Steve Murphree (Biology) has recently had a scientific paper accepted for publication in Insecta Mundi, A Journal of World Insect Systematics. The authors are William L. Grogan, Jr., Lawrence J. Hribar, C. Steven Murphree and James E. Cilek, and the title of the paper is “New records of biting and predaceous midges from Florida, including species new to the fauna of the United States (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae).” Click here is to read the article.
School of Nursing Provides Flu Clinic For Edgehill
On Oct. 11, nursing student Ashley Scoby administered flu shots to Edgehill residents in the I.W. Gernert Homes along with School of Nursing faculty Dr. Anita Chesney and Dr. Ruby Dunlap. The shots were donated by Student Health Services.
“The three of us really enjoyed interacting with the residents of the IWG high rise,” Dunlap said. “This is the kind of nursing I enjoy most— offering health services right where people live.”
In addition to the flu clinic, 87 nursing students have made home visits to refugee family clients of Catholic Charities and World Relief Refugee Resettlement. The students provided health assessments, nutrition and medication instruction and instruction on the U.S. healthcare system. The families hailed from various countries, including Nepal, Burma, Iraq and Ethiopia.
Student, Alumnae Featured as Nashville’s ‘Most Beautiful’
Several Belmont alumnae were recently featured in Nashville Lifestyles magazine’s cover story on the area’s “25 Most Beautiful People.” The October issue highlighted singer/songwriter Ashlyne Huff (’07), Monarch Publicity Owner Cindy Heath (’06, Massey), EMI Music Publishing A&R Manager Laura Wright (’09) and actress/writer/producer Janet Ivey-Duensing (’90). In addition, current Belmont student and Miss Tennessee USA 2010 Tucker Nichol Perry was also featured in the issue. Click here to see the entire list.
Clark Featured in Nashville City Paper
Belmont men’s basketball sophomore Ian Clark (Memphis, Tenn.) is the subject of a feature story in the Nashville City Paper. The 2010 CollegeInsider.com Freshman Mid Major All-American and Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year was profiled by NCP college basketball writer Jerome Boettcher. Click here to read the article
Clark and the Bruins opened practice this past Friday. Belmont opens the season Nov. 9, hosting Northern State in the Don Meyer Classic on ESPNU. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. CT.
Belmont PRSSA Recognized At National Conference
The Belmont Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America received a national chapter award and two national student awards Monday night at the 2010 PRSSA National Conference in Washington, D.C. Belmont’s chapter was one of seven chapters nationally to receive a Star Chapter Award, which recognizes chapter performance in 10 categories including ethics advocacy and community service. This is only the second time this award has been given, and the second time Belmont has received it.
“I was extremely proud of our chapter to be recognized for these prestigious awards during the national conference,” said Katie Siklosi, a sophomore and the vice president of the chapter. “We are continually looking for ways to better our chapter and being here to learn and being commended for our achievements was a great experience.”
Sarah Norton, immediate past president of the Belmont Chapter of PRSSA, received the National President’s Citation and the PRSSA Gold Key award. The National President’s Citation recognizes Norton for her leadership and service to the PRSSA organization at the local and national level. The Gold Key is the highest individual honor given to PRSSA members and recognizes those students who display outstanding academic excellence in public relations and leadership qualities in PRSSA. Belmont graduate Sara Pecchia also received a Gold Key award.
“Belmont students and faculty are leaders in public relations and are gaining national recognition for the program here,” added Dr. Bonnie Riechert, director of the Belmont’s public relations program.
Representing Belmont at the conference were chapter officers Norton, Siklosi and Joseph Norris, as well as junior Allison Durfee, Riechert and instructor Susan Barnes. During the conference, Riechert and Barnes attended the induction dinner for the Public Relations Society of America College of Fellows, where Barnes was recognized for financial sponsorship and professional mentoring.
One of 299 chapters nationally, the Belmont Chapter of PRSSA was chartered in 2005 and has received previous national awards for Ethics Advocacy, Chapter Development and Outstanding Relationship with its sponsoring professional chapter, Nashville PRSA.
Murphy, Reno Achieve Certified Collegiate Retailer Designation
Catherine Murphy, Manager of the Belmont Bookstore, and Matt Reno, Assistant Store Manager and Textbook Buyer, have become Certified Collegiate Retailers.
According to the National Association of College Stores, “achieving the Certified Collegiate Retailer designation demonstrates to your colleagues, your campus community and yourself that you possess the necessary knowledge to successfully manage a college store and effectively provide expertise on collegiate retailing issues. It shows that you are among the leaders setting the tone and direction for the college store industry.”
To obtain certification, retailers must take a 200-question exam covering all areas of collegiate retail. Catherine and Matt had to read 17 books to prepare. Only 97 people worldwide are Certified Collegiate Retailers. There are only 2 others in Tennessee.
In addition to her CCR designation, Murphy was named Tennessee Association of College Stores’ Store Person of the Year for the second year in a row. Murphy was chosen among all bookstore employees across the state.
Slay Appears on Panel, Publishes Articles
Cheryl L. Slay (CEMB) appeared as a panelist Sept. 30 for the International Black Film Festival of Nashville addressing the topic: “Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls of the Film Industry.” She also authored “Meet the New Internet: Cause for Concern or Celebration for the Entertainment Industry?” an article about net neutrality, which was published in the September MEIEA e-zine. Additionally, The Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities has accepted Cheryl L. Slay’s research proposal titled “The Music Business Professional as Artist.” The submission underwent peer review and was selected for presentation during the January conference.
Jairo Prado Community Mural Unveiled
On October 11, the community mural led by artist Jario Prado was unveiled to an audience of eager onlookers. Many of those in attendance had worked on the project either by painting, sketching or supporting the project. The mural will serve as a backdrop for the 2010 School of Humanities Symposium. The 8’ by 16’ collective mural represents the theme of the symposium: Giving Shape to Airy Nothings: Inventing Communities, Creating Identities. The Prado art exhibit and mural project would not be possible without the financial support of the Tennessee Arts Commission and the College of Arts & Sciences at Belmont University. Click here to see more photos from the unveiling.
Riechert Selected as Secretary of PRSA
Belmont faculty member Bonnie Riechert has been selected to serve as secretary in 2011 for the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Southeast District. She will succeed Teresa Corlew, vice president of customer care for Nashville Electric Service. Riechert has served on the boards of directors of the Volunteer Chapter (Knoxville) and the Nashville Chapter of PRSA. In the Nashville chapter she currently is accreditation co-chair and national assembly delegate. At Belmont she holds joint faculty appointments in the departments of media studies and communication studies; she is director of the public relations program and faculty advisor to the Belmont chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).
Murphree Displays Exhibit at Insect Festival
Steve Murphree (Biology) recently attended the annual meeting of the Tennessee Entomological Society in Knoxville. Most years before this meeting begins, some of the entomologists set up an Insect Festival and this year 26 entomologists participated. The 2010 Insect Festival was held on Thursday, October 14, at the Hollingsworth Auditorium of the University of Tennessee Plant Sciences Building. They had 126 home schooled children and parents from Blount County attend the Insect Festival. Dr. Murphree’s interactive exhibit was titled “Termite Trails.”
