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Ocean Way Nashville Named as ‘Best Vibe’

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Belmont’s Ocean Way Studio was recently named in Toronto Paradise’s “Top 10 Recording Studios with the Best Vibes” list. Ranked among studios across the world, the list includes studios in New York, London, Dublin and Los Angeles, among others.

TP describes the importance of a studio’s feel for an artistic touch saying, “For a recording artist, having the right atmosphere to record in is essential. Your surroundings are often highly influential and reflective of the music produced.”

For more information on Belmont’s Ocean Way Nashville, click here.

Skinner Published in The Tennessean, Describes Cuba’s ‘Reawakening’

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Director of International Student and Scholar Services Dr. Kathy Skinner recently published an article in The Tennessean titled, “Belmont University Official: Cuba is Reawakening.” A follow-up to her recent trip to Cuba, Skinner described her experience with the first Fulbright Insight Tour to Cuba where she gained insight into Cuban culture and met with Cuban architects, economists and musicians to discuss the country’s culture, economy and infrastructure.

Skinner said she is interested in Cuban history and culture, taking care to notice the ins and outs of life for the country. “My first impressions of Cuba were of grinding poverty…gorgeous European-style architecture from the Spanish era and vintage American cars from the 1950s.” Skinner goes on to describe the country’s culture, economic status and ultimately, its “reawakening.”

To read Skinner’s article in full, click here.

Schwarzmeier Receives Max Kade Foundation Grant for Student Travel

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Dr. Regine Schwarzmeier

Fifteen  students participating in the 2015 Belmont in Berlin: German Summer Study Abroad program were recently awarded $1200 travel grants as part of an $18,000 grant from the Max Kade Foundation received by Associate Professor of German Dr. Regine Schwarzmeier.

The study abroad program will provide the students with a full immersion experience to begin their German language studies or further develop existing skills, as well as offer a first-hand glimpse of German culture. From July 3 until August 1, the students will attend language courses appropriate to their skill level and deepen their understanding of the German culture on walking tours through Berlin’s historic city center and on the traces of the former Berlin Wall, learn about the history and presence of Jewish life, discover new urban developments, go to world famous museums and enjoy a night at the opera.

On an excursion to Potsdam they will visit Sanssouci Palace and tour its beautiful gardens. In Babelsberg, they will take a look at the history of the world’s oldest large-scale film studio. During a weekend in Dresden they will discover the beauty of the city also known as the Florence on the Elbe River.

For more information on this program and others, click here.

Dallas Heads to Broadway, Gets Backstage Look at Career Goals

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Sam DallasFor senior music business major Samuel Dallas, this summer has been one giant learning experience after another, producing “Wicked” results that continue to fuel Dallas’s long term goals.

After spending the spring semester working as an assistant to the creative team at a Broadway workshop, Dallas received a recommendation for a summer internship split between two production companies, Stone Productions and 321 Theatrical Management. The combined full time positions have given Dallas the opportunity to work on a variety of shows including “Wicked,” “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and “Next to Normal,” among others.

Working in the Broadway General Manager’s Office at 321 and the Broadway Producing Office at Stone, Dallas spends his days assisting with running the show behind the scenes including financial wraps, managing front of house, working with investor distributions and payroll.

With sights set on ultimately producing and managing his own shows some day, Dallas said the choice to spend the summer in New York City was an easy one. Working under mentors who have developed long and sustainable careers on Broadway, Dallas knows he’s learning from the best. “These people have done it all and know the ins and out of the industry – and I believe you can only be as good as your teacher,” Dallas said. “Learning from these amazing leaders gets me excited to come into work everyday.”

Although all the shows managed and produced by 321 and Stone have provided invaluable learning opportunities this summer, Dallas looks to “Wicked” as the one he’s most grateful for. “The show is an amazing learning tool because of its strength and long-running history in the industry. Hands-on experience with shows in the office allow me to learn by doing.”

Dallas credits much of his success to his network, community  and the opportunities that have come from his time at Belmont. Without the experiences he has been offered within the industry, Dallas said he wouldn’t have had the credibility needed to land his ideal summer job. “Belmont has allowed me to get unique hands-on experience with the industry. I’m not a number, I’m a person,” Dallas said. “I have been able to use the opportunities throughout campus and Nashville to build my resume and make it strong enough to come to New York City and dive into the Broadway administration community.”

 

Hatch Receives Patent for Research

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Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Duane Hatch recently received a patent for one of his research projects titled, “Synthetic Ligands for the Differentiation of Closely Related Toxins and Pathogens.”  The inventors are Suri Saranathan Iyer of Cincinnati, Ohio, Duane Michael Hatch of Nashville, Tennessee, Ramesh Ratan Kale of Maharashtra, India, Alison Ann Weiss of Cincinnati, Ohio, Shantini Dodampe Gamage of Cleves, Ohio and Colleen M. McGannon of Lorain, Ohio.

The patent is based on one of Hatch’s research interests that involves detecting and differentiating pathogens (bacteria, viruses and protein toxins) using synthetic ligands. This method of detection allows for real-time monitoring, and by using tailored ligands, closely related pathogens can be selectively detected.

For more information, click here.

Dean Raines Tops Senior Olympics

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Pat Raines Senior OlympicsJack C. Massey College of Business Dean Dr. Pat Raines recently competed in the Tennessee Senior Olympics, a wide-ranging competition for athletes ages 50 years and over, and took home a number of prizes.

Raines placed in three events in the state finals including a second place finish in the free throw shooting competition, a second place finish in the three point competition and a third place finish in the hot shot competition, a game played on the basketball court where competitors shoot baskets from all over the court.

Additionally, Raines placed fourth in the shot put and softball throw competition.

For more information, click here.

Sullenberger’s Research Published in The Atlantic

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Sabrina SullenbergerAssociate Professor of Social Work Dr. Sabrina Sullenberger has been working with four former colleagues from Indiana University on a five year, ongoing research project to study attitudes of poverty and construction of social class.

Sullenberger and her team’s research was recently featured in an article in The Atlantic entitled, “Teenagers are Losing Confidence in the American Dream.” For more information, click here.

Belmont Contributes to NAC&U Publication Focused on Increasing Student Learning

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Teagle-funded project examines holistic departments

RedefiningCoverFaculty and administrators from Belmont University contributed to created “Redefining the Paradigm: Faculty Models to Support Student Learning” – a monograph that encourages colleges and universities to more effectively structure departments to address changes in higher education and better support student learning. Over the past two years, Dr. Martha Buckner (Nursing), Dr. Jeff Kirk (Music), Dr. Stan York (Business), Dr. Beverly Schneller (Associate Provost) and Dr. Bryce Sullivan (College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Dean) worked with colleagues throughout the New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U) consortium on this Teagle Foundation-funded project to study and make recommendations on holistic departments and faculty evaluation methods.

Belmont Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Dr. Beverly Schneller said, “The chief value of the ideas and strategies reflected in this volume resides in the ways the chapters will spark conversations about the future of the teaching profession, the ways we can lead conversations about innovation and transformation in student learning, and how we can start to think of what teaching and learning might look like in an academy of the future where emphasis is placed on collaboration, practical application and fresh infusion of the role of the liberal arts in society.”

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Local Science Teachers Learn Budget Friendly Lab Experiences in Summer Workshop

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science-lab-class-with-school-teachers-111-300x199Area middle and high school science and chemistry teachers learned “it’s easy being green” throughout Belmont’s Department of Chemistry and Physics’s “It’s Easy Being Green: Budget-Friendly, Safety-Conscious Chemistry Labs for the Science Classroom of Today” workshops, held three times this summer. Using neutralization reactions, 41 attendees performed green labs, highlighting preparation, safety and chemical disposal, to take back to their classrooms across the state.

The first of what event organizer and Assistant Professor of Chemistry Education Dr. Danielle Garrett hopes will become an annual event, the workshop allowed science teachers to participate in creative, budget-friendly lab experiences among peers, providing an additional resource once school begins again. “This workshop series provides classroom teachers with connections to the scientific community and a support network of Belmont faculty who are willing to answer questions and help work to develop programs to address the needs of teachers in their science classrooms,” Garrett said.

With traditional scientific lab resources requiring higher budgets and complicated waste disposal processes, green lab experiences utilize chemicals that are more budget-friendly, often  found in local stores, and don’t require costly disposal services. Green style labs can be easily adapted to any environment, curriculum level or facility. “Programs like this one help teachers incorporate functional, meaningful, environmentally friendly and low-budget labs into their classrooms,” Garrett said.

science-lab-class-with-school-teachers-130-300x199Belmont alumna, workshop participant and high school chemistry teacher Katie Parks said her time at the workshop was a fantastic opportunity for professional development that can be taken back to her classroom. “Chemistry is best taught via hands-on experiences,” Parks said. “As a teacher, any time I can expand my lab offerings I jump at the opportunity. I love to learn new ways to incorporate hands-on learning into my classroom, and learning from other educators is invaluable.”

Students Push Nashforward, Participate in Mayoral Town Hall Debate

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mayoral-debate-june-2015-147Belmont University and The Tennessean recently presented Nashforward, the city’s premiere mayoral debate series, with broadcast partner, WSMV-TV. The first of two debates was held Thursday, May 21 and featured Nashville’s seven mayoral candidates in a traditional debate-style event.

The second debate, structured around Nashville’s ever-growing millennial demographic and organized in a town-hall style format, was held on June 18 in Belmont’s McAfee Concert Hall. The event featured 14 community members, including seven Belmont students, who sat on stage and asked questions that are top of mind for voters this season, especially millennial voters.

A number of topics were discussed including education, affordable housing and transportation, among others, and candidates had the opportunity to share what their administration would value, if elected. Candidates also participated in a “lightening round” that required creative, quick-witted answers to questions like, “What country music song do you think best represents your experience in Nashville?” and others.

mayoral-debate-june-2015-186Belmont’s seven student participants worked with debate moderator David Plazas of the Tennessean earlier this semester to review recent candidate interviews and write short profiles that were published both online and in print. Students were then given the opportunity to serve as the event escort for the candidate they profiled and sit on stage for the town hall-style debate. Prior to the event, students created short videos encouraging the Nashville community to tune in.

Student participant and junior political science major Hayden Rutledge said this experience was one that gave him a closer look into Nashville’s local politics, while learning more about his own interests. “Through working with the Tennessean on the Nashfoward debates, I was able to not only have an impact on my community, but I was also give the opportunity to better myself,” Rutledge said.

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