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Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium Features Animal Planet’s Dan Driskin

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Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium Features Animal Planet’s Dan Driskin

The Belmont University Research Symposium was held Thursday, April 11, with a keynote address from Dr. Dan Driskin, host of Animal Planet’s “Monsters Inside Me” and the author of the book “Mother Nature Is Trying to Kill You.”  His talk, “What the maggot in my scalp taught me about the process of science,” was delivered to an enthusiastic audience. 

Driskin received his Ph.D. from Cornell University and is a world-renowned expert on bat biology, evolution and biomechanics. He’s appeared on The Tonight Show, the Late Show with Craig Ferguson and a number of specials on Discovery Channel. 

In addition to the Keynote Address, poster sessions for Psychology and Biology could be viewed in the Ayers 3rd and 4th floor atriums. At least 23 academic departments from multiple colleges presented  student oral presentation sessions throughout the day. These presentations provided an opportunity to show the diversity of research practices across Belmont’s campus.

Finally, Dr. Nancy Darr, professor of physical therapy and the 2017-2018 recipient of the Faculty Scholarship Award, delivered an address April 12 titled, “Research with Children:  The Most Fun Research Ever!”

Schenkel, Maslyn Published in Journal of Small Business Strategy

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Schenkel, Maslyn Published in Journal of Small Business Strategy

Massey College of Business faculty Dr. Mark Schenkel, professor of entrepreneurship, and Dr. John Maslyn, professor of management, recently published a research study titled “Process improvement in SMEs: The impact of harmonious passion for entrepreneurship, employee creative self-efficacy, and time spent innovating” in the Journal of Small Business Strategy.  Dr. Steven Farmer, a colleague from Wichita State University, co-authored the research.

The field study examines the interplay and influence of harmonious passion, creative self-efficacy and time spent innovating on process improvement in a small-to-medium enterprise (SME). Findings reveal that time spent innovating predicts the number of process improvement suggestions but also that time spent innovating is, itself, influenced by the employee’s level of harmonious passion for entrepreneurship. The influence of harmonious passion is moderated by creative self-efficacy yet, counter to expectations, the moderation is negative. That is, the positive relationship between harmonious passion and time spent innovating becomes weaker as creative self-efficacy becomes stronger. Collectively, the findings provide new insight into the complex relationships between passion, competency and entrepreneurial behavior in the processes employees follow to engage in workplace innovation. The study appears in the April 2019 issue.

Belmont Celebrates Arbor Day with Ginkgo Tree Planting

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Belmont Celebrates Arbor Day with Ginkgo Tree Planting

On April 12, Belmont leadership, faculty, staff and students celebrated Arbor Day by honoring one of Belmont’s a ginkgo tree that was recently planted near Horrell Hall.

The Arbor Day celebration was one of Belmont’s Sustainability Celebration events which provide an opportunity for the campus community to engage with the Conservation Covenant, the University’s commitment to honor God’s creation.

During the ceremony Vice President for Finance and Operations Steve Lasley shared the history of the ginkgo tree (Ginkgo Biloba), known for its beauty and longevity. He said the ginkgo tree serves as a “living fossil.” While the tree has remained unchanged over the centuries, it also has a great ability to adapt and even thrive.

Belmont is already home to a 150-year-old ginkgo tree beside the Leu Art building and has held official Arboretum status since 2012.

The planting of this new ginkgo tree symbolizes Belmont’s dedication to sustainability and preserving nature for generations to come.

Belmont also celebrates again earning the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus USA recognition, a program honoring colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.

To meet this distinction, Belmont met the five core standards including establishment of a tree advisory committee, evidence of a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures for its campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance and the sponsorship of student-led projects.

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After the ceremony, Belmont Grounds & Landscaping Manager Melissa Finan and local birder Dr. Frank Fekel led attendees on an urban tree and bird walk through campus.

Student Work Featured by Online Typography Journal

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Student Work Featured by Online Typography Journal

O’More School of Design student Abraham Mast recently had his work featured by Fonts In Use, an online typography journal. Mast is a junior design communications major and completed the work featured by the journal in his Creative Visualization class.

He describes the work as a “two-and-a-half minute type animation about the daily routine of my life.” Mast was careful in his selection of fonts for his animation being sure to choose one that had “humanistic features.”

Mast’s type animation, “My Type of Day,” can be viewed here.

Dark Publishes ‘The Possibility of America’

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Dark Publishes ‘The Possibility of America’

Assistant Professor of Religion and the Arts Dr. David Dark recently published a new book, “The Possibility of America: How the Gospel Can Mend Our God-Blessed, God-Forsaken Land.”

The book expands on ideas presented in Dark’s other book “The Gospel According to America” and looks at his view of the broken and redeemable American Christianity. The book combines a mix of cultural, theological and political discussions relating to certain issues in the Trump era.

Professor of Entrepreneurship Mark Schenkel Serves as Expert for WalletHub

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Professor of Entrepreneurship Mark Schenkel Serves as Expert for WalletHub

Professor of Entrepreneurship Dr. Mark Schenkel served as an expert for WalletHub’s recent piece on the use of 0% interest credit cards.

Schenkel provided perspective on the institutional goals of card providers and the potential benefits, costs and risks for prospective cardholders considering the use of these cards as a financial tool.

Schenkel also serves as immediate past president for the United States Association for Small Business & Entrepreneurship and the associate editor for the Journal of Small Business Management.

Massey Graduate Dan Sheehan Becomes COO of Climb Nashville Brand

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Massey Graduate Dan Sheehan Becomes COO of Climb Nashville Brand

Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business graduate Dan Sheehan was hired as Climb HQ chief operating officer to lead the company’s brand expansion.

Climb HQ is a premier indoor rock climbing facility and will be hosting the USA Climbing Collegiate Nationals at Climb Murfreesboro in late April.

As COO, Sheehan will oversee all gym operations for each of Climb HQ’s four locations including financial performance, information technology and business development. He will also work with co-founders on expanding Climb HQ’s facilities into new markets across the United States.

Before Climb HQ, Sheehan held the position of vice president and general manager of Ingram Library Services and Ingram Periodicals at Ingram Content Group. He was responsible for the division’s sales, business development, P&L, finance, information, technology and operations of multiple distribution centers in the United States.

2019 Student Leadership Awards Event Recognizes Outstanding Student Leaders

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2019 Student Leadership Awards Event Recognizes Outstanding Student Leaders

Last week 250 Belmont students, faculty, staff and friends gathered for the 2019 Campus-Wide Student Leadership Awards. This student-led event was held in the Maddox Grand Atrium and honored students, faculty and staff from every year, academic college and major.

As guests entered on the blue carpet, they were greeted with cheers from Bruiser and student leaders in the Belmont Office of Leadership Development (BOLD). Attendees enjoyed an open atmosphere with free food, gifts bags and music from Belmont’s own DJ Lion. Everyone enjoyed being photographed with friends and jumping in photo booths spread throughout the atrium. The event was another fulfillment of the Vision 2020 plan to centralize leadership development across campus and an amazing opportunity to recognize students, faculty and staff for their leadership and outstanding contributions to Belmont. 

“It was one of Belmont’s most inclusive leadership award events to date as it honored Belmont’s belief that every student can learn and practice leadership,” said Assistant Dean and Director of Leadership Development Dr. Adrianne Archie. “Belmont believes in leadership development for all.”

The 21 award categories received 130 nominations as individuals were nominated for their ability to uphold the standards and principles of Belmont University while also demonstrating outstanding leadership in their student organization, academic college or department. Students from across campus were involved in making the event happen as the Theatre Department scripted and hosted the evening, while students from the O’More School of Design, the Public Relations department and Global Leadership Studies decorated the space. Motion Pictures students created promotional videos and filmed the event, and students in BOLD helped create the vision for the event and served as hosts.

The night concluded with the Leaders Lounge where nominees and award recipients were invited for further celebration of their dedication and success along with a live jazz band, food and prizes.

A complete list of award winners can be found below, and photos from the evening can be viewed on the Belmont online photo gallery.

Award Categories and Specific Award Names Recipent(s)
Student Affairs (General)
Tower Award Dr. Jeremy Fyke
Bruin Awards Tayviana Scott
Declan McManus
Aubrey Keller
Kristina Sullivan
Thea Wilkens-Reed
Abbie Whitehurst
Hunter Lindsey
Cynthia Klauber
Meredith Edwards
Landon Wolford
Miriam Turner
Elisabeth Bordulis
BOLD Levels
Aspiring Leader Award Tate Pierson
Alex Moudy
Jack Mischnick
Erica Olfson
Emergent Leader Award: In Honor of Dr. Andrew Johnston Kevin Botros
Walker Renfrow
Christopher Moore
Ashley Taylor Gurwell
BOLD Pinning
Greek Life
Outstanding Chapter of the Year Alpha Gamma Delta
Greek of the Year Cynthia Klauber
Outstanding Chapter President of the Year Mary Katelyn Price
Student Organizations and Activities
Student Organization of the Year Best Buddies
Outstanding New Student Organization Belmont Engineering, Architecture and Robotics Club (BEAR)
Student Organization Advisor of the Year Dr. Qingjun Li (Joan)
Member of the Year Awards (all student orgs) SEE ADDED TAB
Colleges and Offices/Departments Top Leaders: Presented in Office and Departments then Colleges
Office of Career & Professional Development Professionalism Award Ben Thomas
Allyssa Hairfield
University Ministries Longevity Award Sean Grossnickle
Admissions Student Worker of the Year Clayton Walker
College of Pharmacy Student Leadership Award Tyler Merritt
College of Law Student Leadership Award Lexie Ward
College of Health Sciences & Nursing Student Leadership Award Austin Levi Blazer
Curb College Student Leadership Award Dominique Detwiler
Jack C. Massey College of Business Student Leadership Award Grace Pritchard
College of Visual and Performing Arts Joe Mobley
Fitness and Recreation
Mr. Beaman Ryan Puttbach
Miss Beaman Taylor Davidson
Residence Life
Distinguished Service Awards Shelby Gebb
Emily Tomsovic
Miriam Turner
Hillary Talken
Elisabeth Bordulis
Koby Langner

Art Students Exhibit Collaborative Work with Senior Ride Nashville

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Art Students Exhibit Collaborative Work with Senior Ride Nashville

Several Belmont art students have been using their talents to build relationships in the Nashville community. At a recent exhibition at 8th and Roast coffee shop, student collaborative art with Senior Ride Nashville was featured. The art comes from students in the classes Clay 2 and Advanced Photography.

The focus of the project was to show the idea of “Changing Nashville” through conversations with and pictures of community members who have lived through history. Students had the opportunity to work one on one with Senior Ride drivers and their riders to capture portraits of them while also embracing the opportunity to create lasting relationships.

The portraits were then passed on to students in Clay 2 who transformed the art between mediums. Photographs were transferred onto handmade and hand-glazed plates that were then displayed on a wall at 8th and Roast, where the original portraits and conversations with Senior Ride participants happened.

“To us, plates represent community, coming together over a coffee, a conversation, a way to catch up with an old friend and to make a new one, and we hope these photographic plates embody that,” said the artists.

Other photographs, taken from the Charlotte Avenue corridor, were also exhibited in the coffee shop to represent the idea of “ever changing, but still Nashville.”

Neuroscience Students Present at Cognitive Neuroscience Society Meeting

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Neuroscience Students Present at Cognitive Neuroscience Society Meeting

Belmont Neuroscience students Abigail Beck and Natalie Halloran presented a case study at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society 26th Annual Meeting in San Francisco March 23-26.

The meeting brings together researchers from around the world to share latest discoveries in cognitive neuroscience. The four-day event included invited symposia, symposia, posters, awards, a keynote address and opportunity for attendees to connect with colleagues.

Beck and Halloran presented their poster outlining a case study investigation on memory and visuospatial capabilities in Aphantasia, a unique condition where the subject lacks the ability to internally represent visual images in his or her mind.

Their poster was well-received and Beck and Halloran recruited new case-subjects to test in Fall 2019, while attending the conference.

Their presentation was overseen by Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Carole Scherling.

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