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Interdisciplinary Faculty Members Participate in Education Board Institute, Diverse Faculty Compact

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Interdisciplinary Faculty Members Participate in Education Board Institute, Diverse Faculty Compact

Belmont faculty members Drs. Sybril Brown (Media Studies), Marnie Vanden Noven (Sport Science), Mona Ivey-Soto (Education), Bill Hooper (Mathematics & Computer Science) and Cheryl Carr (Entertainment and Music Business) and Provost Dr. Thomas Burns recently attended the Southern Regional Education Board 2017 Institute for Teaching and Mentoring, as well as the Compact for Faculty Diversity in Atlanta, Georgia. While there, the team met with potential faculty members and discussed opportunities currently available on Belmont’s campus.

The largest conference for minority Ph.D.’s in the country, the Compact provides excellent opportunities for universities to connect with potential employees one-on-one, while allowing participants to become familiar with landscape of higher education. Representatives from Belmont, including Provost Burns, have attended the event for the past six years.

Carr said, “Given the number of institutions that participate as recruiters, there is national recognition that this conference is a prime recruitment opportunity. The caliber of doctoral candidates in attendance was very impressive, and Belmont is happy to participate in this important initiative.”

For a video of the event, click here..

 

 

Theatre Performance Major Featured on BroadwayWorld

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Theatre Performance Major Featured on BroadwayWorld

Alex Drinnen headshotJunior theatre performance major Alex Drinnen was recently featured on BroadwayWorld as “one of the most accomplished and most often-cast young actors in Tennessee Theater.”

Drinnen attributes most of theatrical success to his education and experiences at Belmont. He said, “My experience at Belmont has been one of the most transformative periods in my life… I’m still blown away every day by the amount of talent that is here at our disposal as well as some of the greatest facilities I’ve ever seen in an academic setting.”

Drinnen is currently the assistant projection designer for Belmont’s production of “The Importance of Being Earnest,” as well as continuing his own personal play-writing. He says that his aspirations have shifted recently from only acting to exploring a variety of concentrations within the theater. “My favorite thing about Belmont is the vast array of opportunities one has, both in and out of the department. We can explore different areas of design, writing [and] directing… Most schools don’t have that opportunity, so that’s an amazing part of what makes Belmont special.”

Honors/CTCM Students Present on Maymester in Germany

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Honors/CTCM Students Present on Maymester in Germany

Honors students Randy Westergaard (junior Christian ethics and worship major), Cole Fuller (junior Christian leadership major) and Taylor Brown (junior church leadership major) recently shared their Maymester experiences in Germany at a convocation event. The group traveled to Germany with Dr. Gwaltney, dean of the College of Theology and Christian Ministry, to explore the origins of the Reformation. Oct. 31, the day of the convocation event, marked the 500th anniversary of the historical moment when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the doors of Wittenberg Cathedral. This moment marked the beginning of the Reformation and the origins of the Lutheran religion. Westergaard, Fuller and Brown each shared their photos and stories from the trip as well as details about the impact the experience had on their faith journeys.

The Maymester trip to Germany will return in 2018 to teach students about the Catholic St. Francis of Assisi and Martin Luther, led by Dr. Ann Coble and Dr. Regine Schwarzmeier.

Student Awarded Scholarship from Smart Choice Sitters

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Student Awarded Scholarship from Smart Choice Sitters

Sarah O'Hanlon holding over-sized scholarship checkSarah O’Hanlon was recently awarded a scholarship from Smart Choice Sitters. Smart Choice Sitters connects families to babysitters through an online database. All of their sitters are college students who are recent graduates who have earned at least a 3.0 GPA. This scholarship is awarded each semester to one student who, according to CEO Kyle Willkom, “goes above and beyond, and gets a 5-star review from a [participating] parent.” O’Hanlon was the first-ever recipient of this scholarship, and Willkom said, “We’re hoping to give…to more Belmont students in future semesters!”

Clapper Honored with Stones River Access

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Clapper Honored with Stones River Access

wooden steps leading down to a riverThe Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association is building an access on the Stones River early next month, which will be dedicated to the late Jim Clapper, former dean of the Jack C. Massey College of Business. Clapper served as dean of the college from 1997-2003, where he led the accreditation process for the school and promoted the growth of the Center for Business Ethics. He passed away July 31.

The access will allow paddlers and fishermen to stop at the Metro Nashville Stones River Bend Farm Park for picnicking, hiking or overnight camping. It will also help prevent erosion and provide bank stabilization.

Volunteers will be working to construct the access on Friday, Nov. 3, Saturday, Nov. 4, and Sunday, Nov. 5.

Alumnus Speaks at Security Conference

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Alumnus Speaks at Security Conference

Tyler Welton HeadshotBelmont audio engineering technology and computer science alumnus Tyler Welton recently spoke at the DEFCON Security Conference. While on campus, Welton worked in Belmont’s Office of Campus Security. Now, Welton works as a Senior Information Security Engineer for LeanKit Inc. in Franklin. For a full video of his address, click here.

 

PRSSA Featured in Progressions

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PRSSA Featured in Progressions

Belmont’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) was recently featured on the National PRSSA blog, Progressions, for their Dr. F.H. Teahan Award. These awards honor outstanding performance in various categories, and this year, Belmont’s chapter won the award for PRSA/PRSSA Relationship demonstrating a strong partnership with the Public Relations Society of America Nashville chapter.

According to the article, Belmont’s chapter has “excelled in their efforts with their PRSA sponsor Chapter…They took advantage of this relationship to the fullest and they can be seen as an example to all.”

Alumna Creates International Pen Pal Project

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Alumna Creates International Pen Pal Project

Alumna Samantha Hubner (’16), a political science major, Honors student, Lumos Scholar and creator of last year’s international book drive, has begun another project to engage students internationally. The Pen Pal Project is an online communication program that connects English-speakers of all ages to Hubner’s high school students in China.

So far, more than 500 people from 30 English-speaking countries are participating. To avoid postal confusion, the process is streamlined through one email account, and notes can be submitted here. The project runs through the month of November, but communication is welcome to continue further if the participants wish. According to Hubner, the projects aims to connect Chinese students with communities overseas through “bonding over a common passion for reading and English.”

Seals Published in Rockvale Review

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Belmont Office Manager in Student Health Services and recent Master’s in English graduate Gabriel Seals recently published a poem in the Rockvale Review’s inaugural issue. The poem, “Kintsugi,” can be read here.

 

Korea Sports Safety Foundation Meets with Belmont Athletics Department

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Korea Sports Safety Foundation Meets with Belmont Athletics Department

Staff members from Korea Sports Safety Foundation (KSSF) recently visited Belmont’s campus for a meeting with Associate Athletic Director Steve Barrick and Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Operations Colette Keyser. At the meeting, written safety and risk management protocol was shared and discussed including concussion management protocol, severe weather emergency plan, weather-related policies for extreme heat and cold and emergency action plans for the E.S. Rose Park facility.

Team leader Sung-Ick Chae in Safety Business Department, KSSF said, “I really appreciate Mr. Barrick and Ms. Keyser allowing us to visit Belmont Athletics on such short notice given before visiting. We had meaningful time learning about Belmont Athletics safety and risk management protocol which will be a practical benchmark to evaluate collegiate programs in South Korea. I am also very impressed by beautiful Belmont campus as well as athletic facilities.”

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