money MTSU Mondays: Homecoming parade, theatrical performances and celebrating a leader
Despite rain and sprinkles, hundreds of MTSU supporters weathered a less-than-pleasant Saturday morning to enjoy the annual homecoming parade. From East Main Street to Middle Tennessee Blvd., the procession prepared Blue Raiders faithful for a winning performance later in the day at Floyd Stadium.
Time to perform
"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," an MTSU theatrical performance, is scheduled to run Thursday through Sunday (Nov. 4-7) in Tucker Theatre, located inside the Boutwell Dramatic Arts Auditorium (615 Champion Way).
Tickets are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/sweeneytodd. Guests can use the coupon code “MTSU” for a 20% discount. MTSU students, faculty and staff can attend free by presenting a current university ID.
Speaking of performing
The 58th Contest of Champions was held Oct. 23 at Floyd Stadium, featuring 19 high school bands from four states. Pope High of Marietta, Georgia, was named grand champion, followed by Siegel High of Murfreesboro (reserve champion honors) and Bartlett High of Bartlett, Tennessee (honorary mention).
The contest, hosted by MTSU's School of Music, resumed the nation’s longest-running marching band competition, according to MTSU officials, after its hiatus a year ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Recognizing a true leader
MTSU on Oct. 26 hosted a 25th anniversary celebration for the national Concrete Industry Management program, bringing together more than 100 industry leaders from around the country.
Heather Brown, the longtime professor and former director of the MTSU School of Concrete and Construction Management, was recognized by her peers and industry leaders. Brown was the face of the program for 20 years before leaving this year to become vice president of quality control and quality assurance with Indiana-based Irving Materials Inc.,
She received the Champion Award from the Concrete Industry Management National Steering Committee during the 25th anniversary celebration.
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This article originally appeared on Murfreesboro Daily News Journal: MTSU updates in November 2021
