The Chemistry Department at Belmont University held a workshop on September 30 titled “Explorations in Chemistry” for high school sophomores and juniors in an effort to provide opportunities for Middle Tennessee schools through academic outreach programs. The high school students participated in demonstrations and hands-on lab activities led by Belmont students and faculty.
Chemistry Department Holds Workshop for High School Students
Two Belmont Soccer Players Receive Academic All-America Honors
Senior Channing Twyner and junior Chris Anderson of the Belmont men’s soccer team (6-8-1, 3-4-0 A-Sun) were named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America District IV First Team (University Division), as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), this week. It is the first time two members of the program have received the honor and a first-time honor for both student-athletes. As first team honorees, the pair will now advance to national voting for the National Academic All-America Men’s Soccer Team.
Twyner, a native of Jackson, Miss., is majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology with a minor in chemistry. A four-year starter for the Bruins, he is second on team in goals. Twyner is currently ranked 10th in conference and third on team in shots). A three-time Atlantic Sun All-Academic honoree, he has career totals of 13 goals, 12 assists, 113 shots and 38 points.
Anderson, a native of Brentwood, Tenn., is majoring in entrepreneurship. He has been a defensive stalwart over the last three years for the Bruins. The team’s co-captain has logged over 1000 minutes on the field this season. Anderson has started and played in 47 out of all 48 matches over the last three years. The two-time Atlantic Sun All-Academic Team selection recently recorded his first career goal against North Florida (10/29), helping Belmont return to the Atlantic Sun Tournament for the third consecutive year.
Head Coach Earle Davidson was excited about the announcement. “We are very excited for Channing and Chris. Academics is a top priority for us and we are very proud of their postseason recognition. They are both fully deserving of the honor.”
Belmont Partners With Narnia on Tour for C.S. Lewis Conference
Fans of the Chronicles of Narnia series will be in for a treat this week as Belmont University, in partnership with Narnia on Tour, will present the Past Watchful Dragons Conference – a scholarly look at faith and culture within the literature of C.S. Lewis, to be held Nov. 3-5 at the Belmont Campus in Nashville, Tenn. ChristianPost.com reports…
Belmont Honors Business Legend Jack C. Massey
$1 Million Gift Endows Financial Trading Room Named In His Honor
Belmont University honored legendary Nashville businessman Jack C. Massey Tues., November 1, with a special gathering in conjunction with the release of his biography, Master of the Big Board: The Life, Times and Business of Jack Massey. At a special event in the Maddox Grand Atrium celebrating Massey’s legacy as a business man and philanthropist, Massey biographer Bill Carey spoke of Massey as both kind-hearted and “tough as nails,” while Nashville businessman Clayton McWhorter described Massey as a business mentor who urged McWhorter years ago to get involved with what was then known as Belmont College. “He said, ‘Get down there an help those people’,” McWhorter recalled. “I’ve been down here helping out ever since. I’m afraid to stop!”
Sturgis Reviews Book on First Ethnic Cleansing in America
Dr. Amy H. Sturgis, professor of liberal studies, reviews a new book about the the expulsion of the French Acadians from Nova Scotia in the 1600s and 1700s by the British published in Reason magazine. Sturgis reviews A Great and Noble Scheme: The Tragic Story of the Expulsion of the French Acadians From Their American Homeland, written by Yale University historian John Mack Faragher. You can read the article in the November 2005 issue of Reason or online here. Sturgis holds a Ph.D. in intellectual history and has written several books, including The Trail of Tears and Indian Removal, forthcoming from Greenwood Press.
Miller Makes Math Fun – Nashville City Paper
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.
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.
