News from Murray State University

Special edition of Roundabout U looks back

sherry.mcclain@murraystate.edu (Sherry McClain) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:57:18 -0700

Roundabout U anchors Sarah Clark and Jim Carter take an opportunity to look back this week to several face-to-face interviews with Murray State University alumni and more.
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U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company donates $35,000 for student scholarships

sherry.mcclain@murraystate.edu (Sherry McClain) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:35:30 -0700

According to a 2008 study by the United States Department of Agriculture, Kentucky is the number one state in the nation in dark fired tobacco production and Calloway County is the number one county producer in Kentucky, producing over eight million pounds of the crop each year. Additionally, Graves County is the number two county and other regional counties contribute significantly to the production of this crop.

Dark fired tobacco commonly appears in the form of smokeless tobacco and is a major industry in western Kentucky. Many families in the Purchase and Pennyrile counties of Kentucky continue to grow this crop and many producers are alumni of Murray State University (MSU) and family members regularly enroll in MSU.

Because of the continued growth of the Hutson School of Agriculture at MSU and the quality of education these students receive, Altria Client Services, on behalf of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC), has recently donated $35,000 to fund scholarships for the Hutson School of Agriculture.
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Clinton Bank donates to Murray State Universitys A.C.R.E.S. campaign

jgordon5@murraystate.edu (Jayme Gordon) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:51:05 -0700

Clinton Bank recently donated $6,000 to Murray State Universitys Agriculture Campaign for Research and Education of Students (A.C.R.E.S.) in order to continue investing in the education and success of students at Murray State University.
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Dr. Bradley Alumquist receives Dr. Charles and Marlene Johnson Outstanding Music Faculty Award

jgordon5@murraystate.edu (Jayme Gordon) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:39:26 -0700

Dr. Bradley Almquist, Murray State University Director of Choral Activities, recently received the Dr. Charles and Marlene Johnson Outstanding Music Faculty Award within the MSU Department of Music.
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MSU stock team excels at national competition in alumni, team and individual divisions

sherry.mcclain@murraystate.edu (Sherry McClain) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:56:33 -0700

Samantha Erwin, Murray State University stock team alumni rider, won the Alumni Horsemanship Division in the national competition for the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).
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MSU accounting graduate promoted to vice president of Nashville company

sherry.mcclain@murraystate.edu (Sherry McClain) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:00:35 -0700

Kim Forbes Hatley, a 1992 Murray State University accounting graduate, has been promoted to vice president of internal audit services of Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) in Nashville.
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Roundabout U blown away by the Windy City -- Show takes in MSU Symphony Orchestra performance in Chicago, Wrigley Field, pizza at its best and more

sherry.mcclain@murraystate.edu (Sherry McClain) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:20:00 -0700

Roundabout U this week is a repeat of a special edition that follows show hosts Sarah Clark and Jim Carter on a road trip to the Windy City to cover the Murray State University Symphony Orchestras performance at Orchestra Hall in downtown Chicago.
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Roundabout U is in nearby Paducah, Ky. -- Checking out Dippin Dots, MSU Paducah campus and more

sherry.mcclain@murraystate.edu (Sherry McClain) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:58:02 -0700

This weeks episode of Roundabout U finds hosts Sarah Clark and Jim Carter in nearby Paducah, Ky., which is situated on the Ohio River.

Carter and Clark take viewers to a Rotary Club meeting a catch up with Dr. Randy Dunn, Murray State University president, at the Luther F. Carson Center in downtown Paducah. The two head to the Dippin Dots headquarters to find out from the founder, Curt Jones, how the delectable treat is made. They also make a stop at Murray States Paducah campus and find out where Racer fans in Paducah go to watch the Racers play live.
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Educators in Shroat Family Honored with Murray State Scholarship

jgordon5@murraystate.edu (Jayme Gordon) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:47:39 -0700

Through the generosity of alumni Jerry and Betsy Shroat, a new scholarship has been created in the Murray State University College of Education in honor of long-time, successful educators from the Shroat family. Jerry and Betsy, now of Union, Ky., both graduated from Murray State in 1963; Jerry with a bachelors degree in history, and Betsy with a bachelors degree in elementary education.
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CENTER FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT PREPARES FOR THE EIGHTH SUMMER OF CYBERCAVE ACADEMY

jgordon5@murraystate.edu (Jayme Gordon) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:17:25 -0700

The curriculum has been set, the activities have been planned, and the black-light cave is glowing. Its time again for the eighth summer of Murray State Universitys CyberCave Academy.
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Roundabout U looks at some cool moments

sherry.mcclain@murraystate.edu (Sherry McClain) — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:39:45 -0700

The latest installment of Roundabout U finds hosts Sarah Clark and Jim Carter looking back on some past episodes.
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Roundabout U covers the end of the school year at MSU

sherry.mcclain@murraystate.edu (Sherry McClain) — Fri, 27 May 2011 11:36:11 -0700

The latest installment of Roundabout U finds hosts Sarah Clark and Jim Carter wrapping up another school year at Murray State University.
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MSU to host Summer Residency Readings

jgordon5@murraystate.edu (Jayme Gordon) — Tue, 24 May 2011 09:40:35 -0700

Murray State Universitys MFA Program will host its Summer Residency Readings July 11-14, with evening readings by nationally acclaimed writers. All readings will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Clara Eagle Gallery located on the 6th floor of the MSU Price-Doyle Fine Arts Building. The readings are free and open to the public.
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MSU Biology Professor Receives Award from the National Science Foundation

jgordon5@murraystate.edu (Jayme Gordon) — Thu, 19 May 2011 10:12:14 -0700

Dr. Alexey Arkov, professor in the department of biological sciences at Murray State University, has been selected to receive a National Science Foundation CAREER award.
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Roundabout U on the road in Owensboro for barbeque, bluegrass and education

sherry.mcclain@murraystate.edu (Sherry McClain) — Tue, 17 May 2011 11:34:01 -0700

This weeks episode of Roundabout U is on the road in Owensboro, Ky., the home of MSU alums, famous barbecue and bluegrass music with hosts Sarah Clark and Jim Carter.
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