November 06, 2009
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BELMONT NEWS
Jeff Kinsler Named Founding Dean for New College of Law
Former Dean, Yale graduate to join Belmont faculty in 2010
Belmont University announced this week that Professor Jeffrey Kinsler will serve as the founding dean for the new College of Law. Currently a professor of law and senior scholar with Elon University School of Law in North Carolina, Kinsler previously served as dean of Appalachian School of Law, which he led to full American Bar Association (ABA) approval during his tenure. Kinsler already knows Belmont well, serving as a consultant in the plans for opening the new college. He will begin his tenure at Belmont in early 2010.
Belmont President Dr. Bob Fisher said, “Jeff Kinsler is a perfect fit for Belmont. He is highly respected in the legal community and has previously provided leadership as dean in the creation of another law school. Most importantly, he understands our dreams and aspirations for creating a College of Law that is driven by the mission and core values of Belmont University."
Kinsler graduated first in his class from Valparaiso University School of Law (’89) and obtained a master of laws degree (LL.M., ‘96) from Yale Law School, where he served as senior editor of the Yale Journal of International Law. The winner of nine teaching awards, Kinsler has taught at several law schools in the United States and Australia. He also has served as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Queensland in Australia. Kinsler was a partner with Katten, Muchin & Zavis in Chicago, “of counsel” at Mayer, Brown & Platt in Chicago and, more recently, “of counsel” at the Kingsport, Tennessee law firm of Hunter, Smith & Davis. A member of the Tennessee, Virginia, Illinois and Wisconsin bars, he has co-authored ten books and has published numerous law review articles in journals at law schools such as the University of North Carolina, Northwestern University, and Vanderbilt University. In 2006, he was named a “Virginia Leader in the Law” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. In September, Kinsler was elected to the American Law Institute (ALI), the leading independent organization in the United States producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize and otherwise improve the law. Election to the ALI is limited to one third of one percent of lawyers in the country and is considered by many to be the most prestigious legal organization in America.
Kinsler said, “I’m honored to have been chosen as the founding dean and look forward to helping Belmont University build an excellent law school. I joined Belmont because it is determined to create a new kind of law school, one that produces professional, practice-ready attorneys for today’s global legal market. I’m convinced that Belmont University College of Law will be able to attract first-rate faculty and students.” Click here for more on this story.
Lakota Author Challenges Audience to Broaden Perspective
Lakota author Richard Twiss visited Belmont Wednesday morning, bringing with him a personal mantra that he asked the full Neely Dining Hall audience to repeat: “I am ethnocentric, narrow-minded and have limited vision.” (Click here to view the photo gallery from this event.)
Twiss is the co-founder of Wiconi International, a nonprofit Christian organization that seeks to provide assistance to Native Americans, as well as the author of One Church, Many Tribes, a book that examines how studying First Nations Christ followers can teach new ways of living with nature and one another. His “mantra” seeks to challenge individuals to recognize their own cultural biases and to open their minds to seeing God from Native perspectives. Click here for more on this story.
University College Celebrates National Adult Student Appreciation Week
On Nov. 1-7, Belmont University’s University College celebrated its second annual Adult Student Appreciation Week. Designed to recognize non-traditional students on campus, as well as highlight efforts that have improved the adult student environment at Belmont, Belmont’s Adult Student Appreciation Week coincided with National Adult Student Appreciation Week, which is coordinated by the Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education.
Highlights of the week included Adult Student Art Show at Belmont@Cool Springs, Late Night Academic Advising, Walk-in tea and treats at several locations on campus prior to evening classes, Second Harvest of Middle Tennessee Food Drive and making thank you cards for those who support Belmont’s adult students. In addition, several convocation events were held including Making an Effective Career Transition as an Adult led by Gary Boling in the Office of Career Services and a Stress Management Workshop Session led by Director of Counseling Services Peg Leonard-Martin. Click here for more on this story.
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ACHIEVERS
Click here for stories on the recent accomplishments of Belmont's students, faculty, staff and alumni.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Belmont Bookstore Carrying Apple Products
The Belmont Bookstore is now an Apple Educational Reseller. Through a partnership with MacAuthority, the Bookstore can now special order Mac computers and peripherals for students, faculty and staff at the educational discounted price for next-day pick-up at the Bookstore (subject to availability). The Bookstore will carry Apple software, iPods and Mac/iPod accessories in stock. Certain Apple products may be charged to student accounts (check with the Bookstore for restrictions).
Author Daniel Pink to Speak on Campus
The Scarlett Leadership Institute presents Daniel Pink, author of a trio of provocative, bestselling books on the changing world of work, including A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
Nov. 17, 7-10:15 a.m., Curb Event Center Arena
7-9 a.m.: Continental Breakfast and Program featuring Daniel Pink
9:15-10:15 a.m.: In-depth workshop with Mary Fink, Director of Leadership Program Development
$45 Admission includes breakfast, program, workshop, and copy of A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future. For more information contact: 615.460.5554 or scarlettadmissions@belmont.edu.
Belmont Dining Hall Announces Special Promotions
Please join the Dining Hall in a tribute to Native American Heritage Month. On Tues., Nov. 10 the Dining Hall will be serving Native American Cuisine for dinner from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. In addition, on Thurs., Nov. 12 the Dining Hall's Helping Hands Food Drive will come to an end. All of the food donated will go to Second Harvest Food Bank in Nashville. In one last push for your help, the Dining Hall is offering free lunch to any faculty or staff member who brings in five cans of food on Nov. 12.
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COMING UP
Friday, November 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
2009 Fall Choral Institute Concert
Oratorio Chorus, the University Symphony Orchestra, Belmont Chorale and regional high school choirs present a major work from the Twentieth Century.
Massey Concert Hall (MPAC)
Saturday, November 7, 7-9 p.m.
CEMB Urban/Pop Showcase
Curb Event Center
Monday, November 9, 7-8 p.m.
Vaughn Science Lecture
The Vaughn Science Lecture is held annually and serves to highlight scientific research and its ramifications to both undergraduate science majors and the more general audience of non-science students and faculty. This year Dr. Julio Ramirez from Davidson College in North Carolina will be the keynote speaker, and his talk will focus on "Are Broken Brains Doomed to Dysfunction?"
Beaman A&B
Monday, November 9, 7-8:30 p.m.
Ambassador Thomas Miller, president of the United Nations Association
Ambassador Thomas Miller will speak on "The Obama Administration’s Foreign Policy Challenges and the Role of the United Nations: A Practitioner's Perspective." Ambassador Miller devoted 29 years to the US Foreign Service, working on policy issues in the Balkans, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Massey Boardroom
Monday, November 9, 7:30 p.m.
Faculty Concert Series
Belmont Heights Baptist Church Sanctuary
Wednesday, November 11, 10 a.m.
Social Entrepreneurship in Action
Come and hear how Nick Nicholas, founder and CEO of Giving Tree LLC, transformed an innovative idea into helping agencies working to address and/or solve social problems.
Massey Boardroom
Wednesday, November 11, 10 a.m.
Faith-Informed Environmental Science
Drs. Darlene Panvini, John Niedzwiecki and Steve Murphree talk about how their faith informs their life and work in the field of environmental studies.
Neely Dining Room
Wednesday, November 11, 7:30 p.m.
Graduate Chamber Ensemble
Harton Recital Hall (MPAC)
Thursday, November 12, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Company Concert
Curb Cafe
Thursday, November 12, 8 p.m.
bobrauschenbergamerica
Bringing the paintings of one of America's greatest artists, Robert Rauschenberg, to the stage results in a collage of people, places, music, dancing, love stories and the sheer exhilaration of living in a country where people make up their lives as they go. Tickets are $4 for Faculty, Staff, Alumni and non-Belmont students, and free for Belmont Students. Additional performances will be held Fri., Nov. 13 and Sat., Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 15 at 2 p.m.
Troutt Black Box Theater
Friday, November 13, 10 a.m.
Chapel
Neely Dining Room
Friday, November 13, 6 p.m.
Women's Basketball Home Season Opener
Support the women's basketball team as it hosts the University of Central Arkansas in the season opener!
Curb Event Center Arena
Friday, November 13, 8 p.m.
Belmont Opera Theatre Presents Mozart’s Così fan tutte
A comedic look at relationships and the sanctity of love. This production is presented in English. Tickets are $5 for Senior Citizens (65 and over), Faculty, Staff and non-Belmont students. Free for Belmont students. Additional performances will be held Sat., Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. and Sun. Nov. 15 at 2 p.m.
Troutt Theater
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BIRTHDAYS
If you notice an incorrect or missing birthday, please e-mail the update to communication@belmont.edu.
November 7
Michelle Ayotte, Health Sciences
Sharon Gregg, Music
Joyce Ann Watson, Athletics
November 8
Nancy Darr, Physical Therapy
November 10
Deane Webb, Athletics
Keeley White, Math and Computer Science
November 12
Sandra Haynes, Custodial Services
November 13
Don Cusic, Music Business
Laura Wheeler, Career Services
November 14
Tina Hunt-Frost, Health Sciences
November 15
Sharon Hiett, Finance and Operations
Millicent Jolly, User Services
Steve Lasley, Finance and Operations
Julie Rafferty, Pharmacy
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SPECIAL PROMOTION
Special TPAC Discounts for Belmont Community
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is offering special discounts to Belmont students, faculty and staff for upcoming performances of "The 101 Dalmatians Musical," "A Christmas Story" and Mannheim Steamroller.
"The 101 Dalmatians Musical" is an experience for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. Your special discounted performances are Wed., Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m., Thurs., Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s, "A Christmas Story" follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his unflappable campaign to get Santa (or anyone else) to give him a Red Rider carbine-action, 200 shot range-model air rifle. Your special discounted performances are Wed., Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. and Tues., Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Finally, get an early start on your "holiday mood" when Mannheim Steamroller brings their Christmas tour to TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall. Your special discounted performance is Sat., Nov. 21 at 8 p.m.
How-To: To purchase discounted tickets for these productions, simply log on to www.tpac.org/corporatesaver 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.
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