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Locations:

11/3 – A.M. Massey Lobby, P.M. Carnival on Main Lawn

11/4 – Maddox Grand Atrium

11/5 – Maddox Grand Atrium

Watkins College of Art

Write a note to Dr. Greg and Susan Jones to include in the Welcome Banner! The Watkins College of Art will provide faculty, staff and students with multi-colored notecards to jot down a few words of welcome. Welcome notes will be then stitched onto a large canvas forming a mosaic of one of the most well-known symbols of peace, the dove. Join us in extending a very warm, Belmont welcome to our new President and his wife.

5 Ways of Being

Locations:

11/3 – Massey Lobby

11/4 – Fisher Center Lobby

11/5 – Maddox Grand Atrium

Watkins College of Art

Experiential Design students from the Watkins College of Art created digital designs for each of the five ways of being that Dr. Jones has set as a vision for the campus and broader community. The designs feature students’ interpretation of: Hope Inspiring, Character Forming, Future Shaping, Community Engaging, and Bridge Building. 

Ribbons of HOPE

Location: Curb Café Lawn

Watkins College of Art

Join the Watkins College of Art in a collaborative installation called Ribbons of HOPE on the Curb Cafe lawn, outside of the Grand Maddox Atrium and Chick-fil-A. Belmont’s community of students, faculty, staff, neighbors, and friends are invited to write on ribbons that inspire hope and personal affirmations. These ribbons will then be tied together in a steel HOPE installation and will become collective messages that encourage the sentiment to “Let Hope Abound”.

Open Masterclass with Joyce Yang

Location: McAfee Concert Hall

Host: Joyce Yang and Jane Duncan

Award-winning pianist Joyce Yang will present a masterclass on November 3 at 10:30am in the MacAfee Concert Hall. This masterclass will feature three School of Music piano students who will perform and receive critique, comments, and suggestions from Yang. There will be time for Q&A with students at the end of the class.

Doughnuts and Determinants

Location: Gordon E. Inman Center, Room 211

Host: Christian Williams

Join us to play The Last Straw! A board game about the social determinants of health-the social events, patterns, and conditions that affect our health. Players begin by creating characters who, by the roll of the dice are “born” into particular sets of biological and social circumstances. Working in teams, players, have fun while confronting the real-life challenges of staying healthy.

Faith Development Organizations Spiritual Conversations

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Lobby

Host: Todd Lake

Our Belmont Faith Development Organizations are hosting a time to engage in spiritiual conversations–a chance to talk with some of the leaders of our 22 Faith Development Organizations about things that really matter, but that often get overlooked in the rush of life. Each week, these groups engage in community-building activities and provide opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations and reflection on the Purpose for which we were created.

How to Assess and Interpret Online Health Information

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 210

Hosts: David Gregory, Austin Mondloch and Matt Sherman

Health misinformation is a relevant topic in today’s society as we continue to battle against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We will be discussing how health information is typically acquired, and the pitfalls that are associated with obtaining health information from potentially untrustworthy sources. We will also be able to show participants how to properly research health topics using online resources and through communication with health care professionals. The presentation will be given by Dr. Austin Mondloch and Dr. Matthew Sherman, who are both pharmacy fellows currently working in Belmont University’s Christy Houston Drug Information Center.

Let’s Talk Entrepreneurship

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 100

Host: Elizabeth Gortmaker

What does it take to start a business? How does Belmont equip our students for the entrepreneurial journey? Come here from 4 inspiring Bruin entrepreneurs as they share their stories of bringing their ideas to life! Our Ted Talks will be presented by Emily Henegar (Cookie in the Kitchen), Meredith Mazie (ABEDNEGO Boutique), Ryan Reisdorf (Placemat), and Hannah Ashton (Dream Achieve). You’ll be inspired to create something new and become a Bruin entrepreneur, too!

Enneagram – Discovery of Self & Others

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 103

Host: Amy Smith

We are all God’s children – created in God’s image, but do you ever wonder why you do what you do? Better yet…ever wonder why those around you act or respond the way they do? The Enneagram, although not scientific or perfect, is a model to give us some direction. It describes nine personality types into which each of us falls. Awareness of self and others creates an opportunity and foundation for great personal maturity. The Enneagram is a powerful tool that can help us with spiritual growth and personal development.

Virtual Reality and Democratization of Experience

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 203

Host: Nathan Adam

Emerging technologies like Virtual and Augmented Reality will transform your future life, industry and career. In this TedX Nashville talk from professor Nathan Adam, you will learn how the world’s largest companies are building entirely new ways to democratize content, production, performance and payments in a metaverse of next generation experiences for creators And consumers. Presenting from Inside Virtual Reality, professor Adam will teach you how to aim your career to reach exciting new revenue streams and bigger audiences than ever before.

The Transforming Paths to Medical Education

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 200B

Hosts: Marilyn Odom and Michael Hill

What draws a scientist to teach medical school? Dr. Marilyn Odom and Dr. Michael Hill will take you through their journeys into science and then into medical education, and how the hardships they endured prepare them to educate the physicians of tomorrow.

Purpose and Platforms

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 104

Host: Jeremy Fyke

Purpose is that sense that life wants something from us; our platforms are those places in which we live, work, and relate to others. God designed us uniquely to live on purpose on our given platforms. This talk provides guidance for how to pursue purpose in our platforms.

Injury Prevention for Musicians

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 414

Host: LaRae Murray

This talk will include a brief discussion of general injury prevention techniques for musicians including ergonomics and posture as well as practice techniques. We will also discuss the importance of seeking prompt care after injury.

Faculty Pecha Kucha

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 204

Hosts: Jhennifer Amundson, Kelly Gore, Tom Lowing and Shannon Pennington

Join faculty from all three programs in the O’More College of Architecture and Design to hear about purpose and calling in the design disciplines. Profs. Kelly Gore (interiors), Tom Lowing (architecture), and Shannon Pennington (fashion), will present their ideas in PechaKucha format: 20 slides for 20 seconds each, making for a fast-paced storytelling opportunity for everyone interested in hearing about living lives of intention and meaning in these creative fields.

Dorena Wiliamson and Kristen Wilkinson–Be the Bridge for Racial Justice

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 109

Host: Todd Lake

How does one actually engage in working to end racial injustice? Dorena Williamson is an African-American author and co-leader of one of Nashville’s leading multi-racial churches. She helped create “Be the Bridge” in cooperation with Middle TN ministry leader Kristen Wilkinson, who likewise wants to bridge the racial divide. They will give us practical ways to work together to live out the values of the Kingdom of God, whose hallmarks are justice and love.

The Vocal Athlete: How to Stay Vocally Fit

Location: Sam A. Wilson Music Building, Room 121

Host: Jenny Muckala

This talk focuses on risk management for the voice, and will include information on anatomy, ways to condition and care for the voice to reach long term goals, and tips to create a plan of action that will bring confidence and peace where there can be an unknown.

Hope Dealers: Bringing Hope to the World by Understanding Pain

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 209B

Host: Sue Curfman and Gary Austin

Understanding pain presents an opportunity to change the world. The reality is that the poor understanding of pain is fueling the opioid epidemic, including overdose and suicide deaths,  the persistent pain epidemic across the lifespan, healthcare disparities, and immeasurable psychological and physical suffering and disability. But research shows that understanding pain can positively impact all these things. In this climate of hopelessness, come learn how to be a Hope Dealer and revolutionize the way we understand, experience, and are treated for pain. Join the cause!!!

Inspiring Hope, Encouraging Dreams, and Seeing Potential

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 413

Host: Rachael Flynn and Cathy Eschete

No matter the age of the reader or listener, children’s literature can serve as a powerful agent for inspiring hope, encouraging dreams, and helping us see the potential in ourselves and others. This session will include the sharing of children’s literature accompanied by discussion and writing activities to help apply the lessons learned to our everyday lives.

Books That Changed Us

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 209A

Host: Pete Kuryla and Sue Trout

Professors will discuss books that have profoundly shifted our human experience. The books and themes discussed will relate to the Presidential Inauguration or aspects of Belmont’s mission, vision, values, and/or purpose.

Let’s Talk Entrepreneurship

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 100

Host: Elizabeth Gortmaker

What does it take to start a business? How does Belmont equip our students for the entrepreneurial journey? Come here from 4 inspiring Bruin entrepreneurs as they share their stories of bringing their ideas to life! Our Ted Talks will be presented by Emily Henegar (Cookie in the Kitchen), Meredith Mazie (ABEDNEGO Boutique), Ryan Reisdorf (Placemat), and Hannah Ashton (Dream Achieve). You’ll be inspired to create something new and become a Bruin entrepreneur, too!

Enneagram – Discovery of Self & Others

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 103

Host: Amy Smith

We are all God’s children – created in God’s image, but do you ever wonder why you do what you do? Better yet…ever wonder why those around you act or respond the way they do? The Enneagram, although not scientific or perfect, is a model to give us some direction. It describes nine personality types into which each of us falls. Awareness of self and others creates an opportunity and foundation for great personal maturity. The Enneagram is a powerful tool that can help us with spiritual growth and personal development.

Virtual Reality and Democratization of Experience

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 203

Host: Nathan Adam

Emerging technologies like Virtual and Augmented Reality will transform your future life, industry and career. In this TedX Nashville talk from professor Nathan Adam, you will learn how the world’s largest companies are building entirely new ways to democratize content, production, performance and payments in a metaverse of next generation experiences for creators And consumers. Presenting from Inside Virtual Reality, professor Adam will teach you how to aim your career to reach exciting new revenue streams and bigger audiences than ever before.

The Transforming Promise of Medical Education

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 200B

Hosts: Beth Conway

What kind of doctor would you want treating your family member? Finding her mother in the hospital, Dr. Beth Conway, a molecular biologist, contemplates this question and the role of medical school in creating this type of competent and compassionate physician.

Faculty Pecha Kucha

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 204

Hosts: Jhennifer Amundson, Kelly Gore, Tom Lowing and Shannon Pennington

Join faculty from all three programs in the O’More College of Architecture and Design to hear about purpose and calling in the design disciplines. Profs. Kelly Gore (interiors), Tom Lowing (architecture), and Shannon Pennington (fashion), will present their ideas in PechaKucha format: 20 slides for 20 seconds each, making for a fast-paced storytelling opportunity for everyone interested in hearing about living lives of intention and meaning in these creative fields.

Writing in the Community

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 110

Hosts: Amy Hodges- Hamilton

Dr. Hodges-Hamilton will convene a group from her Writing in the Community class to share their experiences listening and sharing stories of those from marginalized communities.

Philologoi

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 200A

Hosts: Andy Davis

Dr. Davis will lead an open philosophical discussion in which anyone present can participate. Since this year’s university theme is “Let Hope Abound,” Dr. Davis will briefly cite a few concerns about hope from leading philosophers and then open up discussion of the following question: is hope always a good thing? Should we impose limits on our hopes?

Brownies and Balance

Location: Gordon E. Inman Center, Room 240

Hosts: Jenny Crowell-Thompson and Doug Crews

Join the Social Work Student Association to learn more about mindfulness and stress management! We will discuss specific strategies for helping to maintain balance in our lives, be in fellowship together – and enjoy a sweet treat to go!

Hope Dealers: Bringing Hope to the World by Understanding Pain

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 209B

Host: Sue Curfman and Gary Austin

Understanding pain presents an opportunity to change the world. The reality is that the poor understanding of pain is fueling the opioid epidemic, including overdose and suicide deaths, the persistent pain epidemic across the lifespan, healthcare disparities, and immeasurable psychological and physical suffering and disability. But research shows that understanding pain can positively impact all these things. In this climate of hopelessness, come learn how to be a Hope Dealer and revolutionize the way we understand, experience, and are treated for pain. Join the cause!!!

The Vocal Athlete: How to Stay Vocally Fit

Location: Sam A. Wilson Music Building, Room 121

Host: Jenny Muckala

This talk focuses on risk management for the voice, and will include information on anatomy, ways to condition and care for the voice to reach long term goals, and tips to create a plan of action that will bring confidence and peace where there can be an unknown.

Inspiring Hope, Encouraging Dreams, and Seeing Potential

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 413

Host: Rachael Flynn and Cathy Eschete

No matter the age of the reader or listener, children’s literature can serve as a powerful agent for inspiring hope, encouraging dreams, and helping us see the potential in ourselves and others. This session will include the sharing of children’s literature accompanied by discussion and writing activities to help apply the lessons learned to our everyday lives.

Let’s Talk Entrepreneurship

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 100

Host: Elizabeth Gortmaker

What does it take to start a business? How does Belmont equip our students for the entrepreneurial journey? Come here from 4 inspiring Bruin entrepreneurs as they share their stories of bringing their ideas to life! Our Ted Talks will be presented by Emily Henegar (Cookie in the Kitchen), Meredith Mazie (ABEDNEGO Boutique), Ryan Reisdorf (Placemat), and Hannah Ashton (Dream Achieve). You’ll be inspired to create something new and become a Bruin entrepreneur, too!

Enneagram – Discovery of Self & Others

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 103

Host: Amy Smith

We are all God’s children – created in God’s image, but do you ever wonder why you do what you do? Better yet…ever wonder why those around you act or respond the way they do? The Enneagram, although not scientific or perfect, is a model to give us some direction. It describes nine personality types into which each of us falls. Awareness of self and others creates an opportunity and foundation for great personal maturity. The Enneagram is a powerful tool that can help us with spiritual growth and personal development.

Virtual Reality and Democratization of Experience

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 203

Host: Nathan Adam

Emerging technologies like Virtual and Augmented Reality will transform your future life, industry and career. In this TedX Nashville talk from professor Nathan Adam, you will learn how the world’s largest companies are building entirely new ways to democratize content, production, performance and payments in a metaverse of next generation experiences for creators And consumers. Presenting from Inside Virtual Reality, professor Adam will teach you how to aim your career to reach exciting new revenue streams and bigger audiences than ever before.

Transforming Medical Education

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 200B

Hosts: Eszter Szentirmai and Anderson Spickard

What if…? Dr. Eszter Szentirmai and Dr. Anderson Spickard reflect on their own medical education and dream about the possibilities of reimagining medical school in a personalized, engaged, and Christ-centered way at Belmont.

Healthcare Providers: Injury Prevention for Musicians

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 414

Host: LaRae Murray

This talk will include how to interact with musicians as clients and a brief discussion of general injury prevention techniques for musicians including ergonomics and posture.

Brownies and Balance

Location: Gordon E. Inman Center, Room 240

Hosts: Jenny Crowell-Thompson and Doug Crews

Join the Social Work Student Association to learn more about mindfulness and stress management! We will discuss specific strategies for helping to maintain balance in our lives, be in fellowship together – and enjoy a sweet treat to go!

Hope Dealers: Bringing Hope to the World by Understanding Pain

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 209B

Host: Sue Curfman and Gary Austin

Understanding pain presents an opportunity to change the world. The reality is that the poor understanding of pain is fueling the opioid epidemic, including overdose and suicide deaths, the persistent pain epidemic across the lifespan, healthcare disparities, and immeasurable psychological and physical suffering and disability. But research shows that understanding pain can positively impact all these things. In this climate of hopelessness, come learn how to be a Hope Dealer and revolutionize the way we understand, experience, and are treated for pain. Join the cause!!!

The Vocal Athlete: How to Stay Vocally Fit

Location: Sam A. Wilson Music Building, Room 121

Host: Jenny Muckala

This talk focuses on risk management for the voice, and will include information on anatomy, ways to condition and care for the voice to reach long term goals, and tips to create a plan of action that will bring confidence and peace where there can be an unknown.

Inspiring Hope, Encouraging Dreams, and Seeing Potential

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 413

Host: Rachael Flynn and Joy Kimmons

No matter the age of the reader or listener, children’s literature can serve as a powerful agent for inspiring hope, encouraging dreams, and helping us see the potential in ourselves and others. This session will include the sharing of children’s literature accompanied by discussion and writing activities to help apply the lessons learned to our everyday lives.

Books That Changed Us

Location: Jack C. Massey Business Center, Room 209A

Host: Jimmy Davis and Nathan Griffith

Professors will discuss books that have profoundly shifted our human experience. The books and themes discussed will relate to the Presidential Inauguration or aspects of Belmont’s mission, vision, values, and/or purpose.