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Alumnae Entertainment Business Managers Host Curb College Seminar

Haley Charlton
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Alumnae Entertainment Business Managers Host Curb College Seminar

Two representatives from Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy Entertainment Business Management recently spoke with Belmont students at a Curb College seminar titled “Artists in the Streaming Age – How Do They Get Paid?”

Belmont alumnae Adrien Good, associate business manager, and Erica Rosa, royalty manager, presented the basics of money flow in the modern music industry. The goal was to illustrate the exact journey a song takes to turn from melodies in a consumer’s ear into millions of dollars in the pockets of artists and songwriters.

The presentation began with an introduction of the various roles a business manager plays: educator, accountant and even armchair psychologist. Everyone, Good shared, has a history with money before entering the FBMM offices. As such, a great deal of the work they do focuses on better understanding the often-flawed relationship artists have with money and spending.

“If you’re thinking of going into business management, it’s something that isn’t just pigeonholed into accounting. It really is a wide area,” Good shared.

Room full of students listening to seminar

Following the introduction of their duties at FBMM, Good and Rosa began introducing the fundamentals of understanding money flows in music. They covered concepts from the basic different copyrights found within a recorded song and the various types of royalties paid to artists and songwriters, to the differences of payment processes between interactive and non-interactive streaming. The duo also provided a great walk-through of how Spotify pays out artists, a relatively new and complex process.

This seminar served as a great example of the supplementary educational opportunities offered to students at Belmont. Additionally, it allowed students studying disciplines outside of Curb College with an interest in the mechanics of the music industry an opportunity to learn.

Faculty Present at Lilly Conference on College Teaching

Katie McAdams
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Faculty Present at Lilly Conference on College Teaching

Belmont was well-represented at the Lilly Conference on College Teaching held at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio on November 21-23. The Lilly Conference brings together scholar teachers from across academic disciplines. A total of nine Belmont faculty participants were included, from media studies, communication, English, psychological science, social work, public relations and The Teaching Center.

Belmont faculty members contributed four presentations for the “Evidence-Based Learning and Teaching” conference theme. Each of the Belmont presentations was the result on ongoing scholarship and longstanding collaborations with campus colleagues.

Nathan Webb, chair of the Communication Department, Julie Hunt, associate professor of social work, and Andrea Stover, professor of English, shared their experiences as an active scholarly group in a poster titled “The Quest to Develop Authentic Learning Objectives Through an Interdisciplinary Faculty Group.”

Hyangsook Lee, assistant professor of journalism in the Department of Media Studies, discussed her scholarship in a poster titled “Augmented Learning: Understanding Augmented Reality’s Progress and Potential in Higher Education and Professional Training.”

In their presentation entitled “Radical Redesign: What To Do When Teaching Just Isn’t Working,” Jason Lovvorn, associate professor of English, Andrea Stover, professor of English, and Sue Trout, assistant professor of English, offered examples of transforming courses during the middle of a semester.

Pete Giordano, professor of psychology, and Mike Pinter, director of The Teaching Center and professor of mathematics, delivered an invited presentation titled “The Role of (Organized) Unpredictability in Teaching and Learning,” in which they explored opportunities for faculty to fruitfully and effectively use elements of unpredictability in their courses.

Christie Kleinmann, teaching center and professor of public relations, also participated in conference sessions and contributed to the Belmont group’s conversations about teaching and learning that occurred throughout the conference.

Additional information about each presentation is available on the conference website: http://celt.miamioh.edu/lillycon/presenters.php.

James Matthews to Headline World’s Big Sleep Out

Katie McAdams
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James Matthews to Headline World’s Big Sleep Out

James Matthews, piano performance major class of 2019 and current Master of Music in piano performance candidate, will headline at The World’s Big Sleep Out on December 7, a charity event raising funds to end homelessness around the globe.

Matthews will perform at the New York event alongside celebrities including Will Smith. Matthews will also share his story of the time when he was homeless.

“Belmont was pivotal in preparing me for success,” shared Matthews.

Alumna Nicole Brandt Minyard Nominated for 2019 East Nashvillian of the Year

Haley Charlton
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Alumna Nicole Brandt Minyard Nominated for 2019 East Nashvillian of the Year

Belmont alumna Nicole Brandt Minyard, class of 2014, is on the official list of nominees for the 2019 East Nashvillian of the Year. Members of the Historic East Nashville Merchants Association will vote from the list of nominees selected by the East Nashville community. Voting will end on December 5 at 11 p.m. CST.

Minyard was nominated for her work with Poverty and the Arts, a social enterprise nonprofit she founded as a student at Belmont. 

The East Nashvillian writes, “Poverty and the Arts Gallery has developed relationships with area galleries and businesses to display artists’ work. They developed an online store to ensure maximum exposure and income earning potential for their artists. Nicole has been the driving force behind the success of the business, as she works tirelessly to be everything from CEO to marketing to personally hanging art at shows. Through the Center for Non-Profit Leadership, she continues to build a unique set of skills to achieve success. For those that utilize POVA and for those that support it, it is truly a haven and a represents the true East Nashville: where creativity and community are united.”

Other nominees include business owners Manuel Delgado, owner of Delgado Guitars, Christian Paro, commercial developer, Alex Hulsey of Encircle Acupuncture, formerly known as East Nashville Community Acupuncture, Melanie Cochran, owner of The Wild Cow & Graze, Anaconda Vintage. Citizen nominees include Marilyn Greer, Eric Hoke and Anthony Viglietti. The full list of nominees can be found HERE.

About Poverty and the Arts                   

Located on Dickerson Pike in East Nashville, Poverty and the Arts (POVA) is a social enterprise nonprofit that equips people impacted by homelessness with the artistic resources, training and marketplace to overcome barriers to employment by leveraging their creative talent to earn meaningful income and foster community. 

Brad Paisley Announces Celebrity Dodgeball Tournament to Benefit Nonprofit The Store

April Hefner
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Brad Paisley Announces Celebrity Dodgeball Tournament to Benefit Nonprofit The Store

**Jan. 22, 2020 Update: The Brad Paisley Celebrity Dodgeball Tournament, scheduled for Feb. 20 at Belmont University’s Curb Event Center, has been postponed and a new date will be announced at a later time.

The inaugural Brad Paisley’s Celebrity Dodgeball Tournament was announced today as a fundraiser for The Store, a new nonprofit free grocery store Brad and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley are starting in association with Brad’s alma mater, Belmont University. The eight-team National Dodgeball League (NDL)-officiated tournament will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 20, 2020 in Belmont’s Curb Event Center. In addition to the “epic” live tournament, the evening will feature musical performances from Brad and friends as well as a number of surprises.

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. this Friday, December 6. (Click here for general sales ticket link.) A limited number of VIP event tickets are available for $250, with general admission tickets available for $50. Event sponsors and celebrity players will be announced in the coming weeks.

The Store, which is in the final stages of a capital campaign to support the building’s construction, is scheduled to begin operations in the first quarter of 2020. The Store will operate as a free-referral based grocery store, allowing people in need to shop with dignity for their basic needs. It aims to empower individuals seeking self-sufficiency. Funds raised from the Celebrity Dodgeball Tournament will be applied to The Store’s annual operating budget.

Located at 2009 12th Ave. South next to Belmont University’s Ministry Center, The Store will also partner with Belmont students and faculty to provide local, low income families support through nutritional and pharmacy education, health screenings, legal aid clinics, mental health counseling and music therapy.

Today’s announcement of Brad Paisley’s Celebrity Dodgeball Tournament arrives just before the country music superstar’s hour-long, prime-time special “Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special,” airing on ABC tomorrow, December 3 at  8 p.m. Eastern|7 p.m. Central.

Brad Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer whose talents have earned him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards (including Entertainer of the Year), among many others. He has been a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001. Paisley has written 21 of his 24 #1 hits and has accumulated over 20 million career total worldwide album sales, track downloads and streaming equivalents. Paisley’s 2019 World Tour ended in October with eight sold-out shows in Europe and he now holds the record for a headlining country artist in all of the European venues played on this tour.  Paisley is involved with a successful ongoing multi-year ad campaign with NationwideÒ Insurance, along with Peyton Manning. Paisley has partnered with Boot Barn® and developed an exclusive line of jeans, hats, T-shirts, jewelry, belts and woven shirts called Moonshine Spirit by Brad Paisley. Connect with Brad at www.BradPaisley.com, www.Facebook.com/BradPaisley, on Twitter @BradPaisley, on Instagram @Brad Paisley, and YouTube at YouTube.com/BradPaisley.

About The Store
Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley have partnered with Belmont University to spearhead The Store, a year-round free grocery store allowing people to shop with dignity for their basic needs. Individuals and families will be referred by nonprofit and government agencies for a term of one year. There is no charge to those referred or to the people and agencies that send them. They may shop for food to supplement their income during times of crisis and as they work toward self-sufficiency.

A philosophy of community empowerment means The Store aims to solve hunger issues in its community by developing programs to meet the needs of the community, including partnering with other organizations on issues of food security. The Store believes in cooperation and collaboration between organizations to better serve the population. Over time, the organization plans to develop additional supplemental services beyond the grocery store, such as job training, cooking and nutrition classes. For more information, visit www.thestore.org.

About Belmont University
Belmont University—home of the October 22, 2020 Presidential Debate, the third and final in the election season—is made up of nearly 8,500 students who come from every state and more than 36 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its innovation and commitment to teaching, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The University’s purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world’s needs. With more than 95 areas of undergraduate study, more than 25 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual’s horizon. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu.

Littlejohn Releases New Book on Daoism

Katie McAdams
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Littlejohn Releases New Book on Daoism

Dr. Ronnie Littlejohn, professor of philosophy and director of Asian studies, recently released a new book titled, “Historical Dictionary of Daoism.” The book contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, an extensive bibliography and more than 500 cross-referenced entries related to the Chinese belief and worldview known as Daoism. This includes more than 400 entries related to Daoist terms, names and practices.

The work is included in the Rowman & Littlefield series, “Historical Dictionaries,” which presents essential information on a broad range of subjects from history, art, business, cultures, global conflicts and international relations, literature, music, philosophy, religion, sports and theater. It is the latest of the nearly 100 works in the series published since 1996.

Book Cover

The general editor of the series, Jon Woronoff, observes, “There is now a growing and flourishing circle of scholars who study and teach Daoism. One of the most prominent is the author of this work, Ronnie Littlejohn.”

Boero, McDonald Appointed to National Screening Committee Panels for Fulbright

Katie McAdams
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Boero, McDonald Appointed to National Screening Committee Panels for Fulbright

Dr. Paulo Boero, chair of the Foreign Languages Department, and Dr. Marcia McDonald, professor of English, are appointed to serve on the National Screening Committee Panels for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

Boero recently served on a panel that met in New York City to review applications for grants to South America. McDonald will serve on a panel meeting in Washington, D.C., in December to review applications for grants to the United Kingdom.

Dr. Paulo Boero

Belmont University Chapel Dedicated in Honor of Late President, Chancellor Herbert Gabhart

Haley Charlton
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Belmont University Chapel Dedicated in Honor of Late President, Chancellor Herbert Gabhart

In the spirit of giving thanks, Belmont University dedicated its chapel on November 27 in honor of a man long deemed the “heart and soul” of the institution. Dr. Herbert C. Gabhart passed away in September 2009, but the former chancellor and president left behind a 50-year legacy of impact on the campus and surrounding community. The Herbert C. Gabhart Chapel will now bear his name in gratitude for his service to Belmont and in honor of the committed Christian example he set.

“Dr. Gabhart represented the heart and soul of Belmont, and we still miss him deeply,” said Belmont President Dr. Bob Fisher. “He led this institution through incredibly challenging seasons, forging relationships and casting a vision that set Belmont on a course to achieve what then seemed impossible. His guidance, compassion and dedication cannot be replaced, but by naming our chapel—a centerpiece of campus life—in his honor, we intend to keep his memory alive to nurture our future course.”

Belmont President Dr. Bob Fisher speaks
Belmont President Dr. Bob Fisher speaks at the chapel dedication event in honor of Dr. Herbert C. Gabhart.

During Gabhart’s tenure, Belmont experienced phenomenal growth in enrollment and physical space. When he arrived at Belmont College in 1959, the school’s enrollment was 360 students. When he retired as president in 1982, Belmont’s student population had grown by 500 percent to more than 2,000. He oversaw a budget increase from $480,000 to $8 million, and the campus also saw physical expansion with the addition of nine new buildings, including the Massey Performing Arts Center, the Hitch building, and the library, among others. Belmont also expanded academically by adding many majors and degrees, including music, nursing, business and more.

His fingerprints are evident across the campus, including in the Gabhart Student Center which is also named in his honor. Under his leadership, Belmont forged numerous relationships with community leaders—including Jack C. Massey and the Maddox family—that brought the institution to new heights. Dr. Gabhart also guided the college through significant challenges in its early history as a four-year institution, including a fire that destroyed an academic building and several periods of financial strain. Following his retirement, Gabhart inspired the campus as chancellor from 1982 until his death in 2009.

The late Herbert Gabhart stands in front of Bell Tower on Belmont’s campus.

Betty Smith, Dr. Gabhart’s daughter, noted, “When he retired, my father said, ‘Every day I live I will say a good word and do a good deed for Belmont.’ He certainly lived up to that promise, and his commitment and belief in this University can still be felt. He would be so proud of what Belmont University has become, but he would be most pleased to see how this campus remains true to its Christian roots and continues to help students strengthen their faith. Naming the Chapel in his honor brings our entire family great joy.”

The Gabhart Chapel first opened in August 2014 as the first space on the ecumenical Christian university’s campus intentionally designed for worship services. Located on the ground floor of the Janet Ayers Academic Center at the corner of 15th and Wedgewood Avenues, the 300-seat chapel hosts services three times a week during the fall and spring semesters, as well as special services of worship throughout the year. The speaker schedule and livestream link can be found here.

Dr. Herbert C. Gabhart’s family attends dedication event at Belmont on November 27, 2019.

The chapel’s impressive two-story layout includes arched, double height clear glass windows on the exterior that are mirrored on the interior and are veiled by a layer of art glass. The art glass includes the motif of three crosses and creates a sanctuary experience filled with both breathtaking beauty and peaceful stillness. An art glass rosette, named the Holleman Rose Medallion, provides the focal point for the front of the chapel and is named in loving memory of Christa Holleman, wife of former Belmont Trustee Jim Holleman.

Associate Professor of Pharmacy Teaches as Invited Scholar at the Request of HIMSS North America

Katie McAdams
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Associate Professor of Pharmacy Teaches as Invited Scholar at the Request of HIMSS North America

Associate Professor of Pharmacy Dr. Anthony Blash, Pharm.D, BCompSc, CPHIMS; Director of Professional Development for HIMSS Mara Daiker, and Belmont PharmD Candidate Class of 2020 Mary Lankford, CAHIMS, collaborated to deliver the 2019 Virtual Certified Associate Health Information Management Systems (CAHIMS) certification review class in five two-hour sessions in October 2019.

The 10-hour continuing education course was offered to help prepare HIT professionals and students to sit for the CAHIMS Certification Exam. The review class was attended by 21 members of the healthcare informatics community, including pharmacy students and HIT professionals from The University of Texas At Dallas, the Carolina Biooncology Institute, Wellstar Health Systems and Adventist Health System.

HIMSS is a nonprofit organization focused on achieving better health for patients through information management and technology. The organization was founded in 1961 at the Georgia Institute of Technology and currently encompasses more than 80,000 individuals, most of them being healthcare professionals. The CAHIMS Certification is a credential that demonstrates an individual’s professional knowledge in healthcare information and management systems.

While at the CAHIMS review course, attendees were able to establish a solid foundation in healthcare information management systems and explore all components of the CAHIMS competency areas. The review course was an excellent source of an emerging health IT body of knowledge that spans three broad knowledge categories involving a total of nine topic areas including Healthcare Information Systems Management Knowledge, Privacy and Security and Administrative Leadership. Three attendees obtained certification within 24 hours of the completion of the course.

Dr. Anthony Blash

The review course covered a wide array of important related topics like test taking tips, practice questions, test scheduling, exam scoring, exam topic breakdown and recommended texts for supplemental learning.

“As a HIMSS Approved Education Partner, we are one of only two institutions in this region authorized to provide this type of education, and the only College of Pharmacy in the nation,” said Blash. “Belmont College of Pharmacy students pursuing this sub-specialty can benefit from a six semester conversation in Healthcare Informatics which provides hands on, relevant project work as well as HIMSS approved lecture materials.”

HIMSS plans to offer the live CAHIMS review course at the HIMSS20 Global Health Conference & Exhibition on March 9, 2020, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Blash has been invited to team teach this review course with Tammy Phillips, PMP, FHIMSS, Regional IT Director for Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas & Kaufman.

Graphic advertising HIMSS health conference

College of Pharmacy Fellow Published in PLOS One

Katie McAdams
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College of Pharmacy Fellow Published in PLOS One

Dr. Andrew Douglas, a fellow in the Drug Information Center in the College of Pharmacy, recently published an article titled “Pharmacologic Management of HCV Treatment in Patients with HCV Monoinfection vs. HIV/HCV Coinfection:  Does Coinfection Really Matter?” 

The article, which was published in PLOS One, originated from a poster that he presented at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in 2017. Douglas worked with a group consisting of pharmacists, statisticians and physicians through the Specialty Pharmacy and Infectious Diseases Clinic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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