The Indiana National Guard is celebrating the return of more than 3,500 soldiers and airmen from overseas deployments at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Jan. 31. Belmont alumna (’03) and Linton, Ind. native Holly Dunn (stage name Holly Lynn) will sing the national anthem for the program. “It’s an honor to be invited by the Indiana National Guard to sing our national anthem for this celebration,” said Dunn. “It gives me an opportunity to pay tribute to the guardsmen in my hometown and state of Indiana and thank them for their service to our country.”
Rafferty, Turner Pass Specialist Exam
Drs. Julie Rafferty (left) and Cathy Turner (right), assistant professors in the School of Pharmacy, have received notice that they have passed their Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) examination.
The Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) is an autonomous Division of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), which was founded in January 1976 to recognize specialties and to certify pharmacists in specialized areas of pharmacy practice. Five specialties are currently recognized by BCPS. Fewer than three percent of pharmacists in the U.S. are certified specialists.
Visual Sociology Class Blogs From India
A group of Belmont students and faculty studied abroad in India for the first time in university history over the holiday break. The class, “Visual Sociology: Exploring India and the Self,” challenged students to use photography to understand themselves and the vibrant country of India.
The group’s itinerary was scheduled to include travel to several cities in northern India and possible visits to sites of historical significance such as the Taj Mahal and the Ganges river as well as other cultural heritage sites. Sociology Chair Dr. Andi Stepnick and her class are scheduled to return to the United States today. Click here to read blog entries from this Study Abroad trip.
Bruins Debut ‘Inside Belmont Athletics’
Belmont University Athletics announced Thursday the debut episode of its athletic department magazine program, “Inside Belmont Athletics.” “Inside Belmont Athletics” will be Bruin fans’ premier source for game highlights, student-athlete feature stories and news and notes. An extension of the comprehensive coverage provided on belmontbruins.com, “Inside Belmont Athletics” will air free of charge on the Atlantic Sun Conference’s online video streaming service provider, ASun.TV. Click here for more on this story.
Pharmacy Students Volunteer at Dispensary of Hope
On Wed., Dec. 3, seven pharmacy students volunteered at the Dispensary of Hope, which is located off of Rosa Parks Boulevard, to help out with the “sorting of the pallets.” A week prior, two pallets of drugs had been donated to the Dispensary. Tim Lance, managing director, wanted some help sorting the drugs out prior to Christmas season need. Students Diane Akin, Kathryn Richards, Julie Masterson, Bethany Bedford, Brandon Sintz, Jenny Cooper and Lori McCown worked on sorting, putting drugs in their appropriate bins, checking expiration dates and separating prescription from non-prescription drugs. Though the drugs have been “organized,” there’s still a lot of work to be done. The drugs need to be documented in the computer and further arranged into expiration dates to ensure that they can be used before they expire. For more information on how to help, contact The Dispensary of Hope at (615) 736-5075.
Student Overcomes Addiction for Fresh Start
Belmont student Monti Herring recently completed his first semester as an adult student in the University College Liberal Studies program. Only 18 months ago Herring was battling addictions to drugs and alcohol and staying at the Nashville Rescue Mission. Now, in addition to his studies, Monti works with the Rescue Mission and is actively involved at Brentwood Baptist Church. His accomplishments, a true “new beginning,” were featured recently on Nashville’s local FOX-TV affiliate. Click here to watch the story.
Magruder Published in Journal
Dr. Robert Magruder, chair of the Chemistry and Physics department, has had the following article published in the January 1, 2009 issue of The Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids: “Optical Properties of Ag Nanocrystals in Sc and O Sequentially Implanted Silica.”
Science Faculty Offer Class Sessions for Home Schoolers
Four School of Sciences faculty members–Drs. Steve Murphree, Rachel Rigsby, Steve Robinson and Bill Hooper– offered sessions for area home-schooled children last semester. The one-to-two hour sessions featured the areas of electricity, chemistry, computer programming and biology. Though these sessions have primarily been aimed at students in grades 1-6, the program hopes to expand to reach middle and high schoolers as well.
Faculty members who are interested in learning more about this area of outreach or would like to offer a session next semester, please contact Steve Murphree at murphrees@mail.belmont.edu or x6221.
Wicke Named Candidate for Lowe’s Senior Class Award
Belmont University men’s basketball senior Andy Wicke (Hendersonville, Tenn.) has been selected as a candidate for the 2008-09 Lowe’s Senior Class Award for men’s basketball. One of only seven players in all of college basketball this season with the opportunity to earn a fourth consecutive automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, Wicke has been a leader on and off the court for the Bruin program. Click here for more on this story.
Belmont Holds Winter 2008 Commencement
Belmont University held its Winter 2008 Commencement ceremony on Fri., Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Curb Event Center. Nearly 350 undergraduate and master’s degrees were conferred.
Dr. Robert C. Fisher, president of the University, presided over the event and presented the graduates with their degrees. Bachelor of Music candidate Dwan Hill (see image bottom left) offered the Student Reflection for the ceremony. President and Mrs. Fisher hosted a reception for the graduates and their guests at the conclusion of commencement in Belmont’s Beaman Student Life Center.
