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January 25, 2008

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS


Update on Thrailkill Hall Incident
We wanted to follow up with the Belmont community regarding the potential security threat on Monday evening at Thrailkill Hall. As you know, after a thorough search, Metro Police and Campus Security found no evidence of a security threat.

Immediately following the search, we relied on the efforts of our Residence Life staff to communicate with Thrailkill residents and let them know that all was clear. On Tuesday, those efforts were followed by a faculty/staff e-mail and message on BIC, and the Dean of Students sent an e-mail to parents who are signed up for the parents’ newsletter informing them of the incident and the security measures taken. Dr. Fisher met with a group of students, and Residence Life staff at Thrailkill Hall held a meeting on Tuesday evening for hall residents to address questions and concerns that they might have. Additionally, university representatives met to review procedures for such events.

There is no higher priority than the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and we are proud of the rapid response from the Office of Campus Security. Moving forward, we will carefully examine every aspect of this incident and any others that may occur and take actions as necessary to fine-tune our campus security and communication policies.

Belmont Homecoming 2008: February 7-9
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Friday, February 8 – Wear your Belmont Colors Day!

Homecoming Celebration Lunch - Friday, February 8, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join us in the Maddox Grand Atrium for the 2nd Annual Homecoming Celebration Lunch as we dine on chili and hot dogs and hear from Coach Cross and Coach Byrd. Cost is $6 for faculty and staff. Make reservations by Feb. 4 by calling x6723 or e-mail Kristy Collins collinsk@mail.belmont.edu

Tip-Off Indoor Tailgate – Saturday, February 9, 1-2 p.m.
It’s time to celebrate, and get your game face on. A myriad of festivities for the entire family. Cornhole, basketball, face decals, grab bags, “Build a Bruin,” balloon animals, autographs by Bruiser & much more.

Belmont Bruins vs. North Florida Ospreys – 2 p.m. / 4:15 p.m.
It’s a “white out!" Help us create a “sea of white” at Homecoming ’08. Purchase the official Homecoming T-shirt [$5] or come dressed in your favorite white attire as we support our Bruins in their effort to “white out” the opposition.

Homecoming “Clothe-Off” – – Monday, January 28-Saturday, February 9
This community service initiative, sponsored by the M.O.B, is a clothing drive for needy students attending LaVergne Lake Elementary. Final collection opportunity occurring at the Homecoming Game. (What to donate: winter clothes [new or gently used], jackets, mittens, gloves, scarves or money to purchase these items).
Donation sites: Office of Athletics – Curb Event Center, Mezzanine Level
Office of Alumni Relations, Fidelity Hall, 1st Floor


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