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Belmont Unveils Schedule of Events for Homecoming 2018, Feb. 19-24

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Belmont Unveils Schedule of Events for Homecoming 2018, Feb. 19-24

Feb. 19 marks the first day of this year’s Homecoming Week. The event annually calls Bruins, past and present, back home to celebrate more than 125 years of students, faith, education, community and excellence. The series of events invites alumni, friends and family to join in the celebration, encompassing the theme, “Together We Are Belmont.”

“You’ve heard the adage ‘You can’t go home again,’ but I think it’s very possible,” said Alumni Association President Janis Mitchell (’69). “Home is where our story beings. Many of wrote a new story when we began our journey at Belmont through years of learning, socializing, building friendships and making memories. When I look back on those years, ‘it’s surprising how much memory is built around those things unnoticed at the time.’ At Belmont, we are always striving to make coming home a unique and fun experience.”

Building on last year’s success, each day of the week leading up to Homecoming will feature a unique, purpose-filled opportunity for service and fun, including Mission Monday, T-Shirt Tuesday, WOW Wednesday, Thank You Thursday and FANtastic Friday. Learn more about each day here.

Additionally, throughout the month of February, Belmont will be participating in a canned food drive for donations to Second Harvest Bank. Everyone is invited to bring their donations such as peanut butter, canned meat, canned fruits and vegetables, soups, pasta and cereal, to the Foutch Alumni House (by the Bell Tower). Check out the Mission Monday theme box for all of the donation options (and prizes!).

Highlights of the week can be found below, and for a complete list of all Belmont Homecoming 2018 events and an opportunity to register, click here.

Homecoming 2018 Highlights

Monday, Feb. 19:

10-10:50 a.m. – Mission Monday Chapel

5:30-7:30 p.m. – Curb College Presents From Here to Anywhere: an intimate conversation with CBS Evening News Associate Director & Graphics Producer Chris Mix-Foley (’08) and Maverick Digital Marketing Manager Sheila Hozhabri (’05).

Tuesday, Feb. 20:

5:30-7:30 p.m. – Massey College of Business Networking Event: Meet with Dean Pat Raines as well as undergraduate and graduate alumni from the Jack C. Massey College of Business.

Wednesday, Feb. 21:

6-7 p.m. – Career Conversations, Bruin to Bruin: an informative and informal networking event for alumni and students.

Thursday, Feb. 22:

9:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. – College of Law Faculty Scholarship CLE: All College of l=Law alumni and Belmont undergrad alumni in the law profession are invited to attend this free CLE event. Registration is required and can be completed here.

7:30 p.m. – “These Shining Lives” by Melanie Marnich, Belmont University Theater Program: Tickets are $5 for Faculty/Staff/Alumni and free for students. Get your tickets here.

Friday, Feb. 23:

6:30 a.m. – Belmont Polar Bear Run 5K

10-10:50 a.m. – Belmont’s First Sports Ministry Coordinator Jordan Holm (’16) will speak about his work with student athletes, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Sports Evangelism Mission Program at Homecoming Chapel: Sports on Mission.

4 p.m. – Belmont Baseball vs. Kent State

7 p.m. – The 6th Annual Homecoming in the Round concert, recognizing decades of talented Belmont songwriters in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Belmont’s Curb College Songwriting major. Tickets are free and can be found here.

10 p.m. – Live on Fridays, Glow Dance Party

Saturday, Feb. 24:

10 a.m. – Tower Society reunion, Annual Brunch and Induction Ceremony: celebrating the elite group of alumni from Belmont’s 50-year or earlier classes.

11 a.m. – Parents are invited to stop into the Gabhart Student Center for coffee or hot chocolate and the latest news from Provost Thomas Burns.

11:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Join the Belmont family as we give thanks for our past, the present and pray God’s blessings on our future at Homecoming Prayer and Worship, hosted by University Ministries.

12 p.m. – Homecoming 2018 All Alumni Homecoming Celebration: All alumni are invited to stop by the Foutch Alumni house for this pre-tailgate celebration!

12:30-2:30 p.m. – Tailgate at the Tower: It’s Bruin Time! Everyone is invited to this campus-wide celebration during Homecoming 2018.

1-7 p.m. – Alumni Pep Band, 50th Anniversary: the Bruin Blast Pep Band invites alumni from 1967-2017 to join us and play for the doubleheader basketball games on Saturday.

3-7 p.m. – Homecoming Double Header, Belmont Basketball vs. TSU: Women’s game starting at 3 p.m. with the Men’s game to follow at approximately 5 p.m. The Homecoming Court will be presented at halftime – don’t miss it! Alumni can order tickets in advance at discounted prices. For tickets, visit belmontbruins.com/tickets or call the Curb Event Center Box Office at 615.460.BALL [2255]. Request the Feb. 24 Homecoming Games with promo code “BUAlum17.”

8-10 p.m. – Young Alumni Homecoming Social: A Homecoming Tradition!

Can’t make it to Homecoming 2018 events? Plan now to post your favorite Belmont photos during the week of Feb. 19-24 using the hashtag #BUHome18.

M.A.T Alum Sparks Reading Interest in D.C. Students

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M.A.T Alum Sparks Reading Interest in D.C. Students

A group of students stitting at a table, posing with their booksIn Washington, D.C., an area where black male students are the lowest-performing demographic on standardized tests, one Belmont alum is committed to empowering his students. Michael Redmond (’13), a graduate of Belmont’s Masters of Arts in Teaching program and a current Doctoral student at George Washington University, is the assistant principal at Truesdell Education Campus. He recently helped students on his campus organize an all-male book club which meets a few times a week before school starts to discuss their reading and their own experiences with race, identity and adolescence. His efforts have recently been featured in the Washington Post.

Redmond Shaking a students hand while other students readSince the inception of Redmond’s book club, a similar club has been instituted for girls with the same appetite for reading. These groups have become the most popular clubs at the school, and students are moving quickly through the books lined up for them. “It’s a blessing to be in this predicament, to have kids who are becoming ravenous readers,” Redmond said. “We’re disrupting the notion of what public education can be and what little black boys can do and be.”

 

Alumni Named Finalists, Winners of 9th Annual NTC Awards

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Alumni Named Finalists, Winners of 9th Annual NTC Awards

Belmont computer science alumni were recently honored at the 9th Annual NTC Awards.  David Ells (’06), Director of Technology at Watershed LRS, won the 2018 Infrastructure of the Year award and was named as a finalist for CTO of the Year. Sergei Temkin (’07), who currently serves as the vice president, software development team lead at 360 View CRM, was named a finalist for the Developer/Architect/IT Engineer of the Year. Also nominated was Satchel Health for Emerging Company of the Year, for which alumni Grayson Carroll (’13) and Caleb Gregory (’12) work on the engineering team. Carroll is the VP of Engineering for the company.

The awards ceremony was held Jan. 25 at the Wildhorse Saloon. This event is dedicated to connecting, uniting, developing and promoting Middle Tennessee’s rich community of developers and technology entrepreneurs, enthusiasts and institutions with awards in 14 categories.

The Nashville Technology Council (NTC) exists to be a catalyst for the growth and influence of Middle Tennessee’s technology industry. Membership is open to technology companies, technology employers, service providers, educational institutions, government and non-profit companies interested in supporting the growth of technology businesses in Middle Tennessee.

Belmont Announces Changes to the BELL Core

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Belmont Announces Changes to the BELL Core

Belmont University has recently announced changes to the BELL Core, the institution’s general education requirements for students. Led by Director and Associate Professor of Philosophy Dr. Noel Boyle, the BELL Core curriculum supports Belmont’s mission by striving to make students informed and engaged citizens who think critically, act ethically and communicate effectively.

After a year-long reform process, the changes will now create a more streamlined program for students, reducing some degree requirements and simplifying the process for others. Now, the Bell Core will be structured differently, organizing courses into the following categories:

  • Signature Courses: All students, regardless of major or degree track, will complete these courses (First Year Seminar and Junior Cornerstone, among others).
  • Foundation Courses: All students will complete these as well, including courses in science, community and humanities, among others.
  • Degree Cognates: The third section of courses will vary depending on a student’s major or program of study.

Depending on a student’s program of study, the total number of hours required could decrease, but no student will be required to earn additional hours under the newly revised Bell Core.

“We have decided to make these changes because we believe they make the BELL Core better,” Boyle said. “With more simplicity and clarity, students can focus on the purpose of their liberal arts core more easily. We want students to seek to be transformed, not just informed. We want students to pursue an education, not just a degree.”

Boyle and other representatives from his team will be hosting Town Hall Sessions for both students, faculty and staff throughout the month of February. For more information on the Bell Core change, click here or contact the Office at bellcore@belmont.edu.

Belmont University Celebrates Black History Month with Series of Events

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Belmont University Celebrates Black History Month with Series of Events

Belmont University is celebrating Black History Month this year with a series of events for faculty, staff and students across campus. Led by Director of the Office of Multicultural Learning & Experiences Dr. Mary Clark, this year’s celebration is centered around the theme — “it’s more than history, it’s a legacy.”

Clark is committed to ensuring all members of the campus community have the opportunity to engage with Black History Month in meaningful ways that provide rich experiences, opportunities for dialogue and a conversation surrounding the background of the tradition. Clark said, “We hope to make these monthly celebrations — including Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and others — signature events from the MLE. We understand the importance of these month-long celebrations, and we want to provide ways for our community to experience their importance, too.”

The month kicked off on Thursday, February 1 with the Black Student Association’s Fashion Show, an event that featured Sankofa Dancers and Drummers and highlighted African designs.

Other upcoming events throughout the month include:

  • Weekly film showings in the Johnson Center’s Large Theatre, hosted by Belmont’s Black Student Association. I Am Not Your Negro will be shown from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. on February 5, Hidden Figures will be shown during the same time frame on February 19 and Marshall will be shown on February 26.
  • “Art Imitating Life” convocation series held on both February 8 and 22 from 10 – 11 a.m. in the Gabhart Student Center. These events will feature television episodes that illustrate how art imitates life — and the lessons they teach us.
  • A poster series will be on display across campus that highlight the history of Black History Month and where the celebration began.
  • A convocation on “NPHC – The Divine 9: Unity, Uplift, Urban Legends & Understanding” held in the Vince Gill Room on February 28 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

“These events provide meaningful educational opportunities for our campus community,” Clark said. “These simple events allow all members to engage in important celebrations through avenues that highlight the importance and contributions of African Americans to the American culture and the world.  In addition to this it is important that we all understand the significance and history of the great diversity we have in the United States. Black History month is just the beginning of one ways the Office of Multicultural Learning and Experience will be engaging the Belmont community and the surrounding community.   It’s very exciting for our community, and we’re eager to continue celebrations in the coming months.”

A complete schedule of the month’s events can be found here.

College of Sciences and Mathematics Hosts High School Lab Days, Reaches Over 200 Students

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College of Sciences and Mathematics Hosts High School Lab Days, Reaches Over 200 Students

girl, wearing safety goggles, smiling and holding a test tubeIn a continued tradition of community outreach and educational events, the College of Sciences and Mathematics (CSM) at Belmont University hosted a number of high school laboratory and science-based experiences for area students. The CSM faculty and staff are dedicated to introducing high school students to advanced laboratory techniques and the inter-connectivity found between the sciences, business, social sciences and the humanities. More than 200 students participated in the lectures, laboratory exercises and expositions throughout 2017. These STEM centered activities are slated for continuation in 2018 as high school students are given the opportunity to explore new, faculty-led laboratory exercises and take on the challenges of hypothesis-driven research.

One event hosted 45 A.P. Chemistry students from three different area high schools in an interactive lecture on titrations led by event organizer Dr. Danielle Garrett, assistant professor of chemistry education. The program also held a high school psychology camp thanks to Dr. Linda Jones’s senior capstone project. Jones, chair of the department of psychological science, led 20 A.P. Psychology students in week-long projects involving psychological experimentation techniques and statistical analysis. These students then designed their capstone project, which is required for graduation from Metro Nashville schools, with these tools in mind. Currently, all 20 students are utilizing borrowed equipment to run experimental subjects in their own high schools. Jones and her colleagues engage students monthly and the high school partners will present their findings at the Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium in April.

Additionally, Dr. Lori McGrew, biology professor, hosted alumnus and Davidson Academy science teacher Jim Garrett in her neuropharmacology research lab. Garrett and two of his current students utilized Danio rerio (zebrafish) to investigate learning and memory. With the students’ help, Davidson Academy plans to establish their own zebrafish colony. The work completed by Garrett and his students will also facilitate collaborative data collection between Davidson Academy and Belmont.

Perhaps the biggest event of the semester was the “Celebrating the Women of Physical Science” outreach event for high school students, coordinated by the Department of Chemistry and Physics STEM Committee. The event provided a tour of the chemistry and physics labs, a hands-on chemistry activity, a physics demo and presentation, a talk on “The Legacy of Marie Curie” and a keynote address titled, “With the Right Shoes You Can Do Anything.” Fifty high school students from 15 schools in Middle Tennessee attended.

boy conducting a science experimentFinally, Dr. Steve Murphree, biology professor, coordinates free laboratory experiences for the home-schooled community of Middle Tennessee and conducted two programs in 2017. In November, home-schooled children were able to investigate animal behavior during the program titled, “Explorations in Animal Behavior – Betta Fish.”  In December, students were able to compare human anatomy to that of cartilaginous fish in an exercises titled, “Shark Anatomy.”  In October, a group of 150 middle school students from Lead Academy Middle School toured Belmont’s science labs.

Bishop Writes Book Chapter in “Professional Education at Historically Black College and Universities”

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Bishop Writes Book Chapter in “Professional Education at Historically Black College and Universities”

Nadi Bishop HeashotNadielka Bishop, Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction for Bridges to Belmont, along with Comfort Okpala, a professor at North Carolina A&T and C. Dean Campbell, assistant dean for academic services at North Carolina A&T, wrote the chapter “Staying in Focus: Research Self-efficacy and Mentoring Among HBCU Professional Doctorates” in the book “Professional Education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Past Trends and Outcomes” edited by Tiffany Fountain Boykin, Adriel A. Hilton and Robert T. Palmer.

The book was released winter of 2017.

Belmont College of Pharmacy Hosts Middle Tennessee Antimicrobal Stewardship Symposium

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Belmont College of Pharmacy Hosts Middle Tennessee Antimicrobal Stewardship Symposium

Dr. Montgomery Williams, associate professor of pharmacy practice, Dr. Shaefer Spires, assistant professor with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Heather Spilburg, M.Ed., continuing education coordinator in the College of Pharmacy, developed and planned the Second Annual Middle Tennessee Antimicrobial Stewardship Symposium held in Belmont’s Janet Ayers Conference Room on Friday, January 26.

The symposium was attended by more than 100 healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines including pharmacists, physicians, nurses and those involved with infection prevention and patient safety and quality. Several alumni, preceptors and Belmont faculty were in attendance, as well. Williams said, “It is enlivening to be able to host an event where healthcare professionals can come together to discuss an issue that they are passionate about and leave feeling invigorated to make changes to improve patient care. Our vision of creating a forum for stewardship personnel to share challenges and ideas has grown into a regional event that attracts like-minded professionals to learn from each other as well as our panel speakers. As a Belmont faculty, it is a privilege to host this event at our College and further connect the school to the practice of pharmacy in our area.”

2nd Annual Middle Tennessee Antimicrobial Stewardship Symposium at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, January 26, 2018.Morning sessions featured a lineup of experts in antimicrobial stewardship. These included Christopher Evans, PharmD, BCPS, HAI Pharmacist, Tennessee Department of Health Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Program, George Nelson, MD, assistant professor of medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Libby Dodds Ashley, PharmD, MHS, FCCP, BCPS(AQ-ID), instructor, Department of Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Duke University, Duke Antimicrobial Stewardship Outreach Network (DASON). The morning’s keynote speaker was CAPT Arjun Srinivasan, MD, associate director, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who gave an update on national activities regarding antimicrobial stewardship.

During the afternoon, participants attended workshop sessions led by pharmacists, physicians and nurses, allowing them the opportunity to discuss topics in a small group format. Some of these topics included joint commission requirements, molecular susceptibility, procalcitonin, and nursing involvement in antimicrobial stewardship. Healthcare facilities across the nation are recognizing the benefit of developing and maintaining evidence-based antimicrobial stewardship programs because of their ability to improve patient safety and lower adverse outcomes such as Clostridium difficile and infections from antimicrobial resistant bacteria.  This symposium brought together key stakeholders and practitioners to learn about this topic and discuss ways to work together as a medical community to improve appropriate antimicrobial use and mitigate these risks.

Spires said of the event, “The 2nd Annual Middle Tennessee Antimicrobial Stewardship (AS) symposium was an astounding success. Our vision was to bring respective leaders in AS from hospitals across the state (and beyond) who are on the front lines practicing AS together, for networking, collaboration and to hear nationally and internationally recognized experts.  Our registration almost doubled from last year and included leaders from three other states including Tennessee. We were honored with informative talks and captivated by the CDC’s CAPT. Arjun Srinivasan as our keynote speaker.”

The College of Pharmacy plans to continue the Symposium as an annual event.

Belmont Students Participate in Hack-MT

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Belmont Students Participate in Hack-MT

A group of Belmont students, accompanied by a few recent alumni, Professor of Physics Dr. Scott Hawley and Professor of Mathematics Dr. Glenn Acree, participated in the third annual Hack-MT event last weekend. Hosted at MTSU, the event gathered over 250 students and 40 professional mentors from the developer community of Middle Tennessee to invent new web platforms, mobile apps and electronic gadgets. Students worked the entire weekend, some through the night, to prepare their presentations for Sunday’s exposition.

Many tech organizations were represented by their best and brightest developers on the lookout for talented students. The Belmont students in attendance included Ben Miner, Nick Chouard, Callie Deas, Tito Ebiwonjumi, Hannah Wright, John Ottenlips, Braden Carei, Daniel Gray, Sebastian Alegre and Aaron Itzkovitch. This weekend was an excellent opportunity for them to learn new things, practice their coding and programming skills and interact with students, faculty and industry professionals from across Middle Tennessee.

Carr Selected for Board of Directors for Creatives’ Day

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Carr Selected for Board of Directors for Creatives’ Day

Cheryl Carr HeadshotCheryl Carr, associate dean of the Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, has been selected for the Board of Directors for Creatives’ Day, a nonprofit support organization for creatives in Tennessee that provides community and economic support to artists, poets, storytellers, makers and musicians living and working in Nashville and surrounding counties. The organization’s partners include the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Mayor’s Office of Housing. Prior to her selection to the Board of Directors, Carr served on the Creatives’ Day Board of Advisors.

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