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May 9, 2008

BELMONT NEWS


Belmont Signs 'Turning the Tide of Technology' Initiative
TechCouncil.jpgThe Nashville Technology Council, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Belmont University, 13 other local academic organizations and more than 50 area businesses recently launched their “Turning the Tide of Technology” initiative. The launch of the initiative was made official yesterday with each participant signing a charter agreement. Assistant Provost Glenn Acree, pictured signing the initiative, serves on the Tech Council's Board of Directors.

The charter solidified a working partnership to continually raise awareness in the student community, enhance education programs and provide career opportunities to meet the workforce needs of Middle Tennessee. By signing the charter, organizations agreed to support and contribute to the overall success of the initiative.

“The signing of the charter agreement is an important step needed to aid in the continued growth of the Middle Tennessee technology community,” said Jeff Costantine, president, Nashville Technology Council. “The objectives of the initiative include, creating student interest in technology, raising student enrollment in technology related fields of study, addressing the rising demand of technology resources and working to align graduate skills to meet business demand to help fill area technology jobs.”

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Belmont to Hold Spring 2008 Commencement
Belmont University will hold its spring 2008 commencement with two separate ceremonies. Belmont graduate students will be honored Fri., May 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Massey Concert Hall, while undergraduates will receive their degrees on Sat., May 10 at 10 a.m. in the Curb Event Center.

Belmont will celebrate the graduation of a total of 661 students, marking the largest graduation in the university’s history to date. During the graduation ceremonies, 551 undergraduate, 98 master’s and 12 doctoral degrees will be conferred. Tickets, which have been distributed to the graduating students, will be required for guests wishing to attend either event.

Dr. Robert C. Fisher, president of the University, will preside over both events and present the graduates with their degrees as well as provide commencement remarks.


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