The Orientation Council will be accepting applications for new Tower Team Leaders through this Fri., Feb. 1. Applications are available for download at www.belmont.edu/tt. To schedule an interview please stop by the Orientation office in the Beaman or e-mail the Orientation council at orientation@mail.belmont.edu. Event Contact: Ben Smith at 460-8529.
Come hear about scholarships and careers in nursing in the Army. Current Army ROTC nursing students will be sharing their experiences! Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. in Inman 112. For more information, contact Cathy Hendon at hendonc@mail.belmont.edu.
Vote for the 2008 Homecoming King and Queen on Blackboard. Voting starts Monday, January 28 at 10 a.m. and ends Friday, February 1 at 2 p.m. Log into BIC, click on Blackboard, and click on 2008 Homecoming King and Queen Elections. Read the bios and view pictures of the nominees. When you are done, click on the ballot to vote. If you have questions regarding Blackboard, contact Claudia Myrick, Instructional Technology Coordinator, at 460-6699.
Information on protecting yourself from the flu is provided by University Health Services. Influenza is characterized by sudden onset of high fever, cough and body aches, and it may also include runny nose, sore throat, headache and vomiting or diarrhea. It can be contagious one day prior to the onset of symptoms, throughout the illness and for up to five days after the person is well. It is generally spread by droplet infection or particles dispensed into the air from sneezing, blowing your nose or coughing.
The CDC recommends the following tips to prevent getting the flu:
1. Vaccination—usually given between October and December
2. Avoid close contact
3. Stay home when you are sick
4. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
5. Wash your hands frequently
6. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
7. Practice other good health habits—get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.
There are also antiviral medicines to treat influenza. In general, they can shorten the illness by a couple of days and possibly reduce the severity of the symptoms.
According to the CDC, most years 5-20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu, and an average of 36,000 people will die from complications of it, like pneumonia. People with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes and heart disease are more likely to develop complications, as well as small children, pregnant women and adults older than 65.
Spring Break is just around the corner! Why not spend your break serving others? For a full list of opportunities to be part of a GO! Team, contact University Ministries at (615) 460-6419 or visit www.belmont.edu/universityministries. Space is limited- sign up NOW in University Ministries!
We wanted to follow up with the Belmont community regarding the potential security threat on Monday evening at Thrailkill Hall. As you know, after a thorough search, Metro Police and Campus Security found no evidence of a security threat.
Immediately following the search, we relied on the efforts of our Residence Life staff to communicate with Thrailkill residents and let them know that all was clear. On Tuesday, those efforts were followed by a faculty/staff e-mail and message on BIC, and the Dean of Students sent an e-mail to parents who are signed up for the parents’ newsletter informing them of the incident and the security measures taken. Dr. Fisher met with a group of students, and Residence Life staff at Thrailkill Hall held a meeting on Tuesday evening for hall residents to address questions and concerns that they might have. Additionally, university representatives met to review procedures for such events.
There is no higher priority than the safety of our students, faculty and staff and we are proud of the rapid response from the Office of Campus Security. Moving forward, we will carefully examine every aspect of this incident and any others that may occur and take actions as necessary to fine-tune our campus security and communication policies.
Join us as Belmont unveils one of the largest gifts in the history of the university: Mon., Jan. 28 at 1:30 p.m. on the plaza on Belmont Boulevard outside the Maddox Grand Atrium
Junior entrepreneurship major Andy Tabar is a finalist on IdeaBlob.com and needs your vote! Every month Ideablob gives out $10,000 to grow the next great business plan. (Think of "American Idol" but for buiness start-ups). HOW TO VOTE: Go to http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/1131-Expand-my-global-tech-company . Then click the green "Vote" button. Sign-up is quick! Andy is also featured on the front page of www.IdeaBlob.com - ("Expand my global tech company").
It would be awesome to have a Belmont business start-up get some national recognition!
Belmont security received a call late last night (Mon., Jan. 21) from a student who reported seeing men she thought were armed in the parking garage behind Thrailkill Hall. Campus Security and Metro Police responded immediately and searched the area. No evidence of suspicious men or of any security breach was found. After a second 911 call (referencing the initial sighting), Metro Police and Campus Security conducted a room-by-room search of Thrailkill Hall. They found no evidence of any suspicious persons or any unauthorized intrusion into the residence hall. Because Campus Security and Metro Police found no evidence of suspicious persons or any breach in security, a campus wide security alert was not initiated.
Freshman finance major Landon Austin has been selected as one of three finalists in the MySpace/Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” Music Video contest. All three finalists will receive a trip to a Super Bowl XLII viewing party in Phoenix, Ariz., as well as a cash prize. The Grand Prize winner will have 60 seconds of their music video aired as part of a Doritos commercial during the Feb. 3 Super Bowl XLII live telecast.The contest's Grand Prize winner will be chosen from the three finalists via fans who are allowed to vote once per day from Jan. 7-27 at www.myspace.com/doritoscrashthesuperbowl. Fans must be a MySpace member to vote, but registration takes less than a minute.
Want an on campus job with flexible hours? The Junior Advancement Group (JAG) is hiring for its Spring Phonathon! Get paid to talk to alumni on the phone while building PR and Marketing skills. Work two nights/week from 6-9 p.m. from Mon., Jan.28- Thurs., March 13. Pick up an application outside of Fidelity 111, online at www.belmont.edu/development/jag.html or contact Meredith Schweitzer at schweitzerm@mail.belmont.edu.
RA Selection 2008 is currently underway. If you are thinking about applying to be a Resident Assistant for 2008-2009, applications are currently online and need to be completed by Jan. 25, 2008. If you are looking for a way to connect on a deeper level with students and be engaged in the life of the campus, this could be the job for you. For more information, please contact your Residence Director or the Office of Residence Life. Again, applications are online and must be submitted by Jan. 25, 2008.
Meeting -- WHB 209 at 10 a.m. on Wed., Jan. 23. Application deadline is Feb. 1.
Spend June 30- August 3 in France, and earn 6 credit hours in French. Come find out more about our summer program in France's beautiful Loire river valley.
Faculty contacts: Dr. Cheryl Geer (geerc@mail.belmont.edu) or Dr. John Paine (painej@mail.belmont.edu).
For more information, download the attached file.
The Regions Bank Outstanding Belmont Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award offers a First Place prize of $5,000, with second and third place prizes of $2,000 and $1,000 respectively. The competition is open to any currently enrolled Belmont undergraduate student. All finalists are required to present their business plans to a committee of community judges in a formal competition on Mon., March 17. All written plans are due by Feb. 15 to Becky Gann, MBC 431. Students are required to exhibit proof that he/she through his/her own creative initiative is in the process of starting or is already operating an entrepreneurial business venture. For additional information, contact Becky Gann at gannb@mail.belmont.edu or x6601.
All written business plan submissions will include the following:
Executive Summary
Mission and Vision, Goals and Description of the Business
Marketing Plan
Operating Plan
Finance Plan
Growth Plan
Financial Reports (historical if applicable and projected: cash flow statement, income statement, balance sheet, and use for funds and possible exit strategies)
Please note:
Plans should be double spaced using a 12 point Times New Roman font and 1 inch margins.
Maximum 10 pages with 10 pages of financials – TOTAL OF 20 PAGES (note: this is a change in length requirement)
Business Plans are due on 2/15/2008 - deliver to Becky Gann, 431 Massey Business Center
Supplemental material can be submitted, but the above criteria will be the sole means used to evaluate all submissions.
Scholarships will be awarded for the current school year and may affect other financial aid. If you have questions about how it may impact your financial aid package, please contact Student Financial Services.
We wanted to make the campus aware of updated visitation and funeral arrangements for Rosyln O'Neal (Ms. Tweetie). Visitation is today, Tues., Jan. 15 from 6-7 p.m. at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church (908 Monroe Street) with the funeral service immediately following. Interment will be Wed., Jan. 16 at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, 1428 Elm Hill Pike. Belmont University will have a memorial service on campus in the near future once a date can be arranged with the family.
Apply now for a spot in the JumpStart Weight Management Program, and receive free personal training for 6 weeks. JumpStart is a free fitness and weight management program that is offered to all members of the Beaman Center. Participants will meet with a personal trainer twice per week for 6 weeks and attend nutrition counseling sessions. Pre and Post Fitness Assessments will also be conducted to monitor progress.
Sign up today because spots are limited! Applications are available online at forum.belmont.edu/bfitbu and at the Beaman Center Access Control Desk.
This six-week immersion program includes Mexican homestays, Spanish classes, afternoon activities and excursions. The Info & Sign-Up Meeting is on Fri., Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. in Wheeler Humanities Building (WHB) #209 for students interested in taking six Belmont credit hours of Spanish (any level) from May 16 - June 28 at the Universidad de las Américas in Puebla. For more information, come to this meeting with the trip Director, Dr. David C. Julseth (julsethd@mail.belmont.edu) and visit our website www.belmont.edu/studyabroad.
Nashville has its very own Parthenon, but now Belmont students have an opportunity to see the one on the Acropolis in Athens while earning college credit; up to 6 hours in PHIL or ART HISTORY (Junior Cornerstone). From May 10-June 2, students will travel to major archeological sites and museums in Athens, Crete, Olympia, Delphi, Sparta and other exciting locations where onsite lectures will be provided by Belmont faculty Dr. Mark Anderson and Dr. Judy Bullington. Contact the Rasmussen Center for International Education at 460-5500 for further details. Application deadline is Feb.1.
Homecoming 2008, the annual event for Belmont alumni, faculty, staff and friends, will be held Feb. 7-9. Join in the festivities as we celebrate in RED, WHITE & BRUIN style. We invite you to check out the myriad of festivities planned, and make your reservations now. There’s something for everyone! Click here to visit the Alumni site for more details.
TPAC is making a special offer to Belmont students, faculty and staff to receive discounted tickets to the Sat., Feb. 23 performance of David Copperfield: An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion. To purchase tickets, simply log on to www.tpac.org/corporatesaver and click on University next to the desired show. Your company password is Belmont. Log on now, and save $5 on your tickets. Offer ends Feb. 20 (or while tickets last).
Welcome back, students! The Writing Center opens this Mon., Jan. 14. We know many of you are working on applications and resumes this month, and the Writing Center is a great place to bring those sorts of projects! Call Meghan at x6241 for an appointment, and visit our Web site for more info. Spring hours are as follows: Mondays 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesdays 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays 8:30 am.-7 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. A 12-hour course conducted over a four-day period (Jan. 14-17, 6-9 p.m. each night), the class will discuss everything from ways to keep your home safe, things to look for while out and about, date rape vs. aggravated rape, reporting a crime and alternative weapons. Click here for more information or call Renee Ruthven at x6617 or send an email to crimeprevention@mail.belmont.edu.
SEE, a high fashion eyewear boutique, marries high quality, leading edge eyewear with "economically correct" prices. SEE, which is located in Hillsboro Village at 1818-A 21st Avenue South, is offering all Belmont students, faculty and staff a 10 percent discount on the purchase of a pair of prescription or non-prescription SEE eyeglasses or sunglasses. The discount has no expiration date but requires the purchaser to present a valid Belmont ID.
Do you have Federal Work Study and need a job? Check out the community service and on-campus FWS job opportunities currently available at www.belmont.edu/sfs. If you need additional assistance, please contact the Office of Student Financial Services at 615-460-6403.
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