Nashville City Paper interviewed Dr. Andy Miller, assistant math professor: “The 29-year-old math professor at Belmont has always thought a little differently than most people, and as a result he picked math as a career. These days, he spends his time convincing Belmont students that math is worth their while. He spoke about the challenges he faces at his job and on how popular perceptions of math folks don’t always add up.” Read the whole story in the Oct. 31 Nashville City Paper or online here.
Miller Makes Math Fun – Nashville City Paper
NODA Recognizes Belmont Publications
Congratulations to the Division of Student Affairs and the office of University Marketing and Communications for being recognized by the National Orientation Directors Association for two publications created for Towering Traditions.
Belmont received the following recognition:
Outstanding Publication for Family Members for the New Student Parent & Family Calendar
and
Outstanding Welcome Week Publicity for the Welcome Week Posters, Passport, WW Nametags, & New Student Involvement Calendar
The National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) was chartered in 1976 and continues the tradition of orientation, retention and transition professionals who have met annually for over 40 years. The Association is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of regional representatives and officers. Editors for the various NODA publications, regional coordinators, and other appointed positions work closely with the Board to plan and implement activities and services. National and regional networks address special interests such as the adult learner, two-year and small colleges, Canadian colleges, multi-ethnic affairs, GLBT issues and parent services.
Through its awards, scholarships and internship program, NODA further encourages excellence in orientation, retention and transition programming. Awards are given annually to outstanding professionals and contributors to the field, as well as for excellence in publications. Student leaders are honored in each region. The Norman K. Russell Scholarships provide financial support to graduate students pursuing careers in orientation.
Belmont To Hold Unprecedented International C.S. Lewis Conference On Eve of Release of Disney’s Narnia Blockbuster
Inspired by the forthcoming Walden Media/Disney Film of the classic Chronicles of Narnia story The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Belmont University has scheduled an unprecedented popular and academic conference on author C. S. Lewis and his contribution to literature, culture and faith. The conference, titled Past Watchful Dragons: Fantasy and Faith in the World of C. S. Lewis, will explore Lewis’ contributions to literature, theology, apologetics, scholarship, popular culture, myth, and imagination, and also the works of several writers associated with Lewis such as J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, Owen Barfield, and Dorothy Sayers, over three days, November 3-5, on the Belmont University campus in Nashville.
Fourth Annual Fall Humanities Symposium Focused on Ben Franklin
Belmont University’s Fourth Annual Fall Humanities Symposium will focus on the life of American “founding father” Benjamin Franklin and his continuing importance to American culture. The symposium starts Wednesday, October 26, and continues through Monday, October 31, with several events on the Belmont campus.
Southwest Airlines President Speaks at Belmont
Colleen C. Barrett, president of Southwest Airlines, addresses the Peer Learning Network gathering at Belmont University Wednesday morning. Barrett spoke about the culture of freedom and fun that sets Southwest apart from other airlines – and has made it the most successful large airline in America.
Bridgestone/Firestone Funds Public Affairs Scholarship
Nashville-based Bridgestone/Firestone has established a new Bridgestone/Firestone Public Affairs Scholarship at Belmont University, a $2,500 scholarship to be awarded annually eacj fall to the public affairs student who demonstrates academic excellence, campus service, and professionalism. The recipient, a full-time junior or senior, will be selected through With an open, competitive application process by the Media Studies Department Chair and the Public Relations Program Director in consultation with officials at Bridgestone/Firestone, based on academic criteria, internship experience, references, participation in career-building activities and demonstrated professionalism in the classroom, campus, and community.
Magruder Publishes in Journal
Dr. Robert Magruder, Chair of the Department of Chemistry/Physics at Belmont University, recently published an article in the Journal of Applied Physics.
Finance Students Place in Stock Market Challenge
On Thursday, October 6, five finance students from Belmont University won 3rd place against 19 local firms in the first annual Fifth Third Bank Stock Market Challenge to Benefit Junior Achievement. The students were Ben Bates, Joe Drake, Ben Feller, Patrick Linton, and Megan Whalen. In thirty trading sessions that lasted only 80 seconds each, the students turned $500,000 into a portfolio worth $6.2 million for an amazing return of 1140%.
Women in Higher Education in Tennessee
LaKiesha Armstrong, Jennifer Wetzel, Angie Bryant, Susan West, and Deborah Nunn represented Belmont University at the 25th Annual Conference of Women in Higher Education in Tennessee (WHET). The mission of WHET is to identify, develop, and provide leadership opportunities for all women in higher education in Tennessee.
Dr. Deborah Nunn, past president of WHET, and Dr. Susan West, were both presenters at the conference.
