The Office of Campus Security will be hosting a R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Class for Women starting this Saturday. The class will meet on Saturdays: May 23, 30 and June 6 from 1-4 p.m. at the Security Operations Center. 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@belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:09 PM on May 18, 2009 | Permalink

On May 29 and 30, the Nashville Shakespeare Festival will present Shakespeare's Case, an original production written by Nan Gurly, Denise Hicks and Claire Syler, at Belmont's Troutt Theater. Belmont faculty, staff and their guests can receive a $3 discount off the $15 ticket price for the Saturday evening show. Student prices are $8 dollars. Click here to purchase tickets, and use the clever code below for your discount.
2BRN2B

Posted by April Hefner at 10:31 AM on May 18, 2009 | Permalink

The Bunch Library catalog will be down for an upgrade the last week in May, starting Tuesday May 26. We purposely chose this time of year, knowing that the semester and graduation are over. The upgrade should take only a few days, but we will notify the campus as soon as the catalog is up and running again. We appreciate your understanding that this upgrade is planned and necessary, though we regret any inconvenience this down time may cause.

Also this upgrade should not affect searching other library resources, such as the library databases. It will only affect searching the library catalog, known as CubCat.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:35 AM on May 15, 2009 | Permalink

On May 14th, 2009, the Senior Belmont Art and Design students are
Coming together to showcase what they have done throughout their
Four years of schooling and you are invited! The Crawl is going to be
Held all across the campus of Belmont University from 6 – 9 pm, so
Come and enjoy the work of the Senior Art students!

The Crawl locations are: the Belmont Mansion, the Leu Gallery located
In the Bunch Library, Gallery 121 and the Lobby of the Leu Center for
Visual Arts, and BLVD.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:42 AM on May 14, 2009 | Permalink

After graduation... Where will you be in five, 10 or 20years from now? The Graduation Pledge Alliance (GPA) can embolden you to find employment that allows you to live out your values and work for positive social and environmental changes within your workplace.

Thousands of students at more than 100 other colleges and universities sign the Pledge around graduation time. It's completely voluntary. It enables students to connect their values with work they find personally satisfying and, equally important, work that creates a better world for others.

Check out the GPA on Facebook or at www.graduationpledge.org to learn more. Online, GPA has lots of helpful information including information on careers and internships. The student GPA committee will have a table at the back of the auditorium where you can sign Belmont’s Pledge book and receive a pledge card and pin at Graduation Rehearsal on May 15, at 10 a.m. in the Curb Event Center.

You are encouraged to sign up only if you are serious about making the Pledge since it’s completely voluntary and no one is monitored. The Belmont student GPA committee can be reached at belmontgpa@yahoo.com.

Posted by April Hefner at 08:44 AM on May 13, 2009 | Permalink

Two laptops were reported stolen from the second floor of the Bunch library between 2:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Thurs., May 7. In both instances, the owners apparently left the laptops unattended for no more than 10 minutes. Keep in mind that the end of the semester is a prime opportunity for theft. As students focus on studying and packing up for the summer, we tend to let down our guard, increasing the possibility and opportunity for theft.
These incidents are under investigation.

Remember:
• DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES UNATTENDED (EVEN IF YOU WILL ONLY BE GONE FOR A FEW MINUTES)
• DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN PLAIN SIGHT INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
• REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IMMEDIATELY
• REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY TO BELMONT UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF CAMPUS SECURITY!

Belmont Non-Emergency 615/460-6617
Belmont Emergency 615/460-6911

Posted by April Hefner at 11:05 AM on May 11, 2009 | Permalink

Donate your remaining Bruin Bucks to United:For Change when you get to the register at any on-campus food establishment, and be part of the solution to help children in need around the world. United:For Change is a movement to raise awareness of the suffering of millions of children worldwide and to encourage college-age students to help stop this injustice in their communities, country, Africa and the world.

For more information, please visit http://www.belmont.edu/promo/unitedforchange.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:04 AM on May 11, 2009 | Permalink

After experiencing a disc crash on May 5, the Belmont Library catalog (CubCat) is now fully functional again. A big thanks is due to Gregg Bagwell and Michael Davis for getting the hardware repaired and restoring the catalog within a relatively short period of time, given the extent of the problem. Once again, we deeply regret the inconvenience caused by this issue.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:29 AM on May 07, 2009 | Permalink

Metro Beautification and Keep Tennessee Beautiful are hosting a statewide Great American Clean Up event next Thurs., May 14 at the Bicentennial Mall, and they need volunteers. There are four-five neighborhood projects that will be worked on that day: an elementary school, the downtown greenway and riverbank, Carnegie Library off Rosa Parks Blvd and along Jefferson Street. They need people who can help plant trees and flowers, build reading benches and spread mulch, pick up litter and paint over graffiti.

Click here to download more information and the sign up sheet.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:02 PM on May 06, 2009 | Permalink

The Beaman Student Life Center lobby hours will be extended to 24 hours, for studying purposes only, during Finals Week (Wed., May 6-Wed., May 13).

Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 01:33 PM on May 05, 2009 | Permalink

The Belmont Writing Center announces its hours of operation for Exam Week. Full schedule is below. Student writers should call 460-6241 for an appointment. The Writing Center is happy to work with students writing take-home exams only if the professor has clearly indicated (preferably in writing on the exam itself) that students may bring the exam to the Center for help. Students are ultimately responsible for understanding and communicating their professor's policy regarding take-home exams and the Writing Center.

Wed., May 6: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thurs., May 7: 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fri., May 8: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Mon., May 11: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tues., May 12: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:13 AM on May 04, 2009 | Permalink

East Belmont Circle is scheduled to be closed for 3-5 hours on Tues., May 5 due to ongoing construction efforts. The arrival and work of cement trucks will require the closure of East Belmont Circle from the corner by the Curb Event Center loading dock to the corner of the Massey Business Center next to the construction site. Cars parked in the Pembroke lot will still be able to exit on to Wedgewood, and pedestrian traffic will still be allowed in the alley behind MBC.

This date is subject to change so please watch BIC for updates. Thank you for your continued patience and flexibility during the construction of Belmont’s new Health Sciences building and garage.

Posted by April Hefner at 08:42 AM on May 03, 2009 | Permalink

Belmont Block Party location & event updates:

Time: 5-10 p.m.

Date: TODAY --- Friday, May 01, 2009

Location: Beaman Student Life Center

Program Board is bringing the first ever Belmont Block Party.

• Student art exhibitions from 5-6:30 p.m.
• FREE food!!!
• FREE Ice cream provided by Purity!!!
• The movie Hook will start at 7 p.m.
• Come and enjoy GREAT music!!!
• Gift card giveaways!!!

We regret that the Battle of the Bands has been cancelled!

Posted by April Hefner at 04:11 PM on May 01, 2009 | Permalink

In order to provide a healthier atmosphere for the Belmont community, large containers of hand sanitizer will be distributed throughout the campus starting today. Distribution points include approximately 30 high traffic areas including the Cafeteria, Curb Café, What’s Bruin, Corner Court, Bookstore, Beaman Student Life Center lobby, Massey Business Center lobby, and other locations across campus – usually placed on top of campus recycling receptacles. The CDC recommends washing your hands often to stay healthy, and alcohol-based cleaners are also effective in preventing the spread of germs and disease.

Posted by Jennifer Wetzel at 12:55 PM on May 01, 2009 | Permalink

The Belmont University School of Pharmacy is raising money for its mission and community outreach through a Silent Auction. Students, faculty, staff and friends are encouraged to check out auction items and bid from Mon., April 27-Mon., May 4.

Log on to at www.idonatetocharity.org/store/BUSOPfundraiser/ and start bidding. Items include:
• A one-night stay at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel including breakfast for two at Water’s Edge Marketplace
• Two VIP passes to the General Jackson Showboat
• Four local restaurant gift cards ($50/card)—South Street and Boundry
• Two passes to Chaffin’s Barn Dinner and Theatre
• A package including two tickets to Ripley’s Aquarium
• Passes for Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
• An autographed poster from famous musicians and so much more.

The funds will go towards BUSOP services to the Nashville community and beyond - including medical mission trips, serving as Metro Public Health Department’s First Responders and providing educational outreach during National Pharmacist Month.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:16 AM on May 01, 2009 | Permalink

As your time as a student comes to an end here at Belmont, you have a lot of things on your mind, the least of which is your access to the Fitness and Recreation areas of the Beaman Center. But many of you are not aware that your access will be deactivated shortly after graduation. To help the graduating seniors in this transition, the Beaman Center will offer each graduating senior a free three-month membership! This membership expires on Aug. 16, no matter when you get your paperwork turned in. Take advantage of this opportunity, and avoid any time period in which your card does not work. Stop by the Beaman Center today, or visit the B FIT BU blog (http://forum.belmont.edu/bfitbu/) to download the membership application.

If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Zeller at 460-6262.

Please remember, this membership expires on Aug. 16! Please take advantage of the full three months by signing up as soon as possible!

Posted by April Hefner at 10:42 AM on May 01, 2009 | Permalink