Monday, June 19, 2006

Today’s Response
Middle Tennessee State University

… and a soccer game broke out

With the FIFA World Cup in full swing in Germany, fines and docked points are being implemented against teams whose fans get out of hand. Are these effective measures to stop soccer hooliganism? Dr. Mark Anshel, health and human performance, says, “Misbehavior at any athletic event is very dangerous to the game’s survival because a perception of poor safety will prevent many fans from attending; game income will drop severely. Therefore, team management must do everything they can to prevent the perception of poor safety and unruly fan behavior. Hooliganism also destroys the game’s integrity.”

Contact Anshel at 615-898-2812.
manshel@mtsu.edu

Teaching Andrew Jackson

MTSU and The Hermitage are collaborating in a “Landmarks of American History Teacher Workshop” funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. “The Hermitage, Andrew Jackson, and “America 1801-1861” will be offered June 25-30 and July 10-14 at The Hermitage. These workshops will enable K-12 educators to intensify their study and increase their knowledge of important historical topics through direct on-site experiences. Topics to be explored include “Growing Democracy,” “Cotton Economy and Slavery,” “Indians and Westward Expansion,” “Reform and Religion,” “Women’s Lives in a Changing America,” and “Developing a Distinct American Material Culture.”

Contact Dr. Janice Leone, history, at 615-898-5580.
jmleone@mtsu.edu

The War Between the States

“Rethinking the Civil War at 150 Years,” a panel discussion featuring Civil War experts, will take place from 7-8:45 p.m. THURSDAY in the State Farm Lecture Hall in the Business Aerospace Building. Two of the topics will be the opening of the new visitors center at Stones River National Battlefield last spring and the ongoing effort to create a park to commemorate the battle of Franklin. Dr. Dwight Pitcaithley, MTSU’s 2006 Visiting Distinguished Public Historian, will lead the public forum. Pitcathley was chief historian for the National Park Service from 1995-2005. During Pitcaithley’s residency, he is teaching Current Issues in Public History Practice, a course for M.A. and Ph.D. students in the public history program. Media welcomed.

Contact Dr. Rebecca Conard, history, at 615-975-0593.
rconard@mtsu.edu

TR EXTRA

SAVE THOSE TICKETS!—Due to illness, “Fresh Air” radio show host Terry Gross was notable to fulfill her previously scheduled commitments at MTSU. Her appearance has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 19. Marc J. Barr, electronic media communication, says new tickets will not be printed. Therefore, people with the original April 17 tickets are encouraged to keep them for the September event. For more information, contact Barr at 615-898-5118 or at mjbarr@mtsu.edu.

GET ACCUSTOMED TO IT--Nine sessions of orientation for new students, called CUSTOMS, will be offered in June and July for freshmen and transfers on a first-come, first-served basis. Students pursuing majors in the colleges of Basic and Applied Science and Mass Communications and undeclared majors will have CUSTOMS June 23-24, July 11-12 and July 24-25. Students pursuing majors in the colleges of Education and Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts and Business and undeclared majors will be held June 20-21, July 6-7 and July 20-21. Transfers may complete CUSTOMS online and be cleared by their advisers to register for fall classes. For more information, call the Office of New Student and Family Programs at 615-898-5533 or visit http://www.mtsu.edu/~customs.

HEAD FOR THE MOUNTAINS!--Some 16 MTSU alumni and several faculty members have contributed to the newly published “Encyclopedia of Appalachia.” The title has more than 2,000 entries which provides ready reference to information about the people, culture and history of Appalachia. MTSU’s Center for Historic Preservation was contacted by scholars at East Tennessee State University’s Center for Appalachian Studies and Services about collaborating on the project. CHP Director Dr. Carroll Van West says he agreed to participate because of his interest in southern architecture and because the Applachian region suffers from stereotyping. Contact the Center for Historic Preservation at 615-898-2947.

STAR-SPANGLED PARTY—INDEPENDENCE DAY--Once again, MTSU will host “Celebration Under the Stars.” The party will start at 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, on the intramural field. There will be games and activities for the youngsters from 5-8 p.m. There will be prizes and promotional giveaways. Wal-Mart will donate the “Celebration Under the Stars” birthday cakes. At 8 p.m., the Murfreesboro Fire Department’s color guard will present the colors. The Tennessee Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra will perform patriotic tunes, Sousa marches and inspirational classics. Capping off the evening’s entertainment will be the traditional fireworks display at 9 p.m. Contact Marlane Sewell, steering committee chair, at 615-896-6710.