Belmont University has chosen MacAuthority to operate its Authorized Apple Campus Store program. This partnership between Belmont and MacAuthority allows students, faculty and staff to purchase Apple products, software and service at educational pricing. Educational pricing is discounted pricing. In addition to academic savings, MacAuthority offers additional incentives for sales and service on Apple computers and iPods. Just notify any MacAuthority associate that you are from Belmont University. MacAuthority is located at 2018 Lindell Ave.,(less than 2 miles from campus) and has been a leading provider of Apple products and services to the area for more than 15 years. A second convenient location is located inside of Cool Springs Galleria.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:02 AM on February 27, 2009 | Permalink

Experience a high intensity acrobatic spectacle! Full of color, amusement and amazement, Saltimbanco is a fun show for the whole family to enjoy, a great outing for everyone. Take advantage now of this special student offer to get tickets for only $25. Valid Student ID required at showtime.

NASHVILLE, TN: The Sommet Center, April 9-12, 2009
Click on the link below to access this online offer: www.cirquedusoleil.com/NashvilleStudents

Tickets outside this offer range from $90 to $35 (Adult) and $72 to $28 (Child).

Posted by April Hefner at 09:03 AM on February 27, 2009 | Permalink

Nissan North America has provided the Office of Career Services with 25 free music download cards. They were unable to attend the Nashville Area Career Fair on Feb. 10 and have given these cards as a way of providing information regarding Careers and Internships at their company. You may pick up a card, good for a download of one song (one card per person, first come basis, with a student ID) in the Office of Career Services on the second floor of the Gabhart Student Center. The Career Services office is open from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and is closed during lunch.

Posted by April Hefner at 08:44 AM on February 27, 2009 | Permalink

Help us repeat our victory over Lipscomb and provide books for children in our community. Buy any children's book, donate used books or scrounge around your house for old books during Spring Break! You're in college now kid... do you really need that old Dr. Seuss classic more than the children down the street who can't afford it? We think not.

Two collection bins will be available in the Beaman and the Massey Business Lobby from Feb. 23-March 23.

Donated children's books will be given to Book’Em, a local literacy organization that provides volunteer readers to local preschools, Head Start centers and elementary schools and that collects and distributes new books to children in lower-income families who might not otherwise have books of their own.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:25 PM on February 26, 2009 | Permalink

Ann Taylor at Green Hills would like to offer a private shopping event for Belmont students. Students will have an opportunity to buy interview suits, etc. and receive a 20 percent discount. If you or your campus organization would like to coordinate this event, please contact Pam Dahlstrom at 383-6229. Once Ms. Dahlstrom can confirm interest, the private shopping event will be set for a Sunday evening, from 6-9 p.m. If students have any questions, contact Patricia Jacobs, Office of Career Services (jacobsp@mail.belmont.edu).

Posted by April Hefner at 10:41 AM on February 26, 2009 | Permalink

Unload your coins in the cafeteria to bring music education to African children! The residence hall that raises the most money between Feb. 25 and March 6 will win a free ice cream party with rocking live music! If you don't live in a dorm, bring your change anyway and know that you are providing music education to underpriveleged children halfway across the globe. The coin donations will support a Belmont-based organization, The Umkulo Project.

The Umkulo Project’s mission is to alleviate the effects of poverty by providing the opportunity for African children to experience the hope that music education brings. Started by Chris Dorsey, a current Belmont student, The Umkulo Project supports a music education program for children in Cape Town, South Africa called the Mobile Music Academy. To learn more about the work being done there, go to www.umkulo.wordpress.com.

Rules:

1) The dorm that raises the most money PER PERSON wins the ice cream party. So, the smaller dorms have the same chance as the larger dorms.

2) Since it is a "Coin" war, coins help the tally go up & Dollar bills act as negative points bringing the tally down. So if you don't have change, throw a dollar bill in another dorm's box to bring them back down!

3) Tell everyone in your dorm to unload their change each day in the Caf! The only way to win is to pull together as an entire dorm. Plus, what's better than giving some musical love to amazing children in Africa?

4) The tally will be updated once daily at the booth in the cafeteria and also online at http://umkulo.wordpress.com.

5) There will be an Umkulo Rep at the booth during one meal each day to answer any questions, update the scoreboard, and give more information if you're interested in The Umkulo Project.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:09 PM on February 24, 2009 | Permalink

If you participated in the pull-tab collection drive as part of the Homecoming 2009 Community Service Charity Campaign, then it's time to turn in your first pull-tab collection. Bring your can tabs to the Office of Alumni Relations (Fidelity 104) this week or to the Indoor Tailgate in the Maddox Grand Atrium on Saturday.

Campaign Details:
Did you know that the pull-tab from your soda or beverage can is part of a major fundraising effort for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville? As part of our "going green" initiatives at Belmont, you are invited to participate in the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville Pull-Tab Collection Challenge.

By simply saving your small pop-tops, you can help raise thousands of dollars to support the families of seriously ill or injured children receiving medical treatment at Nashville area hospitals. As a Belmont alum, faculty, staff, student or friend, we encourage you, your friends & family to join us in helping others. Simply save the pull-tabs from your canned beverages and bring or mail them to the Office of Alumni Relations. Contact Julie Bunt at buntj@mail.belmont.edu for the Ronald McDonald collection containers. Click here for a complete schedule of Homecoming 2009 events.

Posted by April Hefner at 04:13 PM on February 23, 2009 | Permalink

Belmont students are eligible for discounted tickets for the Country Radio Broadcasters' keynote address at CRS-40 featuring Seth Godin. Godin will deliver the address at 10 a.m. Wed., March 4 at the Nashville Convention Center. Regular priced tickets are $40 but students with a Belmont ID can purchase tickets for $20 at the door. Tickets will be available in the Convention Center lobby between 8-8:50 a.m. the day of the event.

Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 03:57 PM on February 23, 2009 | Permalink

On Saturday night, Feb. 28, the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium is offering a show that includes several of music's all-time most awarded voices and instrumentalists for only $20! This outstanding group will perform during two shows, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Ryman Auditorium. Among those appearing are Charlie Haden Family & Friends including the Opry debut of Golden Globe-nominated actor Jack Black, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, The Infamous Stringdusters, and more. The Opry is extending a discounted ticket price of $20 to Belmont Students to see this amazing show! To purchase tickets go to www.opry.com, and use the code STUDENT20 to receive your discount.

Posted by April Hefner at 02:55 PM on February 23, 2009 | Permalink

Vote for your 2009 Homecoming King and Queen starting Mon., Feb. 23 at 10 a.m.! Online voting for Homecoming Court runs Feb. 23 - Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. To access the ballot, login to BIC, click on Blackboard, and click on 2009 Homecoming King and Queen Elections in your course list. From there, you can cast your ballot. Results will be announced at the Homecoming Basketball Game on Sat., Feb. 28 in the Curb Event Center.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:19 AM on February 23, 2009 | Permalink

Belmont commercial voice major and songwriter Hannah Bethel recently entered an online contest to open for country act Little Big Town through eventful.com. Members of the site (who must be music artists) can participate in the contest and compete to get the most number of votes. The top four artists win!

Bethel entered the contest two weeks ago at 195th place and is now in eighth. The contest ends Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. Bethel only needs about 1000 more votes before she is in the top four. She needs your help!

Anyone can vote for Hannah by visiting www.myspace.com/hannahbethel, clicking on the “Demand Hannah to Open for Little Big Town” logo and following directions from there. Voters will need to supply their email address and zip code. It will only take a minute of your time.

Thank you for taking the time to read this! Hannah deeply appreciates your support and looks forward to your votes!

Posted by April Hefner at 04:18 PM on February 20, 2009 | Permalink

Space is still available on the University Ministries Habitat for Humanity mission trip to Georgia! No experience required! Give yourself away this break! To find out specifics or sign up, visit University Ministries or call 460-6419.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:08 AM on February 19, 2009 | Permalink

Do you want to be the producer of Fall Follies 2009? Pick up an application on the Program Board window in the Beaman, and sign up for an interview. Applications are due to the Program Board office by March 2 at 5 p.m. Interviews will take place on March 3 and 5. Please e-mail Zach Allen with any questions at programboard@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:03 AM on February 19, 2009 | Permalink

The Intramural Volleyball tournament is quickly approaching! Grab your friends, and come have fun playing volleyball right before midterm exams start! Rosters are due Feb. 20, and the Informational Meeting will be held Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Beaman Student Life Center Conference Room. The tournament will be Sun., March 1.

To register for the event, please download a roster on www.belmont.edu/beamanslc or you can get one in the Beaman Student Life Center. For more information, please contact Allison Holden at 460-6245 or intramurals@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 03:23 PM on February 18, 2009 | Permalink

What better way to start off National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day on Wed., Feb. 25 than with a brisk walk, jog or run on Belmont's Bruiser's Run?! Our Third Annual Polar Bear 5K will feature both Bruiser's Run and the Bruin Loop (for a short route option). After the course, Panera Bagels and Bongo Java coffee will be served to the first 150 participants registered for the event. Fleet Feet Goody Bags and other great door prizes will also be given out.

To download your pre-registration form for the 6am Polar Bear 5K, click here. You can turn completed registration forms into the Beaman Center Access Control Desk by 6 p.m. Tues., Feb. 24. Registration the day of begins at 5:30 a.m. in the West Lobby. The 5K will begin around 6 a.m.

We will hold the event rain or shine, 60 degrees or 20 below! Please dress appropriately. Questions? Email us at groupfit@mail.belmont.edu.

Visit the blog for more information.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:06 AM on February 18, 2009 | Permalink

Use Your Bruin Bucks! Students with Bruin Bucks can now tack on an extra dollar to their purchases in the Caf, Corner Court, What’s Bruin and the Curb Café to donate to student-founded charity United: For Change. Click here to learn more about the program.

Posted by April Hefner at 04:04 PM on February 17, 2009 | Permalink

The sisters of Alpha Sigma Tau invite all Belmont students to this year's annual Mardi Tau dance. Wear purple, green and gold attire (masks encouraged!). Free beads, dancing and an amazingly good time!

Date: Thurs., Feb. 19
Time: 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Location: Neely Dining Room and the Black and White Room

Posted by April Hefner at 09:26 AM on February 16, 2009 | Permalink

As a thank you to Belmont University for tremendous efforts to bring the Presidential Debate to Nashville, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts invites Belmont faculty, staff and students to visit the Frist Center for free Feb. 21–March 1, 2009. Click here to get the coupon to receive free adult admission to the Frist Center galleries.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:18 AM on February 16, 2009 | Permalink

Men's basketball senior Andy Wicke (Hendersonville, Tenn.) has been selected as one of 10 finalists for the 2008-09 Lowe's Senior Class Award for men's basketball, a premier honor for senior student-athletes. Each finalist displays numerous accomplishments across all four award pillars: classroom, community, character and competition.

The announcement launches a nationwide balloting process to determine the 2009 award winner in both divisions. Click here to cast your vote. Fan balloting counts for 1/3 of the total with the remaining 2/3 determined by NCAA Division I coaches and national media members. Individuals can vote once per day, and voting will remain open until March 22. For the first time in the basketball division, text voting will also be available during the voting period. To vote via text, fans can send the text code for Wicke (MB8) to 839863.

Lowe’s, an official Corporate Partner of the NCAA will announce and present the men’s basketball winner with the distinctive Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award trophy on April 4 in front of a national television audience during the CBS telecast of the NCAA Men’s Final Four® in Detroit.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:23 PM on February 13, 2009 | Permalink

Ricky Braddy, a 2007 Commercial Music graduate from Belmont, was named Wednesday night to the Top 36 of "American Idol." Braddy was selected to compete in Group 1, and his live performance will air this Tues., Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. on FOX. Viewers will be able to vote for their favorite contestants for at least two hours in their region after the show airs.

During his time at Belmont, the North Carolina native was selected to participate in the 2006 Commercial Music Showcase where he performed "Dying to Live" and the Ray Charles’ classic "Song for You." Click here for more on this story.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:27 AM on February 13, 2009 | Permalink

Service Corps will hold a Red Cross Blood Drive Mon., Feb. 16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Neely. Please click on the link below and make an appointment to Save A Life! There is always a need for blood and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every two to three seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

http://www.givelife.org/index.cfm?group=registration&hlc=belmont19&hostlookupcode=belmont19

Making an appointment is easy. Go to the Web site above. Once you get to the Web site, enter your email address and date of birth. If you have used the online appointment system before, your information will display for your approval. If you have not used the online system before, you can fill out the form with some basic information that the blood bank will need. Then click the "Continue and View Blood Drives" button. You will see our blood drive. If you went to the site without using the link and don't see our drive, enter Belmont19 where it asks for the sponsor code. Click the circle to the left of the day you would like your appointment. On the next page, pick a time. Then you will receive an email confirming your appointment. Make your appointment now! You are going to save a life!

Posted by April Hefner at 03:36 PM on February 12, 2009 | Permalink

Homecoming 2009 welcomes a special edition of the ASCAP Writers' Night to the schedule. On Fri., Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. in the Curb Café, 2003 Belmont alumnus and singer/songwriter Andy Davis will serve as host. Student writers joining Davis will be Josh Johnson, Clare Dunn and Kara Reynolds. Tickets will be available for students beginning at 5 p.m. that night outside Curb Café. Seating is limited, so come early!

Posted by April Hefner at 03:32 PM on February 12, 2009 | Permalink

The Beaman Center at Belmont University, in conjunction with Belmont Outdoor Pursuits, is proud to announce the 6th Annual Boulderdash Rock Climbing Competition. The Competition will take place on Sat., Feb. 21, 2009. There will be trophies for women’s and men's division champions as well as drawings for over $300 worth of prizes from our sponsors and pizza for all participants. Come join us on Feb. 21 for a great day of competition climbing, prize drawings and fun times.

To download a copy of the registration form, visit http://forum.belmont.edu/bfitbu/.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:11 AM on February 12, 2009 | Permalink

Public Television Series "Legends & Lyrics" will be taping in Nashville, Fri.-Mon., Feb. 20-24, and the Belmont community can get free passes! "Legends & Lyrics" is a unique musical performance series showcasing the art of songwriting. Each show is a mixture of famous recording artists who write their own hits as well as the professional song poets who supply hit songs for others.

Ten shows will be filmed in Nashville, Tennessee at the historic Grand Masonic Lodge on the corner of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. Two shows will be filmed each day featuring three songwriters in an "in-the-round" setting. Each show will also feature a "Rising Star."

A few of the confirmed artists include Gavin DeGraw, Melissa Manchester, Josh Kelly, Glen Phillips (Toad The Wet Sprocket), Roger McGuinn, Amy Lee (Evanescence), Dwight Yoakam, Brittini Black, Guy Clark, Darryl Worley and 30 others!

Belmont students and friends can get free passes for all of the shows by going to www.legendsandlyrics.com. The series is produced by Song-Writers In The Round, Inc. and is being distributed by American Public Television to PBS stations nationwide.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:36 AM on February 12, 2009 | Permalink

The Executive Leadership Program (ELP), a freshman student leadership program within the Student Government Association, will be sponsoring former Senator Bill Frist for an Academic Lecture Convocation to discuss his health initiative plan, which strives to change the world through raising awareness and taking action against global disease, poverty and other health-related issues.

SAVE THE DATE: YOU’RE INVITED
10:-10:50 a.m.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Maddox Grand Atrium

Senator Frist, the former Senate majority leader from Tennessee, and his family created and own Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) which is located here in Nashville, and is one of today’s leading healthcare providers.

Posted by April Hefner at 02:45 PM on February 11, 2009 | Permalink

A severe weather storm warning and wind advisory are currently in effect for Davidson County. A tornado watch, which means conditions are favorable for tornados to develop, is also in effect until 5 p.m. Please stay tuned to local weather for more information.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:23 AM on February 11, 2009 | Permalink

This is the last week to sign up for Spring Break Mission Trips! Spots are still available on teams travelling to New York, Chicago, Columbus, Los Angeles and Jamaica. For more details on the trips, visit www.belmont.edu/universityministries. Come by University Ministries for more information or to sign up! Are you ready to G.O.?

Posted by April Hefner at 09:55 AM on February 11, 2009 | Permalink

On Feb. 24 the B.U. cheerleaders are hosting a pre-tryout clinic for all students interested in trying out for the '09-'10 cheerleading squad and competition squad. Meet the coach, talk with current cheerleaders, coed stunt, tumble, and see if you have what it takes! The clinic will take place from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Beaman Student Life Center rec gym.

No experience is necessary for males, but females must have a solid background in high school, all-star and/or college cheerleading. For more information, contact head coach, Lindsey Tonkin, at lindseytonkin@comcast.net.

Posted by April Hefner at 04:01 PM on February 10, 2009 | Permalink

Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals has been chosen as the FYS common book for 2009-10 by faculty members teaching the First-Year Seminar. Thank you to Kim Boggs, Department of Chemistry and Physics, for nominating this wonderful book. We would also like to thank the FYS Book Selection Committee (Ann Coble, Annette Sisson, Dan Schafer, Diane Monahan, Jeff Coker, Jimmy Davis, Mary Thompson, Ken Spring and Regine Schwarzmeier) for their time and effort in this process.

Second, as in previous years, we invite all members of the Belmont community―faculty, staff and students― to nominate a film to be included in the First-Year Seminar film series for 2009-10. All nominations must thoughtfully and thoroughly address the two questions in the attached document. Please email your completed nominations to Jennifer Wells (wellsjf@mail.belmont.edu) in the Office of General Education by 5 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 27.

Questions? Please contact Dr. Ken Spring (springk@mail.belmont.edu) or Dr. Regine Schwarzmeier (schwarzmeierr@mail.belmont.edu).

We eagerly await your nominations!

The FYS Faculty

Posted by April Hefner at 02:40 PM on February 09, 2009 | Permalink

An Asian Film Group Meeting will be held Thurs., Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Fidelity 312. The film, Shiri, is a Korean action film with English subtitles starring Yunjin Kim from TV's "Lost." All are welcome.

Posted by April Hefner at 04:20 PM on February 06, 2009 | Permalink

World-renowned artist Wynonna Judd will share her experience with Belmont students Mon., Feb. 9 in an exclusive two-hour interview and concert. Come learn about her incredible journey from an 18-year-old vocalist to an international superstar. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m. in MPAC. Free tickets will be handed out in front of MPAC one hour before the show, first come first served, so don't be late! Convocation and MBU Seminar credit will be available; however, you must attend the full show in order to receive credit. Wynonna will also be autographing merchandise after the show so be sure to stick around and purchase her CD Sing.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:33 AM on February 05, 2009 | Permalink

Feedback Clothing Co. is having its Third Annual Fashion Show. Come one , come all! We're looking for models, hairstylists, makeup artists, stage and set designers. Stop by Feedback Clothing Co. on Fri., Feb. 6 from 2-6 p.m. for the casting call. Contact Aubree Phillips for more information at 460-8011 or feedbackclothingco@gmail.com. Feedback Clothing Co. is located south of the Curb Café across from Bongo Java.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:18 AM on February 05, 2009 | Permalink

The Racquetball tournament is just around the corner! The Belmont Intramural program is looking forward to the event and hopes to see a big turnout this year. Make sure to mark these important dates on your calendar so you can participate. Rosters are due Feb. 6, and the Informational Meeting will be held Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Beaman Student Life Center Conference Room. The tournament this year will be Sat., Feb. 14. To register for the event, please download a roster on www.belmont.edu/beamanslc or you can get one in the Beaman Student Life Center. For more information, please contact Allison Holden at 460-6245 or intramurals@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 02:22 PM on February 03, 2009 | Permalink

Belmont Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students and Graduates are invited to attend the annual Nashville Career Fairs.
Pick up your required ticket from the Office of Career Services – 2nd floor Gabhart Student Center 460-6490 or
the College of Business Career Development Center, Massey Business Center (Room 415) 460-6947.

If you have questions, email careerserv@mail.belmont.edu.
Tues., Feb. 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tennessee State Fairgrounds

2 Fairs side by side:
College to Career Fair &
Teacher Recruitment Fair
• Over 200 employers from business, industry, government and education
• For a complete list of companies, click here.
• For a complete list of school systems, click here.

For directions and more information on the fair, go to www.nashvillefairs.org.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:23 PM on February 03, 2009 | Permalink