Nashville Business Journal has published a guest commentary in today’s edition by Dr. Jeff Cornwall, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Belmont University.
You can read the whole thing by clicking here
Cornwall Commentary
Christmas at Belmont: National Broadcast Nears
Christmas at Belmont is coming to a television screen near you, and Nashville audiences will have two opportunities to see the concert that has become an annual and much-anticipated tradition at Belmont University.
Tennessean showcases Christmas at Belmont and Other Concerts
From today’s Tennessean report on area holiday-themed entertainment offerings:
Meanwhile, over at Belmont University, there’s just no end to the seasonal offerings this year. No fewer than five free music performances are on tap between now and Christmas Eve.”
Homeless find voice in choir
From today’s Nashville City Paper:
Area churches will host a unique Christmas choir this year made up of a group of Nashville
Expert in Famous Music Industry Court Battles to Speak at Belmont
Stan Soocher, author of the acclaimed book, They Fought the Law: Rock Music Goes to Court, will appear as guest speaker at Belmont University Copyright Society
Talking Tolkien on Eve of Third Lord of the Rings Movie
Dr. Amy Sturgis, a Belmont University professor of science fiction/fantasy studies, media studies, and Native American studies, will present a very special multimedia talk on J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, on the evening of December 11. Dr. Sturgis teaches a course at Belmont titled J.R.R. Tolkien in History, Political Thought, and Literature.
Belmont Center client wins Baldrige Award
Caterpiller Financial, a client of Belmont University’s Center for Professional Development, has become the first Nashville company to win the Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award from the National Institute of Standards & Technology. Belmont management professor Dr. Susan Williams comments on the award in this story from today’s Tennessean.
Belmont Center Client Wins National Baldrige Quality Award
Caterpillar Financial, a client of Belmont University’s Center for Professional Development, has become the first Nashville company to win the Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award from the National Institute of Standards & Technology. Belmont management professor Dr. Susan Williams comments on the award in this story from today’s Tennessean.
USA Today profiles rising star – and Belmont alum – Josh Turner
USA Today has a profile of new and fast-rising country music singer Josh Turner, an alumnus of Belmont University’s music program.
Turner’s single Long Black Train, a country-gospel throwback written after listening to all 10 CDs in a Hank Williams box set, has spent six months chugging up Billboard’s country singles chart. (It’s now No. 28.) … Turner made his public debut at age 5, singing Arky Arky at his home church. He began singing country in his teens and later enrolled in the music program at Belmont University in Nashville. … Turner’s ultra-traditional approach has made him a favorite at the Grand Ole Opry, where he has made some three dozen appearances.
You can watch Turner’s video for “Long Black Train” here. You’ll need RealPlayer or Windows Media Player and a broadband connection.
Belmont Launches National Search for Next School of Religion Dean
Belmont University has begun a national search for the next dean of the university’s School of Religion. The current dean, Dr. Steven H. Simpler, professor of religion, previously announced he will step down at the close of the 2003-2004 academic year, though he will continue to teach full time in the School of Religion. He has served as the Dean of the School of Religion since 1990.
