Summer Flowers
June 25, 2008
A Note for Parents...
Dear Parents,
It's Summer Orientation time at Belmont...and that means long days and even longer evenings. But, as I sit here and write, I am quickly reminded why Summer Orientation is such a special time of year. There are daily reminders that Belmont is a special place...all seen through the anxious and excited gazes of incoming students. Where I get caught up in the daily grind, they can't wait for the smallest part of the college experience. From residence halls to basketball games, picking classes or not having a curfew, the energy and spirit of new students pulls me through the long summer months. But, more importantly, it reminds me of how special this place is because of the talented students Belmont is welcoming. Belmont is attracting some of the most gifted, intelligent, and service-minded students in the country. It is a privilege to teach and guide another generation of students that will contribute to Belmont's lasting legacy. Have a great summer...and if you own a coffee shop please send some samples for the orientation staff.
Blessings.
Matt Burchett
Director of New Student & Parent Programs
BUParent@mail.belmont.edu
Click Here to Go to Belmont Parents Online.
Save the Date: Parent & Family Weekend Oct. 31-Nov. 1
Save the date for Parent & Family Weekend October 31-November 1.
Events include Fall Follies, musical theatre performance, tours of Nashville, and favorite lectures.
Join us this fall for Parent & Family Weekend!
Join the Belmont Parent Association...
We are excited to introduce the Belmont University Parents Association. The Parents Association will serve you and your family through special programs, enhanced communication, and increased opportunities to be a part of the life of Belmont. In the upcoming years, we will add local chapters of the Association for parents to join with new and current families in your community connecting the Belmont family nation-wide.
The cost of membership is $150 which includes continued enrichment of the Belmont Parents Online Community, 2 tickets for all events during Parent & Family Weekend, Belmont Parent & Family calendar, and invitations to Belmont Parent Association events. Further, half of your dues serves as a tax-deductable donation to the Belmont University Annual Fund supporting need based scholarships.
If you have not registered with the Belmont Parent Online Community, you can do it today at http://parents.belmont.edu free of charge. We are excited about the growth of Belmont University and your involvement in our community. We look forward to your continued involvement in Belmont!
Belmont News
School of Pharmacy Celebrates ACPE Approval for First Class to Begin in August
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education ACPE informed the Belmont University School of Pharmacy BUSOP this morning that the new program has reached another significant benchmark toward full accreditation. The announcement confirms that BUSOP will officially be able to seat its first class of 75 newly admitted students in August 2008.
Bell Tower Undergoes Extreme Makeover with New Banner to Celebrate Debate
In observance of Flag Day, Belmont University lifted its own celebration of the ‘stars and stripes’ by draping the campus’s historic Bell Tower this week in a red, white and blue flag banner. The banner heralds the upcoming Oct. 7, 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate to be held at the university’s Curb Event Center.
Belmont Earns Atlantic Sun All-Academic Trophy: Student-athletes reach new heights in claiming record sixth conference honor
MACON, GA. - - For the sixth time in its seven year history as an Atlantic Sun Conference member institution Belmont University has earned the conference’s All-Academic Trophy, the league office announced Friday. Further cementing its reputation for achieving athletic and academic success, Belmont saw an astounding 161 of its 229 student-athletes receive All-Academic honors. Consequently, Belmont established a new conference standard for percentage of its student-athletes reaching All-Academic status at 70.31 percent.
