[319] MTSU Professor Review Summer Vacation In Middle East

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 17, 2011
EDITORIAL CONTACT: Gina Logue, 615-898-5081

MTSU PROFESSORS REVIEW SUMMER VACATION IN MIDDLE EAST
Larry and Kathy Burriss Recall Experiences in Egypt, Jordan and Israel

(MURFREESBORO) – Dr. Larry Burriss, professor of journalism, and his wife, Dr. Kathy Burriss, professor of elementary and special education, will talk about their summer vacation in Israel, Jordan and Egypt at 8 a.m. this Sunday, Feb. 20, on “MTSU on the Record” with host Gina Logue on WMOT-FM (89.5 and wmot.org).
The Burrisses will focus on their conversations and experiences with Egyptians while in country and their reflections in light of the subsequent unrest that resulted in the end of President Hosni Mubarak’s nearly 30years in power.
To listen to previous programs, go to http://www.mtsu.edu/news/podcast/podcast2010.shtml. For more information about “MTSU on the Record,” contact Logue at 615-898-5081 or WMOT-FM at 615-898-2800.

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