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November 2, 2007

Belmont News


Tickets Now On Sale for 'Nashville Celebrates Elvis!'
Belmont University announced this week that tickets are now on sale for "Belmont University Presents: Nashville Celebrates Elvis!," a benefit show to be held at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Tues., Feb. 12, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.

In celebration of Elvis’ association with the early days of the Nashville music industry, the show will feature Elvis songs performed by celebrity artists who have recorded, performed or been influenced by his music. Proceeds from this one-night-only opportunity will benefit the Cecil Scaife Music Business Scholarship Fund to help Curb College students.

Confirmed artists participating include George Klein (host), Pat Boone, David Briggs, Mac Davis, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Wanda Jackson, The Jordanaires, Millie Kirkham, Ronnie McDowell, TG Sheppard and BJ Thomas.

Tickets are available at $35, $100 and a special patron-level of $500 that guarantees premium seating and an invitation to a special party at the RCA Studio B recording studio on Mon., Feb. 11. Tickets for $35 and $100 seats are available at all Ticketmaster locations, through Ticketmaster.com and the Ryman box office. Patron-level $500 tickets are available only through the Curb Event Center Box Office at 460-8500. For more information, click here.

Belmont Partners with Local Church to Give Free Flu Shots in Edgehill
Belmont University and Kayne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church announced today that they are partnering together to provide a free family flu shot clinic at the Easley Community Center in Rose Park (1000 Edgehill Avenue) on Sat., Nov. 3, from 10 a.m.-noon.

In anticipation of flu season, Belmont recently offered shots to all students, faculty and staff for $16 each. More than 200 additional vaccinations are being offered for free to the university’s neighbors in the Edgehill community, and student nurses from the Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences and Nursing will administer the shots. In addition, approximately 40-60 doses will be offered free of charge to residents of I.W. Gernert Homes, which serves seniors and individuals with disabilities.

“Belmont students, faculty and staff are already involved in a number of projects in the Edgehill community,” said Dr. Jason Rogers, the university’s vice president for administration and university counsel. “But we are always looking for opportunities to further our service-learning initiatives and to be the best neighbors we can be. Hopefully, this event will go a long way toward keeping our community healthy this winter.” For more on this story, click here.

Massey Graduate Students Visit South Africa
cape_of_good_hope_button.jpgAs part of the Massey School’s International Business Field Study course, 18 graduate students along with the College of Business Administration's Dr. Jeff Overby and Belmont Instructional Technology Coordinator Claudia Myrick departed Oct. 27 for Cape Town, South Africa.

The group's itinerary for the week includes visits with various businesses and lectures from a number of speakers in order to learn more about doing business in South Africa. In addition, this trip includes a special focus on social entrepreneurship, allowing students to see real-life examples of how individuals have used their entrepreneurial skills to solve social problems and empower the poor. Throughout the process, the program seeks to provide students a better understanding of the interrelationships between poverty, AIDS and economic development. To read updates on the group's blog, click here. For more information on this story, click here.

Josh Turner Inducted into Grand Ole Opry
Josh JenniferDr Fisher1.jpgMulti-platinum MCA recording artist and Belmont alumnus Josh Turner, pictured at right with his wife, Jennifer, and Dr. Fisher, was inducted into the world-famous Grand Ole Opry Saturday evening by Opry superstar Vince Gill.

After Turner performed current radio hit “Firecracker” and his breakthrough debut single “Long Black Train,” Gill made Opry membership official. During the induction, which aired live on Great American Country (GAC), Turner was presented the Opry Member Award, a 14-inch bronze and oak wood replica of the Opry’s vintage microphone stand. Opry Vice President and General Manger Pete Fisher said, "We’re so happy to formally welcome Josh into our family tonight and look forward to years of great Opry performances and career accomplishments to come.” To view Turner's induction and performance, visit Opry Live. To read more on this story, click here.


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