Belmont University | FYI


August 28, 2009

ANNOUNCEMENTS


Team Belmont Needs You!
Join the Beaman Center and Health Services now in support of breast cancer research in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk. This noncompetitive walk begins at 9 a.m. on Oct. 24 at LP Field and unites people of all ages to help find a cure for breast cancer. We know that a strong group of Belmont faculty, staff, students and alumni can make an impact. Follow this link to the Team Belmont main page to join our team. There is no cost to sign up for this event, and students can get convo credit. For more information on how Team Belmont is working to support this event, please contact Kelly Tuttle at x8058 or Melissa Thomas at x8059.

Belmont Offers Commuter Benefits to Students, Faculty and Staff
Free Commutes to/from Campus on the Bus or Train
Since 2005, Belmont has offered free transportation to campus for students, faculty and staff thanks to a partnership with Nashville’s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA).

BUS: Any student or employee with a Belmont-issued ID card can ride to and from the campus without charge simply by swiping a Belmont ID through the magnetic strip reader on the top right corner of the bus’s fare box when boarding. The university is then billed for the bus trips.

TRAIN: Belmont offers free train transportation on the Music City Star rail system, operating from Lebanon to downtown Nashville's Riverfront Park. Train tickets can be acquired at Belmont Central.

Both of these services are intended to improve the environment and relieve traffic congestion on campus, but please use these free privileges for commuting to and from campus only. Click here for more information.

Zipcars Available for Students, Faculty and Staff
Belmont will again offer two Zipcars this year for reservation to students, faculty and staff. Zipcars are a safe, convenient and environmentally friendly option for students living on campus without cars or for commuters looking for alternative transportation. Two cars are parked near the Curb Event Center Box Office and will be available for reservation online or from a cell phone. Students, faculty and staff can join Zipcar for only $35 a year, or university departments can join for $100. Low hourly reservation rates include gas, insurance, access to 24/7 roadside assistance and travel up to 180 miles. New members receive a $35 driving credit in their first month of use. When you become a member, you are sent a Zipcard, an electronic key that allows you to access and drive the vehicle. Members 18-20 can reserve Belmont’s Zipcars and members 21 and older also have access to Zipcars in Washington D.C., Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, London, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver. For more information, please visit www.zipcar.com. Sign up and reserve your Zipcar at www.zipcar.com/belmont.

Weight Watchers Kicks Off New Series of Meetings
A campus group of Weight Watchers will be kicking off a new series of meetings soon. Meetings are Mondays from August 31-November 23 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Inman 142. Cost is $120 for new/rejoining members, $110 for continuing members and $100 for lifetime members. Deadline to sign up and to turn in your payment is Fri, Aug. 28. Contact Patsy Peach for more information at 460-6401 or patsy.peach@belmont.edu.


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