Michelle Conn, director of Development for Washington, D.C.-based International Justice Mission, will be showing a short film and speaking about what her organization is doing worldwide to address social justice issues such as human trafficking, sexual exploitation, oppression and slavery. Academic Lecture convo credit will be given.
This program will take place in Massey 200B at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 5.
Belmont has several city.teams--groups of students who do regular (weekly, bi-weekly) outreach around the city--working with homeless individuals and families, tutoring and mentoring after school, urban gardening and a variety of other opportunities. Check our Web site for more information, or contact Micah Weedman, Director of Outreach, at micah.weedman@belmont.edu.
Are you interested in leading a University Ministries Immersion trip over Spring Break? If so, we have lots of opportunities for you to lead trips to places like Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, the Cumberland Island National Seashore, Chicago, New York and others. Leaders take responsibility for leading peers on the trip, handling on-site logistics and decision making, team building before and after the trip, as well as leading theological reflections and discussions. Extensive training is provided. Leaders also go on trips at seriously reduced costs. Anyone interested (any major, any year) should contact Micah Weedman, Director of Outreach, at micah.weedman@belmont.edu.
The Office of Campus Security will be hosting a R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Class for Women this October. The class will meet on Sundays: October 4, 11 and 18 from 1-4 p.m. at the Security Operations Center. The Rape Aggression Defense System is a 9-12 hour 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 www.belmont.edu/ocs/ or email Renee Ruthven at renee.ruthven@belmont.edu.
Greek Life is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive this Wed., Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Rec Gym of the Beaman Student Life Center. All participants receive a free T-shirt and one convo credit. To make your appointment to donate, visit www.givelife.org and type in "Belmont19" as the sponsor code.
The 13th Annual Celebration of Cultures Festival, a free event that aims to bring people together to celebrate the cultural diversity of our community, will be held this Sat., Oct. 3 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Centennial Park. Named by the Southeast Tourism Society as a fall 2009 Top 20 event in the Southeast, the festival will showcase the traditions, art and dance of more than 40 cultures.
Presented by Scarritt-Bennett Center and the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, the event is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit www.celebrationofcultures.org.
Learn to meet with a Lawyer (and get free legal advice!) If you are a songwriter, artist, performer, novelist, painter, budding entertainment business entrepreneur, artist manager or student with an arts/entertainment business legal question or situation, you are invited to attend the FREE CEMB/ Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts Legal Clinic on Oct. 7 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the Massey 4th floor boardroom. Lawyers will be available to answer your questions about entertainment contracts, copyrights and trademarks, or other issues related to entertainment and entrepreneurial careers.
Make an appointment by emailing vlpa@abcnashville.org or calling 615-743-3055 by noon on Oct. 6. Sign up for your spot soon!
Questions may be directed to Dr. Cheryl Slay, faculty coordinator for the clinic, at x6534.
Click here for more information.
Residential students (Hillside/Bruin Hills) should be aware of a potential scam. Sales representatives are claiming to be selling magazines as part of a Belmont class assignment to raise funds for a trip abroad. These claims are not true. If you are approached by individuals selling under these motives, please contact campus security at 460-6677.
Come take a mid-semester break and play Water Balloon Dodgeball! Water Balloon Dodgeball is the next event for Intramurals. Rosters are due Fri., Sept. 25, and the Information meeting for team captains will be Mon., Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. The event will take place Oct. 5. To register online, visit http://www.belmont.edu/beamanslc/intramural_sports/index.html. For more information or to get your questions answered, email intramurals@belmont.edu or call 460-6245.
Joshua Dubois, the director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and a native of Nashville, will speak at Belmont University Sept. 30. A Pentecostal minister, Dubois joined President Barack Obama’s staff as a Senate aid and later directed the religious outreach for his presidential campaign. The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood has a four-point focus on economic recovery, abortion reduction, responsible fatherhood and interfaith relations. Dubois received his undergraduate degree from Boston University and a master’s degree in public affairs from Princeton.
When: Wed., Sept. 30 at 10 a.m.
Where: Massey Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Jeff Barrie, projector director for the nonprofit organization Kilowatt Ours, will be coming to present what sustainability means and some practical methods to living a more environmentally friendly life. Jeff's organization created a documentary highlighting environmental issues and promotes energy conservation, efficiency and renewable energy. The trailer for the video can be viewed at their website: http://www.kilowattours.org/
Program will take place in Massey 100 at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30
Congratulations to the SGA Congress Members Elected in the Fall 2009 Election: Andrew Bishop, Clark Buckner, Kimberley Hale, Taylor Herron, Catherine Hill, Scott Kim, Matt Longworth, Julie Malkowski, Tome Muellner, Christopher Pilny, Kevin Sanders, Aaron Sheats, Colleen Taylor, Bobby Thompson, Cory Hughes, Michael Cirelli
Come meet representatives from approximately 50 nonprofit and charitable organizations from Nashville and Middle Tennessee. They will set up information tables and students, faculty and staff are invited to visit the booths to learn about volunteer opportunities with each organization. Personal/Professional Growth convocation is available. Contact Tim Stewart, tim.stewart@belmont.edu, 460-5431 for additional information.
Community Connections Fair, Mon., Sept. 28
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Neely Dining Room
Sign up now for Fall Break Immersion trips October 14-18 to Atlanta and Appalachia. Cost is only $225/person including transportation and food. To register, click here or stop by the Office of University Ministries located in the Gabhart Student Center.
The registration deadline is October 2, but register ASAP as space is limited!
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact Micah Weedman at (615) 460.6734 or Micah.Weedman@Belmont.edu.
Lowell Perry, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Middle TN, will speak this week about ways Belmont students, faculty and staff can make a difference in the lives of children. Learn about mentoring opportunities, and how you can become a Belmont Big Brother or Big Sister. Wednesday, September 23 at 10 a.m., Massey Business Center Boardroom.
There will be a meeting for students interested in learning more about Campus Crusade and having Cru at Belmont!
Campus Crusade seeks "to fulfill the Great Commission in the power of the Holy Spirit by winning people to faith in Jesus Christ, building them in their faith and sending them to win and build others; and helping the Body of Christ do evangelism and discipleship."
Date: Wednesday, September 23
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: MBC 200B
For more information, contact the Office of University Ministries at 460-6419.
Calling all Entrepreneurs! The opportunity of your college career is upon you! Submit your business plan for the student-run retail space currently operated by This & That / Reverb on Belmont Boulevard. If your proposal is chosen, you will win seed money to transition the space and start operation in the spring. Proposals must be submitted by September 28. No late proposals will be considered.
Proposal Instructions:
Proposals should be no more than two pages in length and include a summary of:
1. Your business concept,
2. What financial requirements you will need,
3. A start-up timeline beginning November 2009,
4. Evidence of market research,
5. Proposed advertising/marketing initiatives and,
6. Evidence that the business is sustainable.
A pedestrian map has been updated to show safe walkways around current campus construction. For safety reasons, please note pedestrians should not walk through level P4 of the Inman Garage to access the northeast side of campus but instead use Wedgewood Ave. and 15th Ave. To view the pedestrian map, click here.
Fierce Salon and Spa would like to offer 15 percent off for faculty and staff, and 20 percent off for students for a total salon experience valued at $30 or more. Belmont ID is required! Fierce Salon and Spa is located at 1917 Church Street Nashville, TN 37203. For appointments, please call 615-329-2748. Walk-ins are welcome.
The Nashville Ballet has announced a number of performances for Fall 2009, which are listed below. All performances are free.
Contact Cathy Ratliff at 615-297-2966 ext 17 or cratliff@nashvilleballet.com for additional information.
October 1, 6 p.m.
Ferdinand the Bull
Columbia State Community College
Enjoy the hugely popular children’s ballet Ferdinand the Bull, a heartwarming tale of a mild mannered bull who would much rather sit and smell the flowers than fight. Originally published by author Munro Leaf in 1936, this story remains just as popular today. It has continued to delight generations of readers for more than seventy years, and has been translated in more that sixty languages. Today, it continues to humorously and tenderly deliver powerful messages of non-violence and individuality, just as it did when it first went to print. Choreography by Paul Vasterling and original music by Mario DeSilva. Free admission.
October 1, 3-6 p.m.
Wonderful World of Ballet
Davis-Kidd Booksellers, Mall at Green Hills
A fun-filled afternoon where your child can meet costumed dancers, hear a ballet story, learn some dance moves, face painting, balloons, crafts, games, door prizes and more! Free Admission
October 3, 10:30 a.m.
Ferdinand the Bull
Celebration of Cultures in Centennial Park
See description above.
October 13, 10 a.m.
Ferdinand the Bull
Mt. Juliet Community Center
See description above.
October 27, 6:30 p.m.
Click
Antioch High School
This ballet exposes students to the art of dance in an abstract form. Students will learn to look at a non-story ballet for the quality of its movement, the feelings that are conveyed, and the use of music as it relates to the theme of the piece. The catchy jazz score is translated visually through the choreography of Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. Does Click refer to the snappy rhythms of the music or the subtle cliques of personalities represented? Maybe it’s both! There are no wrong answers, since this abstract ballet allows each audience member to experience their own personal connection to the underlying theme of school life set to infectious music. Free admission.
Wed., Sept. 16, 3:43 p.m.
Health Services has received a new shipment of the seasonal flu vaccine (not to be confused with the vaccine for the H1N1 virus). Flu clinics will be held Mon., Sept. 21 in the lobby of Wright Hall and Thurs., Sept. 24 in the lobby of Maple Hall. These clinics are open to all Belmont students, faculty and staff. The vaccine will cost $16. If you have questions, contact Health Services at x5506.
Fri., Sept. 11, 1:12 p.m.
Health Services has received a new shipment of the seasonal flu vaccine (not to be confused with the vaccine for the H1N1 virus). Students, faculty and staff may receive their flu vaccination in the clinic on the second floor of the Gabhart Student Center. The vaccine will cost $16. If you have any questions, please contact Health Services at x5506.
September 8, 1:30 p.m.
Belmont Health Services is temporarily out of the seasonal flu vaccine but is expecting a new delivery soon. Notice will be posted on BIC when the new supply is delivered and available. If you have any questions or concerns about seasonal flu vaccine availability, please contact Health Services at x5506.
Sept. 1, 2009, 2:41 p.m.
Belmont Health Services has received its first shipment of the seasonal flu vaccine (not to be confused with the vaccine for the H1N1 virus). Students, faculty and staff can begin receiving vaccinations on Wed., Sept. 2 and Thurs., Sept. 3 in the conference room of the Teaching Center, which is located on the second floor of Gabhart. Hours will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The vaccine will cost $16 and is payable by cash or check. Those wishing to pay by debit or credit card will need to check-in first at Health Services. Thereafter, the vaccine will be available in the clinic. Departments wishing to schedule their own “flu clinic” may contact Health Services to make arrangements.
A vaccine to protect against H1N1 influenza is expected to be released later this fall, and Health Services will inform the campus once that vaccine is available. For more information on H1N1 and how Belmont is responding to this ongoing situation, visit www.belmont.edu/h1n1.
As we begin another school year and address parking concerns, the Office of Campus Security has determined that both the Inman Garage and the Curb Event Center Garage are filling by 9 a.m. each weekday. Once filled, the turnover of parking there is very slow, but there is usually still parking available in the Thrailkill Garage located in the Bruin Hills Apartment complex area. This garage is available for use by commuter students and faculty/staff as well as the residential students who live there.
Construction of the Pharmacy Building and the Residence Hall has taken quite a bit of parking in that area of campus. There is still space available in the gravel lot at 15th Ave. and Acklen Ave., the gravel lot beside the old Security Building at 15th Ave. and Acklen, and what's left of the paved lot behind the Psychology Building. The section of Acklen Ave. between 15th Ave. and the construction site is also available unless otherwise blocked for construction use.
For your safety, we ask that you refrain from parking on city streets, especially on 15th Ave. or Villa Place across Wedgewood Ave. from campus. Crossing busy streets such as Wedgewood is extremely dangerous and should only be done at a crosswalk at an intersection.
Thank you for your assistance. Any questions or concerns should be addressed with the Office of Campus Security at ext. 6617.
The revolutionary ideas of German auteur Bertolt Brecht changed the shape of modern theatre and continue to influence the imaginations of playwrights and filmmakers the world over. Written in response to Brecht's exile from Germany prior to World War II, Galileo chronicles the life of the famed astronomer whose revolutionary ideas literally shook the heavens.
Galileo Presented By People’s Branch Theatre & The Belmont University Department of Theatre and Dance
September 18 - October 4, 2009
Troutt Theater
Belmont University
Ticket Prices:
Belmont Students Free with ID
$10 Belmont Faculty & Staff
$18 Regular Price
Click here to purchase tickets. Belmont students, faculty and staff will enter their BU IDs on this page in order to purchase their free or discounted tickets. Once you've entered your BU ID, you will be able to choose the number of tickets and performance night you’d like to order.
YOU CAN PRINT YOUR TICKETS AT HOME OR FROM YOUR DESK.
Tickets may also be purchased at the Curb Event Center Box Office, Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Aaron Jerome
Ticket Office and Business Operations Manager
Belmont University
Curb Event Center
w 615.460.8062
aaron.jerome@belmont.edu
Join Freshman Fitness as we kick off our convocation series this Friday, September 18 at 10 a.m. in the Group Fitness Room of the Beaman Center. Guest speaker Angie Bryant, director of the Beaman, will be speaking on educating yourself about health and wellness. Personal Growth convocation credit will be given. Doorprizes will be given away, too.Bring a friend! You won't want to miss this!
Mary Oliver is the celebrated author of more than a dozen books of poetry and prose. Her poetry, with her lyrical connection to the natural world, has firmly established her in the highest realm of American poets. She is renowned for her evocative and precise imagery, which brings nature into clear focus and transforms the everyday world into a place of magic and discovery.
Oliver has been honored with the National Book Award for Poetry, the Pulitzer Prize for poetry, and a Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship, among others. This event is part of Belmont University’s Eighth Annual Humanities Symposium, which this year is centered on the concept “Nature and the Human Spirit.”
When: Thurs., Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.
Where: Belmont Heights Baptist Church
Tickets: The event is free and open to the public.
MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT! SGA Elections will open Wed., Sept. 16 at 8 a.m. The ballot will close on Fri., Sept., 18 at 3 p.m. To access the ballot, log in to BIC, click Blackboard, and click Fall 2009 SGA Elections. From there, you can cast your ballot.
If you have any questions regarding the elections process, or about SGA in general, feel free to e-mail SGA at: sga@mail.belmont.edu , or visit our website campus.belmont.edu/sga.
Flag Football is the next league sport this fall for Intramurals. Rosters are due Fri., Sept. 18, and the Information Meeting for team captains will be Mon., Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. Games will start Oct. 6. To register online, click here. For more information or to get your questions answered, email intramurals@belmont.edu or call 460-6245.
The Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business is proud to present the 2009-2010 Belmont Showcase Series. The series is a student-run production from top to bottom. Please join us to as we welcome some of Belmont's favorite alumni back to the stage. Performers are Ricky Braddy, Brittini Black, and SHIROCK.
Saturday, September 19, 2009, 7-9 p.m.
Curb Event Center Arena
Co-sponsored by the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business and the Office of Alumni Relations. For more information about each artist, visit the Belmont Showcase Series Web site at www.belmontshowcaseseries.com.
This year we are looking for unique acts to come play the stage of Fall Follies 2009! Applications are on the Program Board wall, across from the rock wall. Don't forget to sign up for an audition time on the wall as well. Auditions will be held Sept. 20 from noon-8 p.m. in Curb Cafe.
Event Contact: Gordon Droitcour
Contact Phone No.: 460-8527
Contact Email: droitcourg@pop.belmont.edu
Volunteers are needed for the Music & Molasses Arts & Crafts Festival October 17 & 18 at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum at the Ellington Ag Center. Mix some bluegrass music with sorghum molasses bubbling over an open fire. Throw in some old-time activities with wagon rides, square dancing, sheep herding, a gristmill and Tennessee crafts. Then stir it up with some children's activities and great country cooking for a fantastic weekend of family fun!
Volunteer Orientation - Sept. 30 & Oct. 1
For more information, call 615-837-5197 or visit tnagmuseum.org.
This year EMERGE will feature Tony Campolo and Nekeisha Alexis-Baker. Click here for additional information. All scheduled events offer Faith Development Convocation.
The SGA Congress petition deadline has been extended and applications will now be accepted through Monday, September 14th at 2 p.m. outside the SGA office in the Beaman. There is an electronic petition available on our website at campus.belmont.edu/sga. Also, we can be followed on Twitter at @BelmontSGA.
September 8, 2009
SGA Congress applications are now available outside of the SGA office and at: http://campus.belmont.edu/sga/SGA/Home.html. You can also click here to download an application. Return completed applications by 2 p.m., Fri., Sept. 11 to the SGA Office. For more information contact David Grizzell at 460-6428 or grizzelld@pop.belmont.edu.
At approximately 4:30 a.m. this morning, Friday, September 11, 2009, a residential student reported an intruder inside an apartment at Bruin Hills. Belmont Campus Security, Metro Police and Residence Life staff responded. The intruder fled and remains at large. No one was injured, and no personal items were taken in the incident.
The preliminary investigation shows that the intruder gained access through an unlocked door. The suspect is described as a slender built, young adult male with a dark complexion. Campus Security is increasing patrols in the area and working with Metro Police to actively pursue all leads. Report any suspicious activities or persons to Campus Security (460-6617) or contact your Resident Assistant (RA) or Resident Director (RD).
As safety reminders: When in your residences, keep your doors and windows locked. Always be aware of your surroundings.
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is offering special discounts to Belmont students, faculty and staff for upcoming performances of "Steel Magnolias," a play filled with hilarious repartee, humorously revealing verbal collisions and a touch of sadness. Your special discounted performances for "Steel Magnolias" are Wed., Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m., Tues., Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. and Thurs., Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
In addition, students, faculty and staff are also invited to obtain discounted tickets to see "Curious George Live!" In this delightful musical, George ends up on a mission to help Chef Pisghetti's meatballs win a world-famous competition. Your special discounted performances of "Curious George Live!" are Sat., Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 25 at 4:30 p.m.
How-To: To purchase discounted tickets for these productions, simply log on to www.tpac.org/corporatesaver and and select the show you'd like to see. Then choose the "Promo code? Click here" link and enter the password "belmont." Hit "Apply" and select which of the discounted performance dates you'd like to attend. Make sure to select a performance that says "eligible for promotion" to receive the corporate saver discount.
The into.nashville event for Sep.12 is already full. Check the University Ministries' Web page for more information about upcoming events, including into.nashville on Oct. 3.
Want to learn more about semester-long Study Abroad programs? Join us at 2 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 11 in Massey 102! If you've been wondering how to begin the process of finding the semester abroad program that's right for you, this meeting has your name all over it. Dr. Maggie Monteverde, who helps coordinate student applications for these programs through Belmont's Rasmussen Center for International Education, will be on hand to get you started in your planning.
For additional information, contact the International Education Office at 460-5500 or internationaled@mail.belmont.edu.
The deadline for applying for CCSA study abroad programs in London, Australia, London-Dublin, India, South Africa and Hong Kong is rapidly approaching on Oct. 1. Among the many courses offered are two by Belmont faculty: Dr. Sandra Hutchins in London on "Dickens and the Idea of Christmas" and Dr. Sybril Bennett in Australia on "Media Down Under and Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch."
On Fri., Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. come hear about how to make this a reality for you from Dr. Maggie Monteverde, who coordinates student applications for the programs. Please join us in Massey 103, and prepare for a life-changing experience. Think you can't afford to go? You can't afford not to!
10 a.m., Fri., Sept. 11
Location: Massey 103
Phone # 460-6575
email: ccsa@belmont.edu
Intramurals are starting up again this year with a Kickball tournament. Rosters are due Sept. 11, and the Info Meeting will be held in the Beaman Student Life Center on Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. Games will start Mon., Sept. 21. To register, visit http://belmont.ezleagues.ezfacility.com/default.aspx. If you have any questions, call 460-6245 or email intramurals@belmont.edu.
Several laptops have been stolen from Hillside apartments between Thursday and Saturday evening. Suspects entered through unlocked doors and windows. There has also been an increase in bicycle thefts. Stolen bicycles were not properly secured.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
Black males between the ages of 13-15
One suspect is described as being heavy set.
REMEMBER:
• Keep doors and windows to residences locked.
• Do not leave valuables unattended.
• Do not leave valuables inside vehicles.
• Keep a record of valuables serial numbers.
• Use secure bike locks on bicycles (such as u-locks).
• Report suspicious activity immediately.
REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY TO BELMONT UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF CAMPUS SECURITY!
Belmont Non-Emergency 615/460-6617
Belmont Emergency 615/460-6911
Calling all Entrepreneurs! The opportunity of your college career is upon you! Submit your business plan for the student-run retail space currently operated by This & That / Reverb on Belmont Boulevard. If your proposal is chosen, you will win seed money to transition the space and start operation in the spring. Proposals must be submitted by September 28. No late proposals will be considered.
Proposal Instructions:
Proposals should be no more than two pages in length and include a summary of:
1. Your business concept,
2. What financial requirements you will need,
3. A start-up timeline beginning November 2009,
4. Evidence of market research,
5. Proposed advertising/marketing initiatives and,
6. Evidence that the business is sustainable.
The deadline to see Shakespeare's plays at the Blackfriars Theatre Oct. 9-11 has been extended to Sept. 16. Over the weekend of Oct 9-11, Belmont is taking a group to the Blackfriars Theatre in Staunton, Va., to see the American Shakespeare Center's performances of Much Ado About Nothing, Henry IV part one, and George Villiers' The Rehearsal. The theatre is a reconstruction of Blackfriars, Shakespeare's smaller indoor theatre where he produced plays in the latter part of his career. The company itself attempts to recreate the original practices of Shakespeare's stage. This is high quality theatre in a beautiful setting. Total cost is $180 for transportation, tickets to all three shows, a theatre tour, and lodging (half of a double room). Meals are reasonable in town. If interested, please contact Dr. James Wells (james.wells@belmont.edu) for an application. Click here to download a flier with more information.
Anyone in the Belmont community - students, faculty or staff - with a Belmont ID is invited to get 50 percent off any Maggie Moos menu item (ice cream cups, cones, and shakes) every Monday throughout the semester. This discount is only available at the Green Hills and Cool Springs locations. Come enjoy some half-price ice cream at Maggie Moos Belmont Days.
Click here to see the flier with more details.
The Belmont Writing Center opens this Tues., Sept. 8, and its fall hours are as follows:
Monday: 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Belmont University Writing Center exists for students, faculty, and staff―all members of the Belmont community. We provide individual instruction, convocation sessions, outreaches to individual classes, and instructional materials. Of course, no one can learn all there is to know about writing from just one visit to the center or from just one composition course; writing is a complex process, and we’re committed to helping writers as they compose in different genres, for diverse audiences, and in all sorts of academic disciplines.
This semester, the Writing Center will be staffed by Dr. Sarah Bowles, Dr. Robbie Pinter, Dr. Cynthia Cox, April Hefner (M.A. English, Belmont), Gregg Hubbard (M.A. English, Belmont), Jennifer Bostwick-Owens (M.A. English, Stanford), Eric Detweiler (B.A. Belmont & M.A. English, U of Louisville), and Mark Sursavage (M.A. English, Belmont). We also welcome Denise Mabry, our new administrative assistant.
We will soon distribute handouts that include the recent MLA and APA updates!
A couple of reminders: We are not an editing service, and we will not do students’ reading, writing, or thinking for them. We ask that instructors not demand or require entire classes to visit the Writing Center for a particular assignment. To schedule a 30-minute session, please call Denise Mabry at x6241. Students should bring a copy of their written assignment to their session.
Start your year off by Jumpstarting your fitness! Jumpstart is a free weight management program offered by the Beaman Student Life Center. Jumpstart is application-based and will begin on Oct. 19. This program includes a pre-fitness assessment and a post-fitness assessment in order to track your progress. Both of these will include a variety of fitness tests and a body composition analysis. It also includes a nutrition information meeting, diet analysis, a personalized exercise plan and a personal trainer. In order for you to see the maximum results, you must be able to meet 3 times a week for an hour, either on Monday, Wednesday and Friday or on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. There will be no exceptions! All of the chosen participants must be able to attend one of the two mandatory meetings, either Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. or Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. Applications are available at forum.belmont.edu/bfitbu and are due to be turned in to BSLC Access Control Deskon on Sept. 30 by 5 p.m.
Come be a part of the Belmont Community through Program Board! All students are welcome to come join our first meeting and sign up! The info meeting will be held Thurs., Sept.10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Massey Business Center (MBC) Room 312. Visit the PB website for more info at: http://campus.belmont.edu/pb/
Event Contact: Shazma Ali
Contact Phone 460-8527
Contact Email: programboard@belmont.edu
Come on out to the Amphitheatre, and enjoy FREE ice cream provided by Program Board on Wed., Sept. 2 from 10-10:50 a.m! Take a break from classes to relax and socialize with friends while enjoying the beautiful weather!
Event Contact: Audrey Huddleston
Contact Phone No.: 460-8527
Contact Email: programboard@belmont.edu
The Office of Campus Security just posted the "News from HQ" Security Newsletter for September. 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.
Belmont's Bruin Blast Pep Band will hold auditions for woodwinds (piccolo, clarinet, saxophone) and brass (trumpet, mellophone, trombone, baritone, and tuba) on Fri., Sept. 4 from 3-6 p.m. in room 15 of the Massey Performing Arts Center. A mellophone, baritone and tuba will be provided for use. Currently, auditions are not open to percussionists as all spots are filled. One spot is open for bass guitar (an amp will be provided). Audition requirements: two major scales (2 octaves each), the chromatic scale (2 octaves), and a short sight-reading excerpt. Bruin Blast performs for all home basketball games and travels to the A-Sun Conference Tournament and the NCAA Championship Tournament. Members receive a stipend for participation. Students from all majors are encouraged to audition. Members of the Bruin Blast also perform in the University Wind Ensemble and Concert Band. For more information, contact Dr. Barry Kraus (barry.kraus@belmont.edu).
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