[481]MEDIA ADVISORY

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Date: June 20, 2008
News & Public Affairs contact: Randy Weiler, 615-898-2919


Option 1: CHINESE SCHOLARS ARRIVE IN NASHVILLE

Who: Chinese math and science scholars
What: Arrival in Nashville begins weeklong math/science workshop at MTSU
When: 9 a.m. Sunday, June, 22
Where: Nashville International Airport
Etc.: Chinese visitors are scheduled to arrive in Nashville at 9:06 a.m. CDT on United Airlines flight #7935
MTSU student and faculty translators will be available to assist with interviews.
The university’s greeting party will include President Sidney A. McPhee and Dr. Diane Miller, interim vice provost for academic affairs and U.S.-Sino math/science workshop event organizing committee co-chair
Workshop Web site: http://www.mtsu.edu/sino_us/

Option 2: U.S.-Sino workshop gala dinner

Who: U.S. and Chinese math and science scholars
What: Opening session gala dinner
When: 6 p.m. Sunday, June, 22
Where: Tennessee Room of James Union Building on MTSU campus
Etc.: U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon will deliver keynote address; Chinese dancers perform;
MTSU student and faculty translators will be available to assist with interviews.
Contact: Dr. Diane Miller
Workshop Web site: http://www.mtsu.edu/sino_us/

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