News And Features From Mtsu

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.