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McGrew Leads Elementary School Students in Dissection Activities

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mcgrewDr. Lori McGrew, professor of neuroscience, visited the encore class at Glenview Elementary School in Nashville on Monday, March 7.  Because the students have been studying neuroscience, McGrew attended the class and brought sheep brains for students to dissect.

McGrew led a conversation about how scientists use brains from animals to learn more about what happens in people and explained the research she does with zebrafish. McGrew said the students were very enthusiastic and asked great questions during her presentation.

Students Present Research at American Chemical Society National Meeting

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Students Present Research at American Chemical Society National Meeting

Belmont faculty and students recently attended the American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting in San Diego, California. This meeting attracts an estimated 11,000 to 13,000 chemists, chemical engineers, academicians, graduate and undergraduate students and other related professionals. During the meeting, scientists present new multidisciplinary research, hear the latest information in their areas of professional interest and network with colleagues. Chemistry faculty members Drs. Rachel Rigsby and Alison Moore-Parker attended the conference along with nine students who presented eight posters and gave presentations.

Ryan Agh gave an undergraduate research talk titled “Towards the concise syntheses of selenium- and tellurium-containing tryptophan analogs for the elucidation of protein structure and function.” Agh’s research was done under the mentorship of Duane Hatch, assistant professor of chemistry, as part of a grant Hatch received to do research at Los Alamos National Labs. Agh also presented Belmont’s Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS) chapter poster, “Belmont student members show the community that science is awesome”.

Parker Tumlin and Libby Ligon presented research they did with Dr. Thom Spence, dean of the College of Sciences and Mathematics, in the SURFS (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in the Sciences) program titled “Determination of the activation energy of the rate-limiting step of the Fenton reaction.”  Dr. Kim Daus, professor of chemistry, had three students present their research posters including Sofia ElMaliki’s “Quantification of polyphenols and assessment of antioxidant activity of polyphenols present in organic and non-organic raspberries from different sources,” Adam Woods’s “Cationic Gemini surfactants for enhanced oil recovery” and Sarah Heacock’s “Surface-active properties of bis-quaternary ammonium-sulfate Gemini surfactant-conventional ionic and nonionic surfactant mixtures.”

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Justin Stace had two students present work in inorganic chemistry including Bailey Rose’s “Ligand exchange reactions of an enzyme-mimic Schiff-base copper (II) complex” and Caroline Williams’s “Ligand-exchange reactions in biomimetic model coper (II) Schiff-base complexes.”  Daniel Beagan received funding to present “Synthesis of a multi-electron transfer reagent using click chemistry,” work he did as part of a Research Experience for Undergraduates at the University of Cincinnati.

Belmont’s SMACS chapter received an Honorable Mention award for the 2015-2016 school year and had a photo selected for publication on the ACS website.

Belmont’s Masters of Science in Nursing Graduates Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate

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Belmont’s Masters of Science in Nursing Graduates Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate

For the 12th consecutive year, graduates pass certification exam on first attempt

All graduates of Belmont’s Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) program for Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) have passed the nursing certification exam on their first attempt. The most recent class of 22 graduates passed the exam this spring, making this the 12th consecutive year of 100 percent first-attempt success.

Nursing-ExamAssociate Dean of Nursing and Professor Dr. Martha Buckner said, “This is an amazing accomplishment for these students and Belmont’s program. It gives a clear indication of the quality and rigor of our program, and I could not be more proud of our students and their success. I am especially grateful to Dr. Leslie Higgins, director of Belmont’s Graduate Studies in Nursing, whose leadership of the program for the past 18 years has helped us achieve significant growth and outstanding quality within our graduate nursing programs.”

The School of Nursing began offering its MSN degree 20 years ago and with the creation of the Doctorate of Nursing, the College’s graduate programs have grown to a record enrollment of 88 students in the fall of 2015. Prepared to practice in a variety of settings, FNPs provide primary health care to families and individuals of all ages. Graduates from Belmont’s program have gone on to practice in pediatrics, genetics, family practice and public health, among others.

The advanced practice nursing examination for FNPs is administered by the American Credential Center (ANCC) and validates nursing skills, knowledge and abilities. Since 1990, more than a quarter million nurses have been certified by ANCC and over 80,000 advanced practice nurses are currently certified by the ANCC. The certification is accepted by governing boards throughout the U.S. as well as insurers and the military.

College of Business Takes Study Abroad Trip to Peru During Spring Break

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College of Business Takes Study Abroad Trip to Peru During Spring Break

The College of Business took 18 students to Peru to explore the entrepreneurial and economic context content of one of Latin America’s fastest growing economies. The purpose of this Spring Break Study Abroad program, one of two this year, was to explore how economic and policy decisions can be used to foster entrepreneurial thinking and action in a way that can help the economic development of a community, or a country.

During the trip students visited U.S.-based firms doing business in Peru, such as PricewaterhouseCoopers and Unilever, as well as notable Peru-based entrepreneurial start-ups Shattel and Cinepapaya. The group learned about fair trade in the cocoa industry and actually made their own chocolate, and they spent a day in Machu Picchu, a 15th century Inca site that’s been named one of the seven wonders of the world.

Instructor of Entrepreneurship and Management Jose Gonzales, who accompanied the students on the trip along with Associate Professor of Economics Dr. Marieta Velikova, said every study abroad program he has led has the goal of exploring the economic landscape of the country through the lens of entrepreneurship. “In the case of Peru, being it’s one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America, our students were able to experience first-hand what doing business abroad is about,” he said. “Whether looking at a large multinational, like Unilever, and learning how to customize the product offering to fit the Peruvian market, or Cine Papaya, one of the most prominent start-ups in Latin America, our students got to see first hand what opportunity looks like in an emerging economy.”

The trip and subsequent assignments allowed students to complete three credit hours in either International Business (INB 3950), Economics or Social Science (ECO 3950) or Entrepreneurship (ETP 3950).

Students Gather to Pray Over Brussels

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Students Gather to Pray Over Brussels

Belmont University students gathered on Wednesday morning for a moment of prayer during the University’s Chapel Service in honor of recent attacks in Brussels, Belgium.

Associate University Minister Christy Ridings said Belmont believes it is important to allow students to gather in the aftermath of events like this so they can express their feelings, pray over victims and their families and feel surrounded by their community.

Brussels_Fountain_2016_104“As a community of faith we must not become desensitized to the pain of our neighbors, across the street or across the world. By pausing to acknowledge events like those in Brussels this week, we come to understand more fully the brokenness of the world and the hope that only God can provide,” Ridings said.

Belmont’s on-campus fountain shined with black, yellow and red lights on Monday evening in observance of the day’s events.

Schneller Speaks to Maplewood High School Distinguished Scholars

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Beverly Schneller-X2Belmont’s Associate Provost Dr. Beverly Schneller recently spoke to the Belmont Distinguished Scholars at Maplewood High School about preparing for and being successful in college.

Schneller spoke at the invitation of Dr. Myron Oglesby. “Dr. Schneller’s dedication and support in this program underscores the importance of access to higher education. Truly, the first step toward access to higher education is the ability to bridge the gap between potential and possibility,” said Oglesby. “The students who are enrolled in the Belmont Distinguished Scholars program at Maplewood High School are fortunate to spend the morning with her.”

The scholars are sophomores, and the program was started with Maplewood two years ago. Throughout the academic year and in the early summer, the Distinguished Scholars visit Belmont and participate in a community garden project. They also have the chance to interact with the Bridges Scholars, audit a class and visit with faculty in the departments where they would like to study. The initiative is in line with the Lumina Foundation and Governor Haslam’s efforts to help students make the choice to attend college.

Belmont Ranked on Theology Degree’s 30 Most Beautiful Christian Campuses

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Belmont Ranked on Theology Degree’s 30 Most Beautiful Christian Campuses

Theology Degrees compiled a list of the 30 Most Beautiful Christian Campuses, ranking Belmont No. 26. According to the site, the qualifications include “the way that one feels walking through the campus.”

The judges looked at how the design of Belmont adds “peace, quiet and calmness to counter that stressful feeling of everyday life.” Additionally, judges looked at architecture, style and design and how those things interact with the senses.

 

National Museum of African American Music Presents Coffee and Conversation with Shannon Sanders

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National Museum of African American Music Presents Coffee and Conversation with Shannon Sanders

Shannon Sanders. Feb19. 2016On Friday, Feb. 19, Curb College Dean Doug Howard led a question and answer session with the Grammy, Emmy and Dove award-winning artist Shannon Sanders. Students filled the Vince Gill Room for “Coffee and Conversation,” presented by the National Museum of African American Music, with the producer, songwriter, vocalist, musician and arranger who currently serves as the president of Nashville’s Recording Academy.

The seminar opened with Howard quoting Sanders and saying, “To create is to cause something to exist. When you create, you invest. When you invest, you invent. When you invent, you perform. When you perform, you evolve.”

As a Nashville native, music has always been an essential part of Sanders’s life. He told the crowd how he walked and rode his bike up and down Music Row. He noted that Nashville has always been a great place to be creative, but at the time he was getting started it was only home to country music so he had to figure out how to write, produce and arrange music on his own.

It turned out that Sanders was successful at paving a path for himself because by the time he was 15 he began putting out records. Coincidentally, this was also the time when the authentic form of hip-hop music was born. “A culture was emerging and the city was figuring out how to embrace it. Everywhere I was, music was happening and it was happening at a high level,” said Sanders.

Sanders said he continues to be surrounded by music, now. He has worked with John Legend, India Arie, Jesse McCartney, Randy Travis, The Proud Family, Grey’s Anatomy, Shark Tale and Stomp The Yard.

Sanders ended the seminar by discussing his songwriting process and how to avoid writer’s block. He talked about the background of some of his songs, including Grammy nominated “Good Man” and the heartwarming “Daddy’s Little Girl.”

Belmont and Morris Family host Scott Perlewitz of Sub Pop Records

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Belmont and Morris Family host Scott Perlewitz of Sub Pop Records

Belmont hosted its second annual Morris Family Mentor and Lecture Series on Friday, Feb. 26. This series, sponsored by the Morris Family, honors industry professionals by bringing them to campus to inspire others through their work in the entertainment and music industry.

This year’s speaker was Scott Perlewitz, minister of propaganda for Sub Pop Records. Students filled the Johnson Large Theater to listen to the question and answer session led by Belmont Music Business Professor Dan Keen.

The seminar started with Perlewitz briefly describing Sub Pop Records. The Seattle based independent record label was founded in 1988 and was often associated with the grunge movement. Some of the label’s early releases came from artists like Nirvana, Mudhoney, Soundgarden and TAD. In later years, the label released records from artists including The Shins, Iron and Wine, Band of Horses and Flight of the Conchords. Sub Pop now works with Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes and The Head and The Heart.

Perlewitz said he grew up loving music, but since he grew up in a small town outside of Green Bay, Wisconsin, his industry exposure was limited. He went to University of Wisconsin to pursue a pre-medicine degree, but ended up switching to a Bachelor of Fine Arts. “I knew I wasn’t going to be a doctor, and I knew I wasn’t going to be a painter, so I thought I could be a lawyer,” said Perlewitz.

Perlewitz went on to get his Masters in Communication Management and Communication Law from The University of Southern California. Perlewitz happened to find his way into the music industry as an intern for MTV, leading him to jobs in marketing and promotions at Virgin Records, Geffen Records and Warner Records, before landing his job at SUB POP in 2011.

Towards the end of Perlewitz’s message, he left students with advice on how to succeed in the music and entertainment industry. He emphasized the need to get out into the real world and gain experience. “Internships are so important these days. They should be an opportunity to glimpse into how an organization and this industry work.”

Research Projects from Physical Therapy Faculty and Students Recognized

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Research Projects from Physical Therapy Faculty and Students Recognized

Dr. Christi Williams, assistant professor of physical therapy at Belmont, recently received a research grant from the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) for her project entitled, “Certified Therapy Animal Effect on Biometric Measures and Stress for Graduate Professional Students.”  The study, a certified therapy dog named Layla, will assess stress and anxiety by measuring heart rate, blood pressure and analyzing an anxiety questionnaire before Kinesiology lab practicals – comparing those with exposure to Layla and those without.  Results will come at the end of the semester after the final practical.

TPTA also has accepted four research projects by Belmont University physical therapy faculty and doctoral students for poster presentation at their upcoming spring meeting. Dr. Cathy Hinton and her student research group of Kylie Cook, Teresa Brennan, Lauren Land and Breanna Poore will present a poster on their research entitled,  “A Comparison of the Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Stretching on Hamstring Extensibility.”

Dr. Suzanne Greenwalt and her student research group of Grace Cronin, Ladi Stallard, and Katie Spruell will present the results of their research on the “Effect of Dual-Task on Gait Velocity in Geriatric Subjects with Mild-Moderate Cognitive Decline.”  Dr. John Halle, along with students Josh Baker, Chris Van Fleet and Emily Loehrlein, will showcase research on the “Impact of Time on POST Warm Up Club Head Speed in Low Handicap Golfers.”  Dr. Kevin Robinson and his student group of Ciara Garcia, Ashley Gowen, Ashley Henley and Amy Krichau will present their research on the “Retrospective Analysis of the Pre-Season Screen Used in a Professional Ballet Company with Recommendations for Improvements in the Screen.”

The TPTA spring meeting will be held April 8th & 9th at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Franklin.

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