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Clayton McWhorter, Longtime Belmont Benefactor, Passes Away

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Clayton McWhorter, Longtime Belmont Benefactor, Passes Away

Map to McAfee**The funeral service for Mr. McWhorter will be held Thurs., Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. at McAfee Concert Hall. Due to anticipated large attendance, individuals attending the funeral are encouraged to arrive early to park in the nearby Curb Garage, which is an easy 10-minute walk to McAfee. Belmont staff will assist in directing guests to the proper location. Parking adjacent to and behind McAfee will be reserved for family and mobility-impaired attendees. See map for additional details**

Healthcare icon, well-known entrepreneur and longtime friend and supporter of Belmont University Clayton McWhorter died Saturday evening. Among his countless accolades and accomplishments throughout Nashville and the state of Tennessee, McWhorter left a meaningful impact on the students, faculty and staff at Belmont.

President Dr. Bob Fisher said, “Clayton has been one of the university’s most treasured supporters for the past 30 years through his contributions as a trusted advisor, inspiration and benefactor. He has left a legacy that will continue to transform the lives of Belmont students.”

A firm believer in networking, McWhorter joined with Belmont in 1991 to establish the Peer Learning Network, bringing together top executives of Nashville’s best-run companies to encourage learning among peers and creating a network within Nashville’s business community. McWhorter also served as a Belmont Trustee and generously contributed of his financial resources, resulting in a multi-million dollar endowment for the McWhorter Scholarship fund.

Clayton McWhorter with McWhorter Scholars at Belmont
Clayton McWhorter with McWhorter Scholars at Belmont

As a driving force behind the establishment of Belmont’s College of Pharmacy and its creative approach to pharmacy education, McWhorter’s influence has shaped the experience of hundreds of Belmont students. In recognition of his longstanding commitment to the university and his admiration of his brother, Fred, the home to Belmont’s College of Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and Student Health Services is named McWhorter Hall. Among his numerous honors, Belmont bestowed on him an honorary doctorate of humanities in 2002, and last fall McWhorter was one of eight inaugural inductees into the Tennessee Healthcare Care Hall of Fame, which honors pioneers and current leaders who formed Tennessee’s health and health care community.

Visitation will be held Wed., Jan. 27 from 4-7 p.m. at Woodmont Christian Church, and the funeral will be held in Belmont’s McAfee Concert Hall on Thurs., Jan. 28 at 2 p.m.

Belmont Will Be Open Monday, January 25

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Belmont Will Be Open Monday, January 25

Belmont University will be open Monday, January 25, 2016, and all classes and activities are scheduled to proceed as scheduled. However, because weather and road conditions vary greatly within our region, everyone is urged to use individual discretion when making the decision to travel to campus. Please monitor local media regarding road conditions in your area.

 

Belmont Classes Cancelled Friday, January 22

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Belmont Classes Cancelled Friday, January 22
Given the forecast and deteriorating road conditions, all classes will be cancelled today, Friday, January 22, 2016, and scheduled campus activities will be postponed. Essential employees—those responsible for safety and welfare of on campus residents as well as campus visitors–should report to campus. Facilities Management Services will be working throughout the day to clear sidewalks and building entrances, but everyone on campus is encouraged to please be cautious and stay on the walkways that have been cleared. To report any issues encountered on campus today, please call Campus Security at 615-460-6617.

Magruder Published in Physics Journal

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Dr. Robert Magruder, professor of physics, recently published a paper in the Applied Physics A, Materials Science & Processing, Journal. The invited paper is titled “Effects of Ti charge state, ion size and beam-induced compaction on the formation of Ag metal nanoparticles in fused silica,” R. H. Magruder III, A. Meldrum and R. F. Haglund, Jr., invited paper, Applied Physics A – Materials and Processing 119(1), 19-31  (2015).  DOI 10.1007/s00339-014-8953-7.

Applied Physics A publishes experimental and theoretical investigations in applied physics as regular articles, rapid communications and invited papers. The distinguished 30-member board of editors reflects the interdisciplinary approach of the journal and ensures the highest quality of peer review.

Paine Presents at Japan Studies Association Meeting

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Paine Presents at Japan Studies Association Meeting

John PaineProfessor of French and English John Paine presented his paper, “Sublime Basho?” at the Japan Studies Association meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii on Jan. 8.

Belmont’s Ocean Way Studio Celebrates a Successful 2015

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Belmont’s Ocean Way Studio Celebrates a Successful 2015

Belmont’s Ocean Way Studio had a successful 2015 with many accomplishments including being featured on Toronto Paradise’s list of studios with the “Best Vibes” and being the studio behind No. 1 hits  from Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley as well as 2015 Grammy nominated albums, including Beck’s “Morning Phase” nomination for Album of the Year and Best Rock Album and The Earls of Leicester’s nomination for Best Bluegrass Album.

The studio’s accomplishments continued when Dale Ann Bradley’s “Pocket Full of Keys” received a 2016 Grammy nomination and Ocean Way received 2015 and 2016 D.I.C.E. Awards. Other notable releases originating from the Belmont-owned studio this year include:

  • 5 Seconds of Summer, “Sounds Good Feels Good”
  • Kristian Bush, “Southern Gravity”
  • Madisen Ward & The Mama Bear, “Skeleton Crew”
  • Rixton, “Let The Road” (featuring Wait On Me)
  • Kelly Clarkson, “Piece By Piece” (featuring “Run Run Run” w/ John Legend) Strings
  • Luke Bryan, “Kill The Lights”
  • Blake Shelton, “Forever Young”
  • Cassadee Pope, “Invincible”
  • Brett Eldridge, “Illinois”
  • Blake Shelton, “Reloaded: 20 #1’s”
  • Blake Shelton, “Neon Light”
  • Jana Kramer, “Thirty One”
  • Cam, “Untamed”
  • Hank Williams Jr., “Wrapped Up, Tangled Up in Jesus (God’s Got It)”
  • ABC’s Nashville, “Carry On,” “Have A Little Faith In Me,” “Something’s Gotta Give,” “Surrender”

Ocean Way also scored a number of video games including Ori and the Blind Forest, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Madden 2016, Star Wars: Battlefront, Dragon Age: Inquisition, FIFA 2016 and Ratchet and Clank, due April 2016. On the film front, Ocean Way scored “The Last Witch Hunter,” “The Forrest” and “Kung Fu Panda 3.” For TV the studio was responsible for NBC’s “You, Me, and The Apocalypse” and History Channel’s “Texas Rising.” For filming, Ocean Way scored ABC’s “Nashville,” AMC’s “Duck Dynasty” and USA’s “Chrisley Knows Best.”

Ocean Way also was also featured in Variety, Mix Magazine, Huffington Post, and Cuppa TV. Looking to 2016, Ocean Way anticipates releases from Hank Williams, Jr., Blake Shelton, Jake Owen, Dan & Shay, Wyonna Judd, Thompson Square, Kaleo, Keith Urban, Eli Young Band and Zac Brown Band.

For more information on Ocean Way, click here.

Hubner, Lang Offer Presentations in D.C. on Integrative Education

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Hubner, Lang Offer Presentations in D.C. on Integrative Education

The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium in which Belmont is a member, hosted several events in Washington, D.C., this week that spotlighted its members’ collective mission and approach to teaching and learning.

Justin LangEvents began with a Capitol Hill briefing on Tuesday in the Rayburn House Office Building that featured several students including Belmont senior Samantha Huber. The briefing was titled “Holistic Approaches to Postsecondary Persistence and Success: Integrating Liberal Education, Professional Studies and Civic Engagement.” Hubner, an Honors student majoring in political science major with minors in Chinese and French, spoke about her experience as part of an interdisciplinary research team on a 22-day project in China during summer 2014, noting the confidence she gained in that experience gave rise to her applying for and receiving a State Department internship, which she completed last summer. Hubner worked in the Office of Global Food Security, which works directly with the Obama Administration’s Feed the Future Initiative. Hubner and peers from other institutions shared how their integrative education–including undergraduate research, business consulting and multidisciplinary team projects–improved the quality of their college experiences and prepared them with real-world skills.

In addition, on Wednesday another briefing on holistic approaches in a liberal arts education was held at the National Press Club, and Belmont junior Justin Lang, a psychology and sociology double major, presented a poster on the influences and perceptions for college students when it comes to healthy eating.

About The New American Colleges and Universities
The New American Colleges and Universities is a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size (2,000-7,500 students) independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. To improve the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning among its members, The New American Colleges and Universities sponsors projects and conferences, administrator and faculty affinity groups, surveys and data benchmarking, and international study programs. The New American Colleges and Universities collectively and individually are often cited as models of the intentional integration of teaching and learning, scholarship, and service. Follow them on Twitter @NACandU.

Honors Students Learn from Downtown Library Archivist

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Honors Students Learn from Downtown Library Archivist

Metro Nashville Archivist Ken Feith hosted Belmont Honors students in “The Making of the Modern Global City,” taught by Dr. Mary Ellen Pethel, at the Downtown Library on Thursday, Jan. 14. Feith lectured on the urban history of Nashville and Davidson County and invited students to view many primary sources including marriage licenses, maps and photographs.

Feith also toured students through archival storage, the Special Collections and Nashville rooms, which feature Nashville Banner archives on microfilm, non-circulating primary and secondary sources related to Middle Tennessee and the Civil Rights room and permanent exhibit. Special Collections Librarian Ryan Darrow gave a brief presentation on the many materials housed in Special Collections.

Honors Class at Library 2Darrow hoped to whet student’s appeitite for research. “Now you have chance to create your own academic Indiana Jones moment,” he said.

Students will complete a primary source analysis and “Urban Spaces” interdisciplinary project that focuses on Nashville later in the semester, allowing students to combine breadth and depth of course content related to the evolution of cities and urban development since the 1890s.

Bunch Library Faculty Participate in National Research Study

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jmills.croppedBelmont’s Bunch Library is one of ten college and university libraries that recently participated in Project Information Literacy, a large-scale, national study about early adults and their research habits. Coordinator of Research Services Jenny Mills and Research and Instruction Librarian Claire Wiley facilitated the study, in partnership with Senior Director of Alumni Relations Debbie Coppinger and Director of Advancement Services John Hostler. The study surveyed and interviewed Belmont graduates during 2014-15 on their lifelong learning needs after college and what information sources and systems they use for continued learning.

The full report, “Staying Smart: How Today’s Graduates Continue to Learn Once They Complete College,” has just been released, along with a short video, “Major Findings: PIL’s Lifelong Learning Study.” Visit the library’s Information Literacy LibGuide to learn about the library instruction program.

Claire WileyAmong many interesting findings, the study reveals that 87 percent of young adults still rely on books for staying informed. A large majority also felt prepared to evaluate search results when looking for information.

In an article from Inside Higher Ed, Project Information Literacy has been called “hands-down the most important long-term, multi-institutional research project ever launched on how students use information for school and beyond.”

 

Ginny Owens Concludes Career and Calling Week

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Ginny Owens Concludes Career and Calling Week

Award-winning Christian artist Ginny Owens led chapel Friday, Jan. 15, to conclude Belmont’s Career and Calling week by asking the question, “If I am an unfolding story, how do I read to others when they look at that story?”

Owens told the audience of her “musical journey,” one that started when she attended Belmont and eventually led to her career as a successful musician. Inspired by Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, Owens found a passion for songwriting at a young age, amidst a shy and unsure confidence. She pursued music education while in school and was always involved in band or choir. Despite her interest and talent, Owens’s career wasn’t taking off. After more than 15 rejections to teach music due to school administrators’ hesitations regarding her blindness, Owens created a new dream and began producing her own albums.

At first Owens said she did not understand why God would lead her to such a dark place with no job or forseeable path. “During that time, God taught me how to surrender. At every step I had to trust Him because He had my best interest at heart,” she said. From this experience, Owens wrote her career-defining hit, “If You Want Me To.”

Ginny_Owens_Chapel_2016_104-X2“I am always struggling to surrender; it doesn’t come naturally,” she said. “But we each have an unfolding story, and God knows the completed story, so we have to trust Him each step until that point.”

Owens sang two other crowd favorites — “Be Thou My Vision” and “What My Life is For.” She talked about the beauty in music for its universal language and power to connect people and tell stories. Of her calling to perform music, Owens said she has come to terms with an important truth, “We are not alive for ourselves. We are alive to do bigger things, like give our time and love away.”

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