Dear Campus Community:
We are excited to share with you that Thursday morning, May 1, will mark the official launch of the Belmont University 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate Web site at www.belmontdebate08.com. Please bookmark this site and check regularly for the latest news, updates and information surrounding the debate at Belmont on October 7, 2008. If you have any information you would like to add to the Belmont Debate Web site, please contact Amanda Wheeler at wheelera@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 03:35 PM on April 30, 2008 | Permalink

Need a place to study? Come to the Beaman Center and use the lobby to study with your friends. The lobby will be open all night for those students needing to get some last night studying done before going in and "acing" that final. Program Board will be serving coffee and snacks all night long!

Posted by April Hefner at 01:11 PM on April 30, 2008 | Permalink

The Belmont Writing Center has announced its exam week schedule:
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Student writers should call x6241 for an appointment. We are happy to work with students writing take-home exams only if the professor has clearly indicated (preferably in writing on the exam itself) that students may bring the exam to the Center for help. Students are ultimately responsible for understanding and communicating their professor’s policy regarding take-home exams and the Writing Center.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:22 AM on April 29, 2008 | Permalink

The Tennessee Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation will for the first time this year hold its annual Nashville Arthritis Walk on the Belmont University campus. The event, which supports public awareness and raises funds to fight the nation’s leading cause of disability, will be held May 4 at 2 p.m., rain or shine. Check in for the event begins at 1 p.m. Click here for more information.

Posted by April Hefner at 03:02 PM on April 28, 2008 | Permalink

Dead Day 2008 will be held in the Curb Event Center TODAY from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free food, live music, games and fun! Join us on the floor of the Curb Event Center for Dead Day 2008. Sponsored by Campus Recreation, Freshman Class Council, Program Board and the Office of Residence Life.

Posted by April Hefner at 08:57 AM on April 28, 2008 | Permalink

If you have ever participated in a Tongue Fu, He Jitsu or R.A.D. event on campus, then you will love Vigilance Reduces Vulnerabilities. Michael "Moose" Moore, President and CEO of Tiger Six, an anti-terrorism consultant and vigilance training group in Nashville, will take these programs one step further. Moose travels across the country speaking to colleges about what he calls individual security for anyone who wants to learn self-defense. Do you want to learn how to defend against an attacker? What if that attacker has a weapon? Come to the Multi Media Classroom on the second floor of the Bunch Library at 5 p.m. on Tues., April 29, 2008 to learn more. Personal Growth Convo is available for students.

Posted by April Hefner at 08:45 AM on April 28, 2008 | Permalink

Come join the Beaman Center staff as we officially unveil the Bruin Loop, a 1.5 mile course around Belmont's campus! The Bruin Loop Party will be held on Wed., April 30 in front of Beaman Center's West Lobby. Registration will begin at 3 p.m. with the Bruin Loop Kickoff starting at 3:30. Avoid the lines! Pre-register for this event by downloading the form using the link below. Walk, jog or run this fun course that hugs Belmont's main campus. Refreshments, door prizes and course maps will be available. Don't miss out on this fun fitness event! For more information, visit http://forum.belmont.edu/bfitbu or email us at groupfit@mail.belmont.edu.

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Posted by April Hefner at 08:50 AM on April 25, 2008 | Permalink

Come watch Belmont's finest men compete for the coveted Greek God title! All proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network, which helps sick children and their families pay medical bills they could not otherwise afford. This event is Fri., April 25 at 6 p.m. in Neely and is open to all Belmont students, faculty and staff. Free admission, but donations are appreciated. Contact Betsy Thames at thamese@pop.belmont.edu for more information.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:03 AM on April 24, 2008 | Permalink

Belmont University alumnus Adam Ilami ('06) has been chosen as one of only five finalists in an online music competition sponsored by Gather.com in conjunction with Decca Label Group. The contest, titled "First Tracks: The Search for America's Best Musical Talent" has been going on for several weeks. It began with contestants entering original songs they had written and recorded, and fans voting for those entries online. Ilami made it through the first two rounds, landing in the top 100 and 25 respectively. The third round involved judging of the contestants' entries of two songs each by a celebrity panel that included label execs and artists from the current roster. They chose the top 5 and flew them to New York City last week to showcase for the label. The winner will be decided by a final round of fan voting that runs April 21-28. The grand prize will be a recording contract with Decca Label Group, an imprint of Universal Music Group (UMG), the largest label in the world. Voters are allowed to vote once per day per email address at the link below. Check out the video of Ilami's live performance in NYC of his song "Hangman." Let's help get another Belmont alum to the top!

http://firsttracks.gather.com

Posted by April Hefner at 04:32 PM on April 23, 2008 | Permalink

The 2008 Belmont Basketball Camp is June 9-13 at the Curb Event Center for boys ages 7-15. The regular camp fee is $220; Belmont faculty/staff price is $170. More information and applications are now available here.

Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 03:37 PM on April 23, 2008 | Permalink

With less than six months before the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate on Oct. 7, Belmont University is busy planning special debate-related programming for the 2008-09 academic year for Belmont students and the Nashville community. Most notably, award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and historian and New York Times bestselling author David McCullough will appear on campus as special guests. Click here to read the complete details on Tuesday's announcement.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:00 PM on April 22, 2008 | Permalink

Need some help to pay for your final year at Belmont? Senior Class Scholarship is funded by the Belmont senior class gift campaign and is awarded to a deserving junior for his or her senior year. Paper applications are available in Fidelity Hall Room 111 and are due by Wed., May 7. For an electronic version of the application or to have questions answered, e-mail CatapanoL@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 02:12 PM on April 22, 2008 | Permalink

The 2008 Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium (BURS) will be held this Thurs., April 24, with keynote speaker author James Loewen providing his address at 5:30 p.m. in Troutt Theater. Student presentations will be held throughout the afternoon and evening at locations across campus. Click here to view the complete BURS schedule. BURS provides undergraduates an opportunity to conduct independent research and present it to a community of peers. Each spring students at Belmont gather to present their findings, listen to eminent speakers and enjoy the company of fellow researchers.

Loewen's gripping retelling of American history as it should, and could, be taught, Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your High School History Textbook Got Wrong, has sold more than 800,000 copies and continues to inspire K-16 teachers to get students to challenge, rather than memorize, their textbooks. The book has been chosen as the common book for the 2008-09 First Year Seminar at Belmont. Loewen taught race relations for 20 years at the University of Vermont. He now lives in Washington, D.C., continuing his research on how Americans remember their past.

Academic Lecture convocation credit is available. See BURS web site for additional details.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:06 AM on April 22, 2008 | Permalink

In recognition of National Tire Safety Week, Bridgestone Firestone will be on campus Wednesday, April 23 answering questions about tire maintenance and giving away free tire gauges. The information table will be outside the cafeteria from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 09:51 AM on April 21, 2008 | Permalink

What does social and environmental responsibility mean to you? Graduation Pledge Alliance invites you to think about how your social and environmental values will help you after graduation. Visit our table during Earth Week and at the Environmental Fair, Tues., April 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the amphitheater in front of the bell tower to get more information, and check out the GPA website at www.graduationpledge.org.

Posted by April Hefner at 06:50 AM on April 20, 2008 | Permalink

University Ministries will be taking a team to Africa THIS SUMMER from July 5-20. For more information visit: www.belmont.edu/universityministries or call 460-6419. Applications are now available, and space is limited!

Posted by April Hefner at 03:04 PM on April 18, 2008 | Permalink

Remember playing 4 Square on the playground as a child? Want to relive those days? Here is your chance. Intramural Sports is having a 4 Square tournament on April 27. If you would like to participate, please check out http://forum.belmont.edu/bfitbu or fill out a roster in the Beaman before April 21. For more information, please contact Allison Holden at 460-6245 or intramurals@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:14 PM on April 18, 2008 | Permalink

The Alpha Tau Omega fraternity is setting out to make university history this year by raising $20,000 in the First Annual ATO Golf & Walk Classic, a benefit for Blood:Water Mission, which is a local charity dedicated to providing clean water and eradicating HIV in Africa. To date, ATO has already received $11,500 and hopes to exceed its original goal. So what can you do? Join us for the Walk! You can team up with your friends/co-workers and take a pledge walk around the golf course. This walk will signify the walks that many Africans walk everyday, just for water. Email Brian Dunn at dunnb@pop.belmont.edu to sign up. For more information on the Blood:Water Mission, visit www.bloodwatermission.com. To donate to this event, send a check to ATO Golf and Walk Classic, Alpha Tau Omega, P.O. Box 120742, Nashville, TN 37212.

Posted by April Hefner at 04:10 PM on April 17, 2008 | Permalink

This Saturday, April 19, from 2-4 p.m., the Student Government Association is sponsoring a concert to encourage students to register to vote. The concert will feature Stephanie Lambring, Brett McLaughlin, Mary Lawren Maples and Josh Wright. A booth will be set up for students to register to vote, but even if you are already registered, come and enjoy some of Belmont's top artists! The concert will be in the amphitheater by the Bell Tower. Culture and Arts Convocation will be given. For questions, email SGA at sga@mail.belmont.edu, or visit our website at http://campus.belmont.edu/sga/.

Posted by April Hefner at 02:17 PM on April 16, 2008 | Permalink

IMPACT applications are due today, Fri., April 18. Please turn into the Office of Student Affairs by 4:30 p.m. Applications are available outside the SGA Office (1st Floor-Beaman Student Life Center) or in the Office of Student Affairs (2nd Floor-Beaman Student Life Center). Or download, and print attachment below.

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If you have any questions contact Henderson Hill III, at 460-6407 or hillh@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 08:54 AM on April 16, 2008 | Permalink

The Belmont campus community is invited to celebrate the academic accomplishments of our students on Monday, April 21 at the annual Scholarship and Awards Day Convocation at 10 a.m. in Massey Concert Hall. President Robert Fisher will deliver opening remarks, and Dr. Richard Hoffman, the 2006-2007 Chaney Distinguished Professor, will present the honors address. University Writing, Service and Leadership Awards will be presented. Fall 2007 Deans List students and Retiring Faculty will be recognized. In honor of this occasion, all campus offices will close from 9:45-11 a.m. For those offices that must remain open, supervisors are asked to make arrangements so that as many staff as possible may attend.

Posted by April Hefner at 04:18 PM on April 14, 2008 | Permalink

So you think you're funny? Come and show us what you've got! Fall Follies 2008 Player and Writer Auditions are underway. If you're interested in being a part of the funniest program since sliced bread, come by the Program Board Office, on the first floor of the Beaman Student Life Center, to pick up an application and sign up for an audition/interview time. Applications are due April 18 by 4 p.m. with auditions/interviews on April 20. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Reich at reichs@pop.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 04:16 PM on April 14, 2008 | Permalink

Auditions for the Belmont University Dance Company 2008-09 will be held Sat., April 19 from 1-4 p.m. in the Beaman Dance/Fitness Room. Auditions are open to all students with previous dance experience. The audition wil consist of ballet barre and center, modern and jazz center and a tap combination. All portions, except for the concluding tap segment,are required for each participant regardless of personal preference or specialty. Neat, approprieate dancerwear and footwear is a must. No shorts, sweats or baggy T-shirts are permitted. Dancers should arrive early to sign in. Credit is available. For more information, contact Debbie Belue at belued@mail.belmont.edu or (615)460-6669.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:04 PM on April 14, 2008 | Permalink

Please come and support the Student Government Association Inauguration for 2008-09: President-Elect Klay Kelley and Vice-President-Elect Wesley Rainer.

Time: 11 a.m.-noon
Date: Friday, April 18
Place: Massey Board Room

Refreshments will be served at the end.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:18 AM on April 14, 2008 | Permalink

Belmont Dining will be changing its location of service on Mon., April 14 for the CMT Awards. We will serve lunch in Neely from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and dinner will be served in Neely as well. Dinner will be served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Regular hours and operating location will resume on Tues., April 15.

Posted by April Hefner at 08:33 AM on April 14, 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 Jennifer Wetzel at 09:20 AM on April 11, 2008 | Permalink

On Fri., April 18, at 10 a.m. in University Ministries Student Lounge, Zoro, professional drummer and child advocate, will share his personal "little brother" story and tell how the Big Brothers Big Sisters program dramatically changed his life and helped him to achieve great success and purpose. Discover the power of influence and how you can make a remarkable difference in the lives of children through encouragement, hope and love. Learn how you can give your life more depth and meaning by understanding the power of mentoring!

Posted by April Hefner at 04:37 PM on April 10, 2008 | Permalink

Moore Casting will need Red Carpet AUDIENCE FILLERS who will stand or sit for the 2008 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet Event Monday afternoon/evening, April 14. Arrival time is 2:30-3:30 p.m. Show time is 4:30-6:30 p.m. The 2008 CMT Music Awards Show will start at 7:00 PM, after the CMT Red Carpet Event.

If you are interested in being an audience filler, email moorecasting@comcast.net with your full name, picture, current phone numbers and age. Please scan and send along with your information. We have been asked to pull ages 18 and up. We need full names, ages and phone numbers of all participants, so we can start the confirmation process. After receiving your information we will email whether you have been confirmed with the details of the show.

We have a limited number of guests we can invite, so respond as soon as possible.

The location will be sent to you in the confirmation letter. We must have your name on our audience list in order for you to attend the show. No confirmation numbers will be given. Your name will provide entrance into the show (ID required – Drivers License).The Audience will be seated or standing.

PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL AT THE LAST MINUTE!

Posted by April Hefner at 11:30 AM on April 10, 2008 | Permalink

Vanderbilt University 2008-09 Dance Team Try-Outs will be held Sat., April 19 from 1-3 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Student Recreation Center Aerobics Room (Click here for map). Please come dressed in shorts, dance top and comfortable dance shoes. We will teach a short 1-2 minute routine. No need to prepare a routine. You will be given the opportunity to show-off special skills you may have. Come be a part of the SEC football season! We can’t wait to meet you. Questions? Call Cindi at 343-2263 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:24 AM on April 10, 2008 | Permalink

Deadline Extended! Now Thurs., April 17 is the deadline for registering to volunteer! Get involved with the Country Music Marathon, and receive CS Convo Credit at the same time. Team Belmont will be volunteering at two events for the Country Music Marathon Expo on Thurs., April 24 and Fri., April 25. Join us to receive up to 10 hours of Community Service convo credit as we pass out race packets, T-shirts and other items to participants in the Country Music Marathon. To sign up, stop by the Beaman Access Control Desk to fill out a Volunteer Form. Turn the form into the ACD by THURS., APRIL 17 for your chance to volunteer. For more information, email groupfit@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:44 AM on April 10, 2008 | Permalink

Freshmen Class Council and Dolly Parton are calling you! On April 26, FCC is sponsoring a trip to Dollywood. $40 covers transportation, breakfast and your ticket to Tennessee's leading theme park, filled with rollercoasters, great shows and some home grown East Tennessee food. Deadline for signing up is this Fri., April 11. Click the Read More button below to download a registration form or pick one up outside the Orientation Council Office in the lower level of Beaman.

Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to experience Tennessee in a unique and fun way! We will be taking a charter bus that will leave at 6 a.m. Saturday morning, and we will drive back after the park closes. Get ready for a fun-filled day in the land that Dolly Parton built!

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Posted by April Hefner at 03:55 PM on April 09, 2008 | Permalink

The Barn Party has been moved to the Maddox Grand Atrium, tonight, from 8-10 p.m. Come out, and enjoy a night full of LINE DANCING, FREE FOOD and a MECHANICAL BULL sponsored by Program Board in collaboration with Greek Week.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:02 AM on April 09, 2008 | Permalink

This Saturday, April 12, Student Government Association will be hosting its annual campus-wide service day, Bruin Den Day, and registration is now open! It will be from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Both breakfast and lunch will be provided. SGA has made some big changes this year to the event, including partnering with local volunteer coordinator Hands On Nashville to plug in Belmont students with local non-profits. You can sign up for specific sites to allow you and your friends to work on the same project together (subject to sites' availability). Community service convocation will be given, and transportation will be provided. Participants get a free T-shirt as well (limited availability).

Below is a list of the confirmed sites and their volunteer size limit:
1) Carter Lawrence Elementary Magnet School (15)
2) Dismas House (20)
3) Edgehill Center (20)
4) Hospital Hospitality House (20)
5) Lakeshore Wedgewood (12)
6) Wedgewood Community Garden (30)
7) Fall-Hamilton Enhanced Option School (20)
8) The Habitat HomeStore (6)
9) Park Center (20)

To sign up, simply send SGA an email that indicates your top three site preferences along with a list of the names, email addresses and ages of participants. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so try to register as soon as possible. Once you have registered, further information will be sent. Send registration requests to: sga@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 03:45 PM on April 08, 2008 | Permalink

Vanderbilt University Police have reported cases of forcible fondling and simple assault on their campus in recent weeks. Both victims were female and were walking alone on campus when the incidents occurred. Because of the close proximity of Vanderbilt to Belmont, the Belmont Community should take extra precautions when walking on and around campus, especially at night.

Suspect Description:
Suspect #1 Male black, 5'10"-5'11". The suspect was last seen wearing a black quilted jacket with a fur-lined hood and dark pants.
Suspect #2 Male black, 5'7"-5'9". The suspect had short hair and braces on his teeth. The suspect was last seen wearing a grey zippered sweat shirt.

IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS INCIDENT, please call Vanderbilt Police Department at 615/322-2745.
IF YOU WISH TO REMAIN ANNONYMOUS, call Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME (742-7463)

PLEASE REMEMBER:
• Stay alert and TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS—If you feel uneasy, leave.
• On or off campus, walk/jog/bike in groups of three or more in well-lighted and well-traveled areas; otherwise, after dark on campus, us the SECURITY ESCORT SERVICE.
• Scan the area before you exit or approach your vehicle/building and while you proceed between sites.
• Have your keys ready in hand to quickly access the door to your vehicle/building.
• Do not let strangers into card access areas, even if they look like fellow students.
• Keep the doors to offices/rooms locked at all times, even if you are only going to the restroom.
• REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IMMEDIATELY.

Belmont University Office of Campus Security
Non-Emergency 615/460-6617
Emergency 615/460-6911

Metro Police
Non-Emergency 615/862-8600
Emergency 911

Posted by April Hefner at 02:01 PM on April 08, 2008 | Permalink

The Belmont Student Government Association wants to amend its constitution by adding a Campus Events Coordinator to Executive Cabinet and by making the Chaplain an appointed Congress member. There will be a campus wide vote on this issue on Blackboard April 8-9. Check out the full text of the amendment on our website: campus.belmont.edu/sga or on Blackboard. Once you are logged into Blackboard, click on Spring 2008 SGA Voting on Constitutional Amendment to view the amendment and place your vote. Voting will close at 4 p.m. on Wed., April 9. If you experience any difficulties with Blackboard, please contact Claudia Myrick, Instructional Technology Coordinator, at 460.6699.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:57 PM on April 08, 2008 | Permalink

Twelve Jurors. Twelve walks of life. And only two ways to rule: guilty or not guilty. What seems like an open-and-shut murder case becomes a twisted puzzle of prejudice and intrigue. Starring Richard Thomas, the special discounted performances of Twelve Angry Men are Thurs., May 8 at 7:30 p.m., Sat., May 10 at 2 p.m. and Sun., May 11 at 6:30 p.m.

You'll also love Steve Martin's The Underpants , a rollicking farce set in 1910 that tells the story of a pretty young woman who accidentally loses her underpants while watching a parade to the dismay of her stuffy bureaucrat husband. Your special discounted performances are Thurs., May 1 at 6:30 p.m., Fri., May 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Sat., May 17 at 7:30 p.m.

How-To: To purchase tickets for these fantastic productions, simply log on to www.tpac.org/corporatesaver and click on UNIVERSITY next to the desired show. Your company password is belmont.

Posted by April Hefner at 02:08 PM on April 07, 2008 | Permalink

The Nashville Ballet is currently offering discounts to students for tickets to the upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet. Performances will be held April 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and April 27 at 2 p.m. To take advantage of tickets at a 20 percent discount, request code "TUNIV" at the TPAC or Davis-Kidd box office or use the password "universe20" when ordering online. You may also purchase tickets one hour before each show for only $10 plus a $2.50 TPAC fee.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:58 PM on April 07, 2008 | Permalink

Join us for our Mug Sale and Mug Shots event this Fri., April 11 at Blvd. Studios from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. In celebration of our new photography services, we will sell handmade mugs and take your picture with the one you decide to take home! Formerly Blvd. Art Gallery and Blvd. Design Studio, we have become Blvd. Studios, offering studio photography and design services to Belmont and the surrounding community. Stop by to find out more about our services and to pick out your favorite mug. Blvd. Studios is located on Belmont Boulevard just south of the Curb Café and across from Bongo Java. Contact Whitney Lee for more information at leew@pop.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:55 PM on April 07, 2008 | Permalink

Congratulations to the finalists for the 2008 Chaney Distinguished Professor Award! This year we received a multitude of nominations coming from the entire Belmont community. The winner will be announced during the 2008 Spring Commencement. Please extend your hearty congratulations to: Marty Bell, School of Religion; Joe Byrne, Honors; and Paul Gatrell, Theatre and Dance Department. The Virginia M. Chaney Distinguished Professor Award goes to a faculty member for outstanding classroom presentation, high quality advising and significant contributions to church and civic activities. It goes to a faculty member who best represents the vision of the university to be a "premier teaching institution." It is generously endowed by Frank and Carolyn Sheffield.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:52 AM on April 07, 2008 | Permalink

Dell is offering residents of the Nashville/Middle Tennessee area a free computer recycling event, Sat., April 12, at Dell's Nashville campus, near Nashville International Airport. The event is being hosted in celebration of Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 25). The collection event will accept any make or model of computers and related equipment, including monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, mice and laptops. Gaming consoles and mobile entertainment devices are also accepted. Electronic items NOT accepted include: televisions, stereo equipment, cell phones, appliances, etc. All plastics and metals are recycled, and other materials, including heavy metals, are properly disposed. Participants should remove all data from their computer's hard drive and any removable media such as disks, PC cards, flash drives, CD-ROMs. Drop off is free. The first 1,200 participants will receive a tree sapling ready for planting.

Posted by April Hefner at 04:50 PM on April 06, 2008 | Permalink

Join us for round three of the BFitBU Convo Series, presented by Freshman Fitness, Res Life and Greek Life's GAMMA! Former Vanderbilt Head Track and Field Coach Lori Shepard and Vanderbilt's most celebrated men's basketball player Clyde Lee will discuss ways to stay active for a healthy lifestyle. Come Fri., April 11 at 10 a.m. to the Beaman Center Group Fitness Room dressed to participate! Professional Growth Convocation will be given.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:36 PM on April 04, 2008 | Permalink

Wednesday, April 9, at 10 a.m. in Massey Concert Hall (MPAC). Motivational speaker Patrick Jones will deliver a real world, yet entertaining and inspirational talk to help students think outside the box, critically and excitedly, about their own Career Journeys.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:03 AM on April 04, 2008 | Permalink

Want to be involved with the Country Music Marathon? Want some CS Convo Credit? Team Belmont will be volunteering at two events for the Country Music Marathon Expo on Thurs., April 24 and Fri., April 25. Join us to receive up to 10 hours of Community Service convo credit as we pass out race packets, T-shirts and other items to participants in the Country Music Marathon. To sign up, stop by the Beaman Access Control Desk to fill out a Volunteer Form. Turn the form into the ACD by Wed., April 9 for your chance to volunteer. For more information, email groupfit@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:05 AM on April 03, 2008 | Permalink

On Monday, April 14, Belmont University's Curb Event Center will proudly host the 2008 CMT Music Awards, an international broadcast sure to be enjoyed by millions of music fans as well as to provide significant funds to winners' charities of choice. The university is honored to have the awards held on this campus. We want to make you aware that Belmont University and CMT are taking every effort to make our guests feel welcome while also doing our best to limit the impact on campus and in the neighborhood throughout the production process. Clicking the Read More button below will take you to a page with additional details and a map of parking and road closure restrictions.

Continue reading "2008 CMT Music Awards: Campus Impact" ...

Posted by April Hefner at 09:01 AM on April 02, 2008 | Permalink

People who are depressed, even those considering suicide, don't always state the problem outright. But it's worth listening for the signs--according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the third-leading cause of death for people aged 18-25. Furthermore, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that for every one death by suicide, there are anywhere from eight to 25 suicide attempts. The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network’s website (www.tspn.org/documents)offers a list of common warnings signs, as well as links to several suicide prevention resources. For people in a crisis situation, emergency care should be sought immediately by contacting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to speak with a crisis intervention counselor.

Posted by April Hefner at 08:22 AM on April 02, 2008 | Permalink

Congratulations to the nominees for the 2008 Presidential Faculty Achievement Award. Please congratulate each of these amazing people for their contributions to student life outside the classroom: Jeff Cornwall, Business Administration; Lucyellen Dahlgren, Nursing; Ruby Dunlap, Nursing; and Pam Parry, Arts and Sciences. This year the committee received more than 120 nominations, most coming from the graduating classes of Fall 2007 and Spring 2008. The winner will be announced during the 2008 Spring Commencement.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:47 PM on April 01, 2008 | Permalink

All Belmont students interested in joining a running club are encouraged to come learn about the new BU "Bolting Belmont Bruins" Running Club. We will be having an interest meeting in Beaman Room B on April 4 at 10 a.m. For more information, check out our Facebook group called "Bolting Belmont Bruins" or contact Christine Moore at moorec@pop.belmont.edu. See you there!

Posted by April Hefner at 09:09 AM on April 01, 2008 | Permalink