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Littlejohn Awarded Third Prize in International Visual Essay Competition

April Hefner
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Littlejohn Awarded Third Prize in International Visual Essay Competition

Dr. Ronnie Littlejohn, professor of philosophy and director of Asian studies, has been awarded Third Prize in the International Visual Essay Competition sponsored by the Center on Religion and Chinese Society for his essay, Entering the Dark Places of Wisdom.  

The prize-winning article and images focus on the Tiangu Cave on Mount Hemingshan (Crane Call Mountain) in Sichuan, China. The remote grotto is where Zhang Daoling, the founder of the Celestial Masters Daoist movement, had his experience of transformation and illumination. It is considered one of Daoism’s “Blessed Spots” (fudi 福地). The site represents one of six locales which are part of a documentary series Littlejohn is producing entitled, “Perfected Persons of Chinese History.”

At this location, his team consisted of Ms. Serena Zhang (Zhang Chunli 张春丽), research assistant; Ms. Yang Zhide 杨至德, director of Qingchengshan青城山and Hemingshan 鹤鸣山Daoist sites; Mr. Huang Chengchao 黄诚超, Daoshi道士 of Tiangu Dong, Hemingshan; and Mr. Simon Chen (Chen Qi 陈 奇), director, inbound research and foreign scholars, Sichuan International Service Co., LTD.  Littlejohn’s research and the documentary is partially funded by a grant from Belmont’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Belmont Named a Top 10 Prettiest College Campus in the Country

Haley Charlton
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Belmont Named a Top 10 Prettiest College Campus in the Country

The website The Travel included Belmont in its list of the 10 Prettiest College Campuses in the Country. Belmont, along with Duke, was one of only two campuses listed in the South.

Of the colleges listed, The Travel said all of the campuses “feature amazing architecture and vivid views, which surely help inspire the students that attend, as well as those who just get the chance to glance at these campuses.”

Belmont was cited for three notable buildings. The Curb Event Center is an arena that is utilized for sporting events, concerts and events, such as the CMT Awards and the 2008 Presidential Debate. The Belmont Mansion was the first building on campus, and it was originally owned by Joseph and Adelicia Acklen, a couple who built it as their summer estate, complete with gardens and a zoo. And there is the Belmont Tower and Carillon, the first carillon of the state and one of the first 25 to be put up on this continent.

Al-Shamma Published in Arab Stages

Haley Charlton
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Al-Shamma Published in Arab Stages

Associate Professor of Theatre Dr. James Al-Shamma co-authored an article titled, “Iraq’s Ancient Past as Cultural Currency in Rasha Fadhil’s Ishtar in Baghdad,” published in the Spring 2019 issue of Arab Stages.

In the article, Al-Shamma and co-author Amir Al-Azraki examine the application in the play of the mythology of ancient Mesopotamia to the 2003 invasion and as commentary on the Abu Ghraib torture scandal.

Arab Stages is an online, open access, peer-reviewed journal.

Avid Hosts Spotlight Session in Belmont’s Johnson Theater

April Hefner
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Avid Hosts Spotlight Session in Belmont’s Johnson Theater

Avid Connect Live Nashville kicked off Thursday with a Welcome & Spotlight Session on at Belmont’s Johnson Center. Noteworthy musicians and music producers shared their craft, the tools they use and the trends driving music creation. The event also showcased the value of Avid’s latest audio products and innovations. The get-together was hosted by Greg “Stryke” Chin, Avid’s audio product evangelist and a Miami-based recording artist, producer and DJ.

The event was part of a three-day celebration of the music community that uses Avid creative tools and solutions and occurred in conjunction with Summer National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) conference, which was held in Nashville this week.

Gaines Co-Authors Paper Presented at IEEE

April Hefner
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Gaines Co-Authors Paper Presented at IEEE

Assistant Professor of Computer Science Dr. Tisha Brown Gaines coauthored “Traffic Aware Wireless Visual Sensor Network Deployment for 3D Indoor Monitoring,” a paper presented by her colleague, Dr. Feng Wang, this summer at the IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) in Shanghai, China.  The ICC is the top international conference of the IEEE Communications Society, and IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization. Over 2,400 papers are submitted to the conference in a typical year, of which less than 40% are accepted.

Belmont Introduces Data Science, Business Systems and Analytics Majors for Fall 2019

April Hefner
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Belmont Introduces Data Science, Business Systems and Analytics Majors for Fall 2019

On the heels of Belmont’s recent launch of a new hospitality program, the University announced today the initiation of two additional new majors designed to meet the growing tech and business sectors both in Nashville and throughout the U.S. New programs in Business Systems and Analytics and Data Science will feed trending data-driven fields by preparing students for careers that blend a strong business acumen with information systems and data analytics. Both programs are currently accepting students for Fall 2019.

According to a May 2019 article on CNBC.com, the field of data science leads the rankings of the “Best Jobs of 2019” with positive forecasts related to job growth, work environments and position stress levels. Recent studies reported on by the Nashville Technology Council indicated robust regional potential as well with median salaries around $70,000 for business and information analysts. Salary estimators from such sites as Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and PayScale suggest median salaries in the mid-80s for entry level Data Scientists in the Nashville area. Moreover, the launch of these programs at Belmont comes as Middle Tennessee welcomes an array of new global businesses, including the impending arrivals of Amazon, AllianceBernstein and Oracle, among others.

Both majors represent collaborative efforts that have incorporated input from numerous industry partners representing major companies headquartered locally including Nissan North America, HCA, Cat Financial, Tractor Supply, Asurion and Meharry Medical College along with leading Data Scientists from Eventbrite, Digital Reasoning, Axial Healthcare, Perception Health, and GitLab among others. That input—combined with information gathered from Belmont alumni and a cross-section of business, science, mathematics and computer science faculty—led to the development of programs that prepare students for the growing demand for IT professionals and data analysts.

Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, “The world is changing at an incredibly rapid pace, and Belmont is committed to anticipating market needs to assure our graduates stay in high demand. It’s our responsibility to provide the education students need to succeed in the present and future workforce. By collaborating with leading Nashville companies, we’re ensuring our curriculum is equipping students with the right skills while also forging partnerships that give Belmont graduates better access to internships and careers.”

These programs provide students with numerous entry points for internships and employment that span all industries and functional areas. Both programs prepare graduates to manage and transform data to explain trends, predict future performance and explain solutions to drive business strategy, which are skills coveted by employers. The differences in the two programs come primarily with the students’ desired coursework path to achieve the optimal result for their individual career goals.

The Data Science major, housed in Belmont’s College of Science and Mathematics, will engage students with industry and academic communities through guest lecturers, internships, data projects, industry office hours and a Data Scientist in Residence from the student’s first class through to a successful career and/or graduate school. The Data Science program prepares students for career paths including data analyst, data engineer, data scientist, and many others that are open to candidates with strong analytical, problem-solving, technical and communication abilities.

The Business Systems and Analytics major, which is housed in the Massey College of Business, allows students to choose from one of three tracks depending on their desired career path. The Business Systems track is designed for students who desire to serve as the “bridge” between business leaders and IT specialists while the Business Analytics track is designed for students who want to analyze data to solve business problems. A multi-disciplinary track is designed for students who want to pursue a career that combines data analytics and information systems with other business courses.

Click here for additional information on the Business Systems and Analytics program.

Click here for additional information on the Data Science program.

Oliveira Presents Lecture-Recital in Hong Kong

Haley Charlton
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Oliveira Presents Lecture-Recital in Hong Kong

Dr. Paulo Oliveira, assistant professor in the School of Music, gave a lecture-recital at the International Guitar Research Center Conference in Hong Kong. His presentation was titled “Incorporating the Practice of Jazz Improvisation in the Technical Routine of Classical Guitarists.”

Dr. Oliveira said there were speakers from all over the globe at the conference. “I am glad to share that my presentation was very well received, and I am making lots of good connections,” he said. “I am happy to be representing Belmont in this prestigious conference, and I am grateful for the support!

Presentation Screen at Conference

Dr. Oliveira will also play concerts in Singapore and Malaysia before returning home.

Tough’s Song Featured in ‘Stuber’ Movie

Haley Charlton
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Tough’s Song Featured in ‘Stuber’ Movie

Associate Professor of Audio Engineering Technology Dr. Dave Tough’s song “Go Where It Takes Us,” co-written and co-produced with Justin Busch and mixed by Chris Sernel, is featured in the new movie “Stuber.” The movie opened July 12 in theaters nationwide.

Dervan Presents at International Criminal Law Conference

Haley Charlton
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Dervan Presents at International Criminal Law Conference

Lucian Dervan, associate professor of law and director of criminal justice studies for Belmont Law, presented this week at The International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law’s conference in Brisbane, Australia. The conference’s theme this year focused on bribery and corruption, and Dervan presented a session sharing his research regarding plea bargaining. Dervan also serves as the chair of the American Bar Association Global White Collar Crime Institute and a member of the International Criminal Justice Standards Task Force.

Dervan said, “It seems fitting that one of my last acts as the Australian born chair of the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section is to return to Australia for this event. It’s been a fast and fun year as Chair.”

He continued, “I enjoyed the opportunity to attend the conference. We heard a lot during the event about the pressing problem that corruption poses to the global community. Plea bargaining is a tool that offers the possibility of not only moving cases through the system swiftly, but is also a means of creating significant incentives for cooperation that might lead to more investigations and successful prosecutions. In addition to discussing the positive aspects of plea bargaining during my presentation, I also warned the audience about the risks associated with plea bargaining, including the significant problem of false pleas by innocent defendants. As those attending the conference consider the use of plea bargaining in their countries as a tool to assist in the global fight against corruption, I hope they will pause to consider the power of the incentives inherent in the bargain, consider at what point efficiency jeopardizes reliability, and work to create balanced systems that harness the power of plea bargaining, without jeopardizing the fundamental principles of the criminal justice systems we all work to protect for the future.”

Carr, Hefner Selected for TICUA’s Advancing Leaders Summit

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Carr, Hefner Selected for TICUA’s Advancing Leaders Summit

Dr. Cheryl Slay Carr, associate dean of the Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, and April Hefner, editorial and news content director for the Office of Communications, were selected to participate in the recent “Advancing Leaders Summit.” The event is sponsored by the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) and was held July 10-11 at Cumberland University.

Designed for aspiring campus officials seeking to advance to a more senior role within their institution, the TICUA Advancing Leaders is a two-day intensive summer workshop that helps advancing leaders to evaluate their own skills, gifts and calling against the primary leadership skills needed in today’s private higher education environment. 

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