Dr. Salvatore Giorgianni, assistant professor of Pharmacy and director of experiential education and development in the School of Pharmacy, was a guest on the hour-long live radio talk show “The Divorced Father’s Network” broadcast on station KSCO in California. Giorgianni, who is an advisor to non-profit organization The Men’s Health Network, was invited to talk about the various emotional and physical health and wellness issues divorced men and their families may face. During the live call-in sections of the broadcast, topics addressed included a discussion on cultural barriers men face in obtaining and advocating for their own health, how divorced fathers can engage in healthy role modeling for their children and tips to cope with emotionally laden periodic visits with children.
Belmont Announces Honorary Host Committee for Town Hall Presidential Debate
Belmont University announced today the formation of the Honorary Host Committee for the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate made up of distinguished individuals with national, state and local stature. Marty Dickens, chairman of the Belmont Board of Trustees and retired president of AT&T, serves as chair of the honorary host committee and Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean and Chairman of Curb Records Mike Curb are the committee’s honorary chairs.
“We are grateful and humbled by the outpouring of support so many distinguished Nashvillians and Tennesseans have shown to Belmont University as we prepare for our role as host site of the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate in October,” Dickens said. “While this is certainly a momentous occasion for Belmont, it is the first presidential debate to be held in the state of Tennessee and something all Tennesseans can be proud of.”
Members of the committee include former and current Tennessee and United States Senators and Congressmen, business leaders, music industry executives, recording artists and philanthropists. (Click the “more” button below for a complete list of the Honorary Host Committee members.)
“This diverse, talented group of people represents the very best of all that Tennessee has to offer and exemplifies the volunteer spirit of our state,” Belmont President Dr. Bob Fisher said. “I am grateful to Marty for his leadership in organizing this respected committee. Their roles as committed civic and community activists have, in many cases, opened doors to make the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate at Belmont possible. Lending their name and support to this historical event for Belmont, Nashville and Tennessee ensures that the spotlight shining on all of us that night will last long after the debate is over.”
The Honorary Host Committee reflects Belmont’s commitment to ensuring the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate is memorable for Belmont students, as well as residents of Nashville and the State of Tennessee. The university has dedicated the 2008-09 academic year to celebrating the themes of the American political process and democracy. More than 50 programs are lined up for Belmont students and the community, including guest speakers such as documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and New York Times bestselling author David McCullough. Other activities include theatre and music productions celebrating the freedom of expression and city-wide voter registration drives and events for college students throughout Nashville to engage them in what will surely be an historical presidential election.
Visit www.belmontdebate08.com for the latest updates and news surrounding the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
Dansby Travels to Africa with Athletes in Action
Belmont University men’s basketball student-athlete Shane Dansby (Pegram, Tenn.) has been selected to tour Africa as a member of Athletes In Action (AIA). Dansby will travel with Athletes in Action to Mali and Senegal May 26 through June 7 to compete in a four nation tournament hosted by the Malian basketball federation.
A rising senior, Dansby earned Atlantic Sun Tournament MVP and Second Team All-Atlantic Sun honors this past season in helping Belmont Basketball to its third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
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Giorgiani Elected to American Osteopathic Foundation Board
Dr. Salvatore Giorgianni, Director of Expeiriential Education and Development and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice in the School of Pharmacy has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of the American Osteopathic Foundation and elected secretary for the board. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Osteopathic Medicine Association and Dr. Giorgianni’s work the AOF continues his long-standing personal and professional commitment to fostering health research.
Johnston Named Clinical Professor of Medicine
Dr. Philip Johnston, Dean of the School of Pharmacy, has been named Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Vanderbilt School of Medicine. This honor recognizes his expertise as a clinical pharmacist, commitment to patient care and medical student education. This appointment represents one of many emerging areas of professional exchange and research collaboration between the Belmont University School of Pharmacy and Vanderbilt School of Medicine/Vanderbilt Medical Center.
Fishers Sign Book
Dr. and Mrs. Fisher released Life is a Gift: Inspiration from the Soon Departed (FaithWords, Hachette Book Group USA), on May 20, 2008, featuring a collection of interviews and lessons learned from 104 terminally ill patients of Alive Hospice in Nashville. FaithWords held a book signing for the Fishers at Davis-Kidd Booksellers on Thurs., May 22. To read more about the book, click here.
McEntire Publishes Book
Belmont religion faculty Mark McEntire has released the book Struggling with God: An Introduction to the Pentateuch (Mercer University Press). The textbook focuses primarily on the content and structure of the Pentateuch. Discussions of historical and theological issues are included and the book also contains many lists of textual data in each chapter.
McEntire teaches Old Testament and Hebrew language at Belmont and also taught in North Carolina, Ethiopia, and Kentucky.
Miller Profiled in Hometown Newspaper
Alumna and women’s basketball standout Brandi Miller (’05 and ’08) was recently profiled in The Oldham Era (KY) newspaper. Miller recently earned her doctorate in occupational therapy from Belmont. Click here to read the full story.
Hobson Appointed to Award Panel
The School of Pharmacy’s Dr. Eric Hobson has been appointed to the 2008 RXportfolios National Achievement Award panel of experts. In this role, Dr. Hobson will act as a judge to evaluate pharmacy student professional portfolios from across North America. The portfolios are evaluated based on breadth of content, quality of writing and overall accomplishments contained within their personal RXportfolio.
Fisher Interviewed by Tennessean on New Book
Dr. Bob Fisher was featured in the Sunday Tennessean in an interview about the new book he co-wrote with his wife Judy, Life Is a Gift: Inspiration From the Soon Departed. Click here to read the full story.
