Monday, January 25, 2010

Today’s Response
Middle Tennessee State University

Home is where the art is.

“Ramblings and Dwellings,” a joint exhibit of work by husband-and-wife artists Ken and Libby Rowe, is on display in MTSU’s Todd Art Gallery now through Tuesday, Feb. 9. An award-winning figurative sculptor, Ken’s “Ramblings” feature small-scale ceramic sculptures with a narrative bend and a whimsical nature. “His sculptures rely on a strong sense of humor and are often viewed as sardonic and quirky,” says Eric Snyder, gallery curator. In “Dwellings,” Libby’s current photographic work, she explores the emotional state of dwelling through the construction and photographing of small sculptural houses. The exhibit is free and open to the public. An open reception for the artists will be held from 6-8 p.m. tonight, Jan. 25, in the gallery’s lobby. The Todd Gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free.

Call Snyder at 615-898-5653.
esnyder@mtsu.edu

Home is where the volunteers are.

MTSU students will begin building a second Habitat for Humanity home for a Rutherford County resident on Wed., Jan. 27. Building dates will include Wednesdays, Fridays and some Saturdays. There will be two shifts per day—in the morning from 8:30 a.m. to noon and in the afternoon from noon until 4 p.m. The home dedication is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 25. The Office of Leadership and Service is rounding up volunteers from student organizations for this humanitarian effort. The future resident’s family also will be helping to build their home, and Central Middle School and Jason’s Deli are pitching in. Media welcomed. Good photo opportunities throughout the construction process.

For more information, contact Jackie Victory at 615-898-5812.
mtleader@mtsu.edu

Home is where the learning happens.

Nine MTSU undergrads and one graduate student, along with Professor Ramona DeSalvo, are in Cannes, France, to expand their knowledge and their networking opportunities at MIDEM 2010, the world’s largest music industry trade fair. This event is expected to draw more than 8,000 music industry attendees from more than 80 countries. This is the first time MTSU will be represented at the 43rd annual event, and it’s one of only a handful of universities worldwide with the opportunity to attend. “Everybody who’s anybody in music will be there to discuss trends in music, political and legal issues,” says DeSalvo, an entertainment law and copyright litigation attorney who teaches courses in copyright law and contracts and legal issues, along with a seminar class titled “How to Get a Job in the Entertainment Industry.”

Contact the Department of Recording Industry at 615-898-2578.