Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Today’s Response
Middle Tennessee State University

Welcome back!

Students and faculty return to campus today for the spring semester. On Jan. 9 and after one purge for non-fee payment, 20,192 students had registered for classes. That’s an increase of 844 from the Jan. 9, 2006, headcount of 19,348. “Spring runs 5 to 7 percent below fall enrollment,” Dr. Sherian Huddleston, associate vice provost for enrollment services, says. Final spring enrollment totals will be announced on or after Jan. 29 when MTSU submits the number to the Tennessee Board of Regents. Prospective students can register for classes through TOMORROW and students can add classes through FRIDAY.

Contact Huddleston at 615-898-2828.
shuddles@mtsu.edu

“Akemashite omedetu” (Happy New Year!)

The Japan-U.S. Program of MTSU will present its annual New Year’s celebration this SATURDAY from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the annex of Far East Restaurant, 1529 East Main Street in Murfreesboro. This year’s entertainment will include traditional Japanese dancing, country music, and taiko drum music, as well as karaoke and door prizes. Entertainers and those who bring food items will be expected to contribute $1 each to help defray expenses. Partiers who do not contribute food items will be expected to pay $5 each. “Although some ‘finger foods’ will be ordered from the restaurant ahead of time, basically this event will feature ‘potluck,’ substantially relying on Japanese food contributions, but accepting pizza and similar foods,” Dr. Kiyoshi Kawahito, program director, says.

Contact Kawahito at 615-898-2229.
kawahito@mtsu.edu

If you look closer, it’s easy to trace the tracks of my years.

If some of the students in the John Bragg Mass Communication Building look a little younger than usual this semester, they’re probably youngsters enrolled in the Youth Culture and Arts Center’s second slate of recording workshops. Classes are taught by Ryan York, a 21-year-old MTSU student and teacher of guitar, bass and drums lessons at Chambers Guitars and Musical Instruments in Murfreesboro. Starting THURSDAY, kids ages 12-17 will be introduced to cassette four-track recording, digital eight-track, computer recording and electronic music. The $125 fee will benefit the Youth Culture and Arts Center, a project of Youth Empowerment Through Arts and Humanities (YEAH!), a nonprofit organization.

Contact York at bororecording@gmail.com.

TR EXTRA

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”—Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Collectively, this week’s activities to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., are titled “Remembering the King Spirit and Legacy.” The schedule:

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007

MLK Display
MTSU chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Keathley University Center

An Evening with Dr. King Featuring Mr. Bryant Smith
This motivational lecture is cosponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the Office of Multicultural Affairs and serves as a kickoff event for the week.
6:00 p.m., Keathley University Center Theater

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007

MLK Display
MTSU chapters of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority and Kappa Alpha Phi fraternity
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Keathley University Center

A Community Day of Service
The Community Day of Service program is in keeping and accordance with the teachings and philosophy of Dr. King. This program is designed to give back and to improve the lives of members of the MTSU community. Various Greek and other students engage in community service and service learning throughout the day.

Men’s Basketball
Blue Raiders vs. Arkansas State University (free with student I.D.)
7:00 p.m., Murphy Center

Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007

Leaders Luncheon with Meichelle “Ms. Manners” Gibson
Invitation required—for more information, call 615-898-2987.
11:30 a.m., James Union Building, Dining Room C

MLK Display
MTSU chapters of Zeta Phi Beta sorority and Phi Beta Sigma fraternity
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Keathley University Center

Women’s Basketball
Lady Raiders vs. Arkansas State University (free with student I.D.)
7:00 p.m., Murphy Center

MLK Birthday/Black-out Party
Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
10:06 p.m., TBA

Friday, Jan. 19, 2007

MLK Display
MTSU chapters of Delta Sigma sorority and Omega Psi Phi fraternity
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Keathley University Center

Unity Movie Night with Ms. Andia Winslow
Ms. Winslow will screen, review, and discuss Boondocks (Cartoon Network), Return of the King, and the documentary Still Black at Yale. This event is cosponsored by the Celebration Committee, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the MTSU Collegiate 100 Men and is designed to bring the entire campus community together for a night of camaraderie, discussion, and fun.
7:00 p.m., Business and Aerospace Building, State Farm Lecture Hall, Room 102

Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007

A Presidential Breakfast and Conversation with Dr. Jackie Thomas Featuring MTSU’s Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (by invitation)
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Tennessee Room, James Union Building

The MTSU Annual Memorial Service and Candlelight Vigil
This grand finale of the university’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Celebration Week is cosponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the Office of Multicultural Affairs. This vigil will feature motivational speaker Ms. Kimberly LaMarque.
6:00 p.m., Tucker Theatre, Boutwell Dramatic Arts Building.

For more information and updates, please contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 615-898-2987. MLK Week events are free and open to the public.