Health Services is forming a team of faculty, staff, students and friends to participate in a five mile walk for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, an annual event of the American Cancer Society is to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer. The event takes place on Saturday, October 25, beginning at LP Field. There is no registration fee, and two convo credits will be offered to all students who join. Registration forms are available in Health Services. More information to follow after Labor Day.

Posted by April Hefner at 02:28 PM on August 29, 2008 | Permalink

Join Belmont University's Service Corps on Sunday, August 31st from 6 - 9 pm, on the top floor of the Curb Event Center Parking Garage for food, refreshments, and live entertainment from Greg Bates, Madison Hardy, and Brett McLaughlin. Along with these great performances, Service Corps will be holding a silent auction for autographed items from Sony BMG, Capitol Records, and Universal Music Group Nashville. In addition to these great prizes, there will be a raffle to attend and work the 2009 Grammy's in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets will be $5 and all proceeds will be donated to Gilda's Club and the Mario Lemieux Foundation. Free food, great music, and an amazing cause!

Posted by April Hefner at 01:06 PM on August 28, 2008 | Permalink

Belmont Dining would like to inform the campus community that the last day to add Bruin Bucks or a meal plan to your student account is September 2, 2008. After that date, students are unable to add a meal plan to their account. Belmont Central can add Bruin Bucks using a Credit Card after September 2, 2008. Bruin Bucks can be used at every campus dining location, and roll over each semester.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:01 AM on August 28, 2008 | Permalink

JumpStart is a free, four-week program designed to help you start your year off by jumpstarting your fitness. In order to track your progress, the program includes a pre- and post-assessment. Each participant will also receive a personalized exercise program, nutritional counseling and have their diet analyzed. In order to see maximum results, you must be able to meet three times per week for one hour, either Monday, Wednesday,and Friday or Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Chosen participants must be able to attend one of two mandatory meetings, either Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. or Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. Applications are available at http://forum.belmont.edu/bfitbu and can be dropped off at the Beaman Student Life Center. Applications are due on Sept. 10 by 5 p.m.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:11 PM on August 27, 2008 | Permalink

Free student tickets to the Wed., Aug. 27 "Your Voice Your Choice" concert in the Curb Event Center are now available. Pick up your tickets by showing your student ID on Tuesday or Wednesday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Curb Event Center box office. Event features free food, student Battle of the Bands, voter registration opportunity and performances by the Eli Young Band and Randy Rogers Band. Click here for more information.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:11 PM on August 26, 2008 | Permalink

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is offering exclusive discounts to Belmont faculty and staff to upcoming performances of Avenue Q and Sweeney Todd, with savings of up to 70 percent on tickets. Discounted performances of Avenue Q are Thurs., Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m., Sat., Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. and Sun., Nov.2 at 6:30 p.m. Discounted performances of Sweeney Todd are Tues., Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, log on to www.tpac.org/corporatesaver and click on University. Your password is belmont. Due to adult situations, TPAC advises that Avenue Q is not suitable for all audiences.

Posted by April Hefner at 03:38 PM on August 22, 2008 | Permalink

The American Academy of Pain Management will hold its 19th Annual Clinical Meeting, "Cultivating a Community of Care," in Nashville, TN, Sept. 8-11. Belmont faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the meeting at a discounted rate by using the attached registration form. This conference will bring together leading clinicians and health professionals (doctors, nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, social workers and nutritionists, administrators, among others) interested in learning about pain management from an integrative perspective. For more information about the program, go to www.aapainmanage.org or call 209-533-9744.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:11 PM on August 22, 2008 | Permalink

Now through Fri., Sept. 6, save $10 at Belmont Health Services on the Meningitis vaccine, which is required for all on campus residents. The discounted cost is $86. Health Clinic hours are Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:34 PM on August 22, 2008 | Permalink

Students, want an on campus job with flexible hours? The Junior Advancement Group (JAG) is hiring for its Fall Phonathon! Work with your friends in a fun atmosphere! You'll get paid to talk to alumni while networking as well as building PR and marketing skills. Earn as much as $9 an hour. Pick up an application in Fidelity 111, or contact Luisa Catapano at CatapanoL@mail.belmont.edu.

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

Beginning Thurs., Aug. 21, Metro Public Works will be milling and re-paving 15th Avenue from Wedgewood to Ashwood Avenues. The work is scheduled to last two to three weeks. No "on-street" parking will be allowed on 15th Avenue during this time. Metro will be ticketing and towing any vehicles parked in that location. We ask that the Belmont community respect the residential permit parking on Acklen Avenue and utilize appropriate "on-campus" parking including the satellite lots located on 12th Avenue.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:40 PM on August 21, 2008 | Permalink

Each year, tons of cardboard is brought onto campus as students move into dorms. Join faculty, staff, and students from ONE, Belmont's Environment Club, to move this cardboard to recycling bins during the move-in weekend. To participate, meet Allison Berwald at the recycling truck in the gravel lot behind Wright/Maddox/Kennedy from 8 a.m.-noon on Sat., Aug. 23 and 1-3 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 24. For questions or more information, contact Dr. Darlene Panvini at 615-476-6650 or panvinid@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:19 AM on August 21, 2008 | Permalink

Grab your workout gear and water bottles, and head over to the Beaman Center this fall for some fun and exciting Group Fitness Classes! We've jam-packed the schedule to bring you more options that fit your daily routine. Sweat it out in Cardio Fusion or learn how to Swing Dance. With free classes like these and more, you can really look great in 2008! Click here to download your copy of the Fall 2008 Group Fitness Schedule. Classes begin Wed., Aug. 27. For a complete list of class descriptions, visit the Beaman Blog at http://forum.belmont.edu/bfitbu.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:24 PM on August 19, 2008 | Permalink

The Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau is sponsoring a video contest to promote Nashville's signature industry: music. The winning video contestant will receive a $2,500 cash prize, two round-trip tickets to Music City on Southwest Airlines, four nights at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel, 2 VIP tickets to the Next Big Nashville Music Festival, an autographed CD from Gabe Dixon and a Music City gift bag. Click here for additional details. Entry deadline is Aug. 24.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:17 AM on August 18, 2008 | Permalink

Belmont students, faculty and staff can purchase discounted tickets to a Monster Truck Challenge event at the Nashville Super Speedway on Sat., Aug. 23. Called "BBR Presents: Monsters and MusicBack to School Bash," it's Monster Truck Racing and Freestyle combined with a Concert Series featuring local Nashville artists. To purchase tickets, call 1-866-RACETIX or visit www.NashvilleSuperSpeedway.com and use Promotion Code P4-2008. After the Discount is applied with the promotions code, the price for adults is $20 and $10 for kids 12 and under.

Posted by April Hefner at 03:51 PM on August 14, 2008 | Permalink

Dell has posted a new savings opportunity through the Dell Personal Purchase Program for Belmont University. Enter your email address and Member ID KS11068624 at www.dell.com/easytowin and receive, minimally, a coupon for an additional five percent off. Coupon is only valid on Dell (Inspiron / Studio /XPS) laptop and desktop system purchases of $799 or more (before tax, fees, shipping & handling). Offer valid thru Sept. 5. One coupon per person. Single use coupon.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:20 PM on August 13, 2008 | Permalink

Belmont University's largest student organization, Service Corps, has opened its membership registration period. Go to www.belmontservicecorps.org to register and find out more information about Service Corps. Upcoming events include Next Big Nashville, Justin Timberlake Celebrity Golf Tournament, Sundance Film Festival, the Grammys and other entertainment industry events. E-mail Service Corps President Bob Foglia at president@belmontservicecorps.org with any questions.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:17 PM on August 13, 2008 | Permalink

Belmont faculty, staff and students are invited to join the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau for the annual Music City J.A.M. (Jazz and More) on Aug. 31 from 2-10 p.m. at Riverfront Park. Performers include Peter Frampton, Melinda Doolittle, Kirk Whalum and many more. Download this coupon for one free ticket with the purchase of one $20 ticket. For more information about the event, visit www.musiccityjam.net.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:09 PM on August 13, 2008 | Permalink

The Office of Student Affairs invites faculty, staff, students and the Nashville community to join us in welcoming the largest class in Belmont history to campus on Aug. 23, 2008. There are a variety of roles to volunteer for so join us to move our new students into the residence halls with a warm smile and a proper Bruin welcome.

Click HERE to register for Opening Day 2008.

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

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate. We are no longer able to accept volunteer applications. We encourage you to participate in the many activities associated with the debate this fall. Please continue to check www.belmontdebate08.com regularly for the latest news and information surrounding the debate.

Posted by admin at 05:58 AM on August 08, 2008 | Permalink