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Belmont Enactus Wins Regional Competition for 13th Consecutive Year

April Hefner
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Belmont Enactus Wins Regional Competition for 13th Consecutive Year
Enactus Presenters
Enactus Presenters

For the 13th year in a row the Belmont Enactus Team won its league at a regional competition, this year held in Chicago on April 9. With the win comes an automatic invitation for the team to compete in the U.S. National Exhibition, which will be held this year in Kansas City May 20-22. Belmont Enactus is led by Rachel Masterson, Emily West, Olivia Hosey, Lucas Wilson, and Mohansingh Udhwani. This year’s presenters are Chloe Bidne, Abby Menear, Mohansingh Udhwani, Nick Chakinis, Nick Bucher and Tito Ebiwonjubi. Enactus featured community partnerships include projects with Knowledge Academies, Sports Officials International and Senior Ride Nashville.

Belmont Students Volunteer Throughout Nashville for MLK Joint Day of Service

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Belmont Students Volunteer Throughout Nashville for MLK Joint Day of Service

More than 200 students from across the city came together this weekend to serve Nashville for this year’s MLK Joint Day of Service. Volunteers from Belmont, Fisk, Lipscomb, Meharry, Nashville State, Tennessee State, Trevecca and Vanderbilt honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by helping to alleviate hunger in Middle TN, around the nation and throughout the world through projects around the city.

After gathering at Fisk for fellowship, orientation and a kick-off rally in the campus’s historic campus where Dr. King spoke when he visited Fisk, students divided into groups and hit the road to take part in one of the day’s 14 service projects. Opportunities across the city included:

  • Working at Habitat ReStore where volunteers cleaned, organized and unloaded donations to assist with selling product
  • Volunteering at Preston Taylor Ministries to clean the organization’s building and grounds, prepping for an upcoming event
  • Cleaning, sorting, organizing and working throughout the neighborhood at Room in the Inn 
  • Helping with landscaping at PENCIL Foundation’s new location, led by horticulturalists from Gaylord Opryland. A second group working with PENCIL packed a van and truck with school supplies and unloaded them at the organization’s warehouse
  • Preparing donated books to be distributed to local kids throughout Davidson County with Book’em. This social volunteer activity allowed participants to share the gift of reading with area families
  • Mulching, laying soil, pulling weeds and moving compost bins for Trap Garden at Johnson Middle School
  • Assisting The Knowles Home Butterfly and Courtyard Garden with repairs, grooming and planting. These teams worked in each courtyard to trim, plant and mulch before heading inside to assist with activities for residents including playing billiards, puzzles and card games
  • Breaking down boxes, cleaning office space and assisting with computer data entry and filing at World Baptist Office
  • Packing food, toiletries and cleaning supplies at Feed the Children
  • Working in the garden and greenhouse at Treveeca Urban Farm
  • Sorting potatoes at St. Andrew’s Society Potato Sort
  • Packing meals at Rise Against Hunger
  • Writing notes for active duty service personnel at Cards for Veterans

Director of Service Learning at Belmont Tim Stewart said, “Special thanks to the Belmont students who spent a cold spring day volunteering with 200+ other students from around the city at more than a dozen different projects! I’m glad that so many young people from Belmont and nearly a dozen other colleges and universities could set an example of what can be accomplished when we come together.  It was a very powerful demonstration of Dr. King’s statement that ‘Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve!'”

Searcy, Stewart Attend Gulf-South Summit on Civic Engagement

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Searcy, Stewart Attend Gulf-South Summit on Civic Engagement

Joyce Searcy with Tim Stewart in front of informational poster boardsJoyce Searcy, director of community relations, Tim Stewart, director of service-learning, and Dr. Hyangsook Lee, assistant professor of media studies,  recently attended the Gulf-South Summit on Civic Engagement Through Higher Education. The conference promotes networking among practitioners, research, ethical practices, reciprocal campus-community partnerships, sustainable programs and a culture of engagement and public awareness through service-learning & other forms of civic engagement. Lee presented “Service Learning: Providing an Opportunity for Professional Development and Personal Growth in Journalism Courses.”

The Office of Community Relations seeks to identify and cultivate alliances with neighborhoods, community groups, nonprofits and governmental authorities in Nashville to increase the effectiveness of Belmont’s outreach and service initiatives. Similarly, the Office of Service-Learning works to ensure that Belmont students learn the needs, challenges and opportunities of working in settings with people from diverse backgrounds. Students participate in service projects throughout the community to explore ways of improving community life.

Belmont University’s Institute for Innovative Faith-Based Leadership to be Named in Honor of Reverend Charlie Curb

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Belmont University’s Institute for Innovative Faith-Based Leadership to be Named in Honor of Reverend Charlie Curb

Name bestowed through generous gift given by Mike & Linda Curb in honor of Mike Curb’s grandfather

Long-time Belmont supporter and music business leader Mike Curb and his wife Linda recently made possible a $2 million endowment to rename Belmont’s Institute for Innovative Faith-Based Leadership as the Reverend Charlie Curb Center for Faith Leadership in honor of Mike Curb’s grandfather, Charlie McCloud Curb. Begun in June 2016, the Center was established to provide continuing education opportunities for pastors and leaders of faith-based organizations. The Center is focused on creating stronger leadership for local congregations and ministries.

Mike Curb said, “My grandfather, Rev. Charlie M. Curb, would be very proud of the Center for Faith Leadership at Belmont. He devoted his entire life and love for all people by ministering in a positive and inspirational way throughout his 50-year career. I have known Dr. Jon Roebuck, the Center’s executive director, as a member of his congregation for over 20 years and admire his amazing ability to communicate with everyone. I’m also excited to continue working with President Dr. Bob Fisher on this Center in addition to the successes we’ve achieved with our Curb Event Center and our Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business.”

Born on October 29, 1876 in Bell County, Texas, Rev. Charlie Curb went on to become one of the leading evangelists of his generation. For a number of years, Rev. Curb served as the State Evangelist for the Oklahoma Baptist Convention and was later named to the Oklahoma Baptist Hall of Fame. His leadership in evangelism resulted in a large number of converts to the Christian faith. Those who once worked alongside Rev. Curb described him as, “the greatest personal soul winner they had ever known.”

Roebuck said, “I have been grateful for Mike and Linda Curb’s generous support of our Center since its inception.  Mike has told me, on many occasions, about the respect and admiration he holds for his grandfather and the work to which he gave his life’s energy. It seems most appropriate to honor his extraordinary life of ministry by naming our program in his honor as it seeks to strengthen the work of faith leaders in Middle Tennessee.”

As announced with the university’s We Believe Campaign unveiling, Belmont is partnering with its supporters to leverage their investments in the institution’s future. The University will match endowment contributions to institutional priorities between $25,000 and $1.5 million ‘dollar for dollar,’ doubling the impact of each donor’s commitment.

Davis Cup in Nashville Brings Big Wins for Team USA and Belmont

April Hefner
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Davis Cup in Nashville Brings Big Wins for Team USA and Belmont

International tennis event places Belmont, Nashville on worldwide stage

Team USA’s Jack Sock and Ryan Harrison fought off a determined effort from a resilient Belgian doubles team to put the U.S. through to the Davis Cup World Group Semifinals for the first time since 2012, defeating Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen, 5-7, 7-6(1), 7-6(3), 6-4, on Saturday to clinch a 3-0 victory for the U.S. The Quarterfinal tie was held on an indoor hard court at Belmont University’s Curb Event Center in Nashville. The U.S. team will travel to Croatia Sept. 14-16 for the Semifinals, marking the first time since 2012 the United States has made it to that stage of the Davis Cup competition.

USTA Facebook PostBeyond the tennis competition and the palpable excitement on campus all week, the Davis Cup brought visitors from around the nation and the world to Belmont, and the media coverage before and throughout the event delivered astronomical marketing value to the University. Estimates from media tracking service NewsPowerOnline indicated a potential audience of more than 1.7 billion were exposed to Belmont University through broadcast hits and website posts on Davis Cup. Meltwater Media, another tracking service, also calculated a potential reach of 1.7 billion with more than 900 million of that coming from the first week of April alone, the period when Team USA was on Belmont’s campus. A Meltwater analysis also indicated the University received an estimated $12.5 million in advertising value associated with Davis Cup coverage. Belmont University received mentions nationally and internationally, including hits in USA Today, NBC Sports, ESPN, ABC News, AP, FOX Sports, Sports Illustrated, MSN.com and Yahoo, among others.

These estimates, however, only track news sources and do not include the three days of live broadcasting of the event done by the Tennis Channel in the United States, with tennis players/analysts Mark Knowles, Leif Shiras and Belmont alumnus Brian Baker leading the coverage. In addition, the U.S. vs. Belgium quarterfinal was also delivered via broadcast partners to audiences around the world, including sports fans in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Belgium, China, Georgia, Malaysia, Portugal, Singapore, Turkey, Thailand, Cambodia, Lao, Philippines, Indonesia and Hong Kong.

As Davis Cup Captain Jim Courier told the Tennessean, “We had a wonderful experience in Nashville from when we got here on Monday to when we finished up today. The crowd was wonderful, and everything that we touched in Nashville just made us feel very much at home.”

Media impact and ad value were far from the only benefits of hosting Davis Cup on a University campus. Belmont students and employees were also able to enjoy the competition thanks to a PepsiCo student section sponsorship and special “thank you” ticket pricing offered to faculty and staff from USTA. In total, more than 480 students reserved free Davis Cup tickets, while employees secured more than 700 seats. Sports administration and public relations students participated in a guest lecture from USTA Managing Director of Major Events (and Belmont alumnus) J. Wayne Richmond and Davis Cup Team USA Captain Jim Courier, while several students interned with the production company behind the event and the Tennis Channel. Belmont’s tennis teams perhaps had the best experience, joining Team USA to work with local youth as part of the USTA Net Generation Kids’ Clinic on Tuesday, watching practices throughout the week and attending the matches all weekend.

The entire Davis Cup Team USA also participated in a unique Fan Appreciation event on Sunday afternoon, staying on court for an extra 90 minutes to ensure each and every attendee was able to secure an autograph and photo with team members John Isner, Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Ryan Harrison and Jack Sock as well as with Captain Jim Courier.

Curb Event Center Announces April 26 OUTCRY Tour Event

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Curb Event Center Announces April 26 OUTCRY Tour Event

Line-Up Includes Elevation Worship, Bethel Music, Mosaic MSC, Vertical Worship With Speaker Christine Caine

Belmont University’s Curb Event Center announced today that the OUTCRY Experience and Tour will be on campus April 26. Offering a number of different experiences, including workshops and Q&A sessions, the event promises to be both education and inspiration for attendees.

OUTCRY began four years ago and revolves around the power of the local church, said Ryan Romeo, creative director for the OUTCRY Tour. “This year we found ourselves responding to a common question, where is the church going? Our answer this year is simple and is ultimately the theme for the year. The Church is going to the lost. The broken. The hurt of the world. Jesus has commissioned and chosen us to be his hands and feet. The church is going to wherever the world needs it most.”

Featuring a unique combination of artists and worship leaders, the OUTCRY: Spring 2018 Tour provides a rare opportunity to worship with a wide variety of artists and hear a message from one of the renowned speakers of the day. Artists teaming up for the OUTCRY: Spring 2018 Tour are Elevation Worship, Bethel Music, Mosaic MSC and Vertical Worship, with speaker Christine Caine.

For more information and to register, visit outcrytour.com.

Belmont Announces Sustainability Week Schedule of Events

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Belmont Announces Sustainability Week Schedule of Events

Belmont University will be celebrating Earth Day 2018 with its inaugural Sustainability Week April 14-20. Hosted by the University’s Sustainability Committee, this year’s events provide an opportunity for all members of the Belmont community to engage with the Conservation Covenant, the University’s commitment to honor God’s creation.

Launched in 2015, the Conservation Covenant is a charge for the University to honor the environment and take care of what it’s been given. This year’s Sustainability Week will see many events, intentionally created to engage the campus community in dialogue surrounding conservation.

This year’s events include:

  • A Creek Clean-up on Saturday, April 14 at 4 p.m. hosted by Belmont’s student-run Eco Club
  • A screening of “The Slow Food Story,” a documentary centered around an international fast food resistance movement, on Saturday, April 14 at 5 p.m. in the Johnson Theater
  • “Human, Animals and Disease” — a convocation presented by Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Matthew Heard at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 16 in the Massey Business Center, Room 103
  • An Arbor Day Celebration and Campus Tree/Bird Walk on Wednesday, April 18 at 10 a.m. featuring Belmont Horticulturist Mary Weber and local birder Dr. Frank Fekel
  • A keynote address by Tradd Cotter, microbiologist and mycologist, who will present “Fanning the Flame: Focusing Your Passion for Research into Disruptive Technology” on Wednesday, April 18 at 5 p.m. in the Janet Ayers Academic Center, Room 4094
  • An Earth Week Prayer Service at 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 19 in the Bell Tower Prayer Chapel
  • An Earth Day Celebration Chapel on Friday, April 20 at 10 a.m. in the Janet Ayers Academic Center Chapel
  • The University Staff Advisory Council will host their Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 21 at Rose Park from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The event will have a special sustainability theme in honor of Sustainability Week and special activities will include opportunities for children to plant seeds, participate in a scavenger hunt and more.

For more information on Belmont’s sustainability efforts, click here.

 

Mathematics Students, Faculty Present at the Mathematical Association of America Southeastern Meeting

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Mathematics Students, Faculty Present at the Mathematical Association of America Southeastern Meeting

Students and faculty who attended the conference pose for a photo.Students and faculty members of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department attended the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Southeastern Section’s annual meeting at Clemson University March 22-24

Belmont’s Math Jeopardy Team was composed of Kailee Gerzema, Katie Kruzan, Alyssa Schaub and Jordan Sawdy. The team had a strong showing early in the Jeopardy tournament before being defeated by Western Carolina University.

Mathematics majors Davis Deaton and Sawdy gave two joint presentations on “Methods for Locating and Manipulating the Vertical Asymptotes of Solutions to First Order ODEs” and “A Surprising Connection between Cycle Types and the Exponential Defined Differential Equation.”  Both presentations were based on work done with Dr. Danny Biles, Belmont mathematics professor.

Gerzema was given the honor of top presentation in her section and was awarded $100. Her presentation titled “Wagering Strategies for Variations of Final Jeopardy” is based on her research with Dr. Ryan Fox, Belmont mathematics professor. Also presenting research with Fox were Ally Fuchs and Cearra Logan who presented a poster titled “Risk it For the Biscuit: How to Play the Final question to ‘Win’ Jeopardy in One of Two Games.”

Mathematics faculty members Drs. Robin Lovgren, Catherine Starnes, Ryan Fox, Brad Schleben and Sarah Ann Fleming also attended the conference. Schleben gave two presentations on “Using Mathematics to Enrich Cross-Cultural Experiences” and “Assisted Oral Exams and Student Perceptions of Deep Learning and Confidence.” Lovgren presented on “Guiding Students to Solve a Business Problem in an Independent Study Course.” Fleming organized and presented in the “Graduate Student Career Development Workshop.”

Draw Revealed for U.S., Belgium Davis Cup Tie at Belmont’s Curb Event Center

April Hefner
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Draw Revealed for U.S., Belgium Davis Cup Tie at Belmont’s Curb Event Center
Two Story Road performs Davis Cup Draw Ceremony
Two Story Road performs Davis Cup Draw Ceremony

After a pre-draw concert byTwo Story Road, a duo consisting of Belmont alumni Brandon and Jamelle Fraley, rocked the stage at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame, the tennis stage is now set for this weekend’s Davis Cup World Group quarterfinal between the U.S. and Belgium.

John Isner, the hottest act in American tennis, was announced as the Americans’ No. 1 singles player, and will open the tie on Friday against Joris De Loore, the Belgian No. 2. In the reverse of that matchup, Sam Querrey, the American No. 2, will face Ruben Bemelmans to close out the opening day of play on the indoor hard courts of Belmont University’s Curb Event Center.

Saturday’s doubles match will feature Jack Sock and Ryan Harrison for the Americans, as they take on doubles specialists and familiar partners Sander Gille and Johan Vliegan.

If the tie is still undecided, Sunday’s finale will begin with Isner taking on Bemelmans in a battle of No. 1s, followed by Querrey against De Loore.

Coming in as strong favorites on paper, the Americans will look to 6-foot-10 Isner to stake them an early lead.

“It’s very, very important, just as every point is,” the North Carolina native said of the opening match. “It’s a race to three. To get that first point would be very beneficial.”

Isner, coming off of his first career Masters 1000 title in Miami, will look to ride that momentum into the weekend.

“I can take a lot from that, certainly,” the world No. 9 said. “I was really able to get my game up in fifth gear there.”

 

On hand for the draw ceremony was USTA Chairman of the Board and President Katrina Adams, and her Belgian counterpart, Andre Stein. They were joined by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and the president of host-site Belmont University, Bob Fisher. Tie referee Norbert Peick completed the draw after a brief welcome from Carlos Bravo of the ITF.

On Wednesday, Nashville Mayor David Briley declared Friday “Davis Cup Red, White and Blue Day,” as the city gears up for the weekend event. It is the first time the Music City has hosted the Davis Cup since 1978.

Play begins at 4 p.m. local time (5 p.m. ET) on Friday, April 6, and Saturday, April 7, and at 2 p.m. local time (3 p.m. ET) on Sunday, April 8.

Tennis Channel will present live daily coverage of the World Group quarterfinal.

Shin Quoted in Vendetta Sports Media Story

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Shin Quoted in Vendetta Sports Media Story

Stephen ShinDr. Stephen Shin, assistant professor of sport administration, described his words about the Nashville Soccer Club (NSC) which officially received a bid for the 24th Major League Soccer (MLS) team upon the league’s expansion plan on an online sport press, Vendetta Sports Media. To read the article, click here.

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