Today's Student Update announces the official Debate08 Block Party for Oct. 7 and gives details on temporary locations for Student Affairs and CEMB offices. Reminders for parking closures and campus services are also included. Click the "read more" link below to view the Tues., Sept. 30 edition of the Debate08 Student Update.
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Today's Debate08 Student Update provides information on a special Walk-Thru the Media Filing Center and Debate Hall for the Belmont community as well details on campus closures/services. Click the "read more" link below to view the Mon., Sept. 29 edition of the Debate08 Student Update.
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Ken Burns has been making documentary filmsfor more than 30 years. Since the Academy Award-nominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, he has gone on to direct and produce some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made. Stephen Ambrose, the historian, has said of Burns' films, "More Americans get their history from Ken Burns than any other source." Tuesday evening, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. in MPAC, Burns will address his approach to "history" and his perspective on the American experience.
This five-week immersion program includes homestays, Spanish classes, afternoon activities and excursions in Madrid and Galicia. The Information Meeting is this Wed., Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. in Wheeler Humanities Building (WHB) 209 for students interested in taking six Belmont credit hours of Spanish (any level) in May/June 2008 at the Universidad de Santiago de Compostela. For more information, come to this meeting with the trip Faculty: Dr. David C. Julseth (julsethd@mail.belmont.edu) and Dr. Natalia Pelaz (pelazn@mail.belmont.edu); and go to our Web site http://www.belmont.edu/studyabroad/.
Belmont University's Town Hall Presidential Debate Honorary Host Committee invites you to the Debate08 Viewing Party. Join us at the historic Ryman Auditorium to watch the televised presidential debate as it takes place at Belmont's Curb Event Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Denver and the Mile High Orchestra at 6:30 p.m. Debate begins at 8 p.m., and Spin Alley coverage will air until 10:30 p.m. Two complimentary tickets are available with your Belmont ID from Mon., Sept. 29-Fri., Oct. 3. Entry requires a ticket, and seating is limited. Students may pick up tickets in Belmont Central. Free SunTrust Plaza Building parking passes are also available while supplies last.
This week's Debate08 Student Update provides CRITICAL DETAILS ON PARKING on campus. All Belmont students, faculty and staff vehicles must be moved from the interior of campus prior to Sat., Oct. 4. Click the "read more" link below to view the Thurs., Sept. 25 edition of the Debate08 Student Update.
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Go outside and get a great workout on the Bruin Loop or Bruiser's Run! Don't let Debate08 deter you from a great workout! Enjoy the beautiful outdoors with two courses sure to get your heart rate up as the weather cools down. For a quick workout during lunch, try the Bruin Loop, a 1.5 mile course that hugs Belmont's main campus. For a longer workout after class, try Bruiser's Run, a 3.1 mile course that tours Belmont's surrounding neighborhoods.
Want to mix it up a bit? Try either course going the opposite direction!
To download your copy of the Bruin Loop, click here.
To download your copy of Bruiser's Run, click here.
The Beaman Center has more ways to keep you in shape during Debate08. Head over to our Beaman Blog at http://forum.belmont.edu/bfitbu to check out podcasts of cardio classes, abs classes and strength training workouts.
Take a free prep test on Fri., Sept. 26 from 2-5 p.m. in MBC 100. To register for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, PCAT, etc., register online at www.kaptest.com or call 1-800-KAP-TEST. Students taking the PCAT will meet in MBC 103. The Kaplan representative will return on Tues., Sept. 30 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in MBC, 3rd floor, to give students feedback. If you have any questions, please email Patricia Jacobs in Career Services at jacobsp@mail.belmont.edu.
The men of Alpha Tau Omega are proudly hosting their 15th annual "Disco is Dead?" campus wide social in the Curb Cafe on Fri., Sept. 26 from 8-10:30 p.m. Come dressed in your best disco attire, and be prepared to boogie the night away to hits from the '70s as well as today. A $1 donation will be taken at the door for admission, with the proceeds going to the Red Cross to benefit recent hurricane victims. This annual event has been named "Outstanding Campus Wide Social" two-years in a row. If you have any questions about this event, contact Spence Tomlinson at tomlinsons@pop.belmont.edu or visit our Web site at belmontato.org.
Barbara Bradley Hagerty, the religion correspondent for National Public Radio, will be speaking Wed., Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. in Neely. She reports on the intersection of faith and politics, law, science and culture, with stories ranging from the impeachment hearings of President Clinton to the Florida election to the DNA revolution. Barbara was the lead correspondent covering the investigation into the September 11 attacks. Her reporting was part of NPR's coverage that earned the network the 2001 George Foster Peabody and Overseas Press Club awards. She has appeared on the PBS programs "Washington Week in Review" and "The Lehrer News Hour." In her capacity as religion correspondent, Barbara received the 2004 Religion Newswriters Association award for radio reporting. Christian Faith Development convo credit will be given.
Belmont students are invited to attend a Law School Fair on Wed., Sept. 24 from noon-3 p.m. at Vanderbilt University. The fair will be held outside (under the big tent) on Olin Lawn off of 25th Avenue South. Metered parking or parking for a fee will be available at the 25/25 building.
Click the link below for a list of schools that will be attending.
The first meeting of the Family Literacy Day Steering Committee will take place on Wed., Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. in the first floor Conference Room of the Beaman Student Life Center, behind What's Bruin. All campus groups are encouraged to send a representative to be a part of the planning process for Belmont's 9th Annual Family Literacy Day, which will be held on Sat., April 4, 2009. Interested individuals are also invited to come learn about the event, what is involved in putting it on, and how they can contribute to this exciting and meaningful tradition of giving back to the children and families in our community. We will actually begin work at the meeting. Those who can't attend the meeting, but are interested in helping, please contact Allison Berwald for more information at 757-478-1313 or berwalda@pop.belmont.edu.
Dr. James Wells (English) invites you to see American Shakespeare Company perform at the Blackfriars Theatre in Staunton, Virginia. We will see Twelfth Night, King Lear and Richard II in Blackfriars, which attempts to recreate the conditions and stage practices of Shakespeare's smaller indoor theatre. The shows are professional and highly entertaining. The price for the trip is $250 and includes reserved seating at three plays, a tour of the theatre, hotel accommodations (half a double room) and bus transportation. Meals are not included, but prices in Staunton are reasonable. Please contact James Wells at wellsj@mail.belmont.edu for more information and an application that must accompany your payment. The deadline is Oct. 1. Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your education.
Come Wed., Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. to Inman 408 to hear Dean Phil Johnston and other Belmont School of Pharmacy faculty talk about the pharmacy profession and the planning process for entering a Doctor of Pharmacy program. For more information, contact Program Assistant Jennifer Baker at 460-6538 or bakerj@mail.belmont.edu.
This week's Debate08 Student Update provides details on the Ask Dr. Fisher Session, Viewing Parties, the Student Ticket Lottery, Parking and more. Click the "read more" link below to view the Thurs., Sept. 18 edition of the Debate08 Student Update.
Due to preparations for the Presidential Debate, the BSLC weight room will close Wed., Sept. 24 at 10 p.m. The BSLC Group Fitness Room, Recreational Gym, Racquetball Courts and Climbing Wall will remain open until Fri., Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. Beginning Sat., Sept. 27, the entire facility will be closed except for the Beaman lobby area, which will remain open through Tues., Sept. 30. Please visit your BIC account for information on when the Beaman Center will reopen after Fall Break.
It's not too late to study abroad this Christmas Break! Applications for programs in London, India, Australia and London/Dublin are due Oct. 1. Contact Dr. Maggie Monteverde at monteverdem@mail.belmont.edu for more information.
Interested in finding out about Belmont's many study abroad opportunities, from two weeks to a year? Join us for the Study Abroad Information Tea Tues., Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. in the Belmont Mansion or contact Dr. Maggie Monteverde at monteverdem@mail.belmont.edu.
The Project Vote Smart: Bus Tour is dedicated to the practice of equipping students with information about voting procedures and practices. The bus will be parked near the South Lawn on Fri., Sept. 19, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The South Lawn is the grassy area between the Curb Event Center garage and the soccer field.
Students will have an opportunity to learn more about Belmont's School of Pharmacy and to sharpen their exam skills by taking the PCAT practice tests. To register to take a free prep test on Fri., Sept. 26, call 1-800-KAP-TEST or go online to www.kaptest.com. Tests will be administered from 1:30-5:30 p.m. in MBC 103 by a representative from Kaplan. The representative will have test score results available on Tues., Sept. 30. Students are strongly encouraged to attend "Mastering the Graduate School Process" on Sept. 22 before attending this event.
A Belmont student reported an intruder entered her Bruin Hills residence late Sunday night/early Monday morning. There was no sign of forced entry and nothing was taken from the residence. Metro police and Belmont security are aware of the situation, and the incident is being investigated.
IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS OR OTHER CRIMES, call Belmont University Office of Campus Security at 615/460-6617.
Please Remember:
• Lock all exterior doors of your residence.
• Keep residence windows locked.
• Do not let strangers into your residence.
• Report suspicious activity immediately.
• Call for a security escort to/from your residence (especially after dark).
REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY!
Belmont Non-Emergency 615/460-6617
Belmont Emergency 615/460-6911
President Fisher will be hosting an "Ask Dr. Fisher" session for students to give the latest details on the debate as well as to give you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. The Debate08 "Ask Dr. Fisher" session will be held Mon., Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. in Beaman A/B. Convo credit will be given. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this event.
In addition, the Office of Communications has established several outlets to keep you informed with the latest details surrounding all aspects of Debate08. We encourage you to view the Belmont Debate08 Web site, FYI, BIC and the weekly Debate08 Update e-mails that are being sent to all students .pop accounts as well as to faculty and staff.
Community Connections Fair to be held Thurs., Sept 18 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Neely Dining Room. More than 40 area non-profit organizations from Nashville and Middle Tennessee will set up information tables, and students, faculty and staff are invited to visit the booths to learn about volunteer opportunities with each organization. Personal / Professional Growth Convocation is available. For more information, contact Tim Stewart at stewartt@mail.belmont.edu or (615) 460-5431.
Be a part of the BFIT BU and Freshman Fitness Convo series, sponsored by the Beaman Center and Res Life! Join us Friday for the first of three Freshman Fitness Convo Series as we explore all of the ways you can live a healthy and fit lifestyle. Angie Bryant, director of the Beaman Center, will discuss the three easy steps to BFIT BU and how fitness can fit into your busy lifestyle. Come this Fri., Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. to the Beaman Center's Group Fitness Room for convo and free prizes.
Online voting for SGA Congress members begins Wed., Sept. 17, and ends Fri., Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. To access the ballot, login to Blackboard and click "Fall 2008 SGA Elections." From there, you can cast your ballot. Results from the election will be posted outside the SGA office at 3 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 19. If you have any questions regarding the elections process, or about SGA in general, feel free to e-mail SGA at sga@mail.belmont.edu or visit our Web site at campus.belmont.edu/sga.
This week's Debate08 Student Update provides details on the Media Canteen, the Student Ticket Lottery, Saturday's Rock the Vote Event and more. Click the "read more" link below to view the Thurs., Sept. 11 edition of the Debate08 Student Update.
Thriftsmart is a new chain of non-profit thrift stores in Middle Tennessee created to benefit New Hope Academy, Mercy Children's Clinic, African Leadership and The Belize Project. Ministries supported by Thriftsmart are making a difference in the lives of people right here and around the world. We share a vision to bring justice to the disadvantaged by providing education, health care and other economic development initiatives. There are many opportunities to volunteer at both the Missions Processing Center on 2611 Grandview Ave. and the Nolensville Store at 4890 Nolensville Pike. For more information, contact Bruce at 500-6331 or bruce@thriftsmart.com.
Health Services is forming a team of faculty, staff and students to participate in a five-mile walk for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, an annual event of the American Cancer Society to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer. The event takes place on Sat., Oct. 25, beginning at 9 a.m. at LP Field/Titans’ Stadium. Anyone may participate either by walking, making a donation or organizing a fundraising activity. There is no registration fee, and students will receive two convo credits. Plan to wear your favorite Belmont T-shirt. Please register online at www.cancer.org/stridesonline, and find the 2008 walk in Nashville. Choose "Join a Team," and enter "Team Belmont" in the Team Name field (You do not need to enter a Team Company." Make sure you bring your Belmont ID the day of the walk. If you do not bring your ID, you will not receive convocation credit. For questions, contact Team Captain Katy Wilson at wilsonk@mail.belmont.edu or Julie Rafferty at raffertyj@mail.belmont.edu.
Bruin Blast is the spirit band that performs at the Curb Event Center for all men's and women's home basketball games and selected events across the campus. Membership is open to all Belmont students through audition. Students receive a stipend for participation.
Audition Times
Tues., Sept. 23 and Wed., Sept. 24
5-7 p.m.
Massey Performing Arts Center
Room 15 (in lower level)
Positions are available for piccolo, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, mellophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, electric bass and drum set. Please come during the scheduled times. You will be asked to play two scales of your choice (two octaves each), the chromatic scale (two octaves) and a short sight-reading excerpt. Percussionists will be asked to play several common styles. School-owned instruments/equipment such as mellophone, baritone, tuba, drumset and bass amplifier will be available for use at the audition. Membership in Bruin Blast is open to students of all majors!
For more information, contact Dr. Barry Kraus at krausb@mail.belmont.edu or 460-6024. Click here to read more from the Bruin Blast Web site.
Rock the Vote and Press Here are joining forces to design and produce The Road Trip, a non-partisan, state of the art, mobile road show which will target key youth markets and encourage voter registration for the upcoming election. The Road Trip will begin at Belmont University this Saturday, Sept. 13, with a performance from alumna and former "American Idol" contestant Melinda Doolittle. She will perform from 2-4 p.m. on the South Lawn (the area between the Curb Event Center and the Soccer Field).
**September 13th - 8:15PM Update: the student lottery registration has ended **
In the event tickets are available for the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate, preference will be given to Belmont students. Tickets will be won by lottery. A form is available on BIC that will enter you into that lottery. Sign in to BIC, and click the “Presidential Debate Ticket Lottery Registration for Students” on the Debate08 Update box. We will not know if, or how many, tickets will be available until two-three days before the debate. When that number is determined, you will be notified if your lottery number falls within the allotment. You may not be notified of an available ticket until the day before the debate. Multiple entries do not increase your chances at winning the lottery. The lottery itself will occur on Tues., Sept. 16 at 6:45 p.m. in Neely.
The Full Access Nashville Students with Disabilities Career Exploration Summit will be held Sept. 21-22 at the Holiday Inn Select/ Opryland Airport. This free event begins at noon on Sunday and concludes at noon on Monday. Network with 10 select employers committed to recruiting students with disabilities. The application deadline is Fri., Sept. 12. For questions or additional information, contact Alan Muir at amuir@tennessee.edu or 865-974-7148. Click here for more information on the Full Access Nashville conference and for registration. Click here for more information on Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities.
Freedom Sings, the brainchild of The Freedom Forum First Amendment Center, is a critically acclaimed multi-media experience featuring an all-star cast of musicians and an "only-in-America" story line. The presentation, which will be held Sat., Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Massey Performing Arts Center, tells the story of almost three centuries of banned or censored music in America and invites audiences to take a fresh look at the First Amendment. This entertaining, irreverent and inspiring program is packed with live music and videos. It features hit songwriters and Grammy Award winners devoted to sharing the power, poetry and passion of music.
Are you interested in learning how to teach a Group Fitness Class and like making $16.50+ an hour? If so, join us for four workshops that will educate you about becoming a Group Fitness Instructor and teach you different types of Group Fitness Classes. The four workshops will take place over four weekends beginning Sun., Sept 14. All workshops are from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. in the Group Fitness Room. Please wear appropriate athletic clothing and shoes. Email us at groupfit@mail.belmont.edu to reserve your space. Hurry! Spaces are limited! For more information, visit our Blog at http://forum.belmont.edu/bfitbu.
There will be an Engaged Scholars Informational Meeting on Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. in WHB 107. For more information, contact Kim Acree at 460-6489.
Hey Freshmen! You only have two more days to turn in your Freshman Class Council applications. If you haven't already, pick up your application outside the Orientation Council office. Good luck everyone. We look forward to your crazy creativity. Please note: If you are applying for ELP, you cannot apply for FCC.
Are you interested in joining one of Belmont's most involved student led organizations and helping make positive changes on campus? If so, then this is the place for you. The Student Government Association has something for everyone whether your interests lie in Community Service, Campus Events, Finance or anything Belmont. Student Congress meetings are every other Monday afternoon. To pick up a petition for congress, please stop by the SGA office on the first floor of Beaman Student Life Center--- Across from the Rock Wall.
Applications are due: by Noon on Fri., Sept. 12. Please return completed applications to the SGA Office.
Ten Belmont freshmen are selected to participate in a year-long program in which they move through a series of various types of experiences as a cohesive unit learning about teamwork, leadership, communication, community service, organization and self- purpose. Topics to be included in the program: team building, communication skills, event planning, time management, self motivation, personal purpose and mission. Students will have the opportunity to network with campus administrators, current student leaders and community professionals. Students will be required to complete a series of tasks, including being given a budget and the necessary resources to create, plan and implement a campus-wide event/program for the Belmont community. Applications are available in the SGA Office (1st floor Beaman Student Life Center— across from the Rock Wall). Deadline for applications is noon on Wed., Sept. 10.
University Ministries will be taking Fall Break Mission Trips to New Orleans and Washington, D.C. on Oct. 4-8. Sign Ups begin this week in University Ministries! The cost for New Orleans is $150, and the cost for Washington, D.C. is $175. Come spend your Fall Break serving with other Belmont students! For more information, contact the Office of University Ministries at 460-6419.
Please Note: As Debate08 approaches, the final list of students staying on campus is due Mon., Sept. 8. If you are considering either of the Fall Break Mission Trips but are not sure, make sure your name gets put on the list with your Resident Director. You name can always be removed, but it cannot be added.
"Coming Home for a Cause," the first annual Alumni Showcase on Sat., Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Curb Event Center will welcome back several talented alumni to perform at a benefit for the Shaohannah's Hope foundation. Co-sponsored by the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business and the Office of Alumni Relations, the showcase will feature Sam & Ruby, Abby Burke and the Manly Band, KingBilly and Andy Davis. Gospel artist Steven Curtis Chapman, a former Belmont student and Curb College Advisory Board member, and his wife Mary Beth founded Shaohannah’s Hope to care for orphans and to help more people experience the miracle of adoption by reducing financial barriers. For the "Coming Home for a Cause" benefit, Shaohannah’s Hope has specifically identified an 18-month-old orphan in China, John, who needs surgery for a cleft lip. Belmont’s donations will go directly towards John’s surgery. Buckets were distributed across campus last week to allow the Belmont community to participate and contribute to changing this orphan’s life. The "Change for Orphans" campaign buckets can be found at all residence hall/clubhouse front desks, the Beaman Student Life Center desk, Belmont Central, Corner Court, Department of Student Affairs front desk, Cafeteria, What's Bruin? and the Curb Cafe. Click here to read more on this story.
Student Health Services is offering flu clinics at your location for groups of 10 or more who want the flu vaccination Oct. 20-24 and Oct. 27-31 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The cost per shot is $16. Click on the Read More button to find out how to schedule a flu shot session.
Please contact Cilla Crane at cranec@mail.belmont.edu or Julie Hawley at hawleyj@mail.belmont.edu to schedule a time. The flu vaccine will also be available at Health Services starting Oct. 20. If you have any questions, call Belmont Health Services at 460-5506.
Are you interested in making some extra money by providing occasional childcare for individual familes in the community? Stop by the Office of Career Services on the south end of the 2nd floor of Gabhart Student Center and add your name to the Childcare List. Are you interested in making some extra money by tutoring individuals in the community? Stop by the Office of Career Services to add your name and areas of study to the Tutor List.
DEBATE08 CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS & LOGISTICS
Media Tent Construction to Impact Parking, Tennis Courts
Most of the credentialed media covering the debate will be stationed in the Media Filing Center, a temporary 25,000 square foot facility that will be built on the Belmont soccer field prior to the event. Construction of this facility will begin on Mon., Sept. 8. Due to the construction, beginning Fri., Sept. 5, all cars parked in spaces around the soccer field must be moved to other areas on campus. The areas that will need to be cleared for the media tent are Acklen Avenue, E. Belmont Circle, and the spaces on soccer field drive facing the soccer field. Additional parking is available at the Thrailkill parking garage during business hours as well as the gravel lot on 12th Avenue. We’d also like to remind everyone of both the free bus (MTA) and train (RTA) services for commuting to campus as well as Belmont’s new partnership with Zipcar. In addition, in order to protect the safety of the campus community and those working on the construction, the Belmont tennis courts will be closed beginning on Monday.
Fall Break 2008 and Campus Residence Halls
Per the email sent to Belmont students on July 22, residents of Kennedy, Wright, Maddox, Hail, Pembroke and Heron Halls, as well as the New Residence Hall, must inform Residence Life by close of business on Mon., Sept. 8 of their intent to remain on campus during Fall Break. Please keep in mind that campus conditions will be greatly altered during Fall Break, including the following:
• All rooms will be subject to search, and residence hall buildings may only be accessed by students living in them.
• There will be no Food Services available on campus during the entirety of Fall Break (Oct. 4-8). The BSLC and many outdoor facilities and spaces will be unavailable for community use. University Health and Counseling Services will be closed.
• By Fri., Oct. 3 close of business, both the Curb and Inman parking garages will need to be cleared. Parking will be available at Greer Stadium with regular shuttles to campus.
Click here to register for fraternity recruitment online. Check BIC for the events of Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Delta Theta and Phi Kappa Tau. Contact IFC at 460-8530 or ifc@pop.belmont.edu for more information. Click here to register for sorority recruitment online. Parties start on Wed., Sept. 10. Contact the Panhellenic Council at 460-8528 or BURecruitment@gmail.com for more information. Learn what it means to be a part of Belmont University Greek Life!
Belmont University is a smoke-free campus. All buildings are smoke-free. Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas. Click here to view a map of designated smoking areas (a complete list of these areas is also provided at the end of this listing). Beginning in October, fees will be enforced for smoking outside of the designated areas ($25 for the first offense, $50 for the second offense and $100 for the third offense). The fourth offense involving a student will be referred to Student Affairs for disciplinary action. An employee's fourth offense will be referred to the employee's supervisor and the Office of Human Resources. Information on smoking cessation programs is available by contacting Belmont's Student Health Services.
Designated Smoking Areas:
-The first floor patio of the Massey Business center located above the ground floor entrance to the Curb School of Music Business
-The southwest corner of the plaza between the Wilson Music Building and the Massey Performing Arts Center
-The grassy area behind Pembroke Hall next to the new residence hall.
-The east side of the plaza between the Beaman Student Center and Gabhart
-The west edge of the courtyard between Wright, Maddox and Kennedy Halls
-Outside the east rotunda of the Maddox Grand Atrium near the third floor pedestrian entrance to the parking garage
-On patio outside the west rotunda of the Maddox Grand Atrium and Curb Café
-The west corner of patio in front of Thrailkill Hall
-Patio area outside of scene shop behind theater complex
-On south side of library beside windows
-Outside of service entrance at the rear of Fidelity
-Behind Security Operations Center at 12th Ave. and Caldwell
As part of Belmont's year-long programming to celebrate the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate, the School of Humanities will be hosting its seventh annual symposium Sept. 7-15 on the topic "Debate, Dissent and Dialogue." Click here for a complete listing of the events in this year's symposium. Focusing on the nature of argument and language in discourse, especially political, highlights of the symposium include talks by Paterno Family Professor in Literature at Pennsylvania State University Dr. Michael Berube, Marshall College Writing Center Director Dr. Daniel Frick and Belmont alumnus and current Kent State University faculty member Dr. Masood Raja.
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival is presenting Coriolanus in Centennial Park this Thursday-Sunday. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., but you should arrive early for good seats. The show is free, but the Festival requests a $5 donation.
The Belmont Wind Ensemble has positions available for clarinet, tuba and euphonium. We seek players who have had strong high school band experience and wish to play challenging literature. Participation scholarships are available. Rehearsals take place at Belmont Heights Baptist Church on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30-5 p.m. For information, contact Dr. Barry Kraus, Director of Bands, at krausb@mail.belmont.edu or 460-6024. Membership in the Wind Ensemble is open to students of all majors.
Each month the Beaman Center will produce a video podcast that will inform the campus community about the fitness and recreation opportunities that are coming up on the calendar. Click here to learn more about the Group Fitness schedule, the first Intramural event of the year, Jumpstart Weight Management Program and Outdoor Pursuits opportunities. There is a lot going on, and we hope to see you at the Beaman Center soon!
For the first time ever, Belmont Intramurals is offering Water Balloon Dodgeball! All you need to do is find five friends, fill out a roster and turn it in to the Beaman Student Life Center! Rosters are due Sept. 5 with the informational meeting on Sept. 8 in the Beaman Student Life Center Conference Room. The event date is Sept. 11. Click here if you need any more information about Water Balloon Dodgeball or any Intramural sport.
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