Dr. James Wells, assistant professor of English, led a group of students, faculty and staff on a trip to Blackfriars Theatre in Staunton, Va., recently. Blackfriars is a replica of Shakespeare’s smaller indoor theatre where his company performed plays later in his career. The group saw three plays: Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Much Ado about Nothing and George Villiers’ The Rehearsal.
Wells Leads Blackfriars Theatre Trip
Women’s Soccer, Men’s Basketball Represented in Debut of New Athletic Department Tradition
Junior Jayme Trocino (Franklin, Tenn.) of women’s soccer and junior Jordan Campbell (Indianapolis, Ind.) of men’s basketball have been named Belmont Student-Athletes of the Month for October. Trocino and Campbell were nominated by faculty, staff, coaches and athletic administrators for their respective achievement in the following areas: Effort and Excellence in Academics, Effort and Excellence in Athletics, Dedication to Team, Leadership
Integrity, Campus Involvement, Community Service and Ability to serve as a role model for current and future Belmont students and student-athletes. Monthly honorees will be recognized on belmontbruins.com and within the athletic complex. Click here for more information.
Belmont Grad Appointed to Kansas Occupational Therapy Council
Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson has appointed Angela Petite to that state’s Occupational Therapy Council. Petite, of Leavenworth, Kansas, is an occupational therapist for USD 409, Atchison Public Schools, providing assessments and services to children identified with special needs. She attained a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Belmont University and her certification in 2004. The Occupational Therapy Council reviews all applicants for examination and licensure, determines the applicants who successfully pass the examination, licenses applicants and adopts rules and regulations as necessary.
Professor, Turtles Member Mark Volman Performs at Carnegie Hall
Assistant Professor Mark Volman, member of The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie and the coordinator of the entertainment industry studies program, performed in an “Evening with Gavin Friday and Friends” Oct. 4 at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
The event featured U2 and many others, including Laurie Anderson, Antony, Elizabeth Ashley, Adam Clayton, Andrea Corr, The Edge, Flo & Eddie, Joel Grey, Bill Frisell, Guggi, Scarlett Johansson, Courtney Love, Lydia Lunch, Patrick McCabe, Maria McKee, Shane MacGowan, Eric Mingus, Larry Mullen, JG Thirlwell, Martha Wainwright, Rufus Wainwright and Chloe Webb.
The event was part of the (RED) NIGHTS concert series sponsored by the (RED) organization, with portions of the proceeds from the concerts going to help buy and distribute AIDS medication to people living with HIV. (RED) was created by Bono and Bobby Shriver in 2002 with the mission to help eliminate AIDS in Africa.
The Turtle’s hit song, “Happy Together” was recorded in 1967 and helped launch Volman’s career as an American pop, psychedelic and folk/rock band member. Characterized by a good-natured sound, the Turtles claimed 10 top ten singles during the sixties, including “She’d Rather Be With Me,” “ You Showed Me”, “She’s My Girl,” “You Baby,” “It Ain’t Me Babe”, “Elenore,” and of course, “Happy Together,” which has been featured in movies, television shows, commercials, and been inducted in to the Grammy Hall of Fame.
National Wildlife Federation President Speaks on Sustainability
Larry Schweiger, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, spoke in Neely Dining Hall Wednesday as part of Belmont’s “Paradise Lost?” speakers series which is focusing on issues of sustainability and environmental stewardship. Schweiger newly released book is titled Last Chance: Preserving Life on Earth. His appearance was co-sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences and the Office of Spiritual Development.
Schweiger’s presentation focused primarily on the impact currently being felt by the environment, noting that the one degree rise in temperature has already led to a 10 percent increase in lightning strikes, among numerous other statistics. He added that if temperatures increase another two-three degrees Fahrenheit then 20-30 percent of all animal and plant species will face the risk of extinction.
“The average person now spends six hours a day looking at a screen,” Schweiger said, “which means we are disconnected from nature… Your generation is going to invent the future.”
Gov. Bredesen, U.S. Rep. Cooper Lead Keynote Healthcare Conversation at Belmont
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and U.S. Representative Jim Cooper provided the keynote addresses today for “Diagnosing Our Future,” the inaugural presentation in Belmont University’s Gordon E. Inman College of Health Science & Nursing Speaker Series. The event was held this morning in the Frist Lecture Hall in the Inman Center on Belmont University’s campus.
The healthcare forum opened with comments from Dr. Wilhelmina Leigh of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies in Washington, D.C.; Curt Thorne, president and CEO of MedSolutions in Franklin, Tenn.; and Landon Gibbs, executive director and co-founder of SHOUTAmerica. Each of these healthcare industry leaders raised questions and concerns regarding healthcare reform and its impact on various constituencies. Gov. Bredesen and U.S. Representative Cooper then presented keynote addresses regarding current federal efforts to reform healthcare and participated in a follow-up dialogue regarding these efforts. The event was moderated by law firm Trauger and Tuke’s Byron Trauger, an attorney who specializes in health care, complex civil litigation, general business matters, government relations and regulatory agency work.
The theme of the speaker series, “Diagnosing Our Future,” reflects the call to collaboratively advance new ideas to improve healthcare and healthy living for future generations. The purpose of the series is to connect these ideas with the greater community of Nashville and Middle Tennessee and with students in Belmont’s health science programs who are preparing to serve society as physical therapists, pharmacists, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, and social workers.
Sophomore Performs in Alzheimer’s Fundraiser in California
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Sophomore Rebecca Chapman helped raise nearly $100,000 for Solvang Friendship House on Oct. 3 in its 9th annual fundraiser. Chapman performed a set of her original songs alongside award-winning Nashville songwriters Marv Green, Rivers Rutherford, Tim Nichols, Kent Blazy and James Slater.
Solvang Friendship House is an assisted living community specializing in Alzheimer’s care located near Santa Barbara, Calif.
Parry Receives Two Awards
Pam Parry, associate professor of journalism, won two awards Oct. 10 from the American Journalism Historians Association meeting in Birmingham. She took home two Honorable Mention Awards for her paper titled “Second Fiddle, Not Second Rate: Associate Role Obscures Anne Williams Wheaton’s Contributions to Public Relations.” She received Honorable Mention for the Maurine Beasley Award for the Outstanding Paper on Women’s History and for the Robert Lance Memorial Award for the Outstanding Student Paper. Parry is pursuing a doctor of philosophy degree in mass communication with an emphasis in public relations history. Thirty-five graduate students from across the country submitted conference papers, and 14 were selected to present at the conference, representing a 40 percent acceptance rate.
Massey Students and Faculty Build Habitat House
Belmont students and faculty from the Jack C. Massey School of Business teamed up with employees from Cat Finance on Sept. 19 to build a house for Habitat for Humanity. The group helped build a house for a single mom and her 5-year-old daughter in north Nashville.
The service project was the third in a series of service events organized by the Massey Graduate Council to provide students an opportunity to give back to the community and network with other students and alumni.
PKT Hosts Rave: The Paint Party
Zeta Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau put on one of the largest social events sponsored solely by a Greek organization on Belmont’s campus recently. The event, “RAVE: The Paint Party,” the event attracted more than 400 students on a Saturday night for a dance party involving techno music, fog, lights and body paint. Headed up by senior Mark Noel, the chapter built an outdoor room so as to leave no visible footprint.
“This event has proven to be successful because of its unique nature, and truly brings the entire chapter together to provide a fun night for everyone,” said social chair Mike Chapman. “Not only does it showcase our brotherhood, but also our strong supportive presence on campus, not just the Greek community.”
