Belmont University | FYI


August 8, 2008

ACHIEVERS


Arthritis Foundation Presents Plaque to Pharmacy, PT
Arthritis-Pharmacy Presentation 2.jpgOn Thursday, members of the Nashville Arthritis Foundation visited Belmont to show their appreciation for the University's support in the annual Arthritis Walk, which was held on campus in May. The School of Pharmacy and the School of Physical Therapy both had teams that participated in the walk, together raising more than $3,200. The Schools were presented with a plaque and two picture frames to display as a sign of a successful and growing partnership.

Pictured are (r-l) School of Pharmacy Dean Phil Johnston, 2008 Nashville Walk Honoree Ken Brisbane, Associate Professor in Physical Therapy Gail Bursch (Team Captain), Arthritis Foundation President and CEO Len Smith, College of Health Sciences Dean Jack Williams and Assistant Professor in Pharmacy Practice Julie Rafferty (Team Captain).

Jellissen Published in The Tennessean
Dr. Susan M. Jellissen, professor of political science, published an editorial in The Tennessean this week titled "Afghan distrust, Pakistan acts negate troop benefits." Click here to read the full article.

Entsminger to Judge MTA Jingle Contest
DEntsminger.jpgDr. Deen Entsminger, professor in the School of Music, will be serving as a judge for the Music City Central jingle contest along with The Tennessean's Beverly Keel, jazz musician Kirk Whalum, radio DJs Woody and Jim, and several others.The Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority's brand-new Music City Central Transit Center will open its doors downtown in late October, and MTA wants to introduce it Nashville style, by putting it to music. Contest participants can enter an original, 60-second jingle in any genre about all of the reasons to choose public transportation. The winner will win a $1,500 cash prize courtesy of Balfour Beatty Construction as well as have the option of performing the jingle at the Grand Opening of Music City Central. Click here for more information on the contest.


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