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Schreiber Publishes Creative Industries Textbook with Routledge, UK

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Schreiber Publishes Creative Industries Textbook with Routledge, UK

Dr. David Schreiber head shot, newDr. David Schreiber, chair & assistant professor of entertainment industry studies recently published and co-authored a text book titled Managing Organizations in the Creative Economy: Organizational Behviour for the Cultural Sector through Routledge’s Mastering Management in the Creative and Cultural Industries series edited by Ruth Rentschler.

Managing Organizations in the Creative Economy provides a vivid initiation into the creative industries workplace. It is the first textbook of its kind, introducing organizational behavior theories and applying them to the creative world. The text is underpinned by the latest research and theoretical insights into creative industries management and organizational behavior, covering contemporary issues such as business decision-making, ethics and sexuality. The authors bring theory to life through practical examples and cases provided by industry experts, supported by specially created companion videos featuring managerial responses to the cases.

This unique textbook provides readers with an applied theoretical understanding of organizational behavior that will be of particular benefit to those looking to work in the creative and cultural industries. Students in arts business, arts management and music business courses and students within the broader study of the entertainment industries will find this to be a vital read.

McDonald Selected for Fulbright Screening Panel

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Dr. Marcia McDonald, professor of English, was recently named to a three year term on the national screening panel for Fulbright awards for graduate study in the United Kingdom. The panel met for a day of applications at the Fulbright/IIE offices in Washington D.C. on December 8.

McDonald serves on Belmont’s internal review panel for student Fulbright applications, along with Dr. Judy Bullington and under the leadership of Dr. John Paine.

Peppe Hosts Music Business Webinar

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Peppe Hosts Music Business Webinar

vincent peppe headshotLecturer of Music Business Vincent Peppe recently led a webinar entitled “How To Get Get Your Groove Back: Understanding Copyright Termination and Recapture.” The webinar was sponsored by the Music Business Association.

With 175 registrants, including entertainment and copyright attorneys, artist managers, record labels and music publishers, the webinar focused on the business and legal aspects of recapturing composition and sound recording rights.

Peppe was joined by CEO of Red Giant Rights Group Robert King as his co-presenter.

 

Tough’s Music Featured on Television

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Tough’s Music Featured on Television

Tough's HeadshotAssociate Professor of Audio Engineering Technology Dr. David Tough recently had a song, “Its My Favorite Part of Christmas,” featured in the dance scene of the Hallmark Christmas movie “Finding Santa.” The movie and song will be playing throughout December on the Hallmark Channel.

Additionally, his song “Let’s Get Crazy” aired in SWAT, episode 103 on CBS on November 16.

Massey College of Business Hosts ‘Discover Accounting’ Day

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Massey College of Business Hosts ‘Discover Accounting’ Day

Discover Accounting Day Group ShotNinety high school students from the Nashville area attended the Discover Accounting Day at Belmont University on Nov. 15 in the Jack C. Massey College of Business. Students had the opportunity to learn about careers in accounting, why accounting is considered the language of business and to discover which path of accounting best fits their interests and personality. Students interacted with local Nashville CPAs, including Belmont University Masters of Accounting alumni Matt Sherrill (FreseniusRx) and Allie (Shropshire) Zavattaro (Compass East) and Accounting Advisory Board member Kristi Fireline (BKD).

Accounting professor Dr. Beverley Alleyne motivated the students with words of wisdom on how to prepare for college and the real world of an accounting career. Accounting major Ashley Francisco delivered a presentation on applying for scholarships and funding an accounting education.  In addition to the day of accounting information, the high school students “discovered” the Belmont campus with lunch in the Harrington Place Dining Hall and an end of day campus tour with accounting and business students.

Alumni Inducted into Lebanon High School Sports Hall of Fame

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Two Belmont alumni and former athletes, Barbara Stone Hallums (’79) and Clay Hannah (’11), are being inducted into the Lebanon High School (LHS) Sports Hall of Fame.

In her time on the LHS basketball team, Hallums was voted all-district, all-region, all-midstate and was named to the all-state tournament team. She was also a competitive academic, graduating in the top 10 percent of her class. An accounting major at Belmont, she played in 71 basketball games and helped the team make two appearances in the National Women’s Invitational Tournament.  She then went on to coach the freshman and varsity teams at LHS, and she is now the school’s assistant principal.

Hannah was a four-year letter-winner in cross country and track & field and is the most decorated athlete in the history of LHS running programs. He was a five-time medalist in track & field, voted all-midstate four times and was twice named Midstate Runner of the Year by both the Tennessean and the Mid-State Cross Country Association. At Belmont, Hannah was named Atlantic Sun Conference Freshman of the Year and was twice a first team all-conference pick. He graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science & Health Promotion.

Nominations were solicited from the public, with the Hall of Fame class determined by a committee of Lebanon High coaches, boosters, former athletes and one present member of the Sports Hall of Fame. The induction ceremonies will take place on Jan. 30, in the Campbell Brandon Gymnasium.

The purpose of the Lebanon High Sports Hall of Fame is to identify and honor in a permanent manner those individuals who have achieved excellence in athletics at LHS.

Campus Security Shares Holiday Cheer, Safety Tips with Belmont Community

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Campus Security Shares Holiday Cheer, Safety Tips with Belmont Community

On Thursday, Campus Security handed out more than 700 candy canes to students studying for exams. Included with the candy canes were tips on being safe during the holidays. Administrative Captain Lou Mills said, “We know that finals are stressful, and we wanted to show our support and spread some Christmas cheer.”

Pictured above is Officer Malcolm McDole, who is the department’s recipient of this year’s Excellence in Service Award, while the video below shows Campus Security staff and student workers who were singing carols, including a specially written “safety-version” of a Christmas favorite, as they passed out tips.

Holiday safety tips that were passed along included the following:

  • Avoid dark, poorly lit and less travelled roads and lots – Use well lit, well-travelled areas when parking or out walking.
  • Use the buddy system, travel in groups, or use the escort system to have someone walk with you.
  • Be attentive to your surroundings. If something looks suspicious, get to a safe location and notify security or the police.
  • Don’t display large sums of cash. When possible, use credit/debit cards.
  • Do not leave valuables unattended or in plain view.
  • Do not display gifts under your tree in front of a window.
  • Lock your doors.

 

Thompson Named Finalist in Dr. Pepper Tuition Competition

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Thompson Named Finalist in Dr. Pepper Tuition Competition

For biochemistry and molecular biology major Sarah Thompson, throwing a football has pushed her closer to fulfilling her dreams. Thompson was chosen as a finalist for the Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway – a competition in which students toss as many footballs as they can in 30 seconds into a container shaped like a Dr. Pepper can.

Thompson has her eye on dentistry school and says that this money would help her fund that and later open up her own practice. Her ultimate career goal is to start a dental clinic for special needs patients. “They can’t take in normal stimuli and process it. It becomes totally overwhelming,” she said of some people with special needs.

While in dental school, Thompson hopes to specialize in pediatric dentistry, which will help with special needs cases. “You have to treat the individual as a person. You have to do it in a gentle way,” she said.

During last week’s semifinals, Thompson was surprised with a runner-up award of $10,000.

Endowed Songwriting Scholarship Created to Honor Late Songwriter Andrew Dorff

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Endowed Songwriting Scholarship Created to Honor Late Songwriter Andrew Dorff

SteveAndStephenDorffSongwriter-composer Steve Dorff and actor Stephen Dorff announced yesterday the creation of the Andrew Marshall Dorff Memorial Fund in memory of their late son/brother, country music songwriter Andrew Dorff. Donations made to the fund will support two initiatives: to help create an endowed scholarship at Belmont University in Andrew’s name that will assist students pursuing a career in songwriting and to support Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt with its pediatric oncology initiatives.

In the spirit of Andrew’s favorite time of year, Steve and Stephen Dorff hosted a memorial party to celebrate his life and talents with the country music community. The event will occur annually and any donations made to the memorial fund will support Andrew’s favorite causes.

Andrew Dorff was known in the music world for penning five No. 1’s with country stars Blake Shelton (“My Eyes” and “Neon Lights”), Kenny Chesney (“Save it for a Rainy Day”), Hunter Hayes (“Somebody’s Heartbreak”), and Rascal Flatts (“Yours if You Want It”). He had other notable chart successes with top artists such as Martina McBride, Sara Evans, Old Dominion, Ronnie Dunn and countless others. With over 1,800 songs in his catalog, he left a legacy of many hits to come.

The Andrew Marshall Dorff Memorial Fund will honor the memory of one of Nashville’s top songwriters and will continue his legacy to uplift a new generation of music lovers.

Contributions can be made to the Andrew Marshall Dorff Memorial Fund through The Community Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Online donations can be made on The Community Foundation website.

Anthony Donovan Named 2017 Gabhart Award Recipient

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Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life Dr. Anthony Donovan was named the 2017 Gabhart Award Recipient at Belmont’s annual Staff Christmas Breakfast, held on Wednesday, December 6. Named in honor of the late Dr. Herbert C. Gabhart who served Belmont selflessly for 50 years, the Gabhart Award is the highest honor presented to a staff person and honors a member of the Belmont community who demonstrates significant achievements, commitment and service to the University.

In his day to day role, Donovan oversees Student Conduct, New Student Programs and Orientation and Residence Life. There, he is responsible for the overall operations of Belmont’s residential living program including the supervision, selection and training of his professional and student staff. This includes providing direction and vision for the office and emphasizing student safety, while working with young professionals — “some of the best students (Resident Assistants and Towering Tradition Leaders) in a university full of tremendous students,” he said.

Having been at Belmont for 17 years, Donovan said this recognition means more than he can accurately describe. “I was overjoyed to be nominated,” he said. “Many of the past winners are people I have worked with closely in my time at Belmont and are people I admire and respect greatly. It never occurred to me that I would get to be part of their circle of achievement.  Add to the fact that the nominations were submitted by people I work with every day and care about deeply, I was just overwhelmed.”

Looking over his time on campus, Donovan can point to one piece as his favorite — and it’s been the same since he first arrived at Belmont. “The best part has always been the people I work with every day,” he said. “The people at Belmont are unlike any place I have ever been, committed to the success and excellence of the university. It just seems like the most difficult the task, the more jazzed people seem to want to take up the challenge. When young people see others who aspire to be the best they can be, it frees them to dream and dare to be great themselves. That is the first step in transforming people.”

This year’s Gabhart Finalists also included Greg Pillon, Office of Communications, and the inaugural It’s All Belmont to Me Award was presented to Nagy Ibrahim, Custodial Services, in honor of his commitment to customer focus. Past Gabhart Award winners include Don Purdy, Betty Wiseman, Sarah Cates, Gary Hunter, Joan Eakin and Bonnie Wagonfield.

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