Engage: A Community Zine

The compilation of zines in this book centers on a theme of engagement that encourages explorations of our connections to the histories, landscapes, and people on campus and in our wider communities. Written by employees and students, the book captures various perspectives of engagement across the Middle Tennessee communities.

Published in December 2025. Available as open access (PDF) and print-on-demand (paperback).

Contributing Authors (alphabetical order)

Cynthia Ayers, Raquel Barbalat, Sandra Campbell, Jennifer Dix, Valeria Eadler, James Hamby, Megan Hardin, Meredith Anne Higgs, Tomeka Jackson, Claire Keith, Felicity Lindberg, Laura Loggins, Emiliya Mailyan, Shelly Salo Martinez, Deliah Reed, Caleb M. Smith, Don Srisuriyo, Jessica Teter, Chelsea Barranger Vasquez, Miles Wine

Proofreading and Accessibility Testing Consultants

Susan Hanson, Lalonie McCarter, and Katelyn Watson

 Middle Tennessee State University

Operations and financial support from the James E. Walker Library include:

Kathleen Schmand, Dean; Sean Strickland, Administration; and Clay Trainum, External Relations

Consultations and operational support from:

Contract Office, Creative and Visual Services, and the Office of the University Counsel

Suggested Citation:

Vasquez, Chelsea Barranger and A. Miller, eds. 2025. Engage: A Community Zine. MT Open Press. https://doi.org/10.56638/mtopb00525

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (unless otherwise noted).

Lastly, thank you to our readers; we hope you enjoy engaging with this zine!