December 2008
Investing During Crisis
Tuesday, Dec. 2
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Beaman Meeting Room B
Bruce Bittles, chief investment strategist at R.W. Baird & Co. in Nashville, will be here to share his thoughts about investor strategies during the current economic crisis. Find out why he's so often quoted by writers on Bloomberg.com!
ASCAP Writer's Night
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
6 - 7 p.m.
Curb Cafe
Join 3 Belmont student writers and an established writer from the industry for a relaxing night in the Curb Cafe. This event is brought to you by ASCAP and the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business. MBU 4000 showcase credit available.
The Face of Homelessness
Wednesday, Dec. 3
10 -10:50 a.m.
MBC 100
Cathie Buckner, Board Member for the Homeless Power Project organization, will be discussing the misconceptions that people often have about the causes of homelessness and present some of the solutions their organization is advocating to address the problem.
Christmas at Morningside
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wright/Maddox Lobby
Going Green: Your Voice
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
9:30 - 10:40 a.m.
Massey Boardroom
Join Dr. Boggs'Honors Analytics class as they present five original designs for the new Belmont Community Garden. You will have an opportunity to offer feedback on each design as well as submit a ballot for your favorite design.
Mistletoe Ball Winter Formal
Thursday, December 4, 2008
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Annual Campus-Wide Christmas Formal Location: Cannery Ballroom (One Cannery Row, Suite 100, Nashville, directions available at www.mercylounge.com) Event Fee: Tickets are $12 for singles, $20 for couples. You must have a ticket to attend this event.
Nashville Children's Choir 
Friday, December 5, 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Belmont Heights Baptist Church Sanctuary
They're Doing Choreography
Friday, December 5, 2008
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Troutt Black Box Theater
They're Doing Choreography! is a showcase of original dance compositions created by Dance Minor students in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Belmont. Each choreographer will present a movement piece that is unique to his or her life experience and that highlights the use of the moving human body as a means of expression. Participation in the showcase is a partial fulfillment of the coursework for Dance Composition I.
Christmas at Belmont
Saturday, December 6, 2008
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Second Performance, 8:00 - 10:00 PM; Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Massey Concert Hall (MPAC)
The popular holiday concert features various School of Music student ensembles and groups that highlight the musical diversity of our program. Please visit www.belmont.edu/music for information on requesting tickets.
Rock the Season
Sunday, December 7, 2008
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Maddox Grand Atrium
Sauga Records Entertainment presents a Christmas Concert in the Atrium of the Curb Event Center for everyone at Belmont and in Nashville. The Rock the Season project is a compilation CD with various Belmont artists and groups with a couple Nashville artists as well, playing your favorite Christmas songs. Some artists on the CD include Steve Moakler, John Shaw Group, and REGI WOOTEN brother of the infamous Victor Wooten. Come out Sunday night the 7th for a beautiful Christmas show with ALL PROCEEDS going to the Nashville Rescue Mission. Event Fee: $5CD, $5 Show, $7 for both Convo: No Event Contact: Gordon Droitcour Contact Phone: (401) 439-0164 Contact Email: gordon@saugarecordsentertainment.com
Game Break '08
Monday, December 8, 2008
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beaman Rec Gym
Come take a break from studying and enjoy fun games, great food/snacks, and lots of prizes. Join us for an evening of fun that is guaranteed to take your mind off of studying for a while. Events will include dodgeball, 4 square, gotcha, twister, Wii and more. You can even learn how to let stress HELP you. Don't miss it!
A Camerata Christmas
Monday, December 8, 2008
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Belmont Mansion
Featuring Corelli's Christmas Concerto and Nashville's favorite sing-along with Kathy Chiavola.
Last Day of Fall Classes
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Women's Basketball v. TSU
7 p.m.
A Mini-Symposium on the Occasion of Milton's Nativity
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Massey Boardroom
Continuing the celebration of the 400th Birthday of John Milton, author of Paradise Lost, Drs. Monteverde, Murray, McDonald, and Wells of the Department of English will each present brief talks on subjects related to the impact of the works of this great writer whose work at one time every educated English-speaking person could be expected to have read (as sophomore, non-majors in Dr. Monteverde's class this semester have done, bravo to them!). Topics of discussion will be Milton's Satan, which highly influenced European and American Romanticism, the role of music in the works of this blink poet, Milton's stance against censorship, and Milton's influence in China. At the end of the program, we will all eat cake and exercise our imagination to lighten the darkness with 400 fictive candles. Please join us!
Academic Preparation Day
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Synodia: A Journey in Company
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Neely Dining Room
Student led worship and prayer, weekly, welcoming all students from all backgrounds. Sponsored by University Ministries.
Exam Exercises: Zumba
Thursday, December 11, 2008;
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Beaman Fitness Ctr Dance Room
ake a break from writing papers, answering questions, and last minute cramming with a fun fitness class at the Beaman Center. Back by popular demand, Exam Exercise is a great way to relieve stress and get a great workout in before tackling your next calculus problem. Zumba is a great way to get your heart pumping! With its pulsing beats and fun dance moves, you will leave this class ready to dance in the streets!
Exam Exercises: Scenic Spin
Friday, December 12, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Beaman Fitness Ctr Dance Room
Take a break from writing papers, answering questions, and last minute cramming with a fun fitness class at the Beaman Center. Back by popular demand, Exam Exercise is a great way to relieve stress and get a great workout in before tackling your next calculus problem. Scenic Spin takes you on a whirlwind adventure around the sunny coasts of California...all from the comforts of your bike. Sprint and climb your way to a great low impact workout. Call 460-6313 to reserve your spot for this class!
Exam Exercises: 20/20/20
Monday, December 15, 2008
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Beaman Fitness Ctr Dance Room
Take a break from writing papers, answering questions, and last minute cramming with a fun fitness class at the Beaman Center. Back by popular demand, Exam Exercise is a great way to relieve stress and get a great workout in before tackling your next calculus problem. 20/20/20 is an awesome way to get all your workout needs in one class. With 20 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of weights and 20 minutes of abs and stretching, you will find it all in this great class!
Exam Exercises: PiYo
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Beaman Fitness Ctr Dance Room
Take a break from writing papers, answering questions, and last minute cramming with a fun fitness class at the Beaman Center. Back by popular demand, Exam Exercise is a great way to relieve stress and get a great workout in before tackling your next calculus problem. PiYo is a blending of Pilates and Yoga...and a great way to end the last day of exams. Come strengthen your core and learn the art of relaxation with PiYo.
Basketball
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Women v. UTM, 5 p.m.
Men v. MTSU, 7 p.m.
December Commencement
Friday, December 19, 2008
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Curb Event Center Arena
December commencement ceremony for Belmont University. Bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees will be conferred.
Christmas Eve Carillon Concert
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Belltower
