“Let’s Get Together,” a song co-written and produced by Associate Professor of Audio Engineering Technology, is being featured on several airings of Showtimes’s “Shameless” starring William H. Macy.
The song also features Curb College student Chase Bader on vocals.
Dr. Andrea Stover, professor of English
, recently served as co-chair of the Japan Studies Association’s 22nd Annual Conference held in Honolulu, Hawaii. Along with co-chair Maggie Ivanova, Stover sent out a call for papers, reviewed applications, set up panels and organized the conference.
She also presented a paper entitled “Teaching Japanese Essays in an English Writing Classroom” in which she demonstrated how teaching the zuihitsu, a Japanese essay form, has helped students hone particular skills needed in writing the classical essay.
Sandy Gennaro, touring drummer for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and studio drummer for Blackjack, visited Belmont’s Columbia Studio A on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Gerraro spent time answering questions from students and highlighted the importance of creating positive flow in everyday life.
To create a life of positivity, Gennaro said it starts in the mind. An individual must take control of their lives before the “river of positivity” could flow. He described it as a “metaphorical river that is created by our actions within life.” The river can be improved by serving others, but it can also be emptied through selfish acts, addiction or greed.
Gennaro suggested students take control of their lives by using their cognitive abilities. The first step is to find their “why” and once it is found, create a plan to put positivity into action. Once a solid plan is in place, then BEATS comes into play.
The acronym stands for belief, enthusiasm, attitude, tenacity and service. When all of these factors blend together, Gennaro stated that BEATS becomes the critical ingredient that helps individuals add to and create personal positivity streams.
Belmont alumni Greg Everett, 2005, and N. Jordan Jameson, 2004, wrote an article entitled “Power Play” that was recently accepted for publication by the Council on Foreign Relations’s Publication, Foreign Affairs.
The article discusses the construction of Iranian power plants in southern Iraq. For more information, click here.
Steven Bell, a senior information systems management major, was named Nashville Technology Council’s Technology Student of the Year at an awards ceremony held on Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Country Music Hall of Fame. The ceremony is held each year and recognizes companies, teams and individuals in middle Tennessee that are moving the technology industry forward.
Bell, a student veteran and member of Belmont’s Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, said receiving the award only validates his love for the technology industry and strengthens his commitment to remaining in the field. “This win is affirmation for me,” Bell said. “It’s affirmation that I am doing what I was meant to do and that my hard work is coming to fruition. I am humbled and honored that others recognize my passion for my work and that I have had the opportunity to showcase my skills to Nashville’s top talent.”
Moving forward, Bell has set his sights on furthering Nashville’s technology community by becoming an educator and contributing to the knowledge of those to come. “I want to help influence younger generations to start learning early. I have a strong passion for teaching others, and I know that if I can impact future technology leaders by becoming a professor (preferably at Belmont!), I’ll never work a day in my life.”
Bell said he is grateful for his time at Belmont, especially the impact his professors have had on his success. “I have been blessed with professors who develop real relationships with their students,” Bell said. “They have given me unwavering support and have helped mold my enthusiasm and motivation into deliverables. I could not have asked for a better platform to launch my career than at Belmont’s Information Systems Management department. I am so grateful.”
To learn more about NTC awards, click here.
The Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame, an initiative to honor Tennessee’s finest health care leaders, is accepting nominations for its 2016 class via the organization’s website, www.tnhealthcarehall.com. Submissions will be accepted until March 18.
With a mission to honor men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to the health care industry, the Hall of Fame seeks to recognize the pioneers who have formed Tennessee’s health care community and encourage future generations of innovators and leaders.
Co-founded by Belmont University, the McWhorter Society and the Nashville Health Care Council, the Hall of Fame inducted its eight inaugural members at a luncheon last year. Inaugural inductees include:
Submitted nominees will be evaluated by the Hall of Fame’s Selection Committee, comprised of healthcare leaders across the state.
Potential inductees must have:
Dr. Montgomery Williams, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, is providing leadership to an effort at Williamson Medical Center (WMC) in Franklin, Tennessee to curb unnecessary antibiotic use, an initiative recently recognized in a report published by The Pew Charitable Trusts. Dr. Williams was quoted earlier this week by The Tennessean in a story about the success of the antibiotic program.
Dr. Williams serves at Williamson Medical Center (WMC) as part of her teaching responsibilities at Belmont University College of Pharmacy, educating PharmD students in their advanced practice experiences at the medical center during their final year of study. As an internal medicine and antibiotic stewardship pharmacist at WMC, she provides extensive training in general medicine to students as they complete month-long rotations at the medical center. Like all pharmacy practice faculty in the College of Pharmacy, Williams divides her time between the classroom and her community site where she mentors student pharmacists. Those students participate in the antibiotic program during their rotation with Williams.
At WMC, where Williams has practiced for the past six years, she is the co-chair of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program along with Dr. Shaefer Spires, an antibiotic stewardship physician and hospital epidemiologist. In this role, Williams coordinates ongoing efforts to evaluate how the hospital prescribes antibiotics and work with physicians in developing appropriate treatment plans for patients. “Presenting recommendations to physicians can be challenging — you really have to work together as a team,” Williams said in the Tennessean. “We always want what’s best for the patient.”
Also quoted in the Tennessean was Dr. David Hyun, senior officer of Pew Charitable Trusts’ antibiotic resistance project, which published the report. “Williamson Medical Center is a great example of how a program can be tailored to the needs of a community hospital,” said Hyun, who developed and co-chaired a stewardship program at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. “Efforts to use antibiotics appropriately are not only about reducing resistance but ensuring patients get the right care.”
The full report can be found here.
Anneke Doeve’s “Writing in the Community” oral history project was recently published in the Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based Research.
Director of Event Engagements for AC Entertainment James Shinault spent time with Belmont students on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Shinault shared how his high school dream of being a rock star led to producing some of the biggest shows and festivals.
As part of Belmont’s “A Day in the Life” Program, Shinault advised students on to go from being a college student, to an intern, to a successful player in the music industry.
He began talking about how his music business degree landed him an internship with South by Southwest (SXSW) where he worked until 2012 when AC Entertainment recruited him to revamp the volunteer program at Bonnaroo.
Shinault now assists with presenting more than 850 shows a year in addition to various festivals such as Bonnaroo, Forecastle, WayHome, Big Ears and more.
When asked about his favorite part of his job he said, “Creating unforgettable and unique moments that people will always remember.” Shinault discussed AC Entertainment’s emphasis on fan engagement and how the company strives to create the most enjoyable and interactive experience for the fans.
Shinault ended his discussion by sharing information about AC Entertainment’s externships, which are exclusively offered to students at schools where Shinault has spoken. There is also a volunteer program at Bonnaroo, as well as internship opportunities at the company’s Knoxville and Nashville offices.
Shinault’s advice to students who are looking to pursue a career in the music industry is to “immerse yourself into the area of the industry that you are passionate about and get to know as much as you can about that given area.”
Curb College hosted a panel of industry professionals on Monday, Jan. 25 to discuss music distribution and brand promotion. The panel of three Belmont alumni included Label Marketing Representative for Universal Music Group (UMG) Christiana Sudano, EMI Promotions Coordinator for Universal Music Group Jamie Graves and Executive Director of A&R for GoodMusicAllDay.com Kayvan Daragheh.
The seminar featured each panel member’s story of their journey from Belmont to the music industry, complete with advice and recommendations for present students.
Sudano explained that the entertainment industry is all about climbing a ladder. “Everyone has to start from the bottom, so you might as well enjoy your way up. I promise it will be rewarding.” Sudano has worked her way up at UMG starting as a college representative, moving to intern and now has held job positions in both Los Angeles and Nashville. Sudano emphasized the need for students to balance enjoying their time in college while also gaining industry experience and expanding their network.
Graves shared how rewarding his job is, telling the crowd that he and The Brothers Osborne were currently celebrating their first No. 1 hit and now he has the opportunity to work with some of country music’s biggest stars including Eric Church and Alan Jackson. Graves said, “Talk to as many people as you can. Intern…Just don’t be afraid to introduce yourself because you never know what can happen.”
Daragheh told students about his transition from wanting to be a musician to wanting to work for musicians. Daragheh, who was a rapper during his sophomore year at Belmont, is now the executive director of A&R at a highly successful music blog. After taking a poll on what disciplines students were studying he said, “Keep an open mind and learn from every experience. There is a lot you can learn both inside and outside of school.”
