MTSU on WGNS: Concrete and construction program, Homecoming 2024 events, ‘100 Miles’ blood drive

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University representatives appeared on WGNS Radio recently to share information about our innovative School of Concrete and Construction Management, the quickly approaching Homecoming week activities, and the even more quickly approaching “100 Miles of Hope” blood drive competition.

They appeared on the live “Action Line” program with host Scott Walker broadcast on FM 100.5, 101.9 and AM 1450 from the WGNS studio in downtown Murfreesboro. If you missed it, you can listen to a podcast of the Aug. 19 program.

Middle Tennessee State University representatives appeared on WGNS Radio recently to share information about university programs and events. Guests for the Aug. 19 program included, top left, Beth Dye, Alumni Relations; bottom left from left, Ray Wiley, Campus Recreation, longtime Red Cross volunteer, and Gene Baker, American Red Cross, and at right, from left, Tom Nicholas and Jon Huddleston School of Concrete and Construction Management. (MTSU photos and illustration by Jimmy Hart)

Guests included:

• Dr. Tom Nicholas, professor and director of the MTSU School of Concrete and Construction Management, and Jon Huddleston, professor and director of the school’s Concrete Industry Management Program, discussed the school’s ongoing efforts to provide hands-on training and programs that prepare its graduates for well-paying jobs in a thriving industry.

The school now has a few years under its belt of operating out of a new state-of-the-art, $40 million facility on campus that greatly expanded its ability to train and prepare ready-to-work graduates for good paying jobs in a thriving $1 trillion industry in the Midstate and around the nation.

• Beth Dye, assistant director of MTSU Alumni Relations, discussed MTSU Homecoming Week 2024 activities coming up in mid-September.

With a theme of “Blue Raider Rodeo,” this year’s homecoming is falling less than a month after the fall semester began. The Homecoming week of Sept. 16 culminates on Saturday, Sept. 21, with the Homecoming Parade and Mixer on Middle Watching Party, the inaugural Party in the Grove pregame event followed later by the football game against Duke University at Floyd Stadium kicking off at 6 p.m.

There will be other events throughout the week for students, faculty, staff, alumni and community supporters to enjoy. Check for more information and updates at mtalumni.com.

• Ray Wiley, associate director of MTSU Campus Recreation and longtime Red Cross volunteer; and Gene Baker, senior account manager of donor services for the American Red Cross, discussed the Sept. 9-11 “100 Miles of Hope” friendly blood drive competition between MTSU and Conference USA rival Western Kentucky University.

The annual competition is set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Sept. 9-11, at the gymnasium of the Student Health, Wellness and Recreation Center at 1848 Blue Raider Drive. Although walk-ins are welcome, donors are encouraged to make an appointment through redcrossblood.org. Search for the 37132 zip code and event date Sept. 9-11. Volunteers are also needed and can sign up at this link.

Students, faculty and staff who are interested in guesting on WGNS to promote their MTSU-related activities should contact Jimmy Hart, senior director of MTSU News and Media Relations, at 615-898-5131 or via email at jimmy.hart@mtsu.edu.