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Hook Releases New Background Vocals

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Hook Releases New Background Vocals

Ileia Hook head shotCurb College Admissions Coordinator Ileia Hook continues to engage the industry as a Background Vocalist for artists in the Gospel and Contemporary Christian worlds. This year, she lent her vocal ability to many artists including Nicole C. Mullen, Todd Dulaney, Richie Fike and a spiritual freedom worship project developed by Testricity Music in partnership with author, Neil T. Anderson of The Bondage Breaker and The Steps to Freedom in Christ.

In December, two tracks were released featuring Hook as a background and session vocalist. From his upcoming album titled Your Great Name, eOne recording artist Todd Dulaney offered King of Glory for those who pre-ordered his album, slated to release in January. Additionally, she sang on Jordan Feliz’s new single, Faith. Feliz, a Centricity Music recording artist, is known for The River, Never Too Far Gone and Beloved and released his new single on December 1.

Both songs from Dulaney and Feliz featuring Hook as a team vocalist are available via iTunes and major music outlets.

 

Belmont University Celebrates Christmas with Free Public Concerts

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Belmont University Celebrates Christmas with Free Public Concerts

Belmont University is celebrating this year’s Christmas season with a number of free concerts that are open to the Nashville community, as well as the annual televised airing of the holiday spectacular, “Christmas at Belmont.” This year’s concert line-up began with The Nashville Children’s Choir performance, on Saturday, December 9, featuring the premiere youth choir’s renditions of traditional Christmas music.

The Belmont Camerata will offer its annual presentation of “A Camerata Christmas,” featuring Corelli’s Christmas Concerto and bluegrass-style carols, on Monday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Belmont Mansion. The University’s Christmas concert series will conclude with the annual Christmas Eve Carillon Concert, held on Sunday, December 24 at 2 p.m. at the campus Bell Tower, located just off the corner of Belmont Blvd and Portland Ave. Continuing a tradition begun during the Ward-Belmont days, the concert features traditional Christmas music played by longtime campus carillionneur and Professor of Music Richard Shadinger on the tower’s 42-bell carillon, one of five carillons in Tennessee.

Of course, the holiday wouldn’t be complete without the annual “Christmas at Belmont” special. A presentation of this year’s performance, which featured world-renowned musician Sheryl Crow as guest artist and more than 700 students, faculty and staff musicians from the School of Music, will be shown in Middle Tennessee by Nashville Public Television (NPT-Channel 8) on Thursday, December 14 and Friday, December 22 at 8 p.m. and Christmas Day at 3 and 11 p.m. (CST). National viewers can enjoy the holiday spectacular on PBS December 22 (check local listings for times).

This is the 15th consecutive year “Christmas at Belmont” will be seen by a national audience on PBS.

Chuck Ainlay Presented Mulloy Award of Excellence from Belmont’s Curb College

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Chuck Ainlay Presented Mulloy Award of Excellence from Belmont’s Curb College

Producer/engineer recognized for contributions to music industry and education

Veteran producer/engineer and Belmont alumnus Chuck Ainlay was presented the 2017 Robert E. Mulloy Award of Excellence from the University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business last night, Tues., Dec. 5. The Curb College established the Award of Excellence in 2008 in memory of program founder Bob Mulloy to annually recognize an individual who has achieved a level of excellence in the music business and entertainment industries with notable service to Belmont University and the Nashville community.

Curb College Dean Doug Howard said, “It is an honor to shine a light on Chuck Ainlay for his outstanding career accomplishments and to express our deepest appreciation for his contributions to the music industry and to Belmont’s Curb College. Chuck is truly an engineer/producer extraordinaire who is loved and respected by the artists, engineers and industry professionals who have had the great fortune to benefit from his amazing talent.”

Ainlay added, “I’m extremely humbled to receive the Robert E. Mulloy Award of Excellence from Belmont University. To be included alongside the previous outstanding and distinguished recipients is especially gratifying, as this award not only recognizes the individual for their personal achievements in the industry but also for their service to the community. For this Indiana boy who loved music, making the choice to go to Belmont was one of the best decisions I could have made as a teenager. Today, I am still grateful for all that Belmont University has given me and still continues to do. Thank you.”

After working as an assistant engineer at various studios on Music Row, Ainlay was hired as the chief engineer at the Castle Recording Studio, crossing paths with famed producers Jimmy Bowen and Tony Brown and launching Ainlay into a career as an independent engineer.

Throughout his acclaimed 30-year engineering career, Ainlay has worked with many of the world’s finest artists, musicians and producers and developed a diverse list of clients that ranges from George Strait to Dire Straits. His engineering dominance in the country field has been recognized by many, including with multiple Grammy nominations for his numerous critically and commercially successful albums. The Nashville Music Association named him Engineer of the Year in 1996 and again in 1997, and Music Row Magazine voted him the ‘Engineer with the most Top Ten Hits’ in 1998 while the years 1999 and 2000 brought with it nominations for the prestigious TEC award from Mix Magazine.

Ainlay’s long-standing collaboration with Mark Knopfler has resulted in two albums by Dire Straits, as well as production and engineering credits on several of Knopfler’s multi-platinumsolo albums. This partnership has also produced two movie scores for the films “Wag the Dog” and “Metroland.” Many within the audio industry also regard Ainlay as a leader in cutting-edge technology as he produced the first all-digital recording out of Nashville.

His community involvement includes serving on the Board of Governors and The Producers and Engineers Wing of NARAS, Leadership Music, SAE Advisory Board and the Nashville Chapter Board of the Audio Engineering Society.

Past recipients of the Robert E. Mulloy Award of Excellence include Troy Tomlinson, Gary Overton, Donna Hilley, the International Entertainment Buyers Association, Vince Gill, Mike Curb, Clair Audio and Bandit Lites.

 

Belmont Receives Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association Benefactor Award

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Belmont Receives Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association Benefactor Award

Belmont University was presented with The Benefactor Award, from the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association, at a ceremony held at the Metro Parks Office today, December 5. The University’s recognition was given in honor of its work with Nashville’s parks system, sports and athletics, including its contributions to E.S. Rose Park Community Center and Sports Complex.

Rose Park was renovated and opened in 2011 through a public-private partnership between Belmont and Metro Parks. The $9 million renovated facility features several athletic venues including a turf baseball field, a natural grass softball field, a track, soccer facilities, relocated basketball courts and a center that provides team locker space and a concession stand. This innovative, shared facilities concept is available for use by community members, Metro Parks, area schools and Belmont University students and teams.

Dr. Jason Rogers, university counsel, accepted the award on Belmont’s behalf and offered remarks surrounding Belmont’s partnership with Parks. “This partnership has been a success since it was first created more than six years ago,” Rogers said. “We look forward to many more years of success.”

Belmont to Host First Televised Statewide Gubernatorial Forum Jan. 23

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Belmont to Host First Televised Statewide Gubernatorial Forum Jan. 23

Forum to focus on education and air on NewsChannel5

Belmont University, the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE), the USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee and NewsChannel 5 are partnering to host the first televised, statewide gubernatorial forum of the 2018 election. The forum will be held on Belmont’s campus in the Curb Event Center on Jan. 23.

The forum will focus exclusively on education and be broadcast live on NewsChannel 5 and across all six of the USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee’s websites and mobile apps, including Tennessean.com. The forum will air from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT. All seven top-tier Republican and Democratic candidates are expected to attend.

Belmont President Robert C. Fisher said the university is kicking off a year-long commitment to hosting events related to the 2018 governor’s race, and it’s appropriate the first forum is on education.

“We are eager to support efforts like this one that complement our mission to empower students to engage and transform the world,” Fisher said. “We are honored to be partnering with SCORE on events across our state to engage Tennessee’s gubernatorial candidates in this discussion that is vital to Tennessee’s future.”

Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, the founder and chairman of SCORE, noted, “As Tennesseans, we should be proud that our students and teachers have made our state the fastest improving in K-12 education, and that our state leaders have made Tennessee a national model in improving access to postsecondary opportunities.”

“Nothing could be more important than continuing this success by highlighting education as a top priority for our next governor,” Frist said. “We look forward to hosting a conversation with the candidates to hear how Tennessee’s next governor will help our students become best in the nation.”

 

Tennessee has made tremendous progress in recent decades but still has challenges ahead, particularly as it works to boost its English and reading proficiency, improve training and support for principals and continues to find a pathway to success for high school graduates.

“Education is one of the critical issues facing our state, and Tennessee’s next governor will play a crucial role in helping chart the future for our students,” said Michael A. Anastasi, vice president of news and editor of the USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee. “From how the candidates hope to boost literacy rates and student achievement to maintaining Tennessee’s higher education successes, students and their families must understand where our next governor stands.”

“We are pleased to partner with SCORE, Belmont and NewsChannel 5 in bringing this important event to the public,” Anastasi said.

Lyn Plantinga, NewsChannel 5’s vice president and general manager, agreed.

“One of the most important things people expect from NewsChannel 5 is information that will help them make smart decisions,” Plantinga said. “We are excited to be a part of this important forum, and hope it will help our community be more informed, both as citizens and as voters.”

SCORE is an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan advocacy and research institution. In addition to SCORE, Belmont, the USA TODAY NETWORK and NewsChannel 5, more than two dozen other organizations are partnering on the forum.

The organizations include public education foundations and chambers of commerce from across the Tennessee, along with groups representing teachers, parents, superintendents, school boards and charter schools.

 

2018 Gubernatorial Forum on Education

Hosts

State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE)

USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee

NewsChannel5 – WTVF

Belmont University

 

Partners to date
Chattanooga 2.0
Chattanooga Public Education Foundation
Complete Tennessee
Communities In Schools (CIS)
Jackson Chamber of Commerce
Johnson City/Jonesborough/Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce
Great Schools Partnership
Kingsport Chamber of Commerce
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Memphis Education Fund
Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)
Nashville Chamber of Commerce
Nashville Public Education Foundation
Professional Educators of Tennessee (PET)
STEM Innovation Network
Tennessee Business Roundtable (TBR)
Tennessee CAN (TennCAN)
Tennessee Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee Charter School Center
Tennessee County Mayors Association
Tennessee Education Association (TEA)
Tennessee Educational Equity Coalition
Tennessee Federation for Children (TFC)
Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA)
Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS)
Tennessee Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Tennesseans for Quality Early Education (TQEE)
Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS)
Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA)
United Ways of Tennessee

Belmont Alumni, Faculty Featured on U2’s New Album

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Belmont Alumni, Faculty Featured on U2’s New Album

U2’s newest album, “Songs of Experience,” was released today, December 1 and portions of the album were secretly recorded in a home studio in Brentwood with the help of many familiar Belmont names. Paul Nelson, a 2002 Belmont alumni, served as contractor/leader on the program, Avery Bright, a 2014 alumni, played the violin and Craig Nelson, a Belmont adjunct faculty member, played string bass.

Though Paul Nelson and his team never met or spoke with the band, as their communication was done via email and through a co-producer, the group was featured in a recent Tennessean article saying the chance to work on a Bono record was a fantastic experience. Nelson and the team — which included string arranger and group ‘frontman’ Brandon Collins and studio owner/engineer Doug Sarrett — contributed to three songs on the final album.

According to the article, their work is primarily heard in “Summer of Love’s” final minute.

 

Shankel Honored with President’s Award from Board of Middle Tennessee Advanced Practice Nurses

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Shankel Honored with President’s Award from Board of Middle Tennessee Advanced Practice Nurses

Assistant Professor of Nursing and Interim FNP Coordinator Dr. Erin Shankel was recently honored with the President’s Award from the Board of the Middle Tennessee Advanced Practice Nurses. Shankel was honored for her significant contributions to the board during her tenure in leadership.

 

Folds Receives Grant for Behavioral Health Internship Program

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Folds Receives Grant for Behavioral Health Internship Program

Leslie Folds HeadshotAssociate Professor in the School of Nursing Dr. Leslie Folds recently received funding from the Tennessee Hospital Association and the National Student Nurses’ Association for a grant she submitted. The $16,000 grant will fund a Behavioral Health Internship Program for undergraduate nursing students next summer.

The project will aim to address current shortages of behavioral health nurses by exposing students to behavioral health settings with various patient populations and units. In partnership with Belmont’s colleagues at TriStar Health, students will complete 248 hours of hands-on, dynamic clinical rotations among multiple areas of mental health care at TriStar Centennial Medical Center-Parthenon Pavilion and TriStar Skyline Madison.

Folds will begin planning recruitment and enrollment with students beginning the program summer 2018.

The Promise of Nursing for Tennessee Nursing School Grant Program is administered by the Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association.  Funding for the grant program was contributed by several hospitals and health care agencies in the Tennessee area, by Johnson and Johnson and by national companies with an interest in supporting nursing education.

Faculty Present at Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching

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Faculty Present at Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching

2017 Lilly Conference AttendeesBelmont was again well represented at the 37th Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching this November at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.  Ten Belmont faculty members–from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Health Sciences and Nursing and the College of Visual and Performing Arts–were among the 550 conference participants.

The Lilly Conference is one of the nation’s leading conference venues for the presentation of the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL).  Faculty scholars of teaching and learning from across the United States and several international educational institutions share innovative pedagogies and have vibrant discussions about questions and challenges associated with teaching and learning.  Belmont faculty members contributed three presentations at the 2017 Lilly Conference.

“The Elephant in the Classroom: Addressing Sensitive Topics With Skill and Courage,” presented by Associate professor of Social Work Julie Hunt and Assistant Professor of Sport Science Dr. Marnie Vanden Noven, explored the teacher’s role in fostering an environment where students are safe to discuss taboo topics in meaningful, productive and potentially transformative ways. The session discussion included strategies for creating a safe space in the classroom, tuning in to individual students and class responses and the use of narratives.

Professor of Psychological Science Dr. Pete Giordano and Professor of Mathematics Dr. Mike Pinter, who also serves as director of the Teaching Center, presented “Asking Questions About My Teaching: A Vehicle for Continuous Improvement.”  In addition to sharing questions that they routinely ask about their own teaching as a means to continually improve their craft of teaching, session participants were invited to generate ideas for their own questions.  The questions presented by Giordano and Pinter included topics associated with flexibility, ethical issues, diversity and student development.

Professor of Biology Dr. Jennifer Thomas contributed a presentation entitled “A Strategic and Multi-Level Approach for Teaching Undergraduates How to Read Primary Literature in the Sciences.” Based on the observation that reading scientific articles can be a daunting exercise for undergraduate students, the session provided strategies for the dissection of articles so that students can gain confidence in how to read a paper, regardless of the research. In addition to including strategies she has developed to help students build these skills, Thomas guided participants through the process of applying the techniques to their courses.

Students Participate in 2017 American Model UN Conference

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Students Participate in 2017 American Model UN Conference

Aubrey Keller sitting at a computer, smilingDr. Susan Jellissen, associate professor of political science, led a team of students to the 2017 American Model United Nations Conference hosted in Chicago. Belmont students representing the country of Slovakia engaged in debate and discussion with students from across the United States. Representing various member countries of the United Nations, these groups were able to pass creative and productive resolutions on issues ranging from human trafficking to human rights in the digital age. Belmont freshman Aubrey Keller served on the international press delegation and was recognized with the Outstanding Press Delegate Award. Keller is a double major in political science and English.

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