Belmont University is open today–Friday, January 21, 2011–but no classes will be held prior to 10 a.m. All classes and events scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. or later are expected to proceed as scheduled. Because weather and road conditions can vary greatly within our region, students, faculty and staff are urged to use individual discretion when making the decision to travel to campus in snow or icy weather.
THURSDAY EVENING CLASSES CANCELLED
Evening classes (those beginning at 5 p.m. or later this evening) are cancelled tonight (Thursday, January 20, 2011) due to the weather conditions.
In addition, the MLK Week panel, “Racial and Ethnic Diversity at Nashville’s Universities,” that was scheduled for 6-8 p.m. tonight has also been cancelled.
Barnes Named to PRSA Universal Accreditation Board
Susan Barnes (Public Relations), APR, Fellow PRSA has been named to represent the Public Relations Society of America on the Universal Accreditation Board, which oversees professional accreditation in public relations for nine different public relations organizations and associations. The board develops and administers the accreditation examination for public relations professionals around the world. This is her second three-year term on the board.
Stewart Participates in Joint Mathematics Meeting
Sarah Ann Stewart (Mathematics) attended the 2011 Joint Mathematics Meeting in New Orleans Jan. 6-9. It is the largest annual mathematics meeting in the world. Stewart served on a panel titled “How to interview for a job in the Mathematical Sciences” and moderated the Open Forum for the Young Mathematicians Network. She also serves on the national Joint Committee on Employment in the Mathematical Sciences and attended meetings connected to the committee.
Miller Publishes Article
Andrew Miller (Mathematics) had an extended book review published in the January 2011 issue of the journal Numeracy. It is titled “Four Popular Books on Consumer Debt: A Context for Quantitative Literacy.” The article is available free online here.
Stamper Chairing SACS Committee
Jim Stamper (Education) will be chairing a SACS committee March 1-3 to Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, Virginia. Jim has served as committee member and chair for 40 SACS Committees for 35 years.
Vaughn Named to Next Door Board of Directors
Mary Vaughn (Communication Studies) was recently named to the Board of Directors for The Next Door. The Next Door, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving women in crisis, equipping them for lives of wholeness and hope. It operates transitional housing facilities in Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville.
Weather Update: Thursday, January 20, 2011
Belmont University is open today (Thurs., Jan. 20, 2011), and at this time evening classes are expected to proceed as scheduled. However, the MLK Week panel, “Racial and Ethnic Diversity at Nashville’s Universities,” that was scheduled for 6-8 p.m. tonight has been cancelled due to the possibility of inclement weather. The university will continue to monitor the forecast and update this message if conditions change.
Because weather conditions can vary greatly within our region, students, faculty and staff are urged to use individual discretion when making the decision to travel to campus in snow or icy weather.
Freshmen Named Student Athletes of the Month
Freshmen Molly Ernst, women’s basketball, and Nick Olsak, men’s soccer, were named Belmont Student Athletes of the Month for December. Student Athletes of the Month are nominated by faculty, staff, coaches and administrators and must meet the following criteria: effort and excellence in athletics, dedication to the team, leadership, integrity, campus involvement, community service and ability to serve as a role model.
Ernst is the second women’s basketball player to be honored, while Olsak is the first men’s soccer player to receive the title. Click here for more on this story.
Williams Wins Best Paper Award
Dr. Susan Williams, professor of management, received the “Best Paper Award” for her article, “A Conceptual Framework for Capturing the Time Dimension of Readiness in Shaping Consumer Behavior,” at the annual conference of the Association for Global Business. The award was based on a peer-evaluation process. Professor Williams co-authored the article with East Tennessee State University professor, Dr. Andy Czuchry.
