The Belmont Community Garden seeks to serve Belmont and the local community through provision of individual garden plots, outreach spaces and areas of solitude. The garden, located at 1510 Compton, next to the Max Kade House, is currently under development. The mission of the garden is to model and share best practices in practical and organic gardening.

This spring and summer the Belmont community garden will be offering two unique experiences for students, staff and faculty. If you are interested in either planting and maintaining your own garden on this site or assisting with the larger community garden, please see additional information below.

1) Co-op Gardens: Single garden plots are available for development by individuals or groups. These plots will be assigned on a first-come basis. Typical plot size will be 4’ x 8’ and will be ready to plant by May 2. Requirements are that you will (1) maintain your garden May – September 2009 and (2) that you will agree to use only organic supplements. Assistance and resources will be available for garden-newbies.

2) Community Service: Volunteers are needed to assist with preparation and planting of beds and the building of raised beds. The tentative schedule and volunteer dates are listed below:
Saturday, April 18, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Preparation of beds and building raised beds
Saturday, April 25, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Planting community and individual beds
Saturday, May 2: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Planting community and individual bed
Please email Kimberlee Boggs, Associate Professor of Chemistry at boggskd@mail.belmont.edu with questions and/or interest.

Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 06:13 PM on March 31, 2009 | Permalink

It's not too late to sign up to volunteer for Family Literacy Day! The event is this Sat., April 4 at Rose Park/Easley Community Center from 1-4 p.m., and you can also volunteer to help set up or clean up. Community service convo credit is offered for the hours you volunteer. Sign-up forms are available at the links below:

Individual Registration Form: http://www.sitemason.com/form/jrlsFW
Group Registration Form: http://www.sitemason.com/form/kx1mmc

If possible, please attend one of the two remaining training sessions prior to the event. In addition to learning helpful information to prepare you for the event, you will receive an additional hour of community service convocation credit for attending a session.

Wednesday 4/1 10-10:50 a.m.
Thursday 4/2 3:30-4:20 p.m.

All sessions will be in Massey 203B. As always, e-mail familyliteracyday@mail.belmont.edu with any questions.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:55 PM on March 31, 2009 | Permalink

Any time the Office of Campus Security reserves 10 or more spaces for an event, this Web site will list a parking notice. Be sure to check the site regularly because changes are made as requests are received.

For future reference, the site is http://www.belmont.edu/ocs/event_parking_notice/index.html.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:13 AM on March 30, 2009 | Permalink

Student Government Association (SGA) Congress Election petitions are now available. Petitions are posted outside of the SGA Office in the Beaman Student Life Center. If interested, you must submit a petition by Wed., April 1 by 2 p.m. and attend at least one of the mandatory election meetings, which will be held on Wed., April 1 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Both meetings will take place in Massey 204. If you have any questions about elections, please contact Robert Woolsey at sga@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:54 AM on March 30, 2009 | Permalink

Belmont University's Class Ring Event with Jostens will be March 31 and April 1 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the bookstore. Order your Belmont University class ring, and share your story for years to come. Get a get a Free 2GB flash drive with any ring purchase. Order your personalized announcements, and announce your achievement in style! See your Jostens Representative during this event.

March 31 and April 1
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Campus Bookstore

Shop online at college.jostens.com.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:48 AM on March 30, 2009 | Permalink

Applications for fall writing fellows are due to Dr. Bonnie Smith by April 3! Please see the attached application for information, and feel free to contact Dr. Andrea Stover (x6246) or Dr. Bonnie Smith (x6982) if you have any questions.

Posted by April Hefner at 02:40 PM on March 28, 2009 | Permalink

Do you play an instrument? Looking for a performance venue? Register during upcoming advising for the Belmont Concert Band, a new ensemble beginning in Fall 2009. Membership is open to all students regardless of major. No audition is required, and all woodwind, brass and percussion instruments are accepted with permission of the director.

The Concert Band will meet in the fall and spring semesters on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3-4:20 p.m. in Belmont Heights Baptist Church and will perform several concerts on and off campus. School-owned instruments are available for use. The course (MUN 3991.02: SpStuEns-Concert Band) is available for one hour of credit and satisfies fine arts and elective requirements.

Click here for more information on University Bands including Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Bruin Blast Pep Band or contact Dr. Barry Kraus, Director of Bands via email at krausb@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 02:33 PM on March 28, 2009 | Permalink

On March 31 from 5-7 p.m., Belmont's own Student Nurses Association is hosting the first ever Siloam Family Health Center Fundraiser! Siloam provides affordable health care to individuals in the greater Nashville area who are uninsured, underinsured or have great difficulty in accessing health care. Nearly 80 percent of Siloam patients are refugees and immigrants. Siloam is a Christ-centered, volunteer-supported nonprofit clinic doing great things for our community. We would like to invite you to come hear more about their mission, take pleasure in a great concert by Greg Bates and enjoy free food and refreshments.

Convocation credit for personal/professional growth

Date: March 31, 2009
Time: 5-7 pm Location: Neely Dining Hall
Donations may include any item from the Siloam Clinic Donation Wish List or monetary donations.

Siloam Family Health Center Donation Wish List
1. Tylenol – adult, child and infant
2. Allergy medication (generic Claritin or Zyrtec)
3. Multi-vitamins (adult and child)
4. Hemorrhoid cream
5. Anti-fungal creams (i.e. Clotrimazole)
6. Saline nasal spray / Sinus rinse kits
7. Fiber supplements (Miralax, Citrucel, Metamucil or FiberCon)
8. Prilosec (or generic brand is Omeprazole 20 mg)
9. Cold and cough medicine – adult and child (i.e. generic Mucinex and Mucinex D)
10. Skin treatments (Eucerin, Hydrocortizone,Aveeno, Cetaphil, etc.)

Contact: Stephanie Williams
Email: williamssa@pop.belmont.edu
Phone: 615-815-9807

Posted by April Hefner at 10:11 AM on March 28, 2009 | Permalink

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is offering special discounts to Belmont students, faculty and staff for upcoming performances of "Happy Days: A New Musical" and "Darwin in Malibu."

Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable "king of cool" Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli. Based on the hit television series, "Happy Days – A New Musical" reintroduces one of America’s best loved families, the Cunninghams, and the days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops, and jukebox sock-hoppin'. Your special discounted performances of are Wed., May 6 at 7:30 p.m., Thurs., May 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., May 10 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Charles Darwin—120 years after his death—is hanging out in a beach house overlooking the Pacific with a girl young enough to be his daughter. His peace is rudely disturbed when his old friend Thomas Huxley arrives, closely followed by the Bishop of Oxford. And Darwin suddenly finds himself entangled in an enthralling and thought-provoking comedy about God, science and plastic surgery. You may think you know how such a discussion would go between the father of evolution and one of evolution’s most outspoken critics in his day, but you will be surprised. Your special discounted performances of "Darwin in Malibu" are Tues., May 12 at 6:30 p.m. and Fri., May 15 at 7:30 p.m.

How-To: To purchase discounted tickets for these productions, simply log on to www.tpac.org/corporatesaver and click on UNIVERSITY. Your password is belmont.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:03 AM on March 28, 2009 | Permalink

Do you have an interest in Academic Integrity? Do you want to impact your Belmont community? Are you interested in Law School? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider applying for a position as a Student Justice for Belmont University.

As a Student Justice, you would be a member of the Community Conduct Board and Honor Court. These disciplinary entities provide an opportunity for members of the Belmont community to be involved in the resolution of behavioral and academic issues that impact the campus community. The focus of our board and court is to be student-centered and fair, while providing the opportunity for Student Justices to communicate with other students about inappropriate conduct and hold their peers accountable for their conduct.

If you are interested in this leadership opportunity, please email Maria Allen at allenm@mail.belmont.edu for an application. Applications are due, Fri., April 3.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:12 AM on March 28, 2009 | Permalink

The Intramural Soccer tournament is coming up in just a couple of weeks. Rosters are due April 3, and the Informational Meeting will be on April 6 at 7 p.m. in the Beaman Fitness Center. The dates of the tournament are still not certain, but we will will let you know for sure at the Informational Meeting on April 6. To register online, download a roster form from 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 at intramurals@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:56 PM on March 27, 2009 | Permalink

Thank you to all who participated in the CORE Campus-wide Survey. The data will be used for the BTW campaign. The winners are…

$250 Gift Certificate for the Belmont Bookstore:
Katherine Graham
Maria Drummond
Mary Grace Murphy
Chris Reece

Wii and gaming accessories:
Kate Seesholtz
Chassity Webb

Again thank you, and watch for new BTW posters in the fall!

Posted by April Hefner at 04:02 PM on March 27, 2009 | Permalink

A campus group of Weight Watchers will be kicking off a new series of meetings soon. Meetings are Wednesdays from April 8-May 13 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Inman 110. Cost is $66 for new/rejoining/continuing members and $60 for lifetime members. Weight Watchers has a new and improved program. Come and check it out. Deadline to sign up and to turn in your payment is Mon, April 6. Contact Patsy Peach for more information at 460-6401 or peachp@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:38 AM on March 27, 2009 | Permalink

David McCullough will speak at the Curb Event Center at 7 p.m., Mon., March 30. This event is expected to fill the arena, which means that parking on campus will be congested. If you have evening classes, please plan accordingly.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:02 AM on March 27, 2009 | Permalink

Discounted student tickets are available for the upcoming Tennessee Repertory Theatre performance of "Rabbit Hole." This Pulitzer prize-winning drama depicts a family who lost their four-year-old son to a drunk-driving accident. Tickets available at the TPAC Box Office, David-Kidd Booksellers and all Ticketmaster outlets, or by calling 255-ARTS. Student tickets are $11.50.

Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 03:58 PM on March 26, 2009 | Permalink

Nashville Ballet, the Nashville Symphony, the 200-voice Belmont Oratorio Chorus, the Nashville Children's Choir and special guest vocalists are joining forces to present the new, family-friendly "Carmina Burana." Performances are April 24-26 in TPAC's Jackson Hall. Click here to order tickets, and enter password Postcard10 in the Promotions and Special Offers Section.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:13 PM on March 26, 2009 | Permalink

You're invited to "Belmont Unplugged: An Earth Hour Celebration" with food, acoustic music,downtown views and recycling opportunities on Sat., March 28. Earth Hour is a global event in which millions of people around the world will turn out their lights from 8:30-9:30 p.m. local time to make a statement of concern about our planet and climate change. Details are below.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:05 AM on March 26, 2009 | Permalink

As a reminder, Belmont University is joining Mayor Karl Dean and the city of Nashville in celebrating Earth Hour, a global event in which millions of people around the world will turn out their lights from 8:30-9:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, March 28. This worldwide effort is intended to make a statement of concern about the planet and climate change.

Due to the size of this challenge in our facilities, Plant Operations will begin turning off all non-essential lights on campus starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Plants Ops will begin turning lights back on at the conclusion of Earth Hour at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.

For information on Belmont's Earth Hour plans, click here.

For additional information on Earth Hour and the World Wildlife Fund, visit www.earthhourus.org.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:45 PM on March 25, 2009 | Permalink

John Gallaher, author of three books of poetry and editor of literary journal The Laurel Review, will conduct the following events on campus on Fri., March 27:

10 a.m.: The life of a poet and editor: John will give a talk aimed at those who might like careers in creative writing. Professional development convo credit. (LCVA 117)

5:30 p.m.: John will read from his own work and give a second talk on his life as a poet and editor. Professional development convo credit. (Bunch Library Multi-media Hall)

Sponsored by Belmont University’s M.A. program in English

Posted by April Hefner at 01:01 PM on March 25, 2009 | Permalink

Serve the World this Summer! University Ministries will be leading Global Outreach teams to Jamaica and South Africa this summer to serve in a variety of ways! If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, come to an informational meeting this Fri., March 27 at 10 a.m. in Hitch 108.

If you are not able to attend the meeting but would like more information, contact Christy Ridings at ridingsc@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:00 PM on March 25, 2009 | Permalink

You're invited to "Belmont Unplugged: An Earth Hour Celebration" with food, acoustic music, downtown views and recycling opportunities on Sat., March 28. Details can be found in the E-vite below, and for more information, click here.

Rain Plan: This event will be moved to the sixth floor of the Curb Parking Garage in the event of rain.

Campus Reminders: Plant Operations will begin turning off all non-essential lights to campus buildings starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Plants Ops will begin turning lights back on at the conclusion of Earth Hour at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Safety Reminders: All non-essential lighting will be turned off for this event, and areas on campus and throughout Nashville may be significantly darker during this hour. If you plan to participate in a celebration on campus or downtown, please be advised that you should arrive at your intended location prior to 8:30 p.m. and plan to stay there for the duration of the hour-long period. You may also want to bring an alternative light source, such as a flashlight.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:57 AM on March 25, 2009 | Permalink

Grab a friend, and come join us at the Beaman Center for the Fitness Challenge on Mon., March 30 from 4-8 p.m., and get a chance to win a Schwinn Cruiser Bike! The Fitness Challenge consists of four events that you and your partner will compete against other teams of two in your division (Men’s and Women’s). The events are one minute of sit-ups, one minute of push-ups, a standing jump and the sit and reach. The Challenge will take place in the weight room. The first 60 participants will receive a free T-shirt!

Posted by April Hefner at 09:16 AM on March 25, 2009 | Permalink

Friday, March 27 is the annual Relay for Life Collegiate Nashville event. The event will take place on the track at Vanderbilt University. For the first time this year, Belmont University will host a team with Amy Kadish as team captain. Any student, staff or faculty member who is a cancer survivor is invited to attend the survivor reception at 6 p.m and be a part of the survivor lap. At 9 p.m. we will have a special luminaria ceremony to remember those who have been lost to cancer and to honor those who are living with the disease. Please contact Lia Kalliath at 256-810-1987 or Debbie Thomas at 615-341-7324 if you would like an invitation.

Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 04:19 PM on March 23, 2009 | Permalink

If you are interested in creating and cultivating a vibrant culture of worship on Belmont's campus for students, staff and faculty, please consider applying to be a Worship Coordinator for the 2009-2010 school year. For more details about what the position entails, contact Meagan Harris (harrism@mail.belmont.edu). Applications are available in the University Ministries Office or via email (barclayk@mail.belmont.edu).

Posted by April Hefner at 11:40 AM on March 23, 2009 | Permalink

College of Arts & Sciences majors are invited to enter the CAS T-Shirt Design Contest and win a $100 gift certificate to the University Bookstore! Contest dates: Fri., March 20-Mon., March 30 at noon. Help our College of Arts & Sciences T- Shirt stand out from the rest. CAS Majors will vote online (March 30-April 5) to determine the winning design. Contest rules and instructions are available in your home department or from Dr. Fran Hoogestraat at hoogestraatf@mail.belmont.edu or 460-6146.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:31 AM on March 23, 2009 | Permalink

Graduating Seniors: Representatives from Asurion (a technology protection company) will be on campus Wed., March 25 to give an overview of their training program. The event will be held in MBC 100 from 5-6 p.m. Business casual/professional dress strongly encouraged. Asurion will also be on campus to interview for their technology analyst position/training program on April 14.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:44 AM on March 22, 2009 | Permalink

For those of you who would like to volunteer for literacy day but have not signed up yet, we now have online sign-up forms available at the links below. The deadline for signing up to volunteer is Sun., March 29.

Individual Registration Form

Group Registration Form

All volunteers are required to attend one of the three available training sessions prior to the event:
Tues., March 31 from 9:30-10:20 a.m.
Wed., April 1 from 10-10:50 a.m.
Thurs., April 2 from 3:30-4:20 p.m.

All sessions will be in Massey 203B. As always, e-mail familyliteracyday@mail.belmont.edu with any questions.

Posted by April Hefner at 03:16 PM on March 21, 2009 | Permalink

The Bruin Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Division of Student Affairs to our student leaders; however, it is only through your recommendation(s) that those students are identified and selected. The application is available on the BIC homepage under the Debate08 logo and when you log in under United for Change symbol (left-hand side). Within the application you will find the requirements and directions. Please complete the nomination form, and return it to the Office of the Dean of Students (BSLC Suite 200) by 4:30 p.m., Fri., April 3.

The Bruin Award(s) will be given at the Leadership Banquet on Monday evening, April 20.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:11 AM on March 21, 2009 | Permalink

A free Pharmacy College Admission (PCAT) Prep Test will be given at Belmont on Fri., March 27 at 2 p.m. in MBC 100. Students will have an opportunity to take a free Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT). Call KAPLAN at 1-800-KAP-TEST or go online at www.kaptest.com to register to take the free prep test. Belmont’s School of Pharmacy will provide a brief info session prior to the test. The prep test will be administered by a KAPLAN representative. The KAPLAN representative will advise when the scores will be available. If you have any questions, contact Patricia Jacobs at jacobsp@mail.belmont.edu in the Office of Career Services.

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

You could win $500 cash, just by sharing your views on the job-search process. Participate in the 2009 NACE Student Survey, sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, and you are eligible to win!

It's easy: Complete the survey online at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=04Kdqky1EfwDmxnuSTC9IQ_3d_3d

Anytime between now and April 30, 2009, and you are eligible to win. Good luck!

Your individual response will remain absolutely confidential and will not be shared with anyone outside of NACE. Only aggregate data will be presented in any reports or articles based on the responses to this survey.
Contact information is requested for the sole purpose of identifying and communicating with the prize winner.

Posted by April Hefner at 04:11 PM on March 20, 2009 | Permalink

As Belmont University joins Nashville in its celebration of Earth Hour on March 28, Campus Security would like to remind all students, faculty and staff of important safety precautions. All non-essential lighting will be turned off for this event, and areas on campus and throughout Nashville may be significantly darker during this hour. If you plan to participate in an a celebration on campus or downtown, please be advised that you should arrive at your intended location prior to 8:30 p.m. and plan to stay there for the duration of the hour-long period. You may also want to bring an alternative light source, such as a candle or flashlight.

Several unrelated events will also be occurring on campus during the Earth Hour celebration. These events will continue as planned, and Campus Security will be providing additional staff in those areas as needed. Please keep in mind that Belmont’s Office of Campus Security offers an escort service on campus, and it’s important to use the buddy system whether on or off campus. This is a good idea any time it is dark, but especially when lights are dimmed or off.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:08 PM on March 20, 2009 | Permalink

The Green Business and Living Summit and Expo will be held on the Lipscomb University campus April 2-4. This event is hosted by Lipscomb University’s Institute for Sustainable Practice and focuses on growing green business opportunities in Tennessee such as green building, energy, transportation, home, office, electronics, waste elimination and the environment. There will be a Green Expo showcasing green products and services for consumers as well as a summit for business leaders interested in this rapidly growing market and in greening their business practices. Belmont students, faculty and staff may attend for free with ID. Click here for more information and a schedule of events.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:02 PM on March 20, 2009 | Permalink

On Sat., April 4, Student Government Association will be hosting its annual Bruin Den Day community service event. This year Belmont SGA is partnering with Hands on Nashville to provide opportunities to get students plugged in with local community organizations. This is an excellent opportunity to serve your community as well as have a great time!

Four credit hours of community service convo will be given to all participants, along with a free T-shirt! Breakfast and lunch will both be provided.

To register, just visit the link listed below:
http://www.hon.org/specialevents/viewSpecialEvent.php?_mode=eventDetail&_action=eventDetail&ixSpecialEvent=22

Once you are on Hands on Nashville's website, create an account (you may create one for a team or sign up as an individual), and then just choose your preferred job site. Once you have registered through Hands on Nashville, please email Klay Kelley at sga@mail.belmont.edu with your requested T-shirt size for the event. If you are registering an organization, please email the entire roster.

If you have any questions about this event or would like to find out more, please go to SGA's website, campus.belmont.edu/sga, or contact Klay Kelley at sga@mail.belmont.edu or by phone at 460-6428.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:49 PM on March 19, 2009 | Permalink

Candidates running for the Metro Council District 18 seat will hold meet and greet events on campus. Candidate David Glasgow will be in front of the Bell Tower on Fri., March 20 from 10-11 a.m.; candidate Kristine LaLonde will be in Beaman A on Sun., March 22 from 4-5 p.m.; and candidate Stephenie Dodson will be in the Beaman Student Life Center lobby on Mon., March 23 from 10-11 a.m. Other candidate appearances will be announced as details are available.

Belmont University falls within District 18, making registered voters who live on campus eligible to vote for the open seat at the special election on March 26. Four candidates are running for the seat: John Ray Clemmons, Stephenie Dodson, David Glasgow, and Kristine LaLonde.

Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 07:40 PM on March 18, 2009 | Permalink

BLVD Studios Grand Opening Thurs., March 19 at 7 p.m. First 15 attendees will receive free headshots! BLVD is a full-service, student-run design studio on Belmont's campus (right beside Feedback & Reverbmedia). We are prepared to take on all your design and photography needs! Our specialties include, but are not limited to:

-headshots
-group shots
-event photography
-poster design
-business cards
-CD cover design
-logo design
-ETC. ETC. ETC!

Belmont Students & Faculty receive a DISCOUNT on all work.

Visit our website (blvdstudios.net), call us at 615.460.8536, or e-mail us at info@blvdstudios.net to set up your appointment today!

Posted by April Hefner at 09:46 AM on March 18, 2009 | Permalink

Phi Mu Sorority is hosting a "Celebrating Fashion and Philanthropy" Silent Auction and Fashion Show featuring Nashville's most trendy boutiques on Fri., March 20. Both events will be held in the Maddox Grand Atrium of the Curb Event Center. Silent Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. with the Fashion Show starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at door. All proceeds will go to Nashville's Children's Miracle Network benefiting Vanderbilt's Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:43 AM on March 18, 2009 | Permalink

The Intramural Ultimate Frisbee tournament is in just a couple of weeks! Rosters are due March 20, and the Informational Meeting will be held March 23 at 7 p.m. in the Beaman Fitness Center. The tournament will be Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29. To register for the event, please download a roster from 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 09:39 AM on March 18, 2009 | Permalink

Belmont University has taken part in a national study over the past four years called the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA). This study is valuable in helping us learn how students learn, when they learn it and the level of critical thinking skills that our graduates attain.

Think Back: Did YOU take the CLA as a Freshman? (and also, maybe, as a Sophomore?) If so, you are expected to return and complete the study THIS SEMESTER. And, if you do, you have a chance to win $50 worth of music! This was an exam that you took in your first semester that tested critical thinking skills. You most likely took the exam during your first week at Belmont, right before classes started. Some of you took it a second time, as sophomores. Either way, you should take it again! After you have completed the CLA, your name will be placed in a drawing for one of several $50 I-Tunes Gift Card!!!

How To Schedule?
We will work with you to find a time to come in and take the exam, which will take between 1.5 and 2 hours to complete. Simply contact Jennifer Wells at wellsjf@mail.belmont.edu to set up a time to take the exam.

HELP US LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BELMONT ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE. HELP US MAKE BELMONT THE BEST WE CAN!

If you have questions, please contact the Office of General Education, at 615-460-5512.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:58 AM on March 16, 2009 | Permalink

The Office of Campus Security just posted the March podcast to coincide with this month's News from HQ. The podcast features an interview with Sgt. Connie Tripp, the Crime Prevention Officer and Community Organizer with Metro PD West. Sgt. Tripp discusses programs such as park smart and identifies what a victim looks like and how to avoid becoming a victim of a crime. Click here to listen.

Posted by April Hefner at 08:48 AM on March 16, 2009 | Permalink

The deadline for submitting nominations for the Chaney Distinguished Professor Award is Mon., March 23. This annual award is given to a full-time faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding teaching in the classroom. If you would like to nominate a professor, you may do so by emailing your nomination to votechaney@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 08:44 AM on March 16, 2009 | Permalink

The Office of Campus Security will be hosting a R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Class for Women this March. The class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays: March 17, 19, 24 and 26 from 5-8 p.m. in the Bruin Hills Clubhouse.

The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. Our courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors and provide each student with a workbook/reference manual.

For more information on class times and how to register, visit our Web site at http://www.belmont.edu/ocs/RAD_Systems_for_Women/index.html or email Renee Ruthven at crimeprevention@mail.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 08:01 AM on March 16, 2009 | Permalink

The deadline for the Presidential Faculty Achievement Award nominations is Mon., March 23. If you would like to nominate a deserving individual among our full-time faculty or adjunct faculty who has made outstanding contributions to student life outside the classroom, you may do so by sending the nomination form to gonasj@mail.belmont.edu. Click here to download the nomination form. You may also send a hard copy to John Gonas, College of Business Administration via Campus Mail.

Please not that, in order to be eligible, full-time faculty must maintain a class load of 15 hours during the year and must have completed three years' teaching at Belmont. Adjunct faculty must have taught at Belmont for six of the last eight semesters.

We look forward to receiving your nominations!

Thank you,
The Presidential Faculty Achievement Award Committee

Posted by April Hefner at 09:19 AM on March 12, 2009 | Permalink

During Spring Break, the Beaman Center will be on holiday hours starting Fri., March 6. Hours are as follows:
Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. If you have any questions, please call the Access Control Desk at 460- 6313.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:12 AM on March 06, 2009 | Permalink

We wanted to shake things up a bit in the Beaman Center Group Fitness Room... check out the new classes that begin after Spring Break! We wanted to keep the schedule interesting, so we have made a few changes, added a few classes, and hope to bring you seven more weeks of fabulous fitness! All classes are free to attend... just bring your friends with you!

To download your copy of the updated Group Fitness Schedule, please click here. For class descriptions or more information on any of these classes, please visit our Beaman Blog at http://forum.belmont.edu/bfitbu.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:25 AM on March 06, 2009 | Permalink

The Nashville Broncs basketball team has invited the Belmont community to attend the team's game against the Knoxville Thunderbolts for free this Sun., March 8 at 3 p.m. at Municipal Auditorium. Students, faculty and staff can simply print off the general admission voucher below or call the number listed to reserve seats in advance.

Posted by April Hefner at 02:54 PM on March 05, 2009 | Permalink

Ricky Braddy, a 2007 Commercial Music graduate from Belmont, was named Wednesday night to the Wild Card round of "American Idol." Braddy will perform live tonight (Thurs., March 5) at 7 p.m. on FOX. The "American Idol" judges will select three of Thursday night's eight performers to fill the final spots in this season's Top 12.

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 11:34 AM on March 05, 2009 | Permalink

Students may pick up their reserved tickets for the conference tournament games at Lipscomb's Allen Arena at the entrance on the baseball field side of the arena starting thirty minutes prior to tip off. There still remain a limited number of free student tickets open; they will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at this entrance starting at 2 p.m.

Posted by April Hefner at 08:53 AM on March 05, 2009 | Permalink

The Nashville Symphony invites Belmont students to world-class performances at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Group rates are available for most concerts. These savings will allow your group to enjoy extraordinary live music that will fit within any budget. Also, students attending the Nashville Symphony can receive tickets for just $10 when attending with a group of 10 or more on Thursday SunTrust Classical Series performances.

Click here to download the flyer with student specials.

Please call Emily Shannon at 615.687.6537 with any questions or for more information.

Posted by April Hefner at 04:34 PM on March 04, 2009 | Permalink

Volunteers are needed for the Country Music Marathon on Sat., April 25. Students, faculty, staff, friends and family are all welcome to volunteer, and two interest meetings are being held: Thurs., March 5 at 5:30 p.m. in HSB 408 and Fri., March 6 at 10 a.m. in HSB 408. In addition to the potential to earn community service convocation credits, volunteers will receive a FREE ticket to the celebration concert featuring Billy Currington, a certificate of participation and a T-shirt.

Must be at least 14 to participate. Serve on medical team... no medical training needed. Examples of duties include encouraging runners and making ice bags. Volunteers must attend an orientation session to volunteer (may choose from one of the following orientation dates: April 19, 20 or 21).

Contact Reca Barwin for more information: 615-415-4659 or sweetfire17@aol.com.

Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 01:49 PM on March 04, 2009 | Permalink

The Office of Campus Security just posted the "News from HQ" Security Newsletter for March. This publication offers monthly safety tips pertaining to the campus, city and sometimes even state or national concerns. The newsletter also features notices of upcoming events sponsored by the Crime Prevention Unit as well as important numbers for Campus Security and Metro Police. Click here to read the current issue.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:27 AM on March 04, 2009 | Permalink

Belmont University is a group account with AAA, Auto Club South. What that means is that all staff, students and faculty are eligible for AAA emergency road service through a Discounted AAA Group Membership Rate, have access to a Concierge Travel Planning Consultant specifically assigned to Belmont University and have the ability of receiving Complimentary money saving quotes for auto and home insurance policies with an assigned Insurance Specialist again just for Belmont.

Call 615-269-1895 and mention that you attend/work for Belmont University to take advantage of the discounted membership, or click here
to download the membership form.

Posted by April Hefner at 02:21 PM on March 02, 2009 | Permalink

All students are encouraged to apply, even if the business is in its early stages. Written business plans are due Fri., March 6. Prizes are 1st Place - $5,000 Outstanding Belmont Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award, 2nd Place - $2,000 and 3rd Place - $1,000.

Please use the following guidelines:
1. The competition is open to any currently enrolled Belmont undergraduate student.

2. All finalists are required to present their business plans to a committee of community judges in a formal competition on Fri., March 20. All written plans are due by Fri., March 6. Turn plans in to Becky Gann, 431 – Massey Business Center.

3. Students are required to exhibit proof that he/she through his/her own creative initiative is in the process of starting or is already operating an entrepreneurial business venture.

4. All written business plan submissions will include the following:

 Executive Summary
 Mission and Vision, Goals and Description of the Business
 Marketing Plan
 Operating Plan
 Finance Plan
 Growth Plan
 Financial Reports (historical if applicable and projected: cash flow statement, income statement, balance sheet, and use for funds and possible exit strategies)

Please note:
 Plans should be double spaced using a 12 point Times New Roman font and 1 inch margins.
 Maximum 10 pages with 10 pages of financials – TOTAL OF 20 PAGES MAX (note: this is a change in length requirement)
 Business Plans are due on 3/6/2009 - deliver to Becky Gann, 431 Massey Business Center
 Supplemental material can be submitted, but the above criteria will be the sole means used to evaluate all submissions.
 Contact Becky Gann with questions at gannb@mail.belmont.edu or 615.460.6601

5. Scholarships will be awarded for the current school year and may affect other financial aid. If you have questions about how it may impact your financial aid package, please contact Student Financial Services.

Posted by April Hefner at 02:15 PM on March 02, 2009 | Permalink

Please volunteer for Belmont's 9th Annual Family Literacy Day! It's on April 4 from 1-4 p.m. in Rose Park and at the Easley Community Center there, within walking distance of Belmont's campus. We need volunteers for reading circles, usually hosted by a student organization or other group, but we also need volunteers to help out with crafts, games, refreshments, setting up, tearing down/cleaning up and helping with signing people in and directing people during the day. Sign-up forms and instructions about returning them are online at http://www.belmont.edu/sl/family_literacy_day/volunteer_sign-up_forms.html . You can specify on the forms which times and in which areas you would like to volunteer. Also, you can get community service convo credit for the hours that you volunteer.

Regarding reading cirlces, for those of you who have not participated in the past, in a reading circle a few Belmont volunteers have children's books that they read with the children who come to Literacy Day and go from circle to circle. You may want to pick some sort of theme for your group and bring children's books (ages range from K-5) related to that theme. We also encourage you to make posters that display your organization's name if you are with one and your group's theme.

It is such a fun and rewarding experience, as I'm sure many of you already know, and the kids absolutely love it. It's a great chance to give back to the community and interact with kids from the area. If you have any questions, please e-mail familyliteracyday@mail.belmont.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!

Posted by April Hefner at 01:26 PM on March 02, 2009 | Permalink

Storm Shelter signs are beginning to be placed across campus to identify locations that meet one or more of the safety location requirements in the event of a tornado warning. If the sign is located on a door, the safe location is on the other side of the door. If the sign is located on the wall, the safety location is in the area around the sign. After all signs have been installed, a list of their locations will be posted online at www.belmont.edu/safety.

A Tornado Safety Location is one that:
• Has no windows
• Is on the lowest possible floor of a building
• Has no exterior walls
(When all three of these criteria cannot be met in a building, the safety location is the place that best meets them.)

Upon notification of a tornado warning, all persons should proceed to a tornado safety location inside their buildings, assisting those that need assistance and ensuring that those under their jurisdiction also go to the safety location. Whenever possible, employees will maintain an approximate head count of the persons from their areas. All building occupants are to remain in the safety location until the Tornado Warning has expired or until notified that the danger has passed.

All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for Belmont’s text alert system at bic.belmont.edu or by texting the word Belmont to 27538.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:00 PM on March 02, 2009 | Permalink

A limited number of free tickets are available for all students for the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament which will be held at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena March 4-7. Please email Gerard McMahon to request tickets for our men’s basketball games Thursday at 2:30 p.m., Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m.; or our women’s basketball games Thursday at 6 p.m., Friday at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday at 12 noon.

Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 12:06 PM on March 02, 2009 | Permalink