Celebrate Belmont basketball with this year's NCAA Tournament Shirt. The shirt marks our third consecutive trip to the tournament and features fantastic headlines that chronicle our accomplishments as well as the names of the players and coaches that have made the last few years of Belmont basketball great! Shirts are on sale in the Athletic Department for $10 and will be available in the cafeteria during lunch on Wednesday. Please contact Liz Kazeck with any questions or to place your order kazeckl@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 03:56 PM on March 31, 2008 | Permalink

Come learn more about being a faculty/staff student organization advisor! If you are already a faculty/staff student organization advisor, come get a refresher on Belmont University student organization procedures and policies at this voluntary informational session. The Student Organization Advisor Training will occur on Wednesday, April 2 at 10 a.m. in Massey 104. For more information, contact Jonathan Rowe, Coordinator of Student Organizations, at rowej@mail.belmont.edu or 460-6341.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:53 PM on March 31, 2008 | Permalink

Apply to be a Belmont Writing Fellow! Applications are due April 4, and you can read more about the program, Dr. Stover's class, and compensation in the application and recommender's form, which is attached below.

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Posted by April Hefner at 10:42 AM on March 31, 2008 | Permalink

Belmont Dining is hosting a vendor fair on Thursday, April 3 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. We will have representatives from our natural and organic vendors in the Neely Dining Hall to sample their products for students. Kashi and Naturally Fresh are just a few of the businesses that will be represented at this event. Come by Neely to sample salads and vegetables and talk with our vendors about their green initiatives and about the trend towards more organic products.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:52 AM on March 31, 2008 | Permalink

Are you looking for an internship or job? Check the Career Services' CareerConnector site.

Go to www.belmont.edu/careerservices and log in with your BUid.

If you need any assistance, email careerservices@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:10 AM on March 28, 2008 | Permalink

The Moench Entrepreneurship Lecture Series Presents Monroe Carell, Jr., Founder of Central Parking Corporation and 2008 Easter Seals Nashvillian of the Year. Join us as Mr. Carell shares his experiences building his business. Mon., March 31 at 10 a.m. in the Massey Board Room. Refreshments will be served. Academic Lecture Convocation credit will be offered. For more information, contact Becky Gann at 460-6601.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:02 AM on March 26, 2008 | Permalink

Cheerleading and Mascot Tryouts for the 2008-2009 season will take place April 25-26, 2008. For information please log onto the Cheerleader's website at http://www.belmontbruins.com/athletics/cheerleaders.html. Note: All trying out for cheerleading will need to download an application from the website. All trying out for Bruiser the Bruin will need to send an email to Tonka08@aol.com for details regarding your audition.

Posted by April Hefner at 03:34 PM on March 25, 2008 | Permalink

A group of Physical Therapy students will spend spring break in Guatemala on a mission trip. To follow their journey, subscribe to their blog here.

Posted by April Hefner at 02:09 PM on March 25, 2008 | Permalink

A Belmont Vision student media team (Jordan Drake, Chris Speed and Rudy Lindsey) will provide live, on-the-scene updates from Washington, D.C., on the Bruins men's basketball team, the fans and the atmosphere surrounding the Belmont-Duke game in the NCAA West Regional. For stories, interviews, photo galleries and video from the Bruins' third trip to the Big Dance in three years, visit gobelmont.blogspot.com.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:47 AM on March 20, 2008 | Permalink

Want to win a FREE Trip to the 2008 American Collegiate Intramural Sports (ACIS) Basketball Nationals at NC State? One intramural basketball team will receive a free trip to compete in the 2008 Pontiac ACIS Basketball National Championships. It could be your team! The winning team (up to 10 players) will receive free airfare or travel stipend, free hotel and free national tournament entry.

Click here to Enter Now! (It's Easy)

Increase Your Team's Chance to WIN the Trip… Make sure all of your teammates enter because the more of you that enter, the better your chances to win. Come back and enter again each week to further increase your odds of winning!

Important Links:

Click here to see the 2007 ACIS Flag Football Nationals Team Trip Winner: Cal State – Long Beach.

Click here to get more info about the 2008 Pontiac ACIS Basketball National Championships.

Click here to read Contest Rules.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:53 PM on March 18, 2008 | Permalink

Volunteer are needed to staff an information table for Walk/Bike Nashville at this year's Green Business Summit at Lipscomb University. The event will last from April 1-April 5, and the table needs to be staffed all day. Students can sign of for any block(s) of time and will receive community service convo credit for how many hours they are there. For more information, contact beckc@pop.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 04:09 PM on March 17, 2008 | Permalink

With all the catastrophes going on recently, blood is in limited supply. Sign-up or stop by the Neely Dining Hall on Mon., March 31 and join Service Corps in helping out the American Red Cross by donating blood. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and all Belmont students will receive community service convocation. Service Corps and the American Red Cross have sign-ups online at www.givelife.org to schedule an appointment. Use sponsor code Belmont19, and choose the Service Corps blood drive. Then register and sign-up for a time. Walk-in donor spaces will be very limited, so please take the time to sign-up today. If you have any questions, email Bobby Foglia at foglia@belmontservicecorps.org.

Posted by April Hefner at 03:29 PM on March 17, 2008 | Permalink

Volunteers are needed for the Sat., April 26 Country Music Marathon in Nashville. There's the potential to earn up to 10 community service convocation credits and get a ticket to the post-celebration concert as well as a certificate of participation and free T-shirt. Must be at least 14 to participate. Students, faculty, staff, friends and family are all welcome to volunteer. Three interest meetings: Tues., March 18 from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in HSB 408; Tues., March 18 from 5-6 p.m. in HSB 207; and Wed., March 19 from 10-11 a.m. in HSB 207. Must attend an orientation session to volunteer (orientation dates are 4-20, 4-21 and 4-22). Contact Reca Barwin for more information. 615-415-4659 or sweetfire17@aol.com. Examples of duties include encouraging runners and making ice bags.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:09 AM on March 17, 2008 | Permalink

Alpha Tau Omega is setting out to make university history this year by raising $20,000 in the 1st Annual ATO Golf & Walk Classic, a benefit for Blood:Water Mission. The brothers, along with other members of the campus and local community, will be gathering personal and corporate sponsorships as they either golf or walk at Nashville's Harpeth Hills Golf Course on April 30 to support this mission. Anyone interested in learning more about Blood:Water Mission or participating in this event should attend the campaign kick off event/dessert night on Wed., April 2 at 8 p.m. in the Beaman.

Posted by April Hefner at 04:23 PM on March 16, 2008 | Permalink

Student Body President: Klay Kelley; Student Body Vice President: Wesley Rainer

Congress Representatives: Megan Adams, Brittany Bartley, Kara Bellenfant, Catherine Canlas, Spencer Carter, John-Michael Criswell , Eric S. Deems, Tracy Goldenberg, David Grizzell, Ameshia Cross, Travis Harvey, Christina Inman, Amy Kadish, Daniel R. King Jr., Sarah Mitchell, Zachary Moore, Annie Musacchio, Allison Pellicciotti, James Ridley, Katherine Rote, Hayley Rose, Tyler Schlandt, George Scoville, Margaret Shehan, George Shifflett, Spence Tomlinson, January Utermahlen, Melissa Wheatley, Allie White, Robert Woolsey, Adam Zinke

Posted by April Hefner at 03:32 PM on March 16, 2008 | Permalink

Program Board is currently accepting applications for Fall Follies 2008 Producer, Director and Music Director positions. Return Applications to Program Board Office (First floor of Beaman Student Life Center) by Monday, March 31 at 5 p.m. Interviews for these positions will be conducted April 1-4. Follies experience preferred, but not required. Please click on attachments to download and print applications. For more information, contact the Program Board Office at: 460-8527.
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Posted by April Hefner at 11:34 AM on March 16, 2008 | Permalink

You could win $500 cash, just by sharing your views on the job-search process. Participate in the 2008 NACE Student Survey, sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, and you are eligible to win! It's easy: Click here to complete the survey online anytime between now and April 4, 2008, and you are eligible to win.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:24 AM on March 16, 2008 | Permalink

The Bruin Award is given to students who have enhanced the campus life experience through consistent involvement in campus life, outstanding service to the Belmont community and significant participation in campus leadership. All materials must be received by 4:30 pm, Fri., March 14. Please send nomination materials to the Office of the Dean of Students and see attached form for more details. This is an opportunity to highlight the amazing leadership of your fellow students! Download file

Posted by April Hefner at 09:24 AM on March 14, 2008 | Permalink

Be a part of the excitement. Be a part of Belmont history. BE A BRUIN. Join Belmont Athletics on Selection Sunday as we celebrate the great accomplishments of the 2008 Atlantic Sun Conference Champions, your Belmont Bruins, as they return to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament for the third straight year! Enjoy food and fun as we discover our seed, which team we'll face and where we'll play. The party will begin THIS SUNDAY, March 16 at 4 p.m. in the Beaman Lobby, with the selection show starting at 5 p.m.

Posted by April Hefner at 03:05 PM on March 12, 2008 | Permalink

The Feedback Clothing Co. - 2nd Annual Live Out Loud Fashion Show will be held Fri., March 14 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Neely Dining Hall. This year Feedback is recognizing designers who support causes that make an impact on the world, including Invisible Children, Stop Global Warming, Eating Disorder Awareness and Tom's Shoes. Along with an amazing fashion show raising awareness of these issues, we will also sell merchandise to support these causes on site. The 2008 theme "Welcome to the Funhouse" will include student models and a local DJ. Come show your support, and learn about these great causes. Free with Belmont ID. General Public $5. Enter drawing for $1 to win various prizes!

Posted by April Hefner at 11:07 AM on March 12, 2008 | Permalink

On Fri., March 14 at 10 a.m. in MBC 109, former U. S. Ambassador Richard Bowers will speak on his experience as Ambassador to Bolivia 1991-1994 and his diplomatic career in the Foreign Service. Bowers will discuss his rise through the ranks of the State Department as a foreign service officer to becoming an ambassador to America's largest and most complex embassy in South America. AL convo credit awarded.

Posted by April Hefner at 04:55 PM on March 10, 2008 | Permalink

Lynn Manzelmann, Director of Training and Implementation for IDT Alliance, will present Networking 101 to students on Tues,, March 11 at 5 p.m. in MBC Boardroom, 4th floor. PG Convo. If you have any questions, please contact Career Services at 460-6490.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:21 AM on March 10, 2008 | Permalink

Have you dreamed of hosting a red carpet event? Do you love entertaining an audience but don't sing or dance? We have the opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic individual to co-host the Best of the Best Showcase with superstar Harry Chapman. Join us for an open audition on Mon., March 17 at 4 p.m. in the Curb Cafe. Questions? Contact Jamie in the CEMB Dean's office at x6259.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:16 PM on March 06, 2008 | Permalink

Belmont students are invited to attend the 2008 Health Professionals Graduate School Fair at Vanderbilt University on Tues., March 11 from 2-5 p.m. in the Student Life Center. Medical, Dental, Veterinary and other health science professions will be represented. For more information, contact the Office of Career Services at 460-6490.

Posted by April Hefner at 03:44 PM on March 05, 2008 | Permalink

Ever wanted to play Flag Football in the spring but don't want to play with a big group? Never heard of 4-on-4 flag football? Well, it is a sport here at Belmont. Four-on-Four Flag Football rosters are due Fri., March 14. You can pick up and turn in your roster in the Beaman Center. The Informational Meeting is March 17 at 7 p.m. in the Beaman Center Conference Room. Click here to print a roster form. If you have any other questions, please contact Allison Holden at 460-6245 or intramurals@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 02:01 PM on March 05, 2008 | Permalink

Anyone interested in applying to be a Worship Coordinator can pick up an application in University Ministries. The applications must be picked up and returned by Fri., March 14. Worship Coordinators are responsible for the planning and implementation of enriched worship opportunities for the Belmont Community, including Synodia on Wednesday nights. All those who are passionate about worship on our campus are welcome to apply. For more information, stop by University Ministries or contact Micah Weedman at weedmanm@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 08:57 AM on March 04, 2008 | Permalink

INTO Nashville is partnering with Habitat for Humanity on Sat., March 15 from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Convo credit is available, though participants must be able to work for the whole day. Space is limited, so sign up in University Ministries to reserve your spot before they all get filled up. For more information, contact Micah Weedman at weedmanm@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 08:55 AM on March 04, 2008 | Permalink

Outdoor Pursuits is headed to the climbing area at King's Bluff and will establish various top rope routes of all skill levels for participants to climb. This will be a full day of hanging outside and climbing many different routes based upon the interest of the group. No previous outdoor climbing experience is needed! The trip will be March 15 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. The cost is $15, and registration forms can be downloaded from the B Fit BU blog at http://forum.belmont.edu/bfitbu. Limited space is available so sign up today!

Posted by April Hefner at 04:16 PM on March 03, 2008 | Permalink

One in 9 people (more than 20 million Americans) have Chronic Kidney Disease, and half of them don't even know it. Anyone 18 years or older with high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of high blood pressure, diabetes or kidney disease may be at risk. The National Kidney Foundation of Middle TN is offering a free health screening Sat., March 15 at Clark Memorial United Methodist Church, 1014 14th Avenue North, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Please call (615) 383-3887 to make an appointment or for more information.

Posted by April Hefner at 04:13 PM on March 03, 2008 | Permalink

Career Day will be held Wed., March 5 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Neely. More than 40 Middle Tennessee Employers will be on campus and manning information tables for students to learn about employment, internship and career opportunities. All majors welcome. Personal/Professional Growth convocation credit available. For more information, contact Lori LeBleu at 460-6217 or lebleul@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:18 AM on March 03, 2008 | Permalink