DEBATE08 CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS & LOGISTICS-Sept. 18, 2008
Ask Dr. Fisher Session Set for Sept. 22
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.

Parking Impact on Psychology Bldg/Gravel Lots
Beginning Fri., Sept. 26 at 4:30 p.m., all vehicles parked in the spaces between the back of the Psychology department building and in front of the gravel lot must be moved to another location on campus. These spots must be cleared to allow equipment/trailers to be moved onto the soccer field and tennis courts. Vehicles left in these spaces after Sat., Sept. 27 will be towed at the owner’s expense. Beginning Wed., Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m., all vehicles parked in the Psychology department lot and the gravel lot must be moved to another location on campus. These lots must be cleared at this time to allow for parking for individuals working on the debate. Vehicles left in these spaces after Thurs., Oct. 2 will be towed at the owner’s expense. We are providing the most current parking information to students via this e-mail and BIC announcements. Parking requirements are subject to change based on unexpected needs.

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Please note: tickets won't be available for pick up until Mon., Sept. 29.

Student Ticket Lottery
More than 1,100 students entered the lottery for possible tickets to the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate. Belmont officials will not be informed if student tickets are available until days before the debate itself—in fact, there is no guarantee that any tickets will be available. If tickets are available, students will be offered them according to the numbers drawn this past Tuesday. Each lottery entrant will receive an email with their number listed. When Belmont is informed of ticket availability, students whose numbers fall within the ticket allotment will be contacted. Due to the quick turnaround between notification and the actual debate, students will need to respond quickly if their number falls within the Belmont allotment. The Web site MyDebates.org are providing an online platform through which anyone can submit questions which may be presented to the candidates during the Town Hall debate.

Beaman Student Life Center Information
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.

AARP Invites Belmont to Debate Viewing Party
The Nashville chapter of AARP is inviting Belmont students, faculty and staff to an outdoor debate watch party and picnic at the Centennial Park Bandshell. There will be free food, live musical entertainment and giveaways. In addition, C-SPAN’s Campaign 2008 bus is expected to make a stop at the nonpartisan debate watch party, and WTVF Newschannel5 anchor Vicki Yates will emcee. AARP’s “Belmont at the Bandshell” event is free and open to the public. The pre-debate picnic will begin at 6:30 p.m. and a program that includes videos and live music will precede the debate, which starts at 8 p.m.