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The Columns, 1976 November-December

The Columns

Cover Story, "Home Sweet Home, Alumni Center"

Dedicated during Homecoming activities Oct. 9, the new Alumni Center at 637 Normal Cove was once the dwelling of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Today it is the permanent home of the National Alumni Association and has been completely remodeled with traditional furnishings utilizing the MSU colors of blue and gray.

Also featured, "When You Eat Too Well" by Susan Crawford

Dr. W. Harry Feinstone was named Memphis State University's first Distinguished Research Professor in July. After more than 35 years in the drug and cosmetic research field, he is credited with 18 patents, …

The Columns, 1983 November

The Columns

Cover Story, "Center Features Total Package" by Laverne Daley

The thinking person's approach to a lifetime of good health is MSU's new Fitness and Wellness Center, suggests Mike Robb ('75 BA, '78 JD), Memphis attorney and member of the National Alumni Association's Board of Directors. (Photo by Art Grider). A look at MSU's new Fitness and Wellness Center.

Also featured, "Dean Supports Master Teachers" by Dianne Dolan ('84)

Highlights of Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander's Better Schools Program and MSU's Dean of the College of Education, Robert L. Saunders', participation in the Master Teachers Program.

The Columns, 1966 Summer

The Columns

Cover Story, "To Keep Pace with America"

What on earth is going on, there? Across the land, alumni and alumnae are asking that question about their alma maters. Most of America's colleges and universities are changing rapidly, and some of them drastically. Alumni and alumnae, taught for years to be loyal to good OLD Siwash and to be sentimental about its history and traditions, are puzzled or outraged. This special report dealing with changes on the college campuses in our country has been prepared by The Editorial Projects for Education, a non-profit organization associated with the American Alumni Council.

Also …

The Columns, 1988 Winter

The Columns

In this issue:

"Women and the Law Highlighted at Form"

Issues like pay equity for women, pensions and child care took center stage on the Memphis State campus in October, at a forum on "Women and the Law: Liberty and Justice for All?" Rep. Mary Rose Oakar (D-Ohio) was the forum's keynote speaker, discussing "The Federal Case—Women's Issues in the U.S. Congress." The forum was sponsored by MSU's National Alumni Association and the Economic Justice for Women Coalition, an organization of 26 Memphis women's political, religious, professional and civic groups.

"Room Service" Due On MSU Stage"

"Room Service," the classic …

The Columns, 1988 Summer

The Columns

Cover Story, "The Mighty Sound of Fall '88"

Showing off their new uniforms, members of MSU's band grace this issue of The Columns, heralding the onset of fall and an exciting Homecoming '88. The band received an Outstanding Achievement Award in the 1988 Best Dressed Band Awards Program of the National Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors.

Also featured, "Alumnus Has Major Role With Former President Carter"

In his position as special assistant to former President Jimmy Carter, Jim Brasher '65 BBA may find himself having dinner with the head of a huge multi-national corporation, or jogging the 3.6-mile distance …

The Columns, 1977 January-February

The Columns

Cover Story, "Is College Worth It?" by Susan Crawford

Academic circles are awash with conversation on the value of higher education in terms of a "rate of return" on a college investment. This questioning as to the value of a college education began, or became widespread, about a year ago with the widely-publicized publication of a study by two economists, Richard Freeman and J. Herbert Holloman.

Also featured, "His Days Are Numbered" by Joe Elmore

The enemy is the heliothis, better known in the South as the common bollworm, whose devastating attack on cotton leaves and bolls annually results in …

The Columns, 1978 March-April

The Columns

Cover Story, "School of Law Dean"

A Conversation with School of Law Dean Nicholas White.

Also featured, "Imagination is key to world of talking pancakes" by Linda Reid

Southerners must be more imaginative than folks in Iowa. At least, that's what Peggy Williamson, guidance counselor for the Memphis State University Campus School, has concluded. It seems Dr. Kathleen Staley, chief psychologist for the University of Iowa, thinks that Americans just don't take time to daydream enough and that their imaginations are suffering as a result.

The Columns, 1977 March-April

The Columns

Cover Story, "Job Satisfaction: The Impossible Dream?" by Dr. J. Rex Enoch

The occupation of an individual is probably our best means of social identification. Everett Hughes, one of our most noted sociologists, has referred to a man's occupation as his "calling card and price tag." Some plans of action must be explored if we are going to make it possible for individuals to know the personal satisfaction of a meaningful existence achieved through work experiences. These, hopefully, carryover into other aspects of the workers' lives — their leisure, their family and other personal relationships, and even the spiritual dimensions …

The Columns, 1979 Spring

The Columns

Cover Story, "Lady Tigers: From out of the dark ages"

Earlier this year, as the women's basketball team neared the end of its 1978-79 season, the Lady Tigers of Memphis State University defeated the University of Tennessee for the first time in history. In retrospect, the most remarkable thing about MSU's initial victory over the Knoxville team was not the final score but the fact that every seat in the MSU Fieldhouse was filled—something Memphis State fans have seen few times since the men's team moved to the Mid-South Coliseum. For on that night, the eyes of 3,000 people were …

The Columns, 1968 November-December

The Columns

In this issue:

"Future Status of Memphis State Is Uncertain"

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission will vote on Feb. 14, on proposals they will recommend to the Tennessee General Assembly on the future operations of the state colleges and universities, according to Walter P. Armstrong, Jr., vice chairman of the commission.

"Spring 'Feast' Is Offered"

"Regardless of the area of interest, the spring 'Feast of Learning' should offer something for everyone," said Dr. William Brotherton, director of MSU's division of continuing studies. The series of non-credit courses, which begins in February, offers a variety of subjects ranging from how to …

The Columns, 1968 September-October

The Columns

In this issue:

"Welcome Mat Is Out For Game, Dance"

A full day of activities awaits MSU alumni who return to the campus Saturday, Oct. 26, for what should be the biggest Homecoming in Memphis State history. The Homecoming events include a student parade at 10 a.m., a Dedication Luncheon at 12 noon, the Homecoming football game against Southern Mississippi at 7:30 p.m. and an Alumni Homecoming Dance from 10:30 p.m.- 1:30 a.m.

"Theater Season Includes Comedy, Modern Classics, One-Acts"

An 18th-century comedy, two modern-day classics and a series of original one-act plays will be presented in the MSU Studio …

The Columns, 1983 Spring

The Columns

Cover Story, "Something To Cheer About!"

The MSU Varsity Spirit Squad captured first place at the 1983 Collegiate Cheerleader National Championship competition held in Dallas in January by the National Cheerleader Association, thereby gaining the status of the No. 1 cheerleading squad in the country.

Also featured, "MSU First in Nation to offer Degree in Bio-Medical Illustration"

Memphis State, in cooperation with the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, now offers a bachelor of professional studies degree in biomedical illustration, enabling people to learn how to communicate and document the life sciences through art and photography. The new …

The Columns, 1984 April

The Columns

Cover Photograph shows flowers on the mall in front of the Administration building trumpet the start of spring.

Also featured, "Ken Swartz Earns Coveted TV News Photographer Award" by Dianne Dolan

Over the past 30 years, only two persons have achieved the distinction of winning the award twice. Ken Swartz is now the third.

Memphis State Magazine, 12:01, 1993 Spring

Memphis State University Magazine

Cover Story, "Elvis Lives!"

Elvis Presley has been cited in America's courtrooms. Legal wrangling over the late entertainer's estate has prompted ground-breaking laws about the right to publicity, says one MSU researcher.

Also featured, "Voyage of Discovery"

Experts on interplanetary exploration are few and far between in Memphis. But for the past two years, MSU students have been able to study astronomy with a seasoned veteran of three NASA missions.

Memphis State Magazine, 12:04, 1994 Winter

Memphis State University Magazine

Cover Story, "Elementary, My Dear: The Case of the Cultural Conundrum"

A university's job is to educate. But what makes a person culturally literate? Several Memphis State professors ponder this debate-riddled question.

Also featured, "Go for Baroque"

Memphis State University's resident Bach expert has almost completed an immense project: performing the composer's complete organ works-approximately 200 compositions-during a 15-concert series.

Memphis State Magazine, 02:01, 1981 Winter

Memphis State University Magazine

Cover Story, "A Tour of the New Fine Arts Building"

Tour the campus' latest wonder without leaving home.

Also featured, "Memory Bank"

Old memories are valuable for the young lives they reveal to MSU researchers.

Memphis State Magazine, 02:03a, 1983 Summer

Memphis State University Magazine

On the Cover: Back-to-school is the place each fall for students and professors to meet in the classroom - that place where it really all begins at the University. Our fall issue "covers" students, teachers, research, community service, and that fall favorite: football.

Also featured, "What To Be Or Not To Be"

. . .is a decision each must make when choosing among some 40 academic departments at the University, and over a decade those choices have changed

Memphis State Magazine, 02:02a, 1983 Spring

Memphis State University Magazine

Cover Story, "The Headbone's Connected To The Hexidecimal Keypad" by Laverne Daley

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Not many heroes, though, are two feet tall, with squared-off heads, only one arm, and bearing a striking resemblance to R2D2 of Star Wars fame. HERO I, the new robot-in-residence in the Engineering Technology Department of Herff College of Engineering at Memphis State, does fit that description.

Also featured, "This Center is 'Nucleus' of New Careers"

Reacting to a new industry's need for well-educated workers. The purpose of the Nuclear Manpower Program at Memphis State is to recruit, train, and place …

Memphis State Magazine, 03:02, 1984 Spring

Memphis State University Magazine

Cover Story, "Electrify!"

Tiger basketball: all the thrills, chills and spills. It was truly the Year of the Tiger.

Also featured, "Progress + patience = Project Memphis" by Laverne Daley

Education professors and students work in an innovative program to lead the handicapped child to develop himself to the highest level possible.

Memphis State Magazine, 04:01, 1985 Winter

Memphis State University Magazine

Cover Story, "Southern Belle Syndrome" by Candy Justice

Charleyn Sipes, a junior pre-law student, poses as a Southern Belle at the Fontaine House, Memphis. The home, French Victorian in style, is open daily for tours. (Photo by Art Grider). Sherry Herbers, an instructor in Memphis State's Continuing Education program, studies the Southern Belle Syndrome as a practicing psychological examiner. She feels that this syndrome is a common thing among many women in today's competitive world.

Also featured, "Prisoners of the Past" by Victoria Greer

If walls could talk, what would Mickey Mouse say of the cocky German pilot who wore …

Memphis State Magazine, 03:04, 1984 Fall

Memphis State University Magazine

Annual Report of the President.

Memphis State Magazine, 06:02, 1987 Spring

Memphis State University Magazine

Cover Story, "Something Great in Memphis: King Ramesses II" By Lisa Logan-Nagelberg

Aiding in the restoration and exhibition of a 28-foot tall, 48-ton ancient Egyptian statue was a colossal task, but just one of many MSU's Dr. Rita Freed and the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology accomplished as part of their major contribution to a monumental exhibit.

Also featured, "Down in the Valley" By Mark Hayden

A view of the rare items, some tattered but all treasured, held for researchers by MSU Libraries' custodians of the past, the Mississippi Valley Collection.

Memphis State Magazine, 06:01, 1987 Winter

Memphis State University Magazine

MSU's 75th Anniversary Issue

Memphis State Magazine, 01:01, 1980 Winter

Memphis State University Magazine

Cover Story, "Return Engagement"

They were honeymooners during their first year on campus. Now, 32 years later, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Carpenter have returned as MSU's First Family.

Also featured, "Women's Day"

MSU's first Women's Day was such a success that plans have already begun for next year's program.

Memphis State Magazine, 05:03, 1986 Fall

Memphis State University Magazine

Annual Report of The President.

Memphis State Magazine, 04:04, 1985 Fall

Memphis State University Magazine

Annual Report of the President 1984-1985.

Memphis State Magazine, 08:03, 1989 Fall

Memphis State University Magazine

Annual Report of the President.

Cover Story, "An Apple for the Student"

MSU's School of Accountancy — the only college program in the United States to teach both IBM and Apple Macintosh technologies — is giving its students the competitive edge needed to excel in today's fast-paced business environment.

Memphis State Magazine, 08:04, 1990 Winter

Memphis State University Magazine

Cover Story, "Cholesterol Confusion"

HDLs...LDLs...monounsaturated...polyunsaturated...What does it all mean? An MSU nutrition professor explains the basics of heart-healthy eating. Nutritionists advocate the consumption of fruits and vegetables to reduce cholesterol levels.

Also featured, "A Faultfinding Mission"

Unlike California's San Andreas Fault, which is visible to the naked eye, the New Madrid Fault lies far beneath the earth's surface. Memphis State geologists have made a discovery that will increase knowledge of earthquakes in the Mid-South.

Memphis State Magazine, 09:02, 1990 Summer

Memphis State University Magazine

Cover Story, "Forging an Alliance with the Arts"

In the footlights or behind the scenes, MSU plays a significant role in Memphis' growing arts community. At the opera, on the stage, in the galleries — MSU faculty and students provide a creative human resource for the city.

Also featured, "Chucalissa — Bringing the Past to Life"

Named for the Choctaw word meaning "abandoned houses," MSLPs Chucalissa has again come to life—giving researchers, students and more than 50,000 yearly visitors a glimpse into the past.

Memphis State Magazine, 08:01, 1989 Spring

Memphis State University Magazine

Cover Story, "Former MSU Students Featured At Memphis in May Festival" By Elizabeth W. Marshburn

Jerry Gray will be the featured speaker at a luncheon held at MSU in conjunction with Memphis in May. Also, Ephraim Ure'vbu, an MSU graduate, is the commissioned artist of the festival's poster.

Also featured, "Kenya... Land of Beauty and Contrast" By Kimberly K. Ford

Jerry Gray, a former MSU student who recently covered 25 African countries and the Indian Ocean islands for the Associated Press, says Africa is a continent of contrasts.