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Belmont’s Undergraduate American Mock Trial Association Team Brings Home Spirit of AMTA Award at Regional Competition

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Belmont’s Undergraduate American Mock Trial Association Team Brings Home Spirit of AMTA Award at Regional Competition

Belmont University’s undergraduate American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) team recently participated in the 2018 AMTA Regional Competition in Cincinnati, Ohio. The competition, hosted by Xavier University, included 25 other collegiate teams. In its second year of competition, Belmont’s team garnered its region’s Spirit of AMTA award, given “to the team that best exemplifies the ideals of honesty, civility and fair play.”

President of Belmont’s undergraduate AMTA team Matt Nino said, “This year Belmont’s Undergraduate Mock Trial Team competed in Cincinnati, Ohio against some of the best schools in the nation. I am so incredibly proud of our members’ motivation and sportsmanship throughout the entire competition. Taking home the Spirit of AMTA Award meant a lot to us. We are so excited about the potential of this team going forward as we expect the organization to grow and improve even further.”

The undergraduate Mock Trial team is coached by Belmont second year law student Margaret Conner and is a student-led, interdisciplinary team whose members hail from three colleges. Representatives include Jack C. Massey College of Business students Chloe Bidne (social entrepreneurship) and Andrew Doubek (entrepreneurship); Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business students Matt Nino (music business), Karl Kleppe (music business), Sarah Lancaster (motion pictures) and College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences students Kevin Botros (philosophy and political science double major), Meghan Hickok (political science) and Hunter Lindsey (politics and public law).

AMTA serves as the governing body for intercollegiate mock trial competition. Through engaging in trial simulations in competition with teams from other institutions, students develop critical thinking and public speaking skills, as well as a knowledge of legal practices and procedures. AMTA sponsors regional and national-level competitions, as well as providing interesting and complex case materials for academic use.

Belmont’s team is partially sponsored by Interdisciplinary Studies and Global Education.

Belmont University, HealthTrust Initiate Pharmacy Fellowship

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Belmont University, HealthTrust Initiate Pharmacy Fellowship

HealthTrust, a healthcare performance improvement company and group purchasing organization (GPO), and Belmont’s College of Pharmacy’s Christy Houston Foundation Drug Information Center recently announced a joint program to enhance drug information services for members of the GPO’s Pharmacy Services Group. Participants will include employees of the Drug Information Center and Belmont pharmacy students. The professionals will field inquiries from HealthTrust members and distribute information about drug identification and availability, class review comparisons, new drug monographs, dosage administration, drug interactions and adverse effects.

In providing these services, the organizations have established a clinical information manager role and postgraduate fellowship training program through the Christy Houston Foundation Drug Information Center. The clinical information manager will be responsible for optimizing the drug information service and precepting Belmont pharmacy students. The two-year Evidence Based Clinical Management Fellowship in Drug Information will begin in June and underscore corporate leadership, drug information services and promoting the development of teaching and scholarly activities.

“At Belmont University, student pharmacists benefit from a range of specialized concentrations, electives and experiential opportunities both within and beyond the campus,” said Dr. David Gregory, dean of Belmont’s College of Pharmacy. “Our partnership with HealthTrust will complement didactic coursework with practical experience to better prepare students for the demands of an evolving healthcare marketplace.”

“HealthTrust is excited to partner with Belmont’s College of Pharmacy to enhance the drug information services available to our members,” said Vincent Jackson, vice president of HealthTrust’s Pharmacy Services Group. “In addition to benefitting our membership, these specialists will receive valuable insight to the GPO space and exposure to other areas of pharmacy that are not normally part of their scholastic training.”

O’More Students Garner Most Awards at 2018 Nashville Student ADDY’s

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O’More Students Garner Most Awards at 2018 Nashville Student ADDY’s

Students receive 20 of the prestigious advertising awards, the most of any participating school, in O’More’s final academic year before the college merges with Belmont University

O’More College of Design today announced that nine of its students received a total of 20 awards at the 2018 Nashville Student Advertising American Awards (ADDY’s) – the most recognitions out of 246 entries from eight participating colleges and universities. Earlier this month, O’More announced that it has joined forces with Belmont University to create the O’More School of Design at Belmont, and will offer its degree programs to new and existing graphic, fashion and interior design students, as well as fashion merchandising students, on Belmont’s Nashville campus beginning in the fall of 2018.

“We are delighted with the success of our students at this year’s ADDY’s, especially as it comes on the cusp of our exciting merger with Belmont,” said Shari Fox, president of O’More College of Design. “As our students begin the transition to Belmont, their exceptional showing at this year’s ADDY’s should fill them with confidence and pride in the talent they are bringing to their new educational home.”

Jami-Lyn Fehr Fashion Pink Series PHOTOGRAPHY CAMPAIGN GOLD
Jami-Lyn Fehr Fashion Pink Series PHOTOGRAPHY CAMPAIGN GOLD

O’More senior graphic design major Nic Malone took home four awards for his brand and product development entries while freshman Abraham Mast earned three out of the four awards given in the Animation/Special Effects category.

In addition to Malone and Mast, O’More 2018 ADDY recipients and the categories in which they won are:

  • Jami-Lyn Fehr – two gold awards for “Fashion: Pink Series” and “Fashion” in Photography
  • Dominick Granda – three silver awards for “Go Love Yourself” in Poster; “Elanor” in Illustration, Single; and “Wray & Nephew” in Integrated Brand Identity Campaign
  • Marissa McHaney – gold for “El Bandito” in Packaging and silver for “Botanica logo” in Logo Design
  • Hannah Mills – two silver awards for “Rocket Books” in Integrated Brand Identity Campaign and “Rocket Books logo” in Logo Design
  • Cody Parnel – silver for “Plaza” in Integrated Brand Identity Campaign
  • Hunter Ractliffe – silver for “Hersheys” in Magazine Advertising, Single
  • Kacie Williams – silver awards for “Rocket Fuel” in Packaging and “BHOJA’S logo” in Logo Design

The Nashville Student ADDY’s, an offshoot of the Nashville chapter of the renowned national ADDY Awards, recognize and reward creative excellence in the art of advertising among Middle Tennessee students. Conducted annually, it is the first stage in a three-tiered competition. Nashville gold and silver winners will compete at the District level against winners from Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. These winners will advance to compete at the National Student ADDY’s.

About O’More College of Design and Belmont University Merger

In a timely move that enhances Belmont University’s academic and professional offerings in design while extending the strong legacy and reach of O’More College of Design, the two institutions announced in February 2018 that they are combining efforts to serve the next generation of designers. The governing boards for both Belmont and O’More have agreed that Belmont will acquire O’More College of Design and all of its assets and then move O’More’s programs in fashion, interior and graphic design as well as fashion merchandising to Belmont’s campus. The new O’More School of Design at Belmont University will open its doors fall of 2018 in Nashville. O’More College of Design was founded by Eloise Pitts O’More in 1970, in Franklin, TN. To learn more, visit www.omorecollege.edu.

Belmont Health Science and Pharmacy Students, Faculty Participate in Geriatric Interprofessional Meeting at MeHarry

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Belmont Health Science and Pharmacy Students, Faculty Participate in Geriatric Interprofessional Meeting at MeHarry

Students from the Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Pharmacy programs at Belmont University joined forces for the Geriatric Interprofessional Team Training at MeHarry Medical College on February 16. This training session, held yearly, offers an opportunity for participants to collaborate with students from other universities and different disciplines in the health care arena to offer the best treatment plan for a patient in a case study. It allows students to learn about other disciplines and how their work helps the overall patient care team. More than 450 students from universities across the State of Tennessee participated.

In total there were 67 Belmont pharmacy students, and 5 Belmont therapy students in attendance. This was the first time that this interprofessional group included the occupational therapy profession, providing students with a unique experience they hadn’t had before.

Belmont faculty leading the charge were Natalie Michaels from PT and OT, and Angela Clauson, Cathy Ficzere, Ashton Beggs and the Dean David Gregory from Pharmacy.

Musical Theatre Production of Parade Nominated as Semi-Finalist for National Award

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Musical Theatre Production of Parade Nominated as Semi-Finalist for National Award

Belmont University’s Musical Theatre production of Parade was recently selected as a semi-finalist in the musical theatre division of The American Prize awards. The production was named as a finalist in both the Best Direction (Associate Professor David Shamburger) and Best Conductor (Instructor Jo Lynn Burks) categories for the November 2016 production.

The American Prize will announcing finalists in the coming weeks. More information on this national competition can be found here.

Belmont University Celebrates Successful Homecoming Festivities

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Belmont University Celebrates Successful Homecoming Festivities

Belmont University celebrated a successful Homecoming last week as the institution welcomed hundreds of visitors to campus for a number of festivities. Culminating with Saturday’s all-day celebration that featured reunion breakfasts, coffee for parents, a prayer and worship service, a Tailgate at the Tower complete with BBQ and all the fixins and more — both the women’s and men’s basketball teams defeated Tennessee State with impressive scores of 84-59 and 84-42, respectively.

Students erupt as the Bruins score a basket in the Curb Event Center!

But campus’s “Together We Celebrate” Homecoming celebration didn’t occur on Saturday alone. Leading up to game day, Belmont community members engaged in many events all week across campus. Continuing with last year’s introduction of theme days, the week began with Mission Monday which featured a special chapel, a nonprofit alumni fair and an alumni panel for students. TShirt Tuesday invited students to ‘give a shirt, get a shirt’ as free Homecoming tshirts were given throughout the day.

WOW Wednesday, a crowd favorite, brought surprise pop-up events all day long including doughnuts and coffee in the Massey College of Business, a basketball shot game beside the lawn and a popcorn afternoon snack bar hosted by Senior Leadership. The next day, the Belmont community shared their gratefulness throughout Thank You Thursday, providing personalized thank you notes for fellow bruins.

FANtastic Friday kicked off the weekend, and included a few unexpected surprises, as the Belmont community prepared for Saturday’s games. The morning began with the annual Polar Bear 5K and the day ended with the “Celebration of Song” Homecoming in the Round concert. This year’s event featured many successful alumni musicians and one very unexpected guest — Garth Brooks.

For images from the week’s festivities, click here.

Belmont College of Law Students Receive Napier-Looby Bar Foundation Scholarships

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Belmont College of Law Students Receive Napier-Looby Bar Foundation Scholarships

Belmont scholarship award winnersSimone Marshall, Belmont Law 2018, Chicoya Smith, Belmont Law 2018 and Lesley Smith, Belmont Law 2020, were recently awarded Napier-Looby Bar Foundation Scholarships. These awards are presented to current law school students based on academic achievements and community engagement. Three of the four coveted scholarships were awarded to current Belmont Law students.

The awards were presented at the Napier-Looby Bar Foundation’s 14th Annual Barristers’ Banquet and Awards Program. Event attendees included elected officials, judges, and members of the Nashville bar.

Garth Brooks Surprises Homecoming Crowd, Sharing Stories and Song at Concert

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Garth Brooks Surprises Homecoming Crowd, Sharing Stories and Song at Concert

Award-winning singer and songwriter Garth Brooks brought gasps and cheers to Homecoming 2018 Friday night with a surprise appearance at the 6th annual Homecoming in the Round concert, an event hosted each year by songwriter and Belmont alum Gordon Kennedy. The “Celebration of Song” concert recognizes decades of talented Belmont songwriters, and this year offers special recognition to the 10th anniversary of Belmont’s Curb College songwriting major.

Homecoming in the Round at Belmont University Nashville, Tennessee, February 23, 2018.
Homecoming in the Round at Belmont University Nashville, Tennessee, February 23, 2018.

The show opened with outstanding performances featuring several No. 1 hits from alumni Matt Dragstrem (’08), Sawyer (a duo comprised of 2017 graduates Kei Taylor and Emma Harvey), Justin Wilson (’07), Sarah Peacock (’05) and a trio performance from recent Grammy winner Dwan Hill (’08) along with Marcus Hill (’09) and Nate Dugger (’08).

Kennedy (’81) then came to the stage offering a tribute song to the late Billy Graham and a rendition of his 1997 Grammy-winning Song of the Year, “Change the World.” Speaking of how blessed he already felt by the evening’s guests, he then introduced his surprise special guest and long-time friend by telling stories of his generosity and servant spirit while Kennedy toured with him on the road.

Momentarily dumb-founded, the crowd sprang to life with cheers as Brooks took to the stage with just a guitar. He then spent the next 90 minutes sharing stories of the music he grew up with and how it shaped who he became as a songwriter and musician, noting influences of everything from his dad’s favorites of Merle Haggard and George Jones to his mom’s singing of Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin. As he grew, the range diversified even more as he recounted hearing James Taylor, Keith Whitley and his favorite, George Strait. Throughout the evening Brooks delighted the crowd breaking into the hooks or a single verse of many of the tunes he referenced.

The proud parent of a Belmont student and the husband of a Belmont alumna, Brooks then graciously opened the floor to questions from members of the Belmont community in attendance, responding to queries like “How do you know when a song is finished?” “For me,” he responded, “if I didn’t have a deadline I’d never finish anything… Don’t be lazy. You are not writers, you are re-writers. Write it, then back up the truck and run over it. Keep doing that until it’s smooth as glass.”

After sharing who he is currently listening to, a list that ranged from Hunter Hayes and Midland to Ed Sheeran and Lady Gaga, he advised the aspiring artists and songwriters in the room to stay in school, noting how many ideas would come from simply living life and being around peers. He also added that college offers countless opportunities to perform, honing the craft on campus and off.

Throughout the evening Brooks played several of his own hits, including “The Dance” and “Standing Outside the Fire.” He closed the evening leading the entire crowd in his No. 1 hit from 1990, “Friends in Low Places.”

Tennessee State Court of Appeals Hears Cases in Baskin Center

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Tennessee State Court of Appeals Hears Cases in Baskin Center

Belmont Law students witnessed first-hand how the state appellate court works as the Tennessee State Court of Appeals heard two cases in the Baskin Center Feb. 13 in front of Judges Richard Dinkins, Frank Clement, Andy Bennett and Neal McBrayer. After both cases were heard and court was adjourned, Associate Professor of Law Jeffrey Usman presented several questions to the judges in a panel format. The judges provided legal writing advice for appellate briefs, and oral argument advice. The two cases heard were SUGAR CREEK CARRIAGES v. HAT CREEK CARRIAGES, ET AL. and BETHEL UNIVERSITY v. TENNESSEE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ET AL.

Honors Neuroscience Major Publishes Children’s Book Series

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Honors Neuroscience Major Publishes Children’s Book Series

Crystal Lemus holding her booksHonors student Crystal Lemus has always had a passion for health and writing. Recently, she decided to combine both passions and write two children’s books titled, Angie the Acting Alligator Adjusts to Alzheimer’s Disease, and Freddy the Feverish Fish Fights Against the Flu. Both books are part of Lemus’s “Learn and Adjust” book series. The books follow the stories of animals and their journey’s specific health symptoms. Given their condition, they are then faced with a tough decision on how to react and how they will let the diagnosis affect their everyday life.

“The only times individuals tend to think about these conditions are when either they or loved ones are going through it,” Crystal wrote. “But I believe that children need to be exposed to what others feel and think in relation to these conditions, and this is just one outlet of doing so.” As a bilingual student herself, Lemus believes that these resources should be accessible to most, if not all, children and has published both books in English and Spanish.

While the books are available to children through Amazon.com and local libraries, Lemus is working with Tennessee’s Department of Education to make sure they are available to every child in the state. “Just because I want to be a health provider does not mean that I have to wait until then to do so. My job as an aspiring physician is to make my own resources and make them available to all that may be in need,” Lemus said.

Lemus is an Honors neuroscience major on a pre-med track. She plans to attend medical school upon graduation and hopes to write more books for the series in the future.

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