DATE:     5/21/01
CONTACT:  Bob McAnally, (864) 656-7458
EDITOR:   Diane Palmer, (864) 656-4741

Your Day radio highlights
Charleston for week of May 21

     CLEMSON -- The Clemson University "Your Day" radio program 
will have a decidedly Charleston flavor the week of May 21.
     A mayor's view of Charleston with Joe Riley, a visit to the
gardens of Charleston and a behind the scenes look at the Charleston
carriage tour industry will be several of the program highlights.
     The program airs on the South Carolina Educational Radio Network
from Noon to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Listeners can call in
questions during a "live" show by using the toll-free phone number:
1-888-539-8859.
     Monday, May 21 -- S.C. Focus -- More on the corporate sponsorship
of university research. Director of the Strom Thurmond Institute Bob
Becker with Dr. Bill Maker, chair of the Clemson University Philosophy
and Religion Department and freelance writer Jennifer Washburn,
co-author of the Atlantic Monthly article, "The Kept University."
     Out and About -- The significance of team sports for children. 
Dr. Gary Melton of the Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life with
psychologists Richard Seidel from the University of Virginia at Roanoke
and Brian Wilcox of the University of Nebraska.
     The Arts -- A Mayor's View of Charleston. Mayor Joe Riley takes 
us on a walking tour of "the four corners of law" in downtown
Charleston.
     Tuesday, May 22 -- Palmetto Gardening -- A special pre-recorded
visit to the gardens of Charleston. Charleston County Extension
Associate F. Brian Smith talks with garden guide, Rosanne Wray, 
visits with Nan Tournier at the Nathaniel Russell House, and talks 
with George Hyams and Jim Bailey at the Hyams Garden Center on James
Island.
     Got Bugs? -- Cam Lay, assistant department head in the Department
of Pesticide Regulation and Eric Benson, Clemson Extension
entomologist, conduct an on-site inspection of an upstate historic
structure with fellow entomologist, Tim Drake.
     Wednesday, May 23 -- Pet Talk -- A special pre-recorded trip
behind the scenes of the carriage tour industry of Charleston.
     Food for Thought -- A live call-in program on fruits and veggies
with Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist Libby Hoyle and Angela
Forbes, Extension associate of York and Lancaster Counties.
     Thursday, May 24 -- Focus on the Future -- Women in Public
Service: Donna London of the Jim Self Center on the Future talks 
with former South Carolina Superintendent of Education Barbara 
Neilson.
     Causerie -- Sara Diaz chats with Dr. Scott Schiff of the Clemson
University Department of Civil Engineering about an upcoming steel
bridge competition.
     Lifestyles for Your Health -- Jon Keith talks about breast cancer
detection with Judy  Kneece, an expert in breast health.
     Out and About -- Another feature on Gardening with Children. 
Bob Polomski talks with Tim Grant, editor of Green Teacher and Dr.
Brenda Vander Mey, master gardener and Clemson University sociology
professor, about gardening in the schools.
     For more information on these programs, contact production
coordinator Bob McAnally at (864) 656-7458.
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