A pioneering study-abroad experience in Vietnam is the focus of the next edition of “MTSU On the Record.”
Host Gina Logue’s interview with Dr. Derek Frisby, associate professor of history, and student Courtney Schaaf will air from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 15, and from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Sunday, April 21, on WMOT-FM (89.5 and wmot.org).
Frisby and the students from his “Public Memory and the Vietnam War” class explored the culture, politics and history of the nation formerly known as part of French Indochina March 10-24.
Their sojourn took them from to the claustrophobic tunnels where civilians hid during the Vietnam War to the top of a hill where the First Reconnaissance Battalion was encamped during the conflict.
They also viewed some of the pivotal battle sites of the war, including Khe Sanh and Hue, and entered the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” building that housed prisoners of war.
In addition, the students toured a coconut candy factory, a silk factory and a rice paper-making operation.
To listen to previous programs, go to the “Audio Clips” archives at www.mtsunews.com.
For more information about “MTSU On the Record,” contact Logue at 615-898-5081 or WMOT-FM at 615-898-2800.