| December 12, 2011 | Title: "Give-a-Give-a-Give-a-Garmin?" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Lance Selva Synopsis: The U.S. Supreme Court has heard oral arguments and will rule next year on whether law enforcement authorities can attach GPS devices to suspected criminals without a warrant. Dr. Lance Selva, professor of criminal justice, deconstructs the case and its possible ramifications. |
| December 5, 2011 | Title: "Operation Christmas Care" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Lee Ann Newton Synopsis: Lee Ann Newton, executive aide to the dean of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, discusses her "Operation Christmas Care" service that sends holiday greeting cards and comfort items to wounded American armed forces personnel. |
| November 28, 2011 | Title: "A Cultural Windfall" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Reed Thomas Synopsis: Dr. Reed Thomas, director of bands, talks about the MTSU Wind Ensemble's recording, "Angels in the Architecture," on Naxos, one of the most prestigious classical music labels in the world. |
| November 21, 2011 | Title: "Kung Fu Language Skills" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Joseph Rembert Synopsis: MTSU student Joseph Rembert, a Spanish major, explains how his love of kung fu led to an infatuation with the Chinese language and a contest victory during a study-abroad experience in China. |
| November 14, 2011 | Title: "The Cuban Connection" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Ric Morris Synopsis: Dr. Ric Morris, director of the Project Cuba Program and professor in the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, describes one of MTSU's most unique study-abroad experiences. |
| November 7, 2011 | Title: "When Johnny Came Marching to MTSU" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Ellen Garrison Synopsis: As MTSU prepares for its annual Salute to Veterans, the retired history professor explains how World War II transformed the campus curriculum, student body and overall mission. |
| October 31, 2011 | Title: "Allie and the Aussies" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Allie Schmidt Synopsis: MTSU student Allie Schmidt delights in memories of her fall 2010 study-abroad experience at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Brisbane, Australia, and her work in the Australian Embassy's Student Ambassador Program. |
| October 24, 2011 | Title: "After the Deluge" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Brian Bordainick Synopsis: Brian Bordainick, guest lecturer at MTSU's 20th Annual Tennessee Undergraduate Social Science Symposium, explains how he spearheaded a fund drive to rebuild the athletic infrastructure at a high school in New Orleans' Ninth Ward after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. |
| October 17, 2011 | Title: "An Arab Spring in an American Autumn" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Ali Omer NOTE: This broadcast was recorded one week prior to the death of Moammar Kadaffi and aired two days prior to his death. Synopsis: Ali Omer, an MBA candidate at MTSU, talks about the political upheaval in his Libyan homeland and his adjustment to campus life at MTSU and living in the American South. |
| October 10, 2011 | Title: "The Milton Mysteries" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Kevin Donovan Synopsis: Dr. Kevin Donovan, English professor, explains MTSU's biennial John Milton Conference, an exploration of the writings of "Paradise Lost" author John Milton. |
| October 2, 2011 | Title: "Walk Like an Egyptian" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Donald Redford Synopsis: The 2011 Strickland Lecturer at MTSU, Egyptologist Dr. Donald Redford of Penn State University, introduces us to the wonders of ancient Egypt, especially the former Egyptian capital of Mendes. |
| September 26, 2011 | Title: "Your MTSU AccuWeather Forecast" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Buddy Peaster Synopsis: MTSU Police Chief and Director of University Police Buddy Peaster explains MTSU's new partnership with AccuWeather, which will facilitate pinpoint accuracy in determining when to declare weather emergencies. |
| September 19, 2011 | Title: "The Sound of Popular Music" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Dale Cockrell Synopsis: The director of MTSU's Center for Popular Music talks about the collections in its archives, criteria for acceptance of collections and how he sees the center's mission. |
| September 12, 2011 | Title: "Can You Read Me Now?" Host: Gina Logue Guest: John Harris Synopsis: The director of MTSU's Disabled Student Services talks about closed-captioning technology that enables hearing-impaired students to take notes in the classroom. |
| September 5, 2011 | Title: "Resolved" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Pat Richey Synopsis: The new director of MTSU's revived debate program discusses his plans for building a team and competing in tournaments. |
| August 29, 2011 | Title: "Civil War Sesquicentennial" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Carroll Van West Synopsis: The director of the Center for Historic Preservation, Dr. Carroll Van West, explains MTSU's involvement in the commemoration of the Civil War Sesquicentennial, including events slated for Sept. 5-6. |
| August 7, 2011 | Title: "Covering Islam in the Bible Belt" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Phil Loubere Synopsis: Phil Loubere, assistant professor of visual communication, explains the "Covering Islam in the Bible Belt" conference sponsored by the MTSU School of Journalism Aug. 21-23 in Nashville. |
| July 31, 2011 | Title: "MTSU Goes Global" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. David Schmidt Synopsis: Dr. David Schmidt, vice provost for international affairs, discusses how MTSU makes international students feel at home, prepares American students for study-abroad experiences and globalizes the curricula. |
| July 24, 2011 | Title: "Here Comes the Judge" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Courtnei Secrest Synopsis: MTSU student Courtnei Secrest of Columbia talks about being Chief Justice of the Tennessee Intercollegiate Supreme Court. |
| July 17, 2011 | Title: "Tom Berg Remembered" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Tom Berg Synopsis: This is an encore presentation of a program that originally aired in 2004 with Dr. Tom Berg, professor of electronic media communication. Berg passed away July 10, 2011. The topic of the program is Berg's class on the history of television situation comedies. |
| July 10, 2011 | Title: "Green Jobs in Tennessee" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Murat Arik Synopsis: The assistant director of MTSU's Business and Economic Research Center explains his report on the present-day impact and promising future of environmentally-friendly jobs in Tennessee. |
| July 3, 2011 | Title: "Computerized in Christiana" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Justin Gilliam Synopsis: Justin Gilliam, a computer information systems major, puts his MTSU education to work with an online auction site targeted specifically to Rutherford Countians. |
| June 26, 2011 | Title: "Television on Wheels" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Nic Dugger Synopsis: MTSU alumnus Nic Dugger speaks via telephone from the road about his successful television production business and how MTSU people and equipment helped him get rolling. |
| June 19, 2011 | Title: "Adult Learners Consortium" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Eschell Eady Synopsis: Eschell Eady of MTSU's University College describes a grant-funded consortium involving MTSU, Motlow State Community College and Tennessee Technological Center in Murfreesboro to facilitate retention and graduation of adult learners. |
| June 12, 2011 | Encore Presentation |
| June 5, 2011 | Title: "The Six-Day War and the 44-Year Agony" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Karen Petersen Synopsis: On the 44th anniversary of the Six-Day War, Dr. Karen Petersen, associate professor of political science, assesses Israeli-American relations and the impact of the "Arab Spring." |
| May 29, 2011 | Title: "The Buffy Chronicles" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. David Lavery Synopsis: Dr. David Lavery, MTSU English professor and the so-called "Father of Buffy Studies," discusses Joss Whedon: Conversations, the first in a series of books about television auteurs like Whedon, creator of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." |
| May 22, 2011 | Title: "Exploring the Rubyfruit Jungle" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Lee Casson Synopsis: MTSU's first-ever course on gay and lesbian American literature, which will be taught for the first time in the fall 2011 semester, is explained by Lee Casson, English instructor. |
| May 15, 2011 | Encore Presentation |
| May 8, 2011 | Title: "Mastering the Math" Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Dovie Kimmins and Dr. Jeremy Winters Synopsis: Dr. Dovie Kimmins, professor of mathematical sciences, and Dr. Jeremy Winters, assistant professor of elementary and special education, explain a new master's degree program that also will enable students to earn a certificate to teach math in grades 4-8. |
| May 1, 2011 | Title: "Johnathan Gilliam" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Johnathan Gilliam Synopsis: McNair Scholar Johnathan Gilliam talks about his undergraduate research on intellectual property, which earned kudos at an academic conference in Chicago. |
| April 24, 2011 | Title: "Police Under Pressure" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Mark Anshel Synopsis: Dr. Mark Anshel of the Department of Health and Human Performance discusses the impact of stress on first responders. |
| April 17, 2011 | Title: "It's New Madrid's Fault" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Ron Zurawski Synopsis: State Geologist Ron Zurawski, in advance of his April 22 Earth Day lecture at MTSU, talks about the 1811-1812 earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone, as well as the status of earthquake preparedness in Tennessee. |
| April 10, 2011 | Title: "A Very Special Student" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Laurence Tumpag Synopsis: The senior social work major and McNair Scholar discusses his study-abroad trips and how he overcame an emotionally traumatic childhood to find both peace and progress through education. |
| April 3, 2011 | Title: "Saudi Students Association" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Abdullah Alkobraish Synopsis: The president of the Saudi Students Association, a new students group at MTSU, discusses his desire to promote more goodwill among Saudis and others on campus. |
| March 27, 2011 | Title: "The Arab Spring Has Sprung" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Larry Burriss Synopsis: Dr. Larry Burriss, professor of journalism, examines the news media's performance in covering the ongoing unrest in several Middle East countries. |
| March 20, 2011 | Title: "Baseball in Literature and Culture" Host; Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Warren Tormey Synopsis: MTSU will host the 16th annual Baseball in Literature and Culture Conference on April 1. One of its organizers, Dr. Warren Tormey, assistant professor of English, talks about the inspiration authors find in the national pastime. |
| March 13, 2011 | Title: "Bullying, Blogging and Being More Organized" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Jackie Gilbert Synopsis: Dr. Jackie Gilbert, professor of marketing, talks about her blog, organizedforefficiency.com, and her instruction and research in the field of workplace bullying. |
| March 6, 2011 | Title: "Gordon on Education" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Bart Gordon Synopsis: Former Congressman and MTSU alumnus Bart Gordon reflects on his education record, particularly regarding his work to promote science and technology education. |
| February 27, 2011 | Title: "Books for Bangladesh" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Richard Hannah Synopsis: Dr. Richard Hannah, professor of economics and finance, talks about his December 2010 visit to Bangladesh and MTSU's relationship with Chittagong University. |
| February 20, 2011 | Title: "How I Spent My Egyptian Vacation" Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Larry Burriss and Dr. Kathy Burriss Synopsis: Dr. Larry Burriss, journalism, and Dr. Kathy Burriss, elementary and special education, vacationed in Israel, Jordan and Egypt in the summer of 2010. They relate their impressions in light of the subsequent downfall of Hosni Mubarak's regime and the turmoil in other Middle East countries. |
| February 13, 2011 | Title: " Misquoting Jesus" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Bart Ehrman Synopsis: Dr. Bart Ehrman, James A. Gray Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and guest lecturer at MTSU's Applied Philosophy Lyceum, discusses the book he wrote about the discrepancies in different parts of the Bible. |
| February 6, 2011 | Title: "Hospital History" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Patsy Weiler Synopsis: Patsy Weiler, MTSU alumna and co-author of A Time to Build Up, talks about chronicling the history of Murfreesboro's Middle Tennessee Medical Center. |
| January 30, 2011 | Title: " How to Win at the Game of College" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Ryan Otter Synopsis: Dr. Ryan Otter, assistant professor of biology at MTSU and author of How to Win at the Game of College: Practical Advice from a College Professor, explains why his students are so confused about their future and how they can try to make the best decisions. |
| January 23, 2011 | Title: "The Writer's Loft" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Rami Shapiro Synopsis: Dr. Rami Shapiro, adjunct professor of religious studies, is also director of The Writer's Loft, a non-credit certificate program that helps budding authors find their voices--and publishers. |
| January 16, 2011 | Title: "Whither Wikileaks?" Host: Gina Logue Guest: Chris Harris Synopsis: The professor of electronic media communication dissects the Wikileaks dilemma with angles on the First Amendment, national security and technological implications. |
| January 9, 2011 | Title: "Documenting Diversity on Campus" Host: Gina Logue Guests: Dr. Martha Norkunas, Garet Bleddynn, Hallie Fieser, Jessi Klinedinst, Cheri LaFlamme, Mandi Pitt, and Sara Rieger Synopsis: Dr. Martha Norkunas, MTSU history professor, and her students discuss their class projects in chronicling underrepresented groups both on- and off-campus. |
| January 2, 2011 |
Title: "Raider Rocket" |
