury the Dead: African American Lodges and Cemeteries in Tennessee."
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Kenneth Stern
Synopsis: The director of the Bard Center for the Study of Hate previews his April 14 MTSU talk on antisemitism.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Anne Anderson
Synopsis: The holder of the Weatherford Chair of Finance previews Financial Literacy Week, a week of enlightening activities related to becoming better money managers.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Ken Middleton, Zada Law, Dr. Susan Knowles, Jo Ann McClellan
Synopsis: Representatives of the library, geosciences and historic preservation discuss a project to document and map locations important to African American history in four Tennessee counties.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Marie Patterson
Synopsis: Now that the Physician Assistant Studies Program has accreditation, its director welcomes interested students to apply.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. John Wallin
Synopsis: The professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy explains the Computational and Data Science Doctoral Program and his adventures in the creation of art with data and algorithms.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Tim Odegard and Susan Porter
Synopsis: The Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies holder and a doctoral candidate in literacy studies explain their study of various educators' grasp of literacy knowledge or lack thereof.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Andrew Polk
Synopsis: In the second of a two-part interview, the associate professor of history explains the ramifications of the Advertising Council's Cold War campaign on subsequent generations of Americans.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Andrew Polk
Synopsis: In the first installment of a two-part interview, the associate professor of history explains his book "Faith in Freedom" and how it documents a concerted effort by the federal government to create a "civil religion" in the United States.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Barbara Lancaster
Synopsis: The associate professor of nursing describes the nursing students who volunteer to help in the kitchen at the Nashville Rescue Mission.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Sekou Franklin
Synopsis: The associate professor of political science and international relations analyzes the results of a study of race relations in the Black Belt of Alabama.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Katie Foss
Synopsis: The professor of media studies describes "Children and Media," a new course designed to examine the impact mass media have on children and vice versa.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Alan Campbell, Lorna Hedges, Owen Tadych, Jordan Marsh
Synopsis: The assistant professor of Spanish and three students discuss translating the YWCA's Shear Haven Initiative script for Spanish-speaking cosmetologists.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Nancy James
Synopsis: The retired former director of the Child Care Lab, who ran the facility for 33 years, addresses the future of child care for MTSU students.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Elizabeth Barnes, Alexa Summersill, Elizabeth Wybren
Synopsis: The assistant professor of biology and two of her students describe the awards they won at the National Association of Biology Teachers' annual gathering in November 2021.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Winton Cooper
Synopsis: The Student Government Association president talks about being an international student and his aspirations for the future.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Andrei Korobkov
Synopsis: The professor of political science and international relations concludes his discussion of international migration with analysis of how Russia has handled the issue during the pandemic.
It's a new year and in this January episode of "Out of the Blue” we continue our tour of the different centers on campus by learning about the services the Disability and Access Center offers students, we talk with a Biology professor about her award-winning research and get a sneak peek into the creative journey of one MTSU Marketing professor that has found viral fame on TikTok.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Andrei Korobkov
Synopsis: The professor of political science and international relations examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on worldwide human migration.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Chaney Mosley
Synopsis: The assistant professor of education will collaborate in using a three-year state grant to assess the effectiveness of a program designed to keep higher education in sync with the workplace.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Jennifer Ruch
Synopsis: The doctoral degree candidate describes her work in chronicling the history of Nashville's Exit/In in a bid to get it added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Michael Dillard
Synopsis: MTSU alumnus Michael Dillard is the author of "Accidental Success: Accidental Millionaire Retirement," the story of how he went from being unemployed on a Friday to being a foreign service officer on a Monday.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Jennifer Caputo and Dr. Samantha Johnson
Synopsis: The exercise science program professors have started their own academic journal, "Educational Practices in Kinesiology," or EPIK.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Zak Sohrabi
Synopsis: The physics and math major previews his competition in the Red Bull Solo Q National Tournament, a contest for the advanced video game player.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Kahler Stone
Synopsis: The assistant professor of health and human performance, who also is an epidemiologist, describes how public health professionals have been shifted away from their regular duties to deal with COVID-19.
It's the November 2021 episode of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue!” In this episode we learn more about the resources available to students at the Career Development Center, hear how the MTSU-McGuire partnership is helping McDonald's employees attend MTSU, and get a sneak peek at Tucker Theatre's new performance of "Sweeney Todd" opening the first week of November.
You can watch “Out of the Blue,” with host Andrew Oppmann, anytime online and on True Blue TV (Murfreesboro cable Channel 9) daily at 11 AM and 1:30 PM, and on NewsChannel5+ at 3:30 p.m. every Sunday.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Patrick McCarthy and Risa Witherow
Synopsis: A psychology professor and an MTSU alumna discuss a study of monetary awards provided to promising industrial/organizational psychology majors.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Andrea Taylor
Synopsis: The assistant professor of nursing explains research showing that primary care physicians can help get more people inoculated with the HPV vaccine.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Amy Harris
Synopsis: The associate professor and graduate program director in the Department of Information Systems and Analytics discusses ways to improve diversity and inclusion in technology careers.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Drs. Kristie Abston and Sam Zaza
Synopsis: The professors discuss their research into the problems encountered by the manufacturing sector in finding qualified workers.
In this October 2021 episode of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” we welcome the coming of Fall by discussing all the upcoming Homecoming festivities, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Girls in STEM here at MTSU, and hear about a new, highly sought after program coming to MTSU's Graduate Studies lineup.
You can watch “Out of the Blue,” with host Andrew Oppmann, anytime online and on True Blue TV (Murfreesboro cable Channel 9) daily at 11 AM and 1:30 PM, and on NewsChannel5+ at 3:30 p.m. every Sunday.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Drs. Jeremy Winters, Katie Schrodt, and Tracey Huddleston
Synopsis: The three education professors explain how integrated units of study about bees and pollination helped educate a second-grade class.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Marie Patterson
Synopsis: The associate professor in the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences discusses the new physician assistant master's degree program.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Melodie Phillips
Synopsis: The associate producer of marketing examines the question of whether business schools at universities have an ethical obligation to offer more online options to students pursuing master's degrees in business administration.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Ellen Donovan
Synopsis: The professor of English explains the late 19th and early 20th century literature of James Otis Kaler, whose novels spun adventure tales aimed at boys.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Drs. Sara Shirley and Jeff Stark
Synopsis: The assistant professors of economics and finance explain their research into the impact of Twitter on the American stock market.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Bethany Hall
Synopsis: The MTSU alumna and employee of the Consolidated Utility District of Rutherford County will be in Oahu through January 2022 helping the federal government's POW/MIA Accounting Agency locate battlefields and remains of U.S. servicemen.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Rebecca Fischer
Synopsis: The director of the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and coordinator of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Program explains the innovations that kept students on their degree tracks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. James Loveless
Synopsis: The assistant professor of psychology details a unique proactive approach to controlling people who become disruptive in medical settings.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Helen Binkley and Dr. Kristi Phillips
Synopsis: The Department of Health and Human Performance faculty members explain how they helped athletic training majors continue their experiential learning during the pandemic.
In this August 2021 episode of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” we jump back into the upcoming fall semester to see what is in store for students upon their return, hear from the new Student Government President, and learn more about the Professional Sales program in the Jones College of Business.
You can watch “Out of the Blue,” with host Andrew Oppmann, anytime online and on True Blue TV (Murfreesboro cable Channel 9) daily at 11 AM and 1:30 PM, and on NewsChannel5+ at 3:30 p.m. every Sunday.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Kevin Downs
Synopsis: The associate professor of poultry science reveals the results of his research into the way chickens react when they are offered various colors of chicken feed.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Blake Whitfield
Synopsis: The assistant professor in the School of Concrete and Construction Management describes his research into the use of unmanned aerial systems to obtain stormwater runoff prevention practices at construction sites.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Ron Messier
Synopsis: The emeritus professor of history describes his first novel, "The Mapmaker and the Pope," in which an eager young Muslim scholar encounters Pope Sylvester II.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Interim Chief Kevin Williams
Synopsis: The interim police chief talks about what the force will do to keep the campus safe until the installation of a permanent chief.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Carmelita Dotson, et. al.
Synopsis: The lecturer in the Department of Social Work and colleagues from a faculty learning community discuss the MT Engage program, exchanging teaching ideas, and the power of inclusive learning.
In this July 2021 episode of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” we take a look at some of the stories that are found in the upcoming summer edition of MTSU Magazine, including the opening of the Chris Young Cafe, the University's partnership with the Music City Grand Prix, and the "Blue Mars" project that is providing a unique research opportunity for undergraduate students.
You can watch “Out of the Blue,” with host Andrew Oppmann, anytime online and on True Blue TV (Murfreesboro cable Channel 9) daily at 11 AM and 1:30 PM, and on NewsChannel5+ at 3:30 p.m. every Sunday.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Alvin Knox
Synopsis: The lecturer in the Department of English explains his MT Engage courses, "Introduction to Literature" and "Expository Writing."
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Christina Cobb
Synopsis: The assistant professor of university studies describes how she uses games to keep her students focused in her MT Engage math class.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Julie Myatt
Synopsis: The director of the MT Engage program celebrates its five-year anniversary as a student-centered effort to keep students focused on their studies.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Larry Markus
Synopsis: Markus, an MTSU alumnus and schoolteacher for 40 years, has put his love of American history into an easy-to-read, illustrated book for youngsters, "United States History in Rhyme."
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Ennio Piano
Synopsis: The assistant professor of economics and finance explores the types of economic cycles in which artists can best promote their financial interests.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Tim Odegard
Synopsis: The holder of the Murfree Chair of Dyslexic Studies assesses why it's sometimes difficult to tell dyslexic from nondyslexic students in Tennessee public schools.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Mary Magada-Ward
Synopsis: The chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies ponders the relationship between truth and rational belief in an era full of misinformation and disinformation.
In this podcast, MTSU professors Angela Hooser and Shannon Harmon speak with local elementary school teachers about their experiences partnering with parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to advice for parents, a specific focus on new ways teachers have worked with, been supported by, and learned from parents during this shifting educational landscape is shared.
This podcast is brought to you by the College of Education at Middle Tennessee State University.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Sandra Stevens and Rawsam Alasmar
Synopsis: Stevens, an associate professor of exercise science, and Alasmar, a graduate teaching assistant, explain their research into a new device that helps users exercise and alleviates low back pain.
On this May 2021 episode of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” we host the 17th Army ROTC graduate to reach the rank of General, discuss changes to CUSTOMS - MTSU's new student orientation, and learn about the Center for Educational Media.
0:00 • Out of the Blue Intro 0:56 • Brigadier General Robert Powell Jr. 09:33 • Gina Poff - CUSTOMS 2021, New Student Orientation 19:00 • Dr. Laura Clark - Director of the Center for Educational Media
You can watch “Out of the Blue,” with host Andrew Oppmann, anytime online and on True Blue TV (Murfreesboro cable Channel 9) daily at 11 AM and 1:30 PM, and on NewsChannel5+ at 3:30 p.m. every Sunday.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. David Steffensen
Synopsis: The assistant professor of management describes his research into how work emails cause an imbalance between work and home priorities.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Joshua Reid
Synopsis: Reid, a post-doctoral assistant with the Tennessee STEM Education Center, talks about his research into how teachers understand the "nature of science" and the impact it has on students.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Nancy Caukin, Dr. Stacy Fields, and Leslie Trail
Synopsis: Caukin, of North Greenville University, and Fields and Trail, both MTSU faculty members, talk about HyFlex, a method designed for technological flexibility in classroom teaching.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Benjamin Jansen
Synopsis: The assistant professor of economics proposes that cash flow growth be used as a better assessment tool for determining the price of a company's stock rather than dividends and profits.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Sarah Calise and Donna Baker
Synopsis: The Albert Gore Research Center archivists discuss “I Am True Black: A History of Black Student Life and Activism,” a display at the James E. Walker Library.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Frank Lambert
Synopsis: The assistant professor of educational leadership and director of the College of Education's library science master's degree program explains what it takes to get the endorsement of the American Library Association.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. John Vile
Synopsis: The University Honors College dean discusses his latest book, "America's National Anthem: 'The Star-Spangled Banner' in U.S. History, Culture and Law"
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Drs. Christina Cobb, S. Renee Jones, Chandra Story, Michelle Stevens, Michaele Chappell, and Jeremiah Asaka
Synopsis: Five MTSU faculty members and an MTSU alumnus discuss black faculty learning communities, groups created to provide support and networking opportunities in predominantly white institutions.
On this March 2021 episode of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” we visit with two new Deans here at MTSU and Cedric Dent, a Grammy Award-winning professor from the School of Music.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Louis Woods
Synopsis: The associate professor of history reviews his University Honors College lecture on systemic housing discrimination in the United States.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Kristi Julian, Aubree Davis, Lauren Minster, Lauren Schrimsher
Synopsis: The director and coordinator of MTSU's Interior Design Program and three of her students discuss their participation in an international conference on sustainable goals and cultural diversity in their discipline.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Mary Magada-Ward
Synopsis: The chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies explains why she signed a letter of support for those protesting the Turkish government's attempt to stifle academic freedom.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Cyrille Magne
Synopsis: The psychology professor explains his research into the relationship between rhythm and reading skills at behavioral, neural, and genetic levels.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Kathleen Schmand
Synopsis: The new dean of the James E. Walker Library explains her priorities for maintaining and expanding services.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Keith Gamble and Montgomery Barreto
Synopsis: The chair of the Department of Economics and Finance and a former student, now alumna, describe their study of undergraduate students and their lack of financial literacy.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Carroll Van West
Synopsis; The director of the Center for Historic Preservation and Tennessee State Historian explains three projects of local interest.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Emily Baran
Synopsis: The interim chair of the Department of History describes how Jehovah's Witnesses face discrimination and intimidation in Russia.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Bill Crabtree
Synopsis: The recording industry professor explains how he revised his audio production class to teach a hands-on course remotely due to COVID-19 protocols.
It's a new year! The January 2021 edition of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” takes a deep dive into top honor societies and student leadership on campus.
We hear from:
• The president of Phi Kappa Phi Chapter #246, Dr. Maria Bachman
• Susan Lyons, Omicron Delta Kappa, MTSU Chapter coordinator
• Chelseah Moore, the new SGA president who was elected this past fall.
You can watch “Out of the Blue,” with host Andrew Oppmann, anytime on YouTube, True Blue TV Cable Channel 9 daily at 7 AM and 5:30 PM, and on NewsChannel5+ at 3:30 p.m. every Sunday.
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Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Meg Brooker
Synopsis: MTSU's Director of Dance describes "Dance of Freedom," Florence Fleming Noyes' tribute to the suffragists who marched for women's right to vote.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Corey Teague
Synopsis: The lecturer in the Department of Psychology explains "cognitive misers" and why they cling to utter nonsense even when confronted with evidence to the contrary.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Anthony Farone
Synopsis: Dr. Anthony Farone, a professor of biology, discusses the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, their safety, and their efficacy.
Dr. Alicia Pence, assistant professor in MTSU's Elementary and Special Education department interviews a local special education teacher on strategies for helping children with special needs learn remotely.
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Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Gerald Christian
Synopsis: Gerald Christian, a doctoral student majoring in health and human performance, explains his research into what quadriplegics feel about sexuality and how they are perceived by society as asexual.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Madeleine Liseblad
Synopsis: The assistant professor in the Department of Journalism and Strategic Media discusses how an American consulting firm changed the direction of television news in Great Britain.
December's Out of the Blue from Middle Tennessee State University features performances that would have been in the College of Liberal Arts' annual Joys of the Season holiday showcase, canceled this year due to the pandemic. Dr. Reed Thomas and the MTSU Wind Ensemble play two holiday favorites and Coach Nick McDevitt of MTSU Men's Basketball reads "The Night Before Christmas" to children at MTSU's Homer Pittard Campus School.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Alexander Jackson
Synopsis: The assistant professor of psychology outlines his research into narcissism and its implications for weeding out narcissists in job interviews.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Melinda Knott
Synopsis: The daughter of the late former state legislator and aviation pioneer Mary Anderson, an MTSU alumna, recalls her mother's contributions to her university and her state.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Jessica Gaby
Synopsis: The assistant professor of psychology explains her research into people's reactions to peppery-flavored wines to determine whether people can smell or taste their unique properties.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Ken Paulson
Synopsis: The director of the Free Speech Center expresses concern about the future of the First Amendment following a year of racial protests and political turbulence.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Connor Towne O'Neill
Synopsis: Connor Towne O'Neill, a lecturer at Auburn University, is the author of "Down with That Devil's Bones," which chronicles MTSU's historic use of Confederate iconography and the struggle over the name of the ROTC building, among other civil rights struggles.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Jessica Gann
Synopsis: The mental health counselor with MTSU Counseling Services explains the Pandemic Support Group she co-directs for students coping with the way life has changed due to COVID-19.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Jennifer Lovett
Synopsis: The assistant professor of mathematical sciences explains her research into the use of a soft drink vending machine as a metaphor for teaching in-service teachers how to teach math.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Janet Colson and Dr. Elizabeth Ann Smith of the Department of Human Sciences and Riverdale High School teacher Jaime Brown, an MTSU alumna, discuss dual enrollment classes in nutrition.
"Out of the Blue" is on location near Fort Knox, Kentucky, with the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team. We learn more about Sgt. 1st Class Christopher "Ace" title as the "Fastest Man in the Army." Oh yeah, we jump out of a plane too. We also dive into the 70-year partnership MTSU has with the U.S. Army as we talk with Military Science professor and Army ROTC director, Lt. Col. Carrick McCarthy.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Adonijah Bakari
Synopsis: The history professor describes his aspirations as the director of the Africana Studies program.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. John Vile
Synopsis: The dean of the University Honors College and political scientist describes his reference book "The Bible in American Law and Politics."
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Ron Messier
Synopsis: The professor emeritus of history describes his contributions to the "Caravans of Gold" exhibit at the National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Elyce Helford
Synopsis: Helford, a professor of English, is the author of "What Price Hollywood?," an analysis of representations of gender and sex in the films of Academy Award-winning director George Cukor.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Ben Stickle
Synopsis: Dr. Ben Stickle, an associate professor of criminal justice administration, is co-author of a paper calling for a more temporal approach to the analysis of crime statistics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Ryan Korstange
Synopsis: The assistant professor of university studies discusses ways to serve students and keep them focused during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Stacey Graham, Kira Duke, Layla Smallwood
Synopsis: Three representatives of MTSU's Center for Historic Preservation talk about turning seminars into webinars to help educators teach with primary sources.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Robert Summers
Synopsis: The new vice provost for international affairs discusses how he will establish a broader worldwide profile for MTSU while coping with COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Betsy Dalton and Dr. Natalie Hoskins
Synopsis: Dalton, an associate professor, and Hoskins, an assistant professor, both in the Department of Communication Studies, discuss the new health communication concentration in their department.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Sidney Blalock
Synopsis: Sidney Blalock, a doctoral candidate in English and a graduate teaching assistant, is one of 10 scholars in the nation named to a special panel to help guide educational publisher MacMillan's choice of materials.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Louis Kyriakoudes
Synopsis: The director of the Albert Gore Research Center asks the public for donations of artifacts from Black Lives Matter demonstrations and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Roberta Chevrette
Synopsis: The assistant professor of communication studies discusses "Dangerous Dames: Representing Female-Bodied Empowerment in Postfeminist Media," which she co-wrote with Dr. Heather Hundley of MTSU and Dr. Hilary A. Jones of California State University-Fresno.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Amie Whittemore
Synopsis: The lecturer in the Department of English shares her plans for the $50,000 fellowship she won from the Academy of American Poets.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Jackie Gilbert
Synopsis: The management professor in the Jennings A. Jones College of Business explains her new book "How to Transform Workplace Bullies Into Allies."
On this episode of "Out of the Blue," we learn how our Department of Theatre and Dance is shaping stories written by area children into works of art that will soon go on tour. We learn about the new $36 million building for the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences that will open for classes this fall. And we explore Supply Chain Management, one of the most popular programs in the Jones College of Business, made even more relevant by our response to COVID-19.
Jette Halladay from the College of Liberal Arts as she leads an undergraduate research project that takes the stories from elementary children and performs them with the help of MTSU students.
Rick Moffett from the College of Behavioral and Health Science discusses the long-awaited new building which will open in Fall 2020, and the many resources it holds for students in the Criminal Justice Administration, Social Work, and Psychology programs.
Cliff Welborn from the Jones College of Business talks with Andrew about the Supply Chain Management program and Middle Tennessee's need for "ready to work" graduates in this field.
You can watch “Out of the Blue,” with host Andrew Oppmann, anytime online and on Murfreesboro cable Channel 9 daily at 7 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and on NewsChannel5+ at 3:30 p.m. every Sunday. “Out of the Blue” also is available as iTunes and Google Play podcasts and on other cable outlets in Middle Tennessee, so check local listings.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Charlie Starr
Synopsis: One of the world's foremost experts on British author C.S. Lewis, MTSU alumnus Dr. Charlie Starr, describes a never-before found attempt by Lewis at a sequel to "The Screwtape Letters."
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Greg Rushton
Synopsis: Dr. Greg Rushton, a professor of chemistry, talks about APTeach, a grant-funded project to promote networking among chemistry teachers to come up with the best teaching methodologies.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Ben Burnley
Synopsis: The MTSU alumnus and former aspiring musician will embark on political science master's degree and doctoral degree tracks at Georgetown University in the fall.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Rebekah Brummett
Synopsis: Brummett, an MTSU alumna and master's degree student and the curator of community engagement at South Union Shaker Village in Auburn, Kentucky, explains the Shaker religious sect's unique relationship with African Americans prior to the Civil War.
The June 2020 edition of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” features Zoom interviews with three professors discussing nationally recognized programs and projects that are providing one-of-a-kind opportunities for students.
Join us to hear from:
• Dr. Dave Wood, Martin Chair of Insurance in the Jones College of Business, highlights the amazing career opportunities of MTSU's number one nationally ranked Risk Management and Insurance program.
• Dr. Jennifer Kates, English professor and Director of MTSU Write, discusses this from-home mentorship program within the English Department. It is a three-semester program, working with new and experienced writers in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenwriting, and playwriting.
• Paul Chilsen, an associate professor in the Department of Media Arts shares his journey leading a team of film production students into the Amazon rainforest of Brazil - a project that got the attention of National Geographic.
You can view more episodes of Out of the Blue on the main university YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsJ4ZEMqDTNkyzrMbHDs8zdcYahdSda1I
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Mark Doyle
Synopsis: Dr. Mark Doyle, a professor of history, discusses his book "The Kinks: Songs of the Semi-Detached," an examination of the iconoclastic British rock band through socioeconomic and historical lenses.
Guest(s): Dr. Katherine Mangione, Associate Professor, Department of Elementary and Special Education
Does it sink or does it float? What’s the best way to remove that grass stain from those shorts? Is hand sanitizer or soap more effective for washing hands? Today, Dr. Mangione shows us the science process skills we can take advantage of this summer. With practical examples and activities, you’ll be able to show your child how scientists think and learn about our world.
The “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series is produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU. For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director within the College of Education at trisha.murphy@mtsu.edu.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Sean Foley
Synopsis: In the second part of a two-part series, Dr. Sean Foley, a professor of history, examines the film and television industries in Saudi Arabia and their impact on the culture there.
We know special education is a very broad term and the range of intellectual and physical difficulties is wide. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of learning functional life skills, managing familial stress, and transitioning into this “new normal” and new routines as we phase out of quarantine. As Drs. Pence and Black state, these skills are helpful for any child to acquire - no matter the diagnosis (or lack thereof).
The “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series is produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU. For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director within the College of Education at trisha.murphy@mtsu.edu.
Guest(s): Dr. Tom Black, Associate Professor of Special Education and Dr. Alicia Pence, Assistant Professor of Special Education
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Sean Foley
Synopsis: In the first of a two-part series, the professor of history discusses his book "Changing Saudi Arabia: Art, Culture, and Society in the Kingdom."
How can we help students engage in reading and writing activities as we gear up for summer? Drs. Schrodt and Elleman share practical tips for how we might take advantage of online resources, tiny habits, thoughtful exercises, and most of all, intentional conversation and connection! Sometimes, what’s not on the page is just as important as what’s on the page, and we’ll tell you how in this week’s episode.
Find more podcast resources at https://mtsu.edu/podcasts.
The “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series is produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU. For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director within the College of Education at trisha.murphy@mtsu.edu.
The May 2020 edition of Middle Tennessee State University‘s TV magazine show, "Out of the Blue,” features Zoom interviews with three professors — and a student — discussing their latest research and classroom projects.
Join us to hear from:
• Dr. Hanna Terletska, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, who is one of the first two MTSU professors to be recognized by the National Science Foundation as one of the nation’s top young faculty members.
• Dr. Mary Farone, a professor in the Department of Biology, who discusses her efforts to bring research opportunities and two federally funded projects to undergraduate students.
• Dr. Molly Taylor-Poleskey, an assistant professor in the Department of History, and MTSU senior history major Audrey Creel, whose class is using the latest digital storytelling skills to explore the history of Nashville neighborhoods.
You can watch “Out of the Blue,” with host Andrew Oppmann, anytime online and on Murfreesboro cable Channel 9 daily at 7 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and on NewsChannel5+ at 3:30 p.m. every Sunday. “Out of the Blue” also is available as iTunes and Google Play podcasts and on other cable outlets in Middle Tennessee, so check local listings.
1:30 - Dr. Hanna Terletska, Department of Physics and Astronomy. 12:07 - Dr. Mary Farone, Department of Biology. 21:01 - Dr. Molly Taylor-Poleskey and MTSU senior Audrey Creel, Department of History.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Andrea Seaton Kelton
Synopsis: Dr. Andrea Seaton Kelton, an associate professor of accounting, describes her research into investors' reactions to tweets written unilaterally by corporate executives.
Have you noticed errors in reading accuracy while reading with your child at home? Most of us have. Today, we’ll talk about the key elements to provide structure around our time of reading together. Learn from our in-house experts how we can help our children emphasize meaning and learn through shared reading. In this first episode of a two-part “Reading and Writing mini-series,” Jude O. (10) will also join us to model shared reading time for parents.
Guest(s): Dr. Tim Odegard (Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies) and Dr. Melinda Hirschmann (Assistant Director for Educational Services and School Outreach) of the Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexic Studies within the College of Education at MTSU, along with shared reading modeling by Jude O. (age 10).
The “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series is produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU. For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director within the College of Education at trisha.murphy@mtsu.edu.
Resources: Planning Guide - Structured Shared Reading https://mtsu.edu/dyslexia/documents/publications/Shared_ReadingGuide.pdf?fbclid=IwAR16lAsE3Rd-5BlPx5TcL5IgM5ctZ-65-vrIh2x-NBirxiIuDIOldQuP7Gs
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. John Vile
Synopsis: Dr. John Vile, dean of the University Honors College and political scientist, talks about his book "The Liberty Bell and Its Legacy: An Encyclopedia of an American Icon in U.S. History and Culture."
In this episode, we discuss how the concepts of create and play are important for our children to develop in order to be successful not only in subject areas when they return to school but also as working citizens in the 21st-century global economy. Many of us wonder if problem-solving and creativity are important for us to implement in our own home classrooms. Dr. Lando Carter says the answer is yes! No matter if your child seems to be “born to be creative” or not, this episode discusses how we can maintain structure for our students at home while also creating space for the creative mindset: collaboration, fusion, slow down, and walking alongside learners.
The “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series is produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU. For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director within the College of Education at trisha.murphy@mtsu.edu.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Hunter Moore
Synopsis: Hunter Moore, a singer/songwriter and master's degree student, shares his research into Latino religious music in Murfreesboro churches.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Nate Callender
Synopsis: Dr. Nate Callender, an associate professor of aerospace, explains how he reconciles his deep personal faith with his professional appreciation of science.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Sekou Franklin
Synopsis: Dr. Sekou Franklin, an associate professor of political science and international relations, discusses "Losing Power: African Americans and Racial Polarization in Tennessee Politics."
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Cole Easson
Synopsis: Dr. Cole Easson, a lecturer in the Department of Biology, explains his research into the connection between sleep and digestive health.
In this episode, we speak to the parent or caregiver who might feel overwhelmed teaching math to their student(s) at home. Dr. Jeremy Winters discusses tangible ways our children can develop critical math skills at home, including the questions to pose and what to avoid. Dr. Ryan Seth Jones explains how to engage children with data during the national pandemic when data is all around us. Parents of all ages will have tools to flex their child(ren’s mathematical mindset and we will show you how!
Guest(s): Dr. Jeremy Winters, Professor in Elementary and Special Education & Dr. Ryan Seth Jones, Assistant Professor, Womack Educational Leadership Department
The “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series is produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU. For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director within the College of Education at trisha.murphy@mtsu.edu.
Guest(s): Dr. Robin Lee, Director of the Professional Counseling Program & Dr. Tiffany Wilson, School Counseling Coordinator
In this episode, we touch on the importance of self-care and mental health as we find ourselves in self-quarantine. Topics include how to take care of ourselves before we take care of our children, intentionally communicating in our home, practical activities, and how to walk our children through a grieving process. Join Dr. Robin Lee (Director of the Professional Counseling Program), Dr. Tiffany Wilson (School Counseling Coordinator), and host Trisha Murphy (Development Director, College of Education) for the latest episode in our “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series, produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU.
For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director within the College of Education at trisha.murphy@mtsu.edu.
Title: Episode 2 – Learning with Balance
Guest(s): Dr. Kevin Krahenbuhl, Program Director of the Assessment, Learning, & School Improvement Ed.D. Program
In this episode, Dr. Kevin Krahenbuhl (Program Director, Assessment, Learning & School Improvement Ed.D. Program) and host Trisha Murphy (Development Director, College of Education) explore what it means for our children to learn during the coronavirus pandemic. Topics include how we can apply practical routines and processes in our homes with limited formal education training, resources, and time.
For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director within the College of Education at trisha.murphy@mtsu.edu.
The “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series is produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU.
Coming up on this edition of Out of the Blue from Middle Tennessee State University:
We learn about Financial Literacy Month and helping students with budgeting, saving and preparing for the future; get an update on "MTSU Connect," a new networking opportunity for MTSU students with faculty, staff, and alumni; and talk with the leaders of the MTSU Scholars Academy about getting incoming freshmen ready to make the transition to college life.
2:13 - Dr. Anne Anderson, Department of Economics and Finance and holder of the Weatherford Chair of Finance in the Jones College of Business.
11:41 - Blair Buergler, Office of Alumni Relations.
22:06 - Brelinda Johnson and Travis Strattion, MTSU Scholars Academy.
Learn more about financial literacy: https://mtsu.edu/financialliteracy
Get more information about MTSU Connect: https://www.mtalumni.com/mtsuconnect
Learn more about the MTSU Scholars Academy: https://mtsu.edu/studentsuccess/scholars-academy
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Katie Foss
Synopsis: Dr. Katie Foss, a professor in the School of Journalism and Strategic Media, is the author of the forthcoming book "Constructing the Outbreak: Epidemics and Collective Memory." The book reviews media coverage and transmission of information during various epidemics throughout history.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Melody Hicks
Synopsis: Melody Hicks, a master's degree candidate in criminal justice, helped conduct what is believed to be the first academic study of "porch piracy," the theft of packages delivered to homes when no one is at home.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Stefanie Marvin-Miller
Synopsis: Stefanie Marvin-Miller, an MTSU psychology major and sexual assault survivor, talks about enlightening groups about sexual assault with the help of her support dog, Leland.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Kevin Downs
Synopsis: The associate professor of poultry science explores the possibility of using kudzu as feed for cattle and other farm animals.
On this month's edition of "MTSU Out of the Blue," we welcome the Southeastern Young Adult (SEYA) Book Festival, one of our most popular annual events on campus.
We check on the archeological dig underway in Nashville, as our students are unearthing history at a site that was one of the city’s first post-Civil War black neighborhoods.
And we’re gearing up for Nashville Fashion Week, another of our great partnerships that provides our Fashion Merchandising students with ready-to-work experiences.
This is Out of the Blue!
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Rodrigo Gomez
Synopsis: The assistant professor of media arts turns his attention from animation to children's literature with "Milly & Roots: The Headscarf," a book about facing one's fears with information.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Amanda Nadler
Synopsis: Nadler, a nursing major who aspires to become a psychiatric nurse, explains her paper on suicides on college campuses.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: June Iljana
Synopsis: The media specialist with the Philadelphia Regional Census Center explains why the U.S. Census Bureau is both recruiting MTSU students to be census workers and encouraging them to fill out the census themselves.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. David Trowbridge
Synopsis: The assistant professor of political science and international affairs describes his research into how law firms that serve LGBTQ clients have developed public education resources to augment their legal efforts.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Katherine Rowe
Synopsis: The graduate student, who has worked as a 911 dispatcher for nearly a year, explains why these emergency professionals deserve better pay and benefits for performing a very stressful job.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Michael Roach
Synopsis: The associate professor of economics uses quantitative analysis to calculate the connection between college football coaches' careers and the decision to "go for it" or not on fourth down.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Dan Morrell
Synopsis: The professor of management explains his study of what millennial workers expect from their jobs and how differently they view their work compared to other generations.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Andrea Seaton Kelton
Synopsis: The associate professor of accounting explains how investors react when a company suffers a cybersecurity breach that exposes its customer data.
In this edition of "Out of the Blue," we look ahead to the upcoming Tennessee Thespian Conference with MTSU's Tucker Theatre Production Manager John Underwood; explore the new Master of Public Health degree with Dr. Andrew Owusu and Dr. Kahler Stone from our Department of Health and Human Performance; and hear from that department's Dr. Bethany Wrye about an exciting public-health partnership with the Tennessee Air National Guard and the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences.
Welcome to MTSU's Out of the Blue!
More on ThesCon:https://www.tnthescon.com/ More on the new Master of Public Health degree: https://www.mtsu.edu/programs/public-health-mph/ Department of Health and Human Performance: https://www.mtsu.edu/hhp/
Join Middle Tennessee State University's College of Education experts for practical tips you need to know while educating your children at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our university was founded with the central mission of preparing educators within our state. None of us could have imagined what education would look like today in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, we want to remain true to our central mission of preparing educators. Today, many of us are finding ourselves at home with our children while juggling a myriad of responsibilities. What can parents do in this time to move forward in educating their children thoughtfully?
Join Dr. Robyn Ridgley (Department Chair, Elementary and Special Education), Connie Casha (Director, Early Learning Programs), and host Trisha Murphy (Development Director, College of Education) for this initial episode in our “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series, produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Bryce Massey
Synopsis: Bryce Massey, a senior majoring in interior design, delivered presentations at two international conferences in Berlin on how virtual exchange can facilitate global communication.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Jessica Roseberry
Synopsis: Jessica Roseberry, a doctoral student majoring in public history, discusses her research paper "Wealth Increase and Slaves as Money in Rutherford County, Tennessee."
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Cole Easson
Synopsis: Dr. Cole Easson, a lecturer and research assistant professor, explains the research he will perform into the filtration systems of sea sponges this summer in the Caribbean.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. June Hall McCash
Synopsis: The founding mother of the University Honors Program and accomplished historical novelist talks about her book "Eleanor's Daughter."
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Amanda Flagg
Synopsis: An associate professor of nursing, Flagg talks about her fascinating and varied career in nursing, including 20 years in the U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps and a medical mission to Guatemala.
Producer: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Karen Reed
Synopsis: Reed, an associate professor in the James E. Walker Library, explains her research into why school librarians tend to do more than their prescribed job duties.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. John Vile Synopsis: The Constitutional law scholar and dean of the University Honors College considers possible legal conflicts that might arise from investigating domestic terrorism.
In this edition of "Out of the Blue," we celebrate the "Joys of the Season" with Dr. Reed Thomas of our School of Music and the MTSU Wind Ensemble; learn from Dr. Sanjay Asthana of our School of Journalism and Strategic Media how young people use and work with media, both in the United States and around the world; and discover more about the gift of literacy with Dr. Katie Schrodt of our College of Education and a new community program, "First Book," that gets books into young children's hands.
Learn more at https://mtsunews.com/out-of-the-blue/.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Ray Wiley
Synopsis: The associate director of campus recreation promotes the annual blood drive competition between MTSU and Western Kentucky University.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Howard Henderson
Synopsis: The MTSU alumnus and professor at Texas Southern University returns to his alma mater to discuss criminal justice reform in Tennessee.
Coming up on this edition of MTSU Out of the Blue, we discuss the concentration in real estate, yet another Ready-to-Work program designed by the Jones College of Business at MTSU. We learn about "The Dolly Project," a joint effort of the MTSU School of Music and MTSU Department of Recording Industry that compiles works by the country icon to get a deeper understanding the story behind the music. And finally, we hear about the diverse learning opportunities available to students who want to study abroad through the Office of Education Abroad which will be hosting an Education Abroad Fair on November 13th. Full episode: https://youtu.be/RlC1BXuwzZw
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Paula Findlen
Synopsis: The 2019 Strickland Visiting Scholar Lecturer in History discusses the impact of books on the work of scholar/painter/inventor Leonardo da Vinci.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Phillip Dean
Synopsis: An MTSU student staying with his parents over the summer finds himself in a moral dilemma when money spills out of an armored truck on the Interstate in Atlanta.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Sanjay Asthana
Synopsis: The professor of journalism and strategic media discusses his book "India's State-Run Media: Broadcasting, Power, and Narrative."
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dustin Brannon
Synopsis: The MTSU alumnus was named the 2019 Tennessee State History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in New York.
In this month's edition of "MTSU Out of the Blue," host Andrew Oppmann introduces Delanie McDonald, the new student body president, and talks about her initiatives for the academic year. We also meet Bob Gordon, a professor in the College of Media and Entertainment, and discuss his work with multi-camera broadcast television and how his students who produce broadcast material for Bonnaroo and other major events across the greater Nashville area and beyond. We also hear about upcoming updates to Homecoming events and the parade which will travel down Middle Tennessee Boulevard.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Will Brantley
Synopsis: The English professor and co-editor of "Conversations with Edmund White" discusses the most honored contemporary American author and his groundbreaking work.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Anthony J. Badger
Synopsis: The author of "Albert Gore Sr.: A Political Life," who researched his book at MTSU's Albert Gore Research Center, discusses the late U.S. senator and father of former Vice President Al Gore.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Danario Deveaux
Synopsis: The senior actuarial science major from Nassau, the Bahamas, talks about the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Ben Stickle
Synopsis: The associate professor of criminal justice administration explains two panel discussions on the subject of women's interactions with law enforcement in which he participated at the United Nations in New York and in Geneva, Switzerland.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Nathan Fink
Synopsis: The music business major mows lawns and sells smoothies to earn enough money to graduate from college debt-free.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Bonnie Tinsley
Synopsis: The adjunct professor of Latin reveals the poignant story of her quest to adopt a baby girl from Mother Teresa's orphanage in India.
On this edition of "Out of the Blue," host Andrew Oppmann introduces us to a new scholarship for incoming freshmen in 2020, explores our growing International Affairs master's program, and introduces the Political Economy Research Institute, a center inspired, in part, by our ties to a prominent alumnus who won the Nobel Prize.
Watch “Out of the Blue” on Murfreesboro cable Channel 9 daily at 7 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and on NewsChannel5+ at 3:30 p.m. Sundays. “Out of the Blue” is also available on other cable outlets in Middle Tennessee, and as a WMOT radio broadcast and iTunes and Google Play podcast.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Mina Mohebbi
Synopsis: The assistant professor of civil engineering explains her award-winning peer-reviewed journal article explaining a more exacting method for determining the amount of carbon in the coal ash used to make cement.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Donald Walker
The assistant professor of biology explains research into the impact of certain pathogens on snake skin and the bacteria that could protect the snakes.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Jason Martin
Synopsis: Jason Martin, associate dean of the James E. Walker Library, explains his workbook for librarians interested in becoming good leaders of library staff.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Mary Farone
Synopsis: The biology professor discusses ongoing research into two unique bacteria discovered in a hot tub and a cooling tower in Cookeville, Tennessee.
On this episode of "Out of the Blue" we discuss the revival of the Blue Zoo, a student pep group, and their partnership with Blue Raider Athletics, who are introducing a number of enhancements to the football game day experience. We take a look at research being conducted through MTSU's Center for Popular Music. And we take a look some of the feature stories in the latest issue of MTSU Magazine.
Watch “Out of the Blue,” with host Andrew Oppmann, on Murfreesboro cable Channel 9 daily at 7 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and on NewsChannel5+ at 3:30 p.m. Sundays. “Out of the Blue” is also available on other cable outlets in Middle Tennessee, and as a WMOT radio broadcast and iTunes and Google Play podcast.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Ken Paulson
Synopsis: The director of MTSU's Free Speech Center discusses his agenda for engaging students in the protection of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Gaylord Brewer
Synopsis: "The Feral Condition" is the Department of English professor's latest book of poetry, the result of encounters with nature on trips to several different lands.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Amy Harris
Synopsis: The associate professor of information systems and analytics explains a report that shows the job positions employers post most frequently in the information technology arena.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Karen Petersen
Synopsis: The dean of the College of Liberal Arts celebrates the seventh year of MTSU's study-abroad course in Israel.
On this edition of "Out of the Blue," we explore MTSU’s research into the study of gerontology and how we’re helping address the challenges posed by an aging population. We learn about the Middle Tennessee Tech research program and how it provides information about the current state of the local technology workforce. And we hear about a new book edited by an MTSU professor that looks into country music’s embrace of both left-wing and right-wing political and cultural influences.
Watch “Out of the Blue,” with host Andrew Oppmann, on Murfreesboro cable Channel 9 daily at 7 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and on NewsChannel5+ at 3:30 p.m. Sundays. “Out of the Blue” is also available on other cable outlets in Middle Tennessee, and as a WMOT radio broadcast and iTunes and Google Play podcast.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Danielle Shelton
Synopsis: Shelton, a doctoral candidate majoring in public history, explains her research at Red Clay State Historic Park, the site of the Cherokee Nation's last seat of government before its people's forced removal.
On this edition of "Out of the Blue" we explore MTSU’s new Interactive Media major and how our students are learning to use these cutting-edge digital tools to engage audiences. We discover the university’s Sleep Research Consortium, a partnership that explores how important sleep is to our health and well being. And we learn about our new academic concentration in Professional Selling, another great option in MTSU's Jennings A. Jones College of Business.
Watch “Out of the Blue,” with host Andrew Oppmann, on Murfreesboro cable Channel 9 daily at 7 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and on NewsChannel5+ at 3:30 p.m. Sundays. “Out of the Blue” is also available on other cable outlets in Middle Tennessee, and as a WMOT radio broadcast and iTunes and Google Play podcast.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. John Haffner
Synopsis: The veterinarian and holder of the Miller Chair of Equine Reproduction discusses the dangers of evisceration during horse castration.
Producer: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Will Langston
Synopsis: The psychology professor describes his research into the impact of ghost tours on the likelihood that the experiences will change people's beliefs.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Katie Foss
Synopsis: The associate professor of media arts is the editor of "Beyond Princess Culture: Gender in Children's Marketing," a collection of academic essays examining how merchandise is marketed to children on the basis of gender stereotypes.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. John Vile
Synopsis: The dean of the University Honors College discusses his book about Dr. Benjamin Rush's personality sketches of his fellow signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Robin Lee
Synopsis: The director of the MTSU Center for Counseling and Psychological Services explains how the center is a platform for future mental health professionals and the services it provides to the campus community.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Joshua Aaron
Synopsis: The associate professor of management and four MTSU colleagues have investigated the relationship between product innovation and leadership in a study published in the Journal of Business Research.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Mark Jackson
Synopsis: In this segment of a two-part interview, the English professor addresses African-American influences in country music, gender identity in country music as expressed in the music of Webb Pierce and Gene Autry, and country music’s attraction for society’s “outsiders.”
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Mark Jackson
Synopsis: Dr. Mark Jackson, a professor of English and author of "The Honky Tonk on the Left," explains how country music is not immune to left-leaning tropes.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Ben Stickle
Synopsis: In his book "Metal Scrappers and Thieves," the assistant professor of criminal justice describes both legal and illegal ways of making money by obtaining and scrap metal.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Elliot Altman
Synopsis: The biology professor and director of the Tennessee Center for Botanical Medicine Research explains the market for CBD, a nonpsychotropic product of the cannabis plant.
On this edition of "Out of the Blue," we explore MTSU's research into the medical benefits of hemp and marijuana, we discover one professor's research on how your diet can be a powerful deterrent to aging, and we ponder the diminishing role of facts and data in daily discourse.
Watch “Out of the Blue,” with host Andrew Oppmann, on Murfreesboro cable Channel 9 daily at 7 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and on NewsChannel5+ at 3:30 p.m. Sundays. “Out of the Blue” is also available on other cable outlets in Middle Tennessee, and as a WMOT radio broadcast, and iTunes and Google Play podcast.
On this edition of "Out of the Blue," we learn about MTSU’s newly launched degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
We discover one professor’s research into aging and its effects on financial decision making.
And we learn about how and why millennials hold vastly different attitudes toward work compared to previous generations.
Watch “Out of the Blue,” with host Andrew Oppmann, on Murfreesboro cable Channel 9 daily at 7 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and on NewsChannel5+ at 3:30 p.m. Sundays. “Out of the Blue” is also available on other cable outlets in Middle Tennessee, and as a WMOT radio broadcast, and iTunes and Google Play podcast.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Roberta Chevrette
Synopsis: The assistant professor of communication studies previews the 13th biennial International Women's and Gender Studies Conference slated for March 27-30 at MTSU.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Andrei Korobkov
Synopsis: The professor of political science and international affairs examines the influx of Chinese into the European Union countries and the impact on both China and the E.U.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Don Cusic
Synopsis: The Curb Professor of Music Industry History at Belmont University, who also is an MTSU alumnus, talks about his book "Nashville Sound: An Illustrated Timeline."
On this edition of MTSU Out of the Blue, host Andrew Oppmann talks with Dusty Doddridge, director of the MTSU Career Development Center, about how their staff connections students with area employers through job postings and career fair events. We also talk with Jeffry Porter, director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, about innovative research being done in by faculty and students in the College of Graduate Studies. And finally, we hear from Erica Cirillo-McCarthy about how the MTSU University Writing Center in Walker Library is helping students perfect their understanding of the written word as they prepare to enter the workforce.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Matthew Brown
Synopsis: The English lecturer's latest book of poetry tackles love, loss, grief and the agony of waiting in doctor's offices and hospitals.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Greg Reish
Synopsis: The director of MTSU's Center of Popular Music, who will participate in Leadership Bluegrass in March, discusses the state of the genre and how to promote it.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Cameron Gordon
Synopsis: Dr. Cameron Gordon, an associate professor of psychology, explains the term "mindfulness" and how certain exercises can help us practice it in order to reduce stress.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Mohammed Albakry
Synopsis: The English professor and co-host of the "On Translation" podcast explains the importance of translation studies as an academic discipline.
On this edition of "Out of the Blue," we preview the features in the upcoming edition of MTSU Magazine, our university’s premier print publication that’s mailed to more than 110,000 alumni and supporters twice each year.
We meet the new chair of MTSU’s Department of Art and Design and learn about all of the exciting and dynamic opportunities they offer through the College of Liberal Arts.
And we talk with the coaches of MTSU’s men’s and women’s tennis teams as they prepare for a new season.
Watch “Out of the Blue” with host Andrew Oppmann on Murfreesboro cable Channel 9 at 7 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and on NewsChannel5+ Sundays at 3:30 p.m.
“Out of the Blue" is also available on other cable outlets in middle Tennessee, so check local listings.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Mei Han
Synopsis: The director of the MTSU Center for Chinese Music and Culture previews the second annual Murfreesboro Festival of Chinese Arts.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Christabel Devadoss
Synopsis: The lecturer in the Department of Global Studies and Human Geography talks about her landscape photography and how she uses it in her classroom teaching.
Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Ben Stickle
Synopsis: The assistant professor of criminal justice explains MTSU's reciprocal relationship with the TBI State Academy.
On this edition of "Out of the Blue," we visit with Beverly Keel, chair of MTSU's Department of Recording Industry, to discuss her role in bringing national attention to gender inequity in country music.
We learn more about MTSU's Greek system from Leslie Merritt, director of our Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
And we explore the Blackman Collegiate Academy, a unique partnership MTSU has formed with a local high school to provide campus access to exceptional students.
Watch “Out of the Blue” with host Andrew Oppmann on Murfreesboro cable Channel 9 at 7 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and on NewsChannel5+ Sundays at 3:30 p.m.
“Out of the Blue" is also available on other cable outlets in middle Tennessee, so check local listings.