The Belmont chapter of ATO recently raised more than $1,000 for Blood: Water Mission during their annual Jail Break. Jail Break is a fundraiser hosted by ATO’s spring pledge class. Two days prior to Jail Break students were able to purchase “warrants” for their friends arrest for $1; $2 was charged for a “get out of jail free card.” Once an individual is put in jail they have to raise 10 dollars to be set free. ATO would like to thank everyone who helped with the event and made donations to Blood: Water Mission.
ATO Raises $1,000 for Blood: Water Mission
Dale Thomas Speaks at Belmont and Beyond
Dale Smith Thomas, motivational speaker and author, spoke in the Massey Boardroom on Wednesday, April 11, as part of the Belmont and Beyond series. She encouraged students to follow their dreams and to live their dream life. Thomas said, “God will not give you a dream that you can’t fulfill,” and she outlined her tips to success: have a good attitude, know who you are, write down your goals and have courage. The program was arranged by the Belmont and Beyond Advisory Group.
Dr. Deborah Baruzzini Presents at the PeopleAdmin National Client Services Conference
Dr. Deborah Nunn Baruzzini, director of organizational development, presented at the PeopleAdmin National Client Services Conference in Austin, Texas, on April 3, 2007. Her session, entitled “Faculty Searches Made Easy”, focused on Belmont’s faculty hiring process, including the online position description, recruiting and applicant tracking functions. PeopleAdmin partners with Belmont University in the development and implementation of the online employment Web site, Belmont Jobs Online.
Pam Parry to Present Academic Paper at Texas Tech’s Definition of Convergence and Integration Conference
Pam Parry, associate professor of journalism, will be presenting an academic paper, “Defining Convergence in an Educational Context” at Texas Tech University’s Definition of Convergence and Integration conference on April 20, in Lubbock, Texas.
Statement From Belmont President Bob Fisher on Virginia Tech Tragedy
As the extent of the tragedy at Virginia Tech is revealed, it is important for us to take a moment to remember those students and our partners in higher education who are faced with the aftermath of the senseless violence and killings on their campus. We hope and pray that the students, faculty and staff, families and friends affected by this tragedy will be surrounded by God’s grace and comfort during this terrible time.
I want everyone to know that campus safety and security are of the highest priority to our senior leadership team. We have a broad emergency management plan in place that covers any number of circumstances we might face – from criminals and violence on campus to natural disasters such as tornadoes and snow storms. Additionally, we have been working for the past several months on a system that would allow us to immediately contact all Belmont faculty and staff via e-mail and telephone if such a need were to arise. Today, we sent the first test message to faculty and staff using this new system. We are moving forward in implementing this system campus-wide. While we cannot possibly anticipate and plan against every possible scenario, we have made it a priority to be vigilant in continually making steps that will assist us in keeping our campus environment safe and secure. Please join the Belmont campus in keeping those affected by the Virginia Tech tragedy in your prayers in the coming weeks and months.
Thank you.
Bob Fisher
Belmont University Hosts CMT Music Awards Second Year In a Row
The 2007 CMT Music Awards were held in the Curb Event Center at Belmont University Monday, April 16. This is the second year in the row Belmont hosted the live awards show. Winners of the 2007 awards included Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Jack Ingram, Rascal Flatts and Sugarland. Roseanne Cash recognized Kris Kristofferson with the Johnny Cash Visionary Award.
Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Hank Williams, Jr., Carrie Underwood, Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith and Martina McBride performed live during the telecast. Keith Urban performed live via satellite from Sydney, Australia.
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy hosted the CMT Music Awards for the third year in a row. He was joined on stage by presenters Barbara Mandrell, Big & Rich, Blake Shelton, Gretchen Wilson, Jason Aldean, NASCAR driver Jeff Burton, Belmont alum Josh Turner, Kellie Pickler, Lance Smith, LeAnn Rimes, Melissa Peterman, Miranda Lambert, Randy Owens of Alabama, Rodney Carrington, Ron White, Ross “the Intern” Mathews, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Taylor Kitsch and Taylor Swift.
For the second year in a row, CMT simulcast the awards live online at CMT.com and on CMT Radio, making the broadcast available to nearly 150 CMT radio affiliates. In addition, exclusive content can be seen on CMT.com and its broadband channel CMT Loaded, on CMT Mobile and on URGE, MTV Network’s digital music service. MHD: Music High Definition, MTV Networks’ high-definition channel, also simulcasted the 2007 CMT MUSIC AWARDS in HD. CMT will later bow the awards on its digital all-music channel, CMT Pure Country.
CMT will re-telecast the 2007 CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 16, at 10:30 p.m., ET/PT; Tuesday, April 17, at 2 p.m. and 9 p.m., ET/PT; Thursday, April 19, at 8 p.m., ET/PT; Friday, April 20, at 10 p.m., ET/PT; Saturday, April 21, at 4:30 p.m., ET/PT; Sunday, April 22, at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., ET/PT.
CSI: Belmont
Belmont University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics hosted a series of events April 9-13, 2007 entitled CSI: Belmont. Events included a presentation by a firearms analyst from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, a viewing of an episode of NUMB3RS with commentary from Dr. Miller and a viewing of an episode of CSI with commentary from Dr. Murphree.
College of Arts and Sciences Hosts Exploration Workshops
The College of Arts and Sciences hosted two “Exploration Workshops” for high school sophomores and juniors and Friday, April 13, 2007. The first, “Smuggled,” was an exploration in environmental studies, and the second, “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” was an exploration in chemistry. Led by Belmont faculty and students, these half day, hands-on workshops provide an opportunity for middle Tennessee teachers to send up to five students with a keen interest in their subjects to take part in active learning, labs and group research.
Belmont PR Students Attend PRSSA National Assembly
Twelve students from Belmont University were among students from around the country attending the PRSSA National Assembly in Nashville March 22-25. Attending the March 22 reception were Belmont students (seated, from left) Ben Palos, Lisa Bates, Emily Telford, Fatima Karwandyar and Ashley Bearden with (standing, from left) Belmont faculty members Bonnie Riechert, APR, and Pam Parry, APR; Vicki Bagwell, APR, immediate past president of the Nashville PRSA chapter; Marcia Colburn, Nashville PRSA chapter president; and Susan Barnes, APR, Fellow PRSA, Nashville PRSA member. Other Belmont students attending the assembly included Brittany Adams, MacKenzie Fischer, Jess Reuter and Alyssa Stell.
