IMPORTANT NOTE: These are the archived stories for Belmont News & Achievements prior to June 26, 2023. To see current stories, click here.

Home Blog Page 274

Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith Exemplify ‘Music as Ministry’ During Chapel

April Hefner
-
0
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith Exemplify ‘Music as Ministry’ During Chapel

Grammy-winning recording artists Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith appeared together on campus Monday, inspiring students with words and songs during a Chapel service held in the Massey Performing Arts Center.

This Chapel service was co-sponsored by the Office of Spiritual Development and the College of Visual & Performing Arts, and together Grant and Smith displayed how music can be used to convey hope and encourage faith in individual lives. The long-time friends shared stories and performed several songs throughout the morning, offering deeper insights on each song’s meaning. Prior to performing “Our Time Is Now,” Grant noted, “We just have the moment we’re in, and no matter what you did yesterday, whether it was good or bad, that was yesterday, and today is a new day.”

Smith, who is currently working on a new album that’s scheduled to release next year, said, “I think we need a love revolution. It’s time to cross the great divide.”

At one point after a duet, Grant spoke directly to Smith, saying it is “great to be inspired by your joy,” calling attention to his “mischievous love of life and God.”

Amy Grant has sold more than 30 million albums, won six GRAMMY® Awards, 25 Dove Awards, and had 17 Top 40 songs and was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Every summer she hosts Barefoot Republic, a multi-racial Christian camp, at her farm. Michael W. Smith has earned three GRAMMY® Awards, 44 Dove Awards, 16 Gold, seven Platinum and two double-Platinum albums. He is the founder of Rocketown, a ministry in Nashville serving 800 teens each week.

Belmont holds Chapel services every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the academic year and frequently feature special guests to speak to the campus community. Upcoming guests include an Aug. 30 visit from Ricky Skaggs and Gordon Kennedy, Josh Turner on Sept. 6, Bethel World Outreach Senior Pastor James Lowe on Sept. 8, VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki on Sept. 13 and Restore International CEO and “Love Does” author Bob Goff on Sept. 15. Visit the Spiritual Development website for more information on Fall 2017 Chapel guest speakers.

Festival Provides Perfect Kick Off to Fall 2017 Semester

April Hefner
-
0
Festival Provides Perfect Kick Off to Fall 2017 Semester

The annual Battle of the Belmont Bands and Family Fun Festival kicked off the semester in fine style Saturday evening as thousands of students, faculty, staff and alumni came out to The Lawn to enjoy an array of vendors, food, games and music.

The event began at 5 p.m. with 20 vendors showcasing everything from jewelry and candles to clothing and cookie dough.

Inflatables were available for families with children.

And a balloon artist, face painter, pop-a-shot basketball, an illusionist and a cornhole tournament along with free popcorn and snowcones brought smiles to faces of all ages.

But the main attraction, the annual Battle of the Belmont Bands concert, amped up the excitement when the music began at 6 p.m. with performances from the six student acts: Air Ralley, Talia, Blackwood Row, Mary and Brianna, Life in a Tree and the Bella Hudson Band.

The Lonely Biscuits at Belmont University Aug. 26, 2017.
The Lonely Biscuits at Belmont University Aug. 26, 2017.

And what better way to end the night than a performance from a successful alumni band as The Lonely Biscuits returned to campus to close out the night on a high note. For more photos from Saturday’s event, visit the photo gallery on the Belmont SmugMug site.

Fowler Co-Presents at Inaugural Conference

Hope Buckner
-
0
Fowler Co-Presents at Inaugural Conference

Jennifer Fowler, associate professor of economics and music business and chair of economics and finance, recently co-presented research at the inaugural conference of the Music Industry Research Association at UCLA. The paper, “Do Musicians Dynamically Program? A Discrete Choice Dynamic Programming Model of Sophomore Album Release” was co-authored by two others including Stuart Fowler from MTSU and Associate Professor Dr. Rush Hicks from Belmont.

 

York, Wainright, Chen Article Accepted in Journal of Health Administration Education

April Hefner
-
0
York, Wainright, Chen Article Accepted in Journal of Health Administration Education

Drs. Stan York, Charles Wainright and Dennis Chen, management faculty in the Jack C. Massey College of Business, will publish their article “Healthcare Supply Chain Management: An Instructive Model for Creating Service Value” in the Journal of Health Administration Education. A conceptual model is posited to assist academic professionals in educating future healthcare leaders in improving and creating service value within their respective healthcare systems with specific focus on service supply chain management. Editors agreed on the significance of the article to today’s healthcare discussion, noting, “We applaud the authors for their strong connection to the patient and their assertion that the service supply chain for the healthcare industry have at the center of its orientation the patient and the family.”

Healthcare organizations are reluctant to adopt practices which are goods-dominant and support an aggregate view of a single process not adequately addressing the permeable, interactive and co-creative nature of the healthcare service supply chain. As healthcare organizations realign operations to improve outcomes, a new understanding of service supply chain dynamics is required to achieve the objectives of the Triple Aim.  In healthcare, service is the fundamental basis of exchange interactions that are patient-focused and where value is co-created. The authors introduce a theoretical framework for conceptualizing healthcare supply chain management grounded in service-dominant logic and principles of service science within a complex adaptive system operating in concert with the Triple Aim objectives.

The Journal of Health Administration Education (JHAE) is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal which chronicles key policy issues in health administration management nationally and internationally and is the foremost authoritative guide on the latest academic and professional developments in the field. As one of the only professional publications in the field, the Journal sets the standard in health administration education research.

Music Business Instructor Dan Keen Signs Sub-Publishing Deal with Warner/Chappell

Staff Writer
-
0
Music Business Instructor Dan Keen Signs Sub-Publishing Deal with Warner/Chappell

Dan Keen Head ShotDan Keen, instructor of music business, recently signed a sub-publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Brazil in Rio de Janeiro.

A sub-publishing deal allows a local publisher to publish and collect dues on behalf of their international client. Warner/Chappell Music is a global music publishing company of Warner Music Group. They currently publish and administer music from artists including Beyonce, Green Day, Kendrick Lamar, Madonna, Stephen Sondheim and Twenty One Pilots.

Dan Keen has served as a vice president of the American Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers (ASCAP) signing artists like award-winning rock band Paramore, RCA country superstar Chris Young and ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year Ashley Gorley.

Keen joined the faculty of the College of Entertainment and Music Business in 2010 and describes his job in the classroom as his “dream gig.”

Baldridge Finds Audio Engineering Success

Hope Buckner
-
0
Baldridge Finds Audio Engineering Success

Joe Baldridge Head ShotLecturer of Audio Engineering Technology Joe Baldridge recently recorded a No. 1 single, “Craving You,” featuring Maren Morris for Thomas Rhett’s new album. Baldridge was also nominated for the 2017 ACM Studio Awards Engineer of the Year with fellow Belmont faculty and alumnus Jeff Balding.

Additionally, Baldridge recorded “Southern Gothic” for artist Dan Tyminski with former Belmont student Jesse Frasure producing. The single is scheduled to be released this fall.

 

Hook’s Projects are Released

Hope Buckner
-
0
Hook’s Projects are Released

Ileia S. Hook HeadshotAdmissions Coordinator for the Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business Ileia Hook participated in a number of projects that were released this summer. Hook’s projects include:

  • “Freedom in Christ, Worship in Spirit & Truth” where Hook performed background vocals on tracks 2, 4, 6, 8, and 14 and was lead vocals on tracks 3, 6, 8, 9, and 14.
  • For Nicole C. Mullen’s “Arise,” Hook performed background vocals on the standard version and worship adlibs on the extended version.
  • On Todd Dulaney’s “Your Great Name,” Hook performed background vocals.
  • She performed background vocals on tracks 7 and 11 for Fike’s “You Say Speak We Say Move.”

 

Adair’s Group, Sister Sadie, Nominated for Emerging Artist of the Year

Hope Buckner
-
0
Adair’s Group, Sister Sadie, Nominated for Emerging Artist of the Year

Emerging Artist of the Year GraphicSister Sadie, which features Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business staff member Tina Adair, has been nominated for “Emerging Artist of the Year” at the International Bluegrass Music Awards (IBMA) which will be held on Oct. 5, 2017 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Following the awards that week, the band will perform at the Red Hat Amphitheater Stage at the World of Bluegrass fan fest in Raleigh.

For more information, click here.

 

Belmont University Purchases Belmont Boulevard Property

April Hefner
-
0
Belmont University Purchases Belmont Boulevard Property

Former owners Win, Patti Myint to continue operations of International Market & Restaurant on site

After recently announcing a new enrollment record of 8,080 students, Belmont University closed today on the purchase of four lots from Win and Prapasri (Patti) Myint.  The property is located on the corner of Belmont Boulevard and Bernard Avenue and includes the Myints’ International Market & Restaurant, which will continue its operation on the site. This acquisition allows Belmont to begin planning for future opportunities to expand academic spaces to support its growing student body.

Belmont President Dr. Bob Fisher said, “While we don’t have any immediate plans for that area, I’m excited to see how we can use that corner of the campus in the coming years to serve our students. I’m especially grateful to the Myints for embracing education as the future product of this site; a property that has allowed them to live their dream will now enable future generations to do the same.”

The Myint family said, “We are proud of Belmont University’s growth and optimistic for Nashville’s evolution. The time is right for our family, and we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for everyone’s support over the last 40-plus years.”

Biology and Physical Therapy Faculty Collaborate to Publish Study in Teaching Journal

Hope Buckner
-
0

Over the past three years, Belmont’s Department of Biology and School of Physical Therapy have worked together to allow undergraduate anatomy students the opportunity to experience a cadaver-based learning environment. Through this collaborative effort, hundreds of undergraduate students have had the opportunity to participate in this interactive experience.

Additionally, undergraduate anatomy faculty have embraced the opportunity to engage with graduate faculty to improve their teaching skills in a gross anatomy laboratory. This collaborative initiative began to generate learning opportunities for undergraduate anatomy students in the cadaver-based gross anatomy lab. By the end, however, this interdisciplinary work ended with meaningful experiences for all participants.

Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Chris Barton and Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Dr. Christi Williams documented the interdisciplinary nature of their collaboration, as well as the increased learning outcomes reported by the undergraduate anatomy students, so other institutions can replicate the process.

Their article, “Graduate and Undergraduate Faculty Collaboration Utilizing Peer Observation to Enhance Educational Opportunities for Students and Faculty: A Case Example,” was recently accepted for publication in The Journal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, where Barton and Williams are co-first authors on the study. Dr. John Halle, professor of physical therapy and Dr. Lori McGrew, professor of biology, are additional authors on the accepted manuscript.

1...273274275...860Page 274 of 860
Belmont University Logo | News & Media

CONTACT US

University Marketing and Communications
615-460-6650
communication@belmont.edu

FOLLOW US