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Belmont Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach Peterson Kuhns Named to Valdosta State Athletic Hall of Fame

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Belmont Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach Carley Peterson Kuhns was recently named to the Valdosta State University Athletics Hall of Fame for her accomplishments as a student athlete.

“I am humbled to receive the honor from my alma mater and want to thank the selection committee for considering me.  My time at Valdosta State was special to me and is part of the foundation that has helped build my career,” Kuhns said. “I am excited to be a part of the induction ceremony and to share it with my family, friends, former teammates and coaches and the Valdosta State Women’s Basketball supporters that were there along the way.”

A member of the women’s basketball team from 2004 through 2008, Peterson Kuhns earned Kodak/State Farm WBCA Honorable Mention All-American honors during the 2007-08 season, becoming the first Lady Blazer since 2001 to garner the honor.

For more information on Peterson Kuhns’s honor, click here.

Belmont Named a 2015 Best Value Private University by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

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spring-370Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has included Belmont University on its list of the country’s 2015 Best Value Colleges in private universities. The University was included on the same list in Kiplinger’s 2014 rankings. The complete rankings, including the best values in public schools, private universities, private liberal arts colleges and the top overall, will appear in Kiplinger’s February 2015 issue. The full list is available online now at www.kiplinger.com/links/college.

Belmont and the other schools included in the 2015 lists represent the colleges that provide high-quality academics at a reasonable cost. The colleges exemplify the attributes parents and students look for in higher education, including small class sizes, a good freshman retention rate and a high four-year graduation rate.

“We salute this year’s top schools,” says Janet Bodnar, editor of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. “Balancing top-quality education with affordable cost is a challenge for families in today’s economy, which is why Kiplinger’s rankings are such a valuable resource. The schools on the 2015 list offer students the best of both worlds.”

Kiplinger’s rankings measure academic quality and affordability. Academic criteria include the student admission rate (the number of students accepted out of those who apply), the test scores of incoming freshmen, the ratio of students to faculty members, and the four-year graduation rates. On the cost side, Kiplinger’s measures the sticker price, the availability and average amount of need-based and merit-based financial aid, and the average student debt at graduation

About Kiplinger

For nine decades, the Kiplinger organization has led the way in personal finance and business forecasting. Founded in 1920 by W.M. Kiplinger, the company developed one of the nation’s first successful newsletters in modern times. The Kiplinger Letter, launched in 1923, remains the longest continuously published newsletter in the United States. In 1947, Kiplinger created the nation’s first personal finance magazine. Kiplinger.com is the fastest growing Web site in the personal finance space. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, the Kiplinger editors remain dedicated to delivering sound, unbiased advice for your family and your business in clear, concise language. Become a fan of Kiplinger on Facebook or Kiplinger.com and follow Kiplinger on Tumblr and Twitter.

Residence Halls Compete in Sustainability Contest

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( L – R) Residence Hall Directors Nathan Hendrix and Danielle Steffa pass out marigolds to students
( L – R) Residence Hall Directors Nathan Hendrix and Danielle Steffa pass out marigolds to students

This semester, Belmont’s Resident Life sponsored Battle of the Buildings, an energy conservation competition for the University’s residence halls that encouraged students to team with fellow residents to converse as much energy as they could. The competition, scheduled from Oct. 15 – Nov. 15, included a kickoff bulletin board competition and potted marigold plants for participants.

The Hall that conserved the most compared to energy usage the previous year won an awards celebration in early December. Maddox Hall, this year’s Battle of the Buildings and Residence Life Energy Cup Trophy winner, used approximately 64 percent of the energy that was consumed during the same period of time last year.

For more information on Belmont’s sustainability efforts, click here.

Curb College Faculty Member Bulla Invited to Serve as Executive Advisor for Gershwin Prize

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Prize-for-Popular-SongFaculty Member of the College of Entertainment and Music Business Dr. Wesley Bulla was invited to serve as an external advisor on the selection committee for the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.  Fellow advisors Mary Chapin Carpenter (songwriter), Anthony DeCurtis (Rolling Stone Magazine), Emilio Estefan (producer), Gregg Field (producer), Ed Hardy (CMA), Joel Katz (Global Entertainment), Stinson Liles (Red Deluxe Brand Dev.), Rickey Minor (music director), Neil Portnow (President/CEO NARAS), Karen Sherry (ASCAP Foundation), Michael Strunsky (Ira and Leonore Gershwin Trusts) and Michelynn Woodard (Dr. Phil Foundation) selected songwriter/performer Billy Joel as this year’s prize recipient.  

The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honors the legacy of George and Ira Gershwin, an American songwriting team whose extensive collection resides in the Library of Congress.  The prize is awarded to artists whose lifetime contributions in the field of popular song exemplify the standard of excellence associated with George and Ira Gershwin, by bridging musical styles, bringing diverse listeners together and fostering their mutual respect and appreciation.

The presentation will be broadcast nationwide Friday, Jan. 2 at 9 p.m. (EST) on PBS.

College of Pharmacy Students Teach at Room In The Inn

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Throughout the fall, fourth year pharmacy students led educational classes at Room In The Inn (RITI), a septembercommunity of participants, guests, volunteers and staff who work together to offer hope to Nashville’s homeless population. RITI serves more than 4,000 individuals each year – some for only a day, while others for months to years.

Dr. Ashton Beggs, faculty member in the College of Pharmacy, teaches fourth year students at United Neighborhood Health Services (UNHS) Mission Clinic. This clinic provides interdisciplinary primary care services to the homeless population of Nashville. Many of the UNHS clinic patients utilize RITI’s programming for a sense of community and as a ladder to get back on their feet.

RITI offers over 3,000 classes annually, covering a wide range of subjects including health, spirituality, GED preparation and art. Dr. Beggs’s fourth year students teach a weekly class focusing on primary care topics, such as Vaccine Jeopardy and Diabetes Bingo. Participants earn points for taking classes and can use them to purchase socks, gloves and bus passes.

Pharmacy students Tim Furfaro and Mary Martin Johnson led Vaccine Jeopardy in September. Furfaro said, “It was a great experience to teach these patients about vaccines while having fun at the same time.  I think it’s important not just to educate people, but to give them a chance to ask their own questions as well.” Johnson said, “I’m confident we clarified common myths about vaccines and hopefully motivated people to ask their  health care provider about receiving vaccines they needed.”

novemberIn October, Ashley Stovall and Jessica Brinkley taught Vaccine Bingo. Brinkley said, “By the last class we had so many people show up that we ran out of chairs, bingo cards and game pieces. I would say that Vaccine Bingo was a success, and hopefully we helped to prevent many diseases with our educational efforts!”

In November, students Samantha Wheeler and Christie Saldana facilitated Diabetes Bingo. “It’s interesting to hear how patients have learned about diabetes through the experiences they have had either with family members or friends. Even though we taught people with varying degrees of knowledge, everyone commented on how they learned from our class,” said Wheeler.

Dr. Beggs said, “This is a wonderful opportunity for our pharmacy students to learn about providing health education to patients with low health literacy. The feedback from the participants has been consistently positive- remarking about how they are learning about their health and having fun at the same time.”

 

Student Leaves to Pursue Career, Graduates 20 Years Later

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(L to R): Jones and Carpenter in 1991, Jones and Carpenter today
(L to R): Jones and Carpenter in 1991, Jones and Carpenter today

Scott Carpenter, a Belmont student that will graduate today with a degree in liberal studies and music business, began his career at Belmont in 1991 as a freshman. On move-in day that year, Carpenter met Rob Jones, a fellow freshman and Pembroke Hall resident who would quickly become one of his closest, long-time friends.

From 1991-1995, Carpenter and Jones were roommates and Belmont students together until Carpenter was offered a full-time job as a traveling drummer and couldn’t turn down the opportunity. Because of that, he left Belmont before completing his degree.

Almost 20 years later, Carpenter said he decided to find the time to go back to school and complete his degree for his 2-year-old daughter. Jones returned to campus today to celebrate graduation with his long-time friend. The pair wanted to go back to Pembroke Hall to reminisce on their college days, as well as recreate a special memory.

Taken by a family member on move-in day, the two have a photo of themselves from 1991. Before graduation today, the college buddies stood in the same spot they did 20 years ago and retook the photo. Although many things have changed for the pair since their move-in day many years ago, Carpenter said he and Jones have continued to remain close friends.

Staff Member Elected to Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame Board of Directors

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catesheadshotBelmont’s Curb College Director of Development and Industry Relations Sarah Cates was recently elected to the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame Foundation’s Board of Directors. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and preserving the songwriting legacy that is uniquely associated with the Nashville music community. Its purpose is to educate, celebrate and archive the achievements and contributions made by members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

“The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation is excited to welcome Sarah Cates as the newest member of our Board of Directors, continuing our connection with the songwriting program at Belmont University,” said Board Chair and Hall of Fame member Pat Alger. “Sarah’s creative energy coupled with her keen understanding of the unique characteristics and challenges of our native songwriting community will be a welcome addition to a very deeply committed and active board.”

Winter Commencement Ceremony Graduates Approximately 400 Students

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winter-commencement-2013-277Belmont University held its winter 2014 commencement ceremony for graduate and undergraduate students at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 in the Curb Event Center.

The University celebrated the graduation of approximately 400 students and conferred 308 undergraduate, 90 master’s and 1 doctoral degree during the ceremony.

Dr. Robert C. Fisher, president of the University, presided over the event. Dr. Jonathan Thorndike, professor and director of Belmont’s Honors Program, presented the commencement address. In April, Dr. Thorndike was given Belmont’s 2013-2014 Presidential Faculty Achievement Award, an award presented each year to the faculty member who has made outstanding contributions to student life outside the classroom.

Student Selected as Finalist for Nashville Technology Council’s Student of the Year

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Geoff GrossGeoffrey Gross, a senior computer science major and mathematics minor, was recently selected as a finalist for the Nashville Technology Council’s (NTC) Technology Student of the Year. Each year, the NTC seeks to recognize the individuals throughout the Nashville community that are leading the charge on technology and pushing the boundaries on what has previously been done.

The Technology Student of the Year is one of many awards that will be announced on Jan. 22 at the NTC’s Annual Gala.

A student leader on campus, Gross is involved in many things outside of the classroom. During his time at Belmont, he has been a member of Alpha Tau Omega, a national fraternity known for community service and leadership, the vice president of Belmont’s Mathematical Association of America and Association of Computing Machinery chapter and a Young Life leader, a Christian outreach organization that works with high school students.

In his nomination submission, Mathematics and Computer Science Professor Dr. Glenn Acree said, “[Geoff] is a caring and curious young man with a strong mind and a bright future. Geoff is equally talented in mathematics, as he is in computer science. This combination, along with his ease of communication, creativity and work ethic, will serve him well for a successful future in our technology community. I cannot imagine a better representative for the technology students in Nashville.”

For a full list of NTC’s awards and nominees, click here.

Professor Published in Journal of Applied Physics

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Belmont Professor of Physics Dr. Robert Magruder and Vanderbilt University’s Dr. Richard Haglund recently had a paper accepted for publication in the Journal of Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing. The paper, entitled “Effects of Ti Charge State, Ion Size and Beam-Induced Compaction on the Formation of Ag Nanoparticles in Fused Silica,” is based on Magruder’s research on ion implantation work 17 years ago at Oak Ridge Laboratories.

Applied Physics A publishes experimental and theoretical investigations in applied physics as articles, rapid communications and invited papers. The distinguished 30-member Board of Editors reflects the interdisciplinary approach of the journal and ensures the highest quality of peer review.

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