July 28, 2006

Photo of the Week

An image from M-Fuge 2006.

Belmont News

Belmont Co-Hosts Nonviolence Summit
Belmont University and American Baptist College teamed up as the Nashville Nonviolence Coalition to sponsor the Nonviolence Summit for youth and young adults, church and community leaders and educators on Saturday. To read more, click here.
Music Business Professor Volman Talks About Life in Pop Music
Mark Volman, a professor in the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business, was recently profiled in the Treasure Coast Palm about his life as a member of the ’60s pop band, The Turtles (“So Happy Together”), and Frank Zappa’s band, Mothers of Invention, in the ’70s. Click here to read the article.
Belmont Faculty Quoted in The Tennessean
Two Belmont faculty members were recently quoted in separate stories in The Tennessean. Dr. Andi Stepnick, chair of the sociology department, was interviewed for a story that ran in the Sunday edition of the paper about the rising popularity of family reunions. Jose Gonzalez, an adjunct entrepreneurship instructor in Belmont’s College of Business Administration, was quoted in a story that ran Monday. Gonzalez spoke about the popularity of certain types of businesses on Nashville’s Nolensville Road.

Achievers

Mullen Vies For Spot On Baseball Team
Rising Belmont senior Erin Mullen, a member of Belmont’s softball team, is one of 30 women who will vie for a spot on the National Team at the USA Baseball Team Trials this weekend. She is one of only two current collegiate softball players to earn a spot on the trials roster. NCAA.com profiled Mullen and her quest for a spot on the team.

Announcements

“First Friend” Opportunity
Hundreds of new international students are arriving in the Nashville area this fall who would like to have an American friend. By signing up to be a “First Friend,” you and your family will join your student about once a month for dinner or an outing so he or she may learn first-hand about American culture from you, their Christian friends. This is a wonderful local, service opportunity to love and care for someone far from home. Please contact adjunct faculty member, Dr. Charles Parker, InterFACE Ministries, 367-4387 or cap3105@bellsouth.net for an application form and further information.
Sales Tax Holiday
The Tennessee Department of Revenue 2006 Sales Tax Holiday is August 4-6. For more information on tax exempt purchases, click here or visit www.Tennessee.gov/revenue.

Birthdays

If you notice an incorrect or missing birthday, please e-mail the update to communication@mail.belmont.edu.
July 28
Anthony Jefferson, Custodial Services
Sylvia Morris, Library
July 29
Arthur Davis, Maintenance Services
July 30
Jeff Kirk, Music
Valerie Sloan, Art
Jennifer Wetzel, University Marketing and Communications
July 31
Helen Bond, Belmont Central
August 1
Tommy Moran, Security
August 2
John Halle, Physical Therapy
August 3
Jimmy Binkley, Custodial Services
Todd, London, Music
August 4
Veronica Smith, Mail Center
August 5
John Moore, ITS
August 6
Claudia Myrick, IT
August 7
Anne Edmunds, Admissions

July 21, 2006

Photo of the Week

Massey School graduate (’93) Lt. Col. Stacey Garmon greets her husband on July 16 as she returns from Iraq after a year-long deployment. She is a member of the Army Reserve’s 80th Division, headquartered in Richmond, Va.
This photo was shared with the office of University Marketing and Communications by the 80th Division Public Affairs Office.

Belmont News

In the News:
The Tennessean wrote about Belmont student Will Cromer who recently was awarded the prestigious Charles Koch Summer Fellowship. Click here to read the article.
CollegeInsider.com profiled Belmont men’s basketball coach Rick Byrd recently. Click here to read the article about Byrd’s leadership through Belmont’s NAIA years through last March’s debut in the NCAA Championship Tournament.
The Tennessean reported on the Atlantic Sun awarding Belmont University the All-Academic Trophy for the fifth year in a row. Click here to read the article.

Achievers

Austin Earns National Academic Award
Belmont rising senior Kate Austin has been named to the All-American Scholar Team as announced by the National Golf Coaches Association Monday morning. It is the first time that a Belmont golfer has been honored with this award. [To read more, click here.]
Kelly Interviews McEntire
Belmont alum Hunter Kelly (’03) recently interviewed country music star Reba McEntire at the Las Vegas Hilton. Kelly is the Nashville producer for ABC radio.
Alumnus Leads Worship for Beth Moore
Belmont alumnus Travis Cottrell is leading worship for popular Bible teacher and author Beth Moore at her “Living Proof” events. Cottrell was nominated in 2006 for a Dove Award and has arranged and produced music for Christian publisher Lifeway Music Group. He recently signed with Indelible Creative Group and is working on a solo album this summer.
Walter Interns With Blender, Conan O’Brien
Belmont music business student Rebekah Walter is interning for Blender Magazine and Late Night with Conan O’Brien in New York City. [To read more, click here.]