Justin Henke, sophomore trumpet performance major at Belmont
University, won the Grand Prize in the Young Adult category in the annual
Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra concerto competitions.
Henke was accepted to audition live after a taped preliminary round of auditions. He went on to win the live judged audition, performing Carl Hohne’s virtuosic Slavische Fantasie for cornet.
The concerts will be held on Sunday, May 3, at 4 p.m. (venue TBD) and Tuesday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church. In addition to Henke’s performance of Slavische Fantasie, the program includes compositions by Neilsen, Creston and Chaminade, as well as a composition winner to be determined.
This piece celebrates the role Pan Am executive, Harold Bixby, played in establishing Pan American Airways’ transformative transpacific airmail service in 1935.
With this second part published, there are now two additional installments to follow in upcoming months.
Sarah Hadzor Worley, owner of the Nashville-based brunch staple Biscuit Love and an alumna, came back to campus to share with students the success story of her career. This, however, was not a conversation about business proposals and marketing; instead, it focused on community and heart.
“Biscuit Love is a story of dreams. It’s a story of community,” said Worley, who studied accounting and received a graduate degree from Belmont in business. She shared the story of how she and her husband, Karl, have made community an intricate and integral part of Biscuit Love since they first opened as a food truck in 2012. When they made the transition to open the first brick-and-mortar location of Biscuit Love in the Gulch in 2015, they prioritized creating a place where people can commune, relationships can grow and dreams can thrive. While this creates an atmosphere customers love, it all begins with the employees. Sarah and Karl take the time to get to know each employee as a part of their mission to create community. Whenever a new employee starts at Biscuit Love, they are asked what their big dream is, as Worley’s goal has always been to take her dream and use it as a catalyst for other’s dreams.
Biscuit Love exists to nourish both stomachs and souls. “I’m
not passionate about the biscuits,” Worley said. Rather, she is passionate
about impacting people’s lives. She believes it is this heart of Biscuit Love
that sets it apart from restaurants like it and integrates it into the
community of Nashville.
Worley proposed the challenge for current students to
figure out ways to create community with the people around them and invest in
that community. As students consider their future, she advised them to build
community by surrounding themselves with people who have similar passions to be
encouraged, while also finding people who think differently to be challenged. Worley
told students to dream big and start becoming who they want to be.
Worley is trying to make the world a better place through
biscuits, and leading the way as an inspiration for students with big dreams of
their own.
Belmont University and Volunteer State Community
College announced today a new partnership that allows Vol State associate
degree students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s of Business Administration
(B.B.A.) from Belmont’s Jack C. Massey College of Business. Belmont reached similar
agreements with Columbia State Community College and Nashville State Community
College in recent years.
Belmont President
Dr. Bob Fisher said, “This agreement eliminates two of the biggest hurdles to
degree completion, credit transferability and convenience, by clearing
obstacles that all too often get in the way of local students who are seeking a
four-year degree. This initiative outlines the steps needed to ensure credits
earned properly transfer while also maximizing each student’s financial
investment in their education. Extending such partnerships to more colleges and
more programs means more Tennesseans will have the means to obtain the
four-year degree needed in today’s complex workforce.”
According to a 2018 article in the Chronicle of Higher Education, 80 percent of students attending community colleges nationwide intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree, but only 14 percent have one six years later. A study from the Community College Research Center noted that several essential practices have proven highly effective in improving those numbers for transfer students with key points about creating “clear programmatic pathways with aligned high-quality instruction.” This new agreement—which provides deeper connections between the two programs and streamlines services and admissions for students—aims to improve transfer graduation numbers in Tennessee.
Eligible students
must earn a Vol State Associate of Science Degree in a business program by completing the transfer coursework developed
and approved by both institutions. Through this agreement, Vol State students
who meet stated requirements can be granted early admittance into Belmont’s
Massey College of Business.
“We are always pleased when we can create another pathway for students
to achieve their goals and fulfill their dreams,” said Vol State president Dr. Jerry
Faulkner. “This agreement with Belmont allows students to take full
advantage of TN Promise or TN Reconnect tuition-free college at Vol State and
then move on to one of the most prestigious colleges and programs in our area.”
The degree
completion program is open to any Vol State student pursuing an associate’s
degree in accounting, business administration, information systems, finance,
management or marketing who successfully completes 24 credit hours with a
minimum 3.0 GPA. Students applying for need-based aid or VA benefits as well as
adult students seeking reduced tuition options are all eligible for this
program. In addition, a transfer scholarship has been created to support
students pursuing the 2-to-4 year Vol State/Belmont option. The scholarship,
open to Vol State Associate Degree in Business graduates who meet GPA
qualifications, has a value of $3,000 per semester for four semesters of
continuous study at Belmont.
Dr. Jan Williams, dean of Belmont’s
Massey College of Business, added, “Belmont and the Massey College of Business
look forward to this innovative partnership with Vol State. Through a
careful articulation of all degree requirements, Vol State students will be
able to seamlessly transition to Belmont and complete our highly valued
AACSB-accredited B.B.A. program.”
Ranked among
the Best Undergraduate Business Schools by Bloomberg
BusinessWeek, Belmont’s Jack C. Massey College of Business offers the highest
quality of business education in a Christian environment. Belmont is the
only private university in Tennessee to have met the quality standards to
achieve business and specialized accounting accreditation by AACSB
International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business. This dual accreditation places Belmont among the less than one
percent of the world’s business schools to achieve both business and accounting
accreditation.
Belmont University’s College of Pharmacy hosted the Fourth
Annual Middle Tennessee Antimicrobial Stewardship Symposium on January 31 on
Belmont’s campus.
This symposium brought together key stakeholders and
practitioners to learn and discuss ways to work together as a medical community
to improve appropriate antimicrobial use and mitigate risks. The symposium was
attended by 150 healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines including
pharmacists, physicians, nurses and those involved with infection prevention
and patient safety and quality from 9 states and more than 60 healthcare
facilities.
Dr. Gerald B. Hickson, MD, Joseph C. Ross Chair in Medical
Education and Administration, professor of pediatrics and founding director of the
Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy at Vanderbilt University Medical
Center, spoke as the keynote.
Hickson led the group to think about the pursuit of
professional accountability, aiming to identify behaviors in the work place
that undermine a culture of safety and respect. He described a tiered
intervention model to address variations in clinical performance and promote
the safe use of antibiotics.
“If we are going to produce the quality of health care we
expect today, we are going to have to start dealing with the human side of
things again and having the courage to give feedback,” he said. “The practice
of medicine is inherently stressful; the question is: what is the plan? This
requires us to be actively engaged, which goes back to the pursuit of professionalism.”
Dr. Montgomery Green, associate professor of pharmacy
practice at Belmont, said hosting the symposium at Belmont for a fourth year
was an exciting privilege. “We continue to see a growing interest in this area,
and the passion for providing best patient care that the attendees and speakers
share is palpable. We hope that participants took back a renewed energy to
implement change in their practice, as well as some concrete examples of how to
do so. As a practitioner and a faculty member, the opportunity to share ideas
and opportunities for growth with fellow practitioners is one of the highlights
of my year.”
Gerald B. (Jerry) Hickson, MD presents “Antibiotic Stewardship and the Pursuit of Professional Accountability”
The event was planned and hosted by Green; Dr. Kelly Byrge,
assistant professor with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Dr. Shaefer
Spires, assistant professor of medicine with Duke University, Dr. Kathryn
Dambrino, assistant professor with Belmont School of Nursing, Dr. Athena Hobbs,
infectious diseases clinical pharmacy specialist with Baptist Memorial
Hospital, Dr. Christopher Evans, pharmacist with the Tennessee Department of
Health, and Laura Hyde, continuing education coordinator at Belmont.
The committee planned the symposium with three goals in mind.
First, to provide a venue for the many professionals who are doing Infectious Disease
(ID) work either with or without previous training to come together, learn from
each other and realize there is no one way to implement a particular
Stewardship intervention. Second, to highlight the grassroots and community
work happening on a daily basis. The committee hoped to innovate by “taking
advantage of the collective creativity of all of us in the trenches.” Lastly,
to provide education from experts in the field of Antimicrobial Stewardship
(AS) or Microbiology or ID in a manner that is not readily available to “boots
on the ground AS Programs.”
Morning sessions featured a lineup of experts in antimicrobial
stewardship. These included Milner Staub, MD, VA quality scholar and clinical
instructor at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System and Vanderbilt University
Medical Center; Rita Drummond Olans, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, APRN-BC, assistant
professor and NP hospitalist at MGH Institute of Health Professions and
Spaulding Hospital in Boston, Mass.; Tufik Assad, MD, MSCI, director of the
critical care unit and lung nodule clinic at Williamson Medical Center; and
Athena Hobbs, PharmD, BCIDP, infectious disease clinical pharmacy specialist at
Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Athena Hobbs, PharmD, speaks at Belmont University’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Symposium
During the afternoon, participants attended workshop
sessions led by pharmacists, physicians and nurses, allowing them the
opportunity to discuss topics in a small group format. Topics included containment
strategies, AS programs in long-term care facilities and outpatient settings, communication
with patients, among many others.
Co-Director Kelly Byrge, MD, said it was a privilege to be
involved in this year’s symposium, which continues to serve as a collaborative
forum for those involved in antimicrobial stewardship throughout the region.
“By bringing together participants from varying disciplines with unique knowledge
and experiences, we hoped to provide the inspiration and concrete tools needed
to implement new strategies at their respective programs. As this field
continues to gain momentum, it is inspiring to see its impact on improved
patient outcomes and optimization of healthcare resources.”
In an engaging conversation with two of Belmont’s largely successful alumnae entrepreneurs, students were excited to hear about methods of using social media to grow businesses. Belmont alumnae Emily Eggebrecht, founder of Consider the Wldflwrs, and Megan Feeman, founder of NoBaked Cookie Dough, shared words of encouragement and advice for students looking to build their businesses on social media.
The ability to launch an online store in union with social media marketing contributed largely to the successful launch of NoBaked. Feeman explained that she utilized an online store first to gauge interest before launching her now very popular product, safe-to-eat cookie dough.
Using social media for marketing purposes, Feeman reached out to influencers in Nashville offering free cookie dough in exchange for a social media post about the launch of NoBaked. Her goal was to introduce the business in a way that built credibility. Local influencers played a large role in the success of the business, but not all influencers were responsive. With approximately 80 percent of influencers responding to messages, Feeman described a process of simple trial and error.
“When starting out, focus on one platform in which you’re getting the best results,” Feeman encouraged.
Megan Feeman, founder of No Baked Cookie Dough
Consider the Wldflwrs began as Eggebrecht saw a desire for the jewelry she was altering and creating for herself. Beginning the business online in 2013, Instagram was approximately 3 years old and had the potential to drive in business.
Eggebrecht focuses on storytelling, content quality and presenting a consistent brand on social media. The business takes all of its own high quality photos, targets a specific demographic and creates social media content that has value to its followers.
“Knowing your audience is key to business success,” said Eggebrecht. Once her close friends started getting engaged and married, Eggebrecht’s audience shifted from a large array of demographics to a more niche audience of young adult women who are likely to get engaged and married. Consider the Wldflwrs uses multiple social media platforms including Pinterest and Facebook, but nearly 90 percent of customers say they found the business on Instagram.
Both alumnae have found success in influencer marketing to boost their businesses. Feeman urged students to keep company spokespersons and influencers uncontroversial. “We completely stray away from controversial topics in order to appeal to as many people as possible,” Feeman explained. She asserted that the values of spokespersons and influencers need to align with the values of the company in order to produce value. Eggebrecht focuses on targeting micro-influencers in order to build trust between consumers and the products.
Emily Eggebrecht, founder of Consider the Wldflwrs
“There’s a lot of mistrust in influencers receiving free products,” said Eggebrecht. “So for us, it’s more about gaining access to micro-influencers that foster community and are truly engaged with their followers in a more authentic way.”
After learning of the post war trauma occurring in Uganda, alumnus Clint Moseley, communications studies class of 2005, took a trip to northern Uganda in 2010 that changed his life forever. Upon his arrival, he immediately noticed that lack of global aid in remote areas like northern Uganda. After spending several days in these remote regions, Moseley returned to Nashville and fervently prayed, asking God for direction. Shortly after, he and his wife started Project R12.
“God gave me an idea of how to transform the global aid model to create true sustainable change while maximizing the generosity of donors,” said Moseley.
Four weeks after returning from Uganda, Moseley met his wife, who happened to be serving in Madagascar the same time he was serving in Uganda. “God had put the same idea in both of our hearts without us ever having met,” shared Moseley. “So when we finally met, it was a divine connection. We really feel like the answer to developing impoverished nations comes from within.”
By investing in local leaders, Moseley and his wife aim to empower the indigenous population and equip them to change the course of their nation. Project R12 was born, an organization committed to rescuing, restoring and creating freedom for the most vulnerable through purposed investment in leaders and sustainable projects.
Alumnus Clint Moseley, and his wife Tara, co-founders of Project R12
Moseley feels that his Belmont education equipped him well to take on any challenge with brains, belief in himself and the power of God to do anything. “Belmont was paramount in my ability to carry out the mission of Project R12 and be successful in this particular industry,” said Moseley. “I really benefited from my professors and first-class faculty who were always instilling that nothing is impossible and the consistent thread of believing in God woven into every area of student life.”
In its eighth year of impact, Project R12 has seen overwhelming fruit from its labor. The journey began as a local team with only a ten square foot plot of land with a banana tree. “While we didn’t have the infrastructure or assets in place, we did have an unwavering and bold dream to see Uganda set free by investing in their people,” said Moseley.
Alumnus Clint Moseley, co-founder of Project R12
The initial plot of land has now grown to more than 25 acres in three locations. Close to 2,000 young women who were victims of human trafficking have been set free, graduated a six month vocational program and now own small businesses. With the help of Project R12, prostitution has been completely eradicated in villages, three clean water well systems have brought electricity to remote villages and children are becoming strong students through increased access to education.
“We are thankful that this list of victories is long and more than 180,000 people have been impacted by Project R12,” declared Moseley.
Megan Swanson, an alumna with a degree in commerical voice and music business, made history when she was crowned Miss Nebraska USA. A successful entrepreneur, Swanson is also proving that pageant girls are more than a pretty face. She has created a six-figure business called Powerhouse Pageantry, a coaching service helping women around the world to ace pageant interviews.
“I’ve dedicated my life to the advancement of women but maybe not as you see on national news media,” said Swanson. “I don’t think women are weak or have necessarily been given the lower hand. I’m living proof that women can literally do anything they put their minds to, if you know who you are, work your tail off and never let your dream die.”
Swanson uses her backgrounds in life coaching, ministry and the entertainment industry to offer unique and winning solutions for every client. However, the business is not solely focused on pageant success. Powerhouse Pageantry aims to help pageant women “unlock the winner within” by helping girls to grow in self-discovery for lifelong success. Swanson’s clients have gone on to become headlining broadcast journalists, cardiac surgeons, dancers, CEO’s, world traveling missionaries and more.
“But most importantly, we help them love who they are, discover their gifts, and operate in their purpose,” shared Swanson.
When asked about the development of her passion for pageants, she shared, “When I passed on my crown to the next Miss Nebraska, I still had school to finish. I headed back to Belmont in the fall of 2015 with a completely fresh perspective on life, leadership and myself. We never know the ebbs and flows of the seasons of life or when they’ll come. During my year as Miss Nebraska, my mom ended up losing her job. With the scholarship I won from Miss Nebraska, I was able to finish my senior year at Belmont.”
During her senior year, Swanson recognized that as much as she loves singing and songwriting, she was an entrepreneur at her core. “I realized that what lit the biggest fire in me was helping people get unstuck along the journey and obstacles of life,” said Swanson. “I was an athlete at heart with a gritty work ethic. So, why couldn’t I run my own business, too?”
One of her first clients won Miss Minnesota’s Outstanding Teen, placed Top 12 at Nationals and received a Top 5 placement for Interview, while the other got Second Runner-Up to Miss New York. Swanson finally thought to herself that maybe coaching was what she was good at, and Powerhouse Pageantry was officially born. Today, she has clients in 30 states that go on to start their own companies, nonprofits, become lawyers and live as loving wives and mothers.
Another history making aspect of her crowning as Miss Nebraska USA is that her sister, Allie Swanson, was also crowned Miss Nebraska. This makes them the first pair of sisters to ever hold both titles of Miss Nebraska and Miss Nebraska USA at the same time.
“Allie and I are best friends,” said Megan. “Sometimes it feels like a dream because we are just so proud of each other. I’m her biggest cheerleader and she’s mine.”
The Swanson sisters grew up playing basketball, not competing in pageants. In 2014, Megan decided to compete for the college scholarship and audition for Miss Nebraska as her first competition and ended up winning.
Sisters Megan Swanson, Miss Nebraska USA and Allie Swanson, Miss Nebraska
Allie then followed suit and won Miss Nebraska in that very same gown in 2019. “When I competed, I felt like I had a bit of my sister with me,” said Allie. “It helped calm me down, allow me to have more fun and really feel confident.”
After graduating college, Allie went on to create an educational workshop called CyberSmartz focusing on online safety and privacy. She’s served at the keynote speaker at various conferences, speaks to schools, churches and businesses.
During the fall 2019 semester, nursing and pharmacy students held 19 flu clinics across campus, administering flu vaccines to 759 members of the Belmont campus community. The clinics were coordinated by Health Services Interim Director Krystal Huesmann in collaboration with DNP student Macy Ball, Associate Dean of Nursing Dr. Martha Buckner and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy, Dr. Kendall Shultes. More than 70 students were involved in this effort.
Ms. Ball’s DNP scholarly project is entitled “Community of Immunity: A Process Improvement to Increase Influenza Vaccine Uptake.” The project aims to increase influenza vaccine uptake among freshmen who reside at Belmont University and assess barriers and facilitators regarding the influenza vaccine.
In addition to the campus clinics, nursing students also participated in flu vaccine clinics for employees of the Nissan North America Headquarters in Franklin. Nine students participated in those clinics on four dates in October where more than 500 employees were vaccinated.
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and sometimes the lung. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. The Centers for Disease Control indicates that as many as 8,200 people in the U.S. have died from flu since last October. This year children have been hard hit with 68 reported deaths.
Flu shots are still
available in Health Services. Walk-in appointments may be available, but to
avoid wait time, appointments can be scheduled by:
Student Health Portal or
Call (615) 460-5506
Health Services is open Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. – noon.
Homecoming 2020 has been set for February 10 – 15, and the schedule of activities has been released. Belmont University invites alumni, friends and family back home to a festival of university life, celebrating more than 125 years of students, faith, education, community and excellence.
Current Alumni Association Board President Rebecca Hatzakorzian Clay, Class of 1999, said, “My family and I love coming back to Belmont for Homecoming each year. It is great to see friends from our time at Belmont (students and teachers) and to introduce our children to those who got to enjoy our time at Belmont with us. The activities provide opportunities to meet other alumni and learn about what is currently going on at our great school. It is something we look forward to each year.”
Building on last year’s success, each day of the week will feature a unique, purpose-filled opportunity for service and fun, including Mission Monday, T-Shirt Tuesday, WOW Wednesday, Thank You Thursday and FANtastic Friday. The Faculty Art Show will be ongoing all week, and the Belmont Store will be offering Homecoming discounts all week long, as well.
Homecoming Reunions and Open Houses will also be taking place at various times and locations. Please check the Homecoming website for specifics.
Highlights of the week can be found below, and for a complete list of all Belmont Homecoming 2020 events and an opportunity to register, click here.
Tower Society Reunion Brunch at Belmont in 2019
Homecoming 2020 Highlights
Monday, February 10 – Mission Monday
All Day – The Belmont Store will offer a 25 percent discount for anyone who makes a contribution to The Store Donation Drive
10 – 10:50 a.m.– Mission Monday Chapel: “From Here to Anywhere” featuring an alumni panel in the Janet Ayers Academic Center
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.– Alumni Non-Profit Fair on the Second Floor Rotunda of the Janet Ayers Academic Center (RSVP’s Requested)
11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Enjoy a $5 lunch at Harrington Place Dining Hall if you make a donation to The Store
5 – 6 p.m. – O’More College Alumni Panel and Open House in the Leu Center for the Visual Arts Room 117 (RSVP’s Requested)
5 – 6:15 p.m. – Jack C. Massey College of Business Legacy Lecture Series: Entrepreneurial Mindset with Professor of Entrepreneurship Jeff Cornwall in Massey Business Center Room 209B (RSVP’s Required)
Tuesday, February 11 – T-Shirt Tuesday
T-Shirt Tuesday Activities – The Belmont Store will sell $5 Homecoming shirts. All of campus are encouraged to wear their student organization t-shirt. There will also be a Homecoming T-Shirt Giveaway from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Massey Lobby and Johnson Center Lobby. Receive free cookies in the Curb Café while wearing your Homecoming shirt between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (or until supplies last)
4 – 6 p.m.– Faculty Art Exhibition Reception in the Leu Art Gallery from the newly established O’More College of Architecture, Art and Design. Gallery talk to begin at 5 p.m. (Register Here)
5 – 6:15 p.m. – Jack C. Massey College of Business Legacy Lecture Series: Global/International Business Inventory & Global Awareness Training with Director of the Center for International Business and Professor of Marketing Jeff Overby in Massey Business Center Room 209B (RSVP’s Required)
7:30 p.m.– Symphony and String Chamber Orchestra Concert in the McAfee Concert Hall
2019 Homecoming Concert
Wednesday, February 12 – Wow Wednesday (Check social media for pop-up events scheduled throughout the day around campus)
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. – University Staff Advisory Council will hand out free donut holes and coffee in the Massey Business Center Lobby
10 – 11 a.m.– Skill Studio Event: “What Employers Really Want” in the Massey Business Center boardroom, sponsored by the Office of Career & Professional Development. The event will give participants individualized career advice. (Registration Requested)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Come and dine at the “Chef’s Table” at Harrington Place Dining Hall
1 – 2 p.m. – “Warm Your Soul” with hot chocolate and puppies at the Bunch Library
3 – 4 p.m. – Senior Leadership will help serve a Popcorn Bar to the Belmont community in the Janet Ayers Academic Center Dining Area
4 – 5 p.m. – The Bruin Blast Blitz (pep band) will be conjuring up some Homecoming Spirit as they march around campus!
5 – 6:15 p.m. – Jack C. Massey College of Business Legacy Lecture Series: Ethics Case Study and Simulation Experience with Director of the Kennedy Center for Business Ethics Boyd Smith in Massey Business Center Room 209B (RSVP’s Required)
7 –10 p.m. – Join the fun in the Beaman Lobby and Beaman A & B for CHAARG Zumba and then a DJ Competition and Dance Party
Thursday, February 13 – Thank You Thursday (There will be a “Gratitude Blitz” campus-wide all day! Stop by a gratitude gram or thank you note station in Foutch Alumni House, Harrington Place Dining or Massey Business Center.)
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Belmont Faithful Thank You Luncheon in Harrington Place Dining for donors who have made consecutive gifts for two or more years (RSVP’s Requested)
5 p.m.– Belmont Women’s Basketball vs. TSU
7 p.m.– Belmont Men’s Basketball vs. TSU
Fun at the 2019 Homecoming tailgate
Friday, February 14 – FANtastic Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – College of Law Faculty Scholarship Alumni CLE Event in the Baskin Center. All College of Law alumni and Belmont undergrads in the law profession are invited to attend this free CLE event, sponsored by Belmont Legal Aid Society. (RSVP’s Required)
10 – 10:50 a.m.– Homecoming Chapel featuring guest speakers Luke Putney, Class of 2017, and Cathy Jennings, Class of 2014, in the Janet Ayers Academic Center
10 – 11 a.m. – Robert E. Simmons Distinguished Faculty Lecture Convocation in the Frist Lecture Hall with Dr. Jeremy Fyke, assistant professor of communication studies. In this interactive talk, Dr. Fyke will discuss his journey from a near-flunkie and college dropout to a professor and practitioner who thrives through a little bit of hard work and a whole lot of Jesus.
11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Homecoming Fiesta in Harrington Place Dining Hall
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Students can shoot to win free textbooks on Soccer Field Drive
2 – 3:30 p.m. – Compete in the 3rd Annual Corn hole Classic Competition on the Bell Tower Plaza
3:30 p.m. – Belmont Women’s Basketball Legacy Weekend and Reunion in the Curb Event Center
3:30 p.m. – Belmont Softball vs. Western Michigan at Rose Park
4 p.m. – Belmont Baseball vs. Kansas at Rose Park
7 p.m.– 8th Annual Homecoming in the Round concert in the Massey Performing Arts Center (MPAC). The evening will feature alumni songwriters, artists and special guests. The event is FREE, but tickets are required. Get your tickets here or call 615.460.2255.
Parents enjoyed talking with campus leaders at the 2019 Parent Coffee Homecoming event
Saturday, February 15 – Homecoming Saturday
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – College of Health Sciences and College of Pharmacy Continuing Education Event (Free CE Credits) in the Janet Ayers Academic Center Room 4094. Guest Speaker Laura Berlind, executive director of the Sycamore Institute, will present on the topic of Access to Care. Special breakout sessions to follow. (RSVP’s Required)
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Tower Society Reunion | Annual Brunch & Induction Ceremony in the Vince Gill Room in the Curb Event Center: Celebrating the elite group of alumni from Belmont’s 50-year and earlier classes! This year’s special honorees include the classes of 1970, 1965, 1960 and 1955. (RSVP’s Required)
10:30 – 11 a.m. – Belmont will present the first-ever Distinguished Alumni Service Award to Jamie Stamey in the lobby of Thrailkill Hall
11 – 11:45 a.m. – Parents are invited to stop into the Gabhart Student Center for coffee or hot chocolate and the latest news from our campus leaders. Please email parents@belmont.edu to RSVP.
11:30 a.m. – Join the Belmont family as we give thanks for our past, the present and pray God’s blessings on our future at Homecoming Prayer and Thanksgiving. Meet at University Ministries Center for a time of corporate prayer and reflection, then join a self-guided prayer walk through campus with current student ministry leaders.
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Tailgate at the Tower at the Tower Plaza. It’s Bruin Time! Everyone is invited to this campus-wide celebration during Homecoming 2020, featuring food from Jim ‘n Nicks! (Free Event, but RSVP’s are Required)
12:30 p.m. – Belmont Softball vs. Western Michigan at Rose Park
2 p.m. – Belmont Baseball vs. Kansas at Rose Park
2:30 p.m. – Homecoming Carillon Concert at the Bell Tower
Belmont Men vs. TSU for Homecoming 2017
3 p.m. – Belmont Softball vs. Green Bay at Rose Park
3 p.m. – Homecoming Double Header: Belmont Basketball vs. Jacksonville State: Women’s game starting at 3 p.m. with the Men’s game to follow at approximately 5 p.m. The Homecoming Court will be presented at halftime – don’t miss it! Alumni can order tickets in advance at discounted prices. For tickets, visit belmont.edu/homecoming or call the Curb Event Center Box Office at 615.460.BALL [2255]. Request the February 15 Homecoming Games with promo code “BUALUM19-20.”
7:30 p.m. – Sinfonian Band, Sponsored by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia in the Wilson Atrium
