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Beggs, P4 Student Participate in Medical Mission Trip

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IMG_2503Fourth-year pharmacy student Shaneika Walker and pharmacy faculty member Ashton Beggs recently returned from a one-week medical mission trip to Gobert, Haiti. Walker was selected for this Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) last spring. Under the supervision of Beggs, Walker was involved in all medication-related aspects of the trip planning, which began summer 2013. The medical team purchased medications from Blessings International, and it was the responsibility of the pharmacy student and pharmacist to decide which medications and the appropriate quantities to order to treat the variety of disease states encountered. Medications were packaged and labeled appropriately for shipping to Haiti for both the general and health literacy of the Haitian population.  While in Gobert, Walker and Beggs were in charge of dispensing medications and counseling patients on each medication dispensed.

Walker and Beggs involved other pharmacy students in the trip preparation. During fall 2013, Belmont students had the opportunity to donate Tylenol® to be sent to Haiti for the medical mission. In addition, several volunteer opportunities were offered to pharmacy students to help count, package, and label the medications prior to shipment.

“Working with the Belmont community to help the people of Gobert was a valuable experience for all involved,” Walker said. “The trip was truly an amazing learning experience. For this APPE, I was able to apply pharmacotherapy knowledge from previous coursework while also expanding upon my knowledge of cultural sensitivity in a healthcare setting.”

Over 2,300 patients were cared for during this trip, which was organized and planned by St. Matthew Catholic Church in Franklin, Tenn. St. Matthew’s is affiliated with the Lady of Miracles Catholic Church in Gobert, Haiti through the Catholic Parish Twinning Program. St. Matthew’s serves the community of Gobert with agricultural assistance, livestock initiatives, clean water and medical care.

A medical team from St. Matthew’s has visited Gobert annually for the past eleven years to spread the love of Christ by addressing health care needs of the community. A full-time Haitian physician cares for the community throughout the year and works closely with St. Matthew’s. In 2014, the medical team consisted of physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, an information technology expert, malaria researchers, engineer and other ancillary staff. Interpreters were utilized to communicate with the patients. An electronic medical record via iPads was utilized to collect data on this population and track changes in patient health.

Beggs plans to continue to offer this APPE to a fourth-year pharmacy student each January.

Alumni Honored by Nashville Business Journal

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The Nashville Business Journal recently announced its 2014 “40-Under-40” list, 40 individuals under the age of 40 years old who were deemed to be making a difference in their companies and community. Six of the 40 individuals are Belmont alumni:

Harry Allen, ’04 BBA & ’10 MBA
Martha Montiel-Lewis, ’07 MSA
Evan Owens, ’05 BM
Emily Richard, ’12 MBA
Stephanie Taylor, ’06 MBA
Sarah (Clark) Hannah, ’03

Selected by past 40 Under 40 winners, the honorees will be profiled in a special section of the March 14 edition of the Nashville Business Journal, with individual profiles following throughout the year. Click here to read the NBJ story.

Alumna Carla Wallace Honored with Music City Milestone Award

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CEMB Dean Wes Bulla and Carla Wallace
CEMB Dean Wes Bulla and Carla Wallace

The Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, alongside industry partner ASCAP, honored alumna Carla Wallace as the fifth recipient of the Music City Milestone Award (MCMA).  The MCMA celebrates Belmont’s connection with Music Row while also recognizing a Belmont graduate who has achieved truly superlative success in the entertainment and music industries early in their career.

Co-owner and general manager of Big Yellow Dog Music, an independent music publishing company based in Nashville, Wallace graduated from Belmont with a B.B.A. in Music Business.  Throughout her time at Belmont, Wallace interned at many Music Row publishing companies.  She also worked for the public relations department at The Nashville Network (TNN), delivering flyers across Nashville for upcoming concerts and shows, clipping articles that referenced TNN shows and seating the stars for the Viewer’s Choice Awards.

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Robinson Appointed to Outreach Position in College of Business Administration

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Jill Robinson
Jill Robinson

Belmont University has appointed Jill Robinson to the position of director of external relations and Executive Learning Networks for the College of Business Administration. Named the 2013 Young Leader of the Year by Young Leaders Council, Robinson has worked at Belmont since 2005, primarily in program oversight and marketing with the University’s Center for Executive Education (CEE). In her new role, she will secure and manage corporate and CEO relationships in the greater Nashville business community, resulting in both an expansion of Executive Learning Network and a coordinated outreach effort to all key business school relationships and partners.

Robinson will report directly to College of Business Administration (COBA) Dean Dr. J. Patrick Raines, who said, “Jill will continue her leadership of the Executive Learning Network program, fostering a community of learning among the executive members in Middle Tennessee. As dean, I’m excited to have her work alongside our team in the College of Business Administration to build more relationships with area businesses in our community.”

Robinson added, “I’m looking forward to this new opportunity to partner with more community and corporate organizations, meet with local businesses, hear their needs and identify ways to increase COBA’s service to Greater Nashville area.”

A graduate of Samford University (B.A. in Graphic Design) with an M.B.A and Master of Arts in Organizational Management from Trevecca University, Robinson offers more than 18 years of experience in leadership program management, community relations, volunteer management and organization partnerships. In addition to her work since 2007 with the Center for Executive Education, Robinson previously served for two years as Belmont University’s senior university events coordinator and worked six years at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in a variety of roles, including director of development.

Belmont Celebrates Grand Opening of New Alumni House During Homecoming Weekend

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Building, great room named in honor of Foutch, Kennedy families

Foutch Alumni House ribbon cutting
Ribbon cutting for Foutch Alumni House

Belmont University celebrated Homecoming Saturday with the long-anticipated grand opening of a new Alumni House on campus. Thanks to the support of numerous alumni and donors, one of the oldest structures on campus was recently renovated to become home base for Belmont’s 28,000 alumni.

The building originally served as Ward-Belmont’s Clubhouse No. 10 during the early 20th century when 10 clubhouses lined campus in the former Club Village. Each club house hosted Ward-Belmont social clubs for resident students and was used for meetings, meals for special occasions, teas and dances and housing visiting alumni. The original fireplace, banister and beams remain in Clubhouse No. 10 and were integrated into its restoration.

During Saturday’s ribbon cutting, the building was formally named the Foutch Alumni House in honor of alumni Dan and Lisa Foutch, both 1982 graduates from Belmont’s College of Business Administration. A member of Belmont’s Board of Trustees, Dan Foutch is senior vice president of J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. in Glasgow, Kent.

Dan Foutch said, “Lisa and I feel fortunate to be have been involved with Belmont University since 1978. We have watched as the school has grown from 1,200 students to today’s enrollment of almost 7,000. Having been students, and through our continued involvement with the Board of Trustees, it is exciting to have a special place for Belmont alumni to gather when they return to visit this beautiful campus. We are very pleased to play a part in this first-ever Alumni House at Belmont.”

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Alumni Brothers Urge Students to Heed Gospel

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dwan and marcus hill-120-XL (1)During Homecoming week, brothers and Belmont School of Music alumni Dwan and Marcus Hill returned to campus to share music industry advice with students during chapel.

“Things may be great, but outside of God our work looks like this,” Dwan said while holding up crumpled paper. “This clean sheet of paper represents what we get from Jesus Christ when we accept the Gospel. It represents redemption. Everything I have been doing to make this (paper) better, Jesus has already done. All he asks us to do is believe and receive.”

The Hills have recorded with many major artists including alumna Melinda Doolittle, trustee CeCe Winans and faculty member Chester Thompson. They also have performed at the Thunder Bay Canada Blues Festival and run their own recording studio, using their Belmont education to make a difference for God in the world.

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College of Law Hosts Tennessee Supreme Court for Three Appeals Cases

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Tennessee Supreme CourtFrom its launch in 2009, Belmont’s College of Law has focused on the goal of graduating practice-ready attorneys who are prepared for today’s global legal market. With the College’s first commencement just three months away, Belmont Law showed again why it practices what it preaches… and teaches.

On Wednesday afternoon the Supreme Court of Tennessee heard oral arguments in three appeals in the Anne Lowry Russell Appellate Courtroom (Room 157) of the College of Law‘s Baskin Center. This was the first time the Tennessee Supreme Court had convened on Belmont’s campus to hear cases.

As the state’s court of last resort, the five Tennessee Supreme Court justices may accept appeals of civil and criminal cases from lower state courts. They also interpret the laws and constitutions of Tennessee and the United States. The Supreme Court may assume jurisdiction over undecided cases in the Court of Appeals or Court of Criminal Appeals when there is special need for an expedited decision

The three cases heard in the Baskin Center Wednesday involved tort, civil procedure, criminal law, criminal procedure and real property issues. College of Law Dean Jeff Kinsler said, “This was a wonderful learning opportunity for our students and a wonderful opportunity to showcase the law school and future Belmont lawyers to the legal community.”

Second-year law student Landon Breazeale added, “Having the Tennessee Supreme Court hear oral arguments at the College of Law was a tremendous honor for Belmont University and seemed to show support for the College of Law and its students and faculty. Also, the arguments provided a great opportunity for the students of the College of Law to see how the Court functioned and what it takes to stand as attorney before the Justices and present a case. ”

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Burns Participates in NAICU Presentation to Sen. Lamar Alexander

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TICUAProvost Thomas Burns took part in a ceremony in Washington, D.C., Tuesday in which Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander was honored with the “Twenty-First Annual NAICU Award for Advocacy of Independent Higher Education.” The ceremony took place  during the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) Annual Meeting. The Senator provided a compelling speech on the need to simplify the Higher Education Act. He also stressed the need to make it easier for students to apply and learn about available student financial aid long before selecting a college or university to attend. Accompanying Dr. Burns at the presentation ceremony were Claude Presnell (TICUA), Ted Brown (Martin Methodist College), Jim Dawson (Lincoln Memorial University), John Smarrelli (Christian Brothers University), Marjorie Glick (Vanderbilt University), Randy Lowry (Lipscomb University) and John McCardell (Sewanee).

In addition, the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities (TICUA) hosted a delegation from member institutions to meet with Tennessee Congressmen Jim Cooper and Phil Roe. Staff from the offices of Congressmen Diane Black and Jimmy Duncan, as well as Senators Bob Corker and Alexander, also welcomed the delegation to discuss key higher education issues such as student aid, tax benefits and President Obama’s higher education proposals.

Student Athletes Showcase Off-Court Talents

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Battle of the Bruins champions Men's track and Field.
Men’s track and field athletes sing and dance their way to first place.

Belmont’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted its third annual Battle of the Bruins event, a student athlete talent show that raised more than $4,000 Nashville Special Olympics on Tuesday night in the Curb Event Center. The program featured 12 acts from Belmont athletic teams and four from Special Olympics, including the Music City Miracle Choir and solo performances by Jimmy Clark.

Judges for the event were former National Football League player Derek Mason, Special Olympics star Jimmy Carpenter, Belmont Vice President and Chief of Staff Susan West, Ohio Valley Conference Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Gibbs and Grammy award-winning artist Vince Gill.

“I always love being a part of the Battle of the Bruins. It is so much fun seeing what team’s talents are outside of their sports. Our judges were stars and the Special Olympians had the best acts of the night,” said SAAC Co-President Charlie Dankert. “Thanks to everyone who attended and supported this great cause.”

The night opened with Jimmy Clark performing the national anthem. Men’s track and field team performed a comedy skit and song and dance routine and took home the top prize. The men’s basketball team came in second place with their “Deal or No Deal” parody. The women’s and men’s soccer teams tied for third place. Other highlights of the night included two performances by the Music City Miracle Choir’s  including “That’s What Makes Me Special” and the numerous student-athlete renditions of “What Does the Fox Say?”

Music City Miracle Choir
The Music City Miracle Choir also performed in Battle of the Bruins.

“It is a competitive event that allows the athletes to show whatever talents they may have off the field, and it gives all of us an opportunity to see how talented the Olympians are. Seeing the smiles on the Olympians’ faces warmed our hearts, and we love being able to aid them in their own athletic dreams,” said SAAC Co-President Evin Edens.

Last year, SAAC raised over $10,000 for Nashville Special Olympics.

 

Lake Delivers Christmas Boxes in Colombia

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todd-lakeVice President of Spiritual Development Todd Lake visited Colombia last week with Samaritan’s Purse to deliver Operation Christmas Child boxes and learn about the nonprofit organization’s mission work abroad.

Through a University-wide service project last fall, faculty, staff and students  filled 518 Operation Christmas Child boxes with toys, personal hygiene items, socks and school supplies and raised some $300 to ship them to help demonstrate God’s love to orphans around the world.

“It’s so much more than poor children getting a Christmas box,” Lake said. Samaritan’s Purse uses the boxes as an entry way to recruit youth for discipleship programs through local churches.

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