The questions and answers bounced back and forth in words that eluded each group of listeners, requiring an interpreter to bridge the linguistic gap inside the small, incense-scented south Nashville apartment. But the exchange between American college students and Somali Bantu refugees wasn’t wasted. The refugees had their blood pressure checked, learned that their 4-month-old baby’s lungs were working well and requested help from resettlement officials. And the students, aspiring nurses from Belmont University, continued their schooling in some unusual forms of health care. Read the whole story online at The Tennessean.
Belmont trading center valuable school addition – Nashville City Paper
The distance between Wall Street and Belmont Boulevard shortened considerably with the recent launch of Belmont University’s new “trading room” in the Jack C. Massey Business Center. In keeping with Belmont’s philosophy of giving students real-world experiences, the new center goes far beyond any chalkboard and textbook study of stock trading. … Belmont students will not just be learning about investments and portfolio management, they will be practicing critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies within a framework of ethical business decision-making. Read the whole editorial online at Nashville City Paper.
Belmont adds Montessori program – Nashville City Paper
Nashville’s first Montessori teacher preparation program will open at Belmont University in June and draw on partnerships with area Montessori schools. Montessori is an educational approach based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, who believed children learn and develop best in an environment specially prepared to meet the needs of childhood. Some of the principles include allowing children to learn at their own pace and promoting peace by teaching respect for self, others and the environment.
Belmont Launches New Montessori Teacher Education ProgramsCertification Tied to Undergrad, Master’s Programs – Unique in Tennessee
Belmont University today announces the launch of a new teacher education program that is unique in Tennessee. Belmont’s Montessori Teacher Education Program will, starting June 2005, offer Montessori teacher preparation. Students enrolled in the program will earn certification in early childhood education (for ages 2 1/2-6) while also earning college credit that can be applied toward an undergraduate degree or a graduate degree (Master of Arts in Teaching).
McCrickard Publishes Article
Matthew McCrickard is the principal author of an article that has been accepted for publication in the March 2005 issue of the International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling. “Cybercounseling: A New Modality for Counselor Training and Practice,” written by McCrickard and LuAnnette T. Butler of Austin Peay State University, discusses ethical considerations related to Internet counseling and provides implications practitioners should consider when evaluating the medium. McCrickard is the Liberal Studies Program Coordinator in University College.
Belmont University Announces C.S. Lewis Academic Conference
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Tsunami Relief Concert Brings Stars to Belmont, Raises $50,000 for WorldVision
Country, gospel and contemporary Christian artists came together Wednesday night at Belmont University to perform a benefit concert for victims of the Asian tsunami. Christian pop star Michael W. Smith and country singer Kathy Mattea co-hosted the event, An Evening for Restoration: Music City Comes Together for Tsunami Relief, and also performed. Other artists who performed included Steven Curtis Chapman, Diamond Rio, CeCe Winans, Ricky Skaggs, Steve Cropper, the Oak Ridge Boys, Kirk Whalum, tobyMac and Diverse City, Crystal Gayle, MercyMe, Lee Greenwood, Jaci Velasquez, The Whites, The Crabb Family, Dr. Bobby Jones, Michael Martin Murphey, Micah Stampley, Billy Walker and the Nashville Chamber Orchestra. Vince Gill made a surprise appearance as the guitarist for the house band.
Tsunami relief benefits from collection of talent – The Tennessean
In the wake of tragedy, Nashville responded last night with its most famed resource: music. The sometimes-polarized worlds of Christian, country and classical music joined together at Belmont University’s sold-out Massey Performing Arts Center for a multiact concert billed as “An Evening of Restoration: Music City Comes Together For Tsunami Relief.” – The Tennessean.
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Christian and Country artists hold benefit concert for tsunami relief – ChristianPost.com
Belmont Students Get A Little Closer to Wall Street – The Tennessean
Highlights of the financial information laboratory, believed to be the first installed at a Tennessee college or university campus, include a 12-foot-long electronic stock ticker, 9-foot data wall, 61-inch plasma screen monitor and 14 workstations equipped with state-of-the-art financial analysis software. The room also comes with its own Bloomberg financial data terminal and television tuned to CNBC.
Tsunami benefit at Belmont tonight – Nashville City Paper
Belmont University will team with Nashville’s music industry at 7 p.m. today for a tsunami relief benefit concert at the school’s Massey Performing Arts Center.
