Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Spend a spring day in city of Nashville

It’s that time again- time for planning road trips to the beach, relieving homesickness and making preparations for a stress-free, fun-filled week with friends. Yes, spring break is right around the corner, and while some get excited for trips to Florida or home, others see spring break as just another...

February 25th, 2009 | News | Read More

Spare change to change world

Joshua Maisner has raised $2,200 toward what he needs to change the world. Maisner, a junior marketing major at Belmont University and the founder of United: for Change, said his organization has raised the money since Jan. 19. On that day – MLK Day – his organization began a vigorous campaign to...

February 25th, 2009 | News | Read More

Get a job! Music industry tips from pros

Despite dire predictions, you can get a job. And you can get the “Best Job Ever.” To open that door for you, the Student Leadership Council at Belmont will host a one-day entertainment and music industry conference, “Best Job Ever,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m., March 21, in the Conference Center on the 4th...

February 25th, 2009 | News | Read More

Homecoming: everything from art to basketball

Current and former Belmont students will have many opportunities to celebrate the university during Homecoming 2009. Though the basketball teams will command attention on Thursday night as they take on the North Florida Ospreys and Saturday night as they play the Jacksonville Dolphins, alumni and students...

February 25th, 2009 | News | Read More

O.N.E. raises awareness of environment

College students are frequently bombarded with unsettling facts concerning global warming, deforestation, water quality and other environmental issues. Students face a harsh reality: They are members of the generation upon whose shoulders falls the responsibility to fix it. But what is a college student...

January 28th, 2009 | News | Read More

Children’s activist Edelman speaks at BU Feb. 4

Marian Wright Edelman has devoted her adult life to children – from infants to college-age. A lawyer and activist, she often refers to the words of Southern novelist Walker Percy who said, “You can get all As and still flunk life.” Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund...

January 28th, 2009 | News | Read More

Safety effort will bring back Hillside gates

“The university cannot erect a forcefield around campus,” vice president for administration and university counsel, Jason Rogers said, discussing the limits of Belmont’s control. The law recognizes that. The law also recognizes that Belmont must take “reasonable steps to maintain the safety”...

January 28th, 2009 | News | Read More

Determination, diligence bring payoff for Fishers

Belmont University President Bob Fisher joined an elite group of Tennesseans, including former Vice President Al Gore, entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton and Titans head coach Jeff Fisher, when he was named the 2008 Tennessean of the Year. Fisher, who is in his ninth year as president, and his...

January 28th, 2009 | News | Read More

Going green: How far can Belmont go?

The beginning of a new year always provokes change. Belmont’s ‘Going Green” initiative is moving from plans to practice, and in some cases, even settling into routine. From recycling efforts to energy conservation, students are recognizing change. But, while we’re “Going Green” are we going...

January 28th, 2009 | News | Read More

‘English only’ vote Thursday; many at Belmont oppose measure

Nashville voters will determine Thursday if the controversial “English only” ballot initiative passes. Opponents of the measure, which would force the Metro government to conduct all business in English, contend that it is likely unconstitutional and it has clearly proved divisive in the community....

January 20th, 2009 | News | Read More