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November 9, 2007

Achievers


Webster Speaks at Trevecca on Pharmacy Careers
On Mon., Nov. 5, Dr. Andy Webster, chair and professor in the department of pharmaceutical sciences, gave an invited presentation on “Careers in the Pharmaceutical Sciences” at Trevecca Nazarene University. The event was attended by about 75 students interested in an education in pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences.

Williams Appointed to Center for Performance Excellence Judges Panel
williams.jpgSusan Williams, professor of management in the Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business, has been appointed to the 2007 Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) Panel of Judges. Every year, the Panel of Judges plays an integral role in the TNCPE Awards Program, recognizing organizations that demonstrate excellence in business operations and results.

As a member of the Panel of Judges, Williams is responsible for validating the integrity of the TNCPE awards process and determining the award level for each applicant. The Panel is composed of experts selected from all sectors including business, industry, education and health care organizations, professional and trade associations and government. Judges are all well versed in the principles of continuous improvement and performance excellence principles. More than 1,000 organizations have participated in and benefited from the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence Awards program.

Professors Noted for Best Teaching Case Award
Belmont Professors Mark Schenkel and Jeff Cornwall along with Chris Gray from USASBE (United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship) were just notified that their instructional case, "The Bun Lady," has been recognized by the International Small Business Journal for “Best Teaching Case Award.” The professors will be recognized at the upcoming 2008 USASBE international meeting in San Antonio.

DMHO Makes Top Ten on 'Next Great American Band'
Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, a local band consisting of a number of Belmont alumni, made it into the Top 10 last week on new Fox television show "Next Great American Band." The big band performed original song “All Night” and Elton John cover “I’m Still Standin’” on Friday evening's show, and this week's episode, which will air Fri., Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Central, will feature the songs of Billy Joel. Viewer voting will occur for two hours, from 8-10 p.m. Central, immediately following the conclusion of the broadcast. The number to call this week for DMHO is 866-856-8303. For more information, visit the DMHO Web site at www.denvermho.com.

Junior PR Major Wins Bridgestone Americas Scholarship
Etelford.JPGEmily Telford, a junior public relations major, was recently awarded the $2,500 Bridgestone Americas Public Affairs Scholarship, an annual award given by the Nashville-based company to a student who demonstrates academic excellence, campus service and professionalism. Telford, who also is earning a double minor in journalism and philosophy, has maintained a 3.77 grade point average while being an active campus leader. She is the president of Belmont’s PRSSA Chapter and the former secretary and current volunteer for Bruin Recruiters. In addition to her campus service, she has had internships at Schmidt Relations, PassAlong Networks and National Renal Alliance.

"I am honored to receive the scholarship,” Telford said. “I am very passionate about working in the PR field, and I am so proud of the growth of our program at Belmont. Succeeding in my PR classes and developing our student organization, PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America), has been the most gratifying part of my college education, and to be rewarded with a scholarship is beyond reimbursement for all my hard work."


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