Curb College Adjunct Professor Mark Maxwell spoke last week at the Christian Radio Broadcasters (CRB) Momentum Summit in Chicago. CRB consists of radio leaders from around the world. The Momentum Summit is an annual two-day educational and vision-casting leadership conference. Maxwell spoke on the topic of his recent book, “Networking Kills: Success Through Serving.”
Sisson’s Poem Published in Literary Magazine
Professor of English Dr. Annette Sisson’s poem, “What Rope Is For,” was published in the fourth issue (May 2019) of Rockvale Review literary magazine.
Volker Composition Featured by Nashville Composers Collective
The Nashville Composers Collective recently performed a program that featured a new composition by Belmont associate professor of composition Dr. Mark Volker. The work, titled “The Haunted Hall of Dreams,” received an enthusiastic response from the audience.
Several Belmont alumni were also featured for their composition works at the event. Shelby Blalock (’17) performed “Invisible,” Aaron Walters (’17) performed “If There Were a Forest on the Moon” and Ben Jones (’11) performed “The Flight of Rumor.”
Gonzales Speaks at American Bar Association Conference
Belmont College of Law Dean Alberto Gonzales was recently featured as a guest speaker at the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division’s annual spring conference in Washington, D.C.
Gonzales addressed conference attendees and shared his journey from growing up in Texas, entering the military and how he began in the legal profession that led him to a career in public service.
Alumnus Stephen Day’s Music Video Premieres on Parade Magazine
Belmont alumnus Stephen Day was recently featured by Parade Magazine for the release of his newest music video featuring his new song “22 and Some Change.”
Pursuing music at Belmont, Day came to Nashville in 2014 and since then has released an EP and several other songs that have been hits on Spotify. His most recent release includes “22 and Some Change” along with the song “For Life (Take You Out, Treat You Right).”
According to the article, Day wrote the song just before his 23 birthday and just after graduating from Belmont. “The song to me is a look inside a mind that wants to know how to be completely present and in the moment but gets wrapped up in the ‘how,'” Day said.
The music video can be viewed here.
Slay Carr Publishes Book About Careers in Music Business
Professor Cheryl Slay Carr, associate dean and associate professor in the Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, recently authored “Music Business Careers: Career Duality in the Creative Industries,” published by Routledge/Taylor & Francis.
The book looks at careers in the music business in a new way that offers readers the opportunity to make career decisions by exploring the analytical and creative mix of abilities that many in entertainment experience, whom Carr has termed as “Dualists.” The book’s approach stems from her own experiences in deciding on a career path that either engaged her analytical side or her creative side as a vocalist, and contemplated expressing both.
“It’s a decision that can create a real dilemma that I have seen in students and experienced first-hand,” said Carr. “I wanted to understand that dilemma better and decided to research and write about it for all the Dualists out there.”
The book contains research, interviews with Dualists, frameworks and chapter exercises that help guide readers through their own decision-making process. Carr suggests that the book can be used as an academic textbook in career or music business courses or also as an individual career exploration.
“I envision an entertainment industry that is impacted by careerists who help to innovate the industry through authentic, purposed engagement,” Carr said. “There is a practical and profitable side to career empowerment that is a win-win for the industry and those working with in it.”
“Music Business Careers” is available on Amazon and Routledge.com.
NEP Group Visits Belmont
Recruiters from NEP Group recently visited Belmont’s campus to discuss careers in broadcasting. NEP Group is a global broadcasting company responsible for broadcasting moments such as the Super Bowl, Sesame Street, Dancing with the Stars, Monday Night Football, The Olympics and more. Recruiters Chris Gage and Tyler Craig spoke with students about broadening their view of broadcasting careers to highlight highly technical careers traveling all over the world with a behind-the-scenes view to some of the most memorable broadcasting moments.
Professor of Media Studies Rick Bengtson and Facilities Manager for Recording and Film Studios Dave Warburton led the recruiters on a tour of Belmont’s facilities to highlight the equipment students have the opportunity to use during the learning process. NEP Group was impressed with Belmont faculty, students and facilities and plan to make recruiting Belmont University students a priority in years to come.
Students Honored by PRSA Nashville
Two Belmont student teams recently received awards for their outstanding public relations campaigns at the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) 2019 Parthenon Awards Banquet.
The “#BUwithpurpose” 2018 Bateman competition team received an award of merit for their campaign on behalf of fighting childhood cancer. Team members Chelsea Lomartire and Madison Perrott attended the event and accepted the award. Other team members included Heather Lowe, Johnathan Pushkar and Sophie Rogers, all class of 2018.
“The Person Behind the Plate Campaign for the Cookery” team from public relations campaigns class also received an award of merit. Team members Amy Dalton, Andrea Lindsey and Addy Neider attended the event and accepted the award. Additional team members were Joel Delabre and Kate (Whiteside) Dean, both class of 2018.
PRSA Nashville awards an annual scholarship to a student attending a university in the area. Perrott, who is graduating in May, was introduced at the banquet as the recipient of last year’s scholarship.
Three officers of Belmont University Public Relations Student Society of America served as volunteers at the event. These were Jamie Anderson, Ally Langley and Landon Wolford.
Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Inductees
Hall of Fame’s fifth class represents some ofTennessee’s most influential health care leaders
The Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame announced the seven health care professionals selected as this year’s inductee class at a luncheon on Belmont University’s campus today. With a mission to honor men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to the health and health care industries, the Hall of Fame was created in 2015 by Belmont University, the McWhorter Society and the Nashville Health Care Council, a founding partner. The seven honorees will be inducted at a ceremony in October.
The nomination process began in January and was open to practitioners, executives, entrepreneurs, mentors, teachers, scientists, researchers, innovators or any person with a connection to the health or health care field who:
- was born, lived or worked in Tennessee
- made a significant impact and lasting contribution to health care at the local, state, national or international level
- exhibits the highest ethical and professional character
- serves as an outstanding role model in their community
Among the nearly 50 highly qualified nominees, inductees were chosen by a Selection Committee made up of health and health care leaders from across the state. Selected inductees represent some of Tennessee’s greatest health and health care pioneers, leaders and innovators.
The 2019 inductees include:
- Dr. David Barton and Dr. John M. Flexner: Two visionaries who contributed to changing the process of dying and death in the U.S. through their founding of Alive Hospice
- Dr. Mary Bufwack: Former CEO of Neighborhood Health, a daring and creative leader and mentor who was instrumental in the development and support of systems of comprehensive primary care services to the medically underserved populations in Middle Tennessee
- Ms. Nancy-Ann DeParle: An impactful leader in the health care industry serving in two White House administrations leading to the development and successful passage of the Affordable Care Act
- Dr. Lloyd C. Elam: A prominent teacher and education leader at Meharry Medical College responsible for a long career of promoting psychiatric health
- Mr. Richard (Dick) L. Miller: Chairman and CEO of the architectural firm Earl Swensson Associates who guided the small local firm with ten employees to one of the top-ranking health care designers in the country
- Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin: Chief Medical Officer and President of Clinical Services at HCA Healthcare where he transformed the clinical enterprise, developed a clinical leadership structure and built a clinical data warehouse
Belmont’s President Dr. Bob Fisher said, “I am grateful for Belmont’s placement in Tennessee—a state widely recognized as a central hub for health care in the US. With Nashville at the helm, our community continues to see many individuals and organizations take significant strides to shape and advance the industry. Meanwhile, Belmont University continues to play its role in the education of future health care innovators, practitioners, researchers and more—those who will become the next generation of Hall of Famers. The induction of this year’s class will continue to inspire the students who fill our campus, while further promoting our state’s success as the nation’s premiere health care hub.”
Since its creation, the Hall of Fame has previously inducted 27 members including Jack Bovender, Monroe Carell, Jr., Dr. Dorothy Lavinia Brown, Dr. Stanley Cohen, Dr. Colleen Conway-Welch, Dr. David Satcher, Dr. Thomas Frist, Jr., Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., Dr. William H. Frist and Dr. Henry Foster, among others. A complete list can be found on the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame website.
In addition to announcing this year’s inductees, the luncheon today also honored Gordon E. Inman with the 2019 McWhorter Society Distinguished Service Award, a recognition established to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the health and health care related academic programs at Belmont University and whose life work serves as a powerful example for students.
Inman currently serves as the Vice Chairman and trustee for Belmont University. He was a major contributor to the construction of Belmont’s Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences and Nursing complex in 2006. The impact of the facility allowed Belmont to triple its nursing enrollment while also providing expanded classroom space and laboratories for other health care programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and social work.
Banker, businessman, entrepreneur, real estate broker, developer and community leader summarizes Inman’s dynamic career and civic leadership to date. Presently, he is Director Emeritus and Middle Tennessee Chairman of FIRSTBANK.
Burroughs ‘Proud’ to Have Made Top 8 on ‘American Idol’
Congratulations are in order for Belmont Sophomore Walker Burroughs. The music education major made it into the selective group of Top 8 contestants on “American Idol” before being eliminated on Sunday’s show.
On the show’s Queen themed episode Burroughs performed the hit song “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” after working with “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert.
Later in the show, Burroughs took the stage with fellow contestant Alejandro Aranda to perform Simon & Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson” which earned them praises from the judges. Judge Luke Bryan noted the two performer’s abilities to switch between guitar and piano, calling them the “savants of the group.”
The night concluded with contestants being narrowed down to the Top 6, and Burroughs being eliminated. After the show, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Burroughs talked about how thankful he was to have made it as far as he did.
“I’m really really grateful to have gotten to where I got,” said Burroughs. “I just genuinely get to feel so proud and successful of how far I made it.”
