MacAuthority is offering Tax Free Weekend Specials for all Belmont Faculty, Staff and Students! Buy a computer (under $1500) and get a Free 8GB iPod Touch and Free Printer.

Drop by Macauthority during Tax Free Weekend (Aug. 7-9) to take advantage of tremendous savings on Apple products.

Check out all the specials that are exclusively available for education customers at both of the Macauthority locations: the main Macauthority location at 2018 Lindell Ave. or the Macauthority inside of the Cool Springs Galleria. Click here for more information.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:57 AM on July 31, 2009 | Permalink

Students, want an on campus job with flexible hours? The Junior Advancement Group (JAG) is hiring for the Fall semester! Work with your friends in a fun telefundraising atmosphere! You'll get paid to talk to alumni while networking and building PR and marketing skills. Earn as much as $9 an hour. Pick-up an application in Fidelity 111, or contact Luisa Catapano at Luisa.Catapano@belmont.edu. Best job on campus!

Posted by April Hefner at 09:13 AM on July 31, 2009 | Permalink

The Provost Search Committee has been hard at work this summer reviewing the credentials of 61 applicants and conducting numerous telephone interviews. From this group, the committee has selected five candidates to visit campus and meet with faculty, staff and students in the coming weeks. Please make an effort to meet each candidate by attending the sessions and give your evaluation of the candidates using the resources that will be provided by the search committee.

For a complete list of sessions and information on each candidate, sign in to BIC and click on the Provost Search Information button on the left-hand side of the BIC home page.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:05 PM on July 27, 2009 | Permalink

A number of incidents have been reported recently to Metro Police of a man groping female joggers and walkers in the Belmont Boulevard area, though none have been reported on Belmont University's campus. Most of these incidents have occurred in the early morning hours, between 5:30 and 6 a.m. According to police, the suspect is reported as Hispanic, approximately 5'6" and in his mid-20s. Police said the man has been seen in a white, four-door car - possibly a Toyota - with dark, tinted windows.

Please Remember
• Use the buddy system. Walk in a group instead of alone.
• Call for a security escort, especially at night.
• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• Avoid walking in alleyways.
• Lock your vehicle immediately after entering.
• Do not loiter inside your vehicle.

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 10:57 AM on July 23, 2009 | Permalink

Kaplan's is offering a free Law School Insider Seminar in Nashville on Aug. 4 at 5 p.m. at The Nashville Kaplan Center. Kaplan's Law School Insider Seminar is designed to give prospective law school students insight into to the admissions process and the law school experience.

Each seminar begins with a one-hour panel discussion featuring a mix of admissions officers and alumni from a variety of law schools. Admissions officers will discuss admissions trends and tips for applicants; current law students will offer advice and insight given their experience. Topics will include school selection, the admissions process, crafting a stellar application, preparing for the entrance exam and succeeding in the first year. The Panel Discussion will end with a Question & Answer session.

There is no cost to attend this event! You can register directly via e-mailing Chelseay.Miller@Kaplan.com or calling (615) 321-5199 ext. 5005. Also, registration is available on kaptest.com/lsat.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:15 AM on July 22, 2009 | Permalink

The Program Board of Belmont University would like to invite you and your department or organization to participate in the 2009 Student Activities Fair! Please review the links below, and send the forms back to Henderson Hill III as instructed if you plan to participate.

This year’s Activities Fair will be held:
Time: (9 a.m. set-up) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: Friday, August 28, 2009
Place: The Quad area in the center of campus

Download invitation.

Download reservation form.

Posted by April Hefner at 03:53 PM on July 14, 2009 | Permalink

Belmont students are invited to attend Kaplan's free Business School Insider Seminar, taking place in Nashville on Wed., July 15 from 6-7 p.m. at The Nashville Kaplan Center. Kaplan's Business School Insider Seminar is designed to give prospective business school students insight into to the admissions process and the business school experience.

Each seminar begins with a one-hour panel discussion featuring a mix of admissions officers and alumni from a variety of business schools. Admissions officers will discuss admissions trends and tips for applicants; MBA grads will offer advice and insight given their experience. Topics will include school selection, the admissions process, crafting a stellar application, preparing for the entrance exam and succeeding in the first year. The Panel Discussion will end with a Question & Answer session.

There is no cost to attend this event! You can register by emailing Chelseay.Miller@Kaplan.com or calling (615) 321-5199 ext. 5005. Also, registration is available online by clicking here.

Posted by April Hefner at 01:38 PM on July 13, 2009 | Permalink

Discounted tickets are now available for Belmont students, faculty and staff to attend the Toyota Tundra 200 Nascar Camping World Truck Series Race at the Nashville Superspeedway on Sat., Aug. 1. Tickets to this event are available for $24.75 per person and include a drink and hot dog voucher.

Toyota Tundra 200 Nascar Camping World Truck Series Race
Nashville Superspeedway
Sat., Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. (Gates open at 3:45 p.m.)
A post-race concert will be performed by the winners of CMT's "Can You Duet" competition.

To order tickets, contact Jud Pyatt at the Nashville Superspeedway at 615.547.7217. For more information, contact Chris Agans at chris.agans@belmont.edu or 615-460-5303.

Posted by April Hefner at 10:08 AM on July 09, 2009 | Permalink

Please note the changes in the July Group Fitness schedule! You asked for it, and it's back! The ever popular 20/20/20 class provides the ulitmate workout. Twenty minutes of cardio, sculpting and stretching! Please join us at the new time on Wednesdays at noon. Also, please note that the Monday night 5 p.m. class has been cancelled for the duration of the summer. As always, for more information, please visit the Beaman blog at http://forum.belmont.edu/bfitbu.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:23 AM on July 08, 2009 | Permalink