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This handout is designed to give Belmont students an idea of different Campus Life opportunities available to them early in the Fall 2010 semester.
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Student Activities at Belmont University exists to support and promote campus engagement through leadership opportunities, campus programming, and student advising relationships. Through a learning-lab environment, Student Activities develops students while they lead, serve and develop key relationships with faculty and staff that serve as advisors.
We affirm the choice of our students to be involved in their campus community, throughout Nashville and the world through organizations, volunteering, service and programs.
Students are encouraged to find an organization where they can exercise their passion and their strengths with other students that share in a common interest.
Get involved with Student Government Association, Program Board, Greek Life, Fitness and Recreation, University Ministries, or the many student organizations here on campus.
Fitness and Recreation Intramural Sports, Outdoor Pursuits,
Group Fitness, Personal Training
Student ActivitiesStudent Government Association, Greek Life,
Program Board, Student Organizations
University MinistriesFormation, Worship Experiences,
Community Outreach
CAMPUS LIFEFINDING YOUR PLACE AT BELMONT
“We are positive that there is a place for every student to
get involved here at Belmont.” ~ Amy Coles
Student Activities
Student Government Association (SGA), Program Board, Greek Life, and Student Organizations have a number of opportunities for students to get plugged in early in their first year.
The purpose of SGA is to positively affect Belmont University, to the best of our ability, by collaborating between students and administration, supporting student organizations, fostering character, and abiding by the Christian standards set forth by Belmont University. To get involved in SGA, check myBelmont to see when the first Congress meeting takes place.
SGA sponsors a unique opportunity for freshmen called the Executive Leadership Program (ELP). ELP strives to provide a Christ-centered, dynamic learning experience in which leadership skills are explored and developed to help equip Belmont Freshmen students for future service to Belmont and the surrounding community. Students will have the opportunity to network with campus administrators, current student leaders, and community professionals. Students can get applications for this program in September from the SGA office in the Beaman Center.
Program Board provides a great variety of activities for students to meet new students and introduce campus traditions to all new students. Program Board is a student centered organization dedicated to bringing the Belmont community together by offering diverse programs and events
that will entertain, educate, excite, and engage students. Check out the column to the right for dates of our events.
Belmont is home to four national sororities and four national fraternities. Sororities and fraternities will help you find your niche at Belmont, promote academic excellence and support, open doors for leadership opportunities, and encourage you to be active in student organizations and community service. The Fraternal community can help personalize your collegiate experience by providing you with the opportunity to serve your campus community and make lasting friendships. The deadline for registering for Sorority recruitment is September 3rd and the deadline for Fraternity recruitment is September 14th.
Beyond the Wall Poster Sale August 25th 9 AM- 5 PM Student Activities Fair August 25th 10 AM -1PM“Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Opposite Sex” Lori Hart Ebert August 25th 7-9 PM
Late Night Party sponsored by Greek Life - August 28th Welcome Week Movie Night September 26th 8-9:30 PMBarry Drake: “80’s Rock - Music in the Video Age” September 27th 7-9 PM
S o r o r i t y R e c r u i t m e n t R e g i s t r a t i o n D e a d l i n e September 3rd
S o r o r i t y R e c r u i t m e n t September 10th -12thF r a t e r n i t y R e c r u i t m e n t R e g i s t r a t i o n D e a d l i n e September 14th
F r a t e r n i t y R e c r u i t m e n t September 13th - 18th
EVENT SPOTLIGHT: GREEK WEEK
Over 9% of the Belmont students are members of a Fraternity or Sorority. The average GPA of a Greek student is 3.15.
Greek life raised over $9000 to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation during the 2010 Greek Week.
Amy ColesDirector
Henderson Hill IIIAssistant Director
Sarah RochfordCoordinator
www.belmont.edu/organizations
Fitness and RecreationTEAM BEAMAN
Hiring for the Fall!
Positions Available: Facilities Assistant Intramural Official Intramural Scorekeeper Group Fitness Instructor Personal Trainers
How to apply: www.jobs.belmont.edu
Fitness and Recreation strives to cultivate the whole person by providing an array of fitness and
recreational opportunities in an educational, social and supportive environment.
FRESHMEN FITNESS PROGRAMEducate. Eat Right. Exercise. Three easy steps to be fit!
Freshmen Fitness brings together all programming areas of the Department of Fitness and Recreation. The program sponsors events and educational convocations to help those new to fitness learn how to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.
Our goal is to help you take action now. Get involved, get active, and B Fit BU!
Important Dates
Group Fitness Classes Begin August 25th
Water Balloon Dodgeball Rosters Due August 31stK i c k b a l l R o s t e r s D u e September 10th
W h i t e w a t e r R a f t i n g September 11th and 12thFlag Football Rosters Due September 17thFreshmen Fitness Convo September 24th
K i n g s B l u f f C l i m b i n g September 25th
NUMBERS Group Fitness Classes
per week
20+ Intramural Sports for
2010-2011
15Outdoor Pursuits Programs/Events
12Angie Bryant
Jamie ZellerAssistant Director
www.belmont.edu/BeamanSLChttp://forum.belmont.edu/BFITBU
University Ministries strives to foster a culture of worship and spiritual formation at Belmont; cultivate lives of intentional services to God and others through church and outreach, and to promote the interaction of all University life including academic, co-curricular, and residential.
DISCIPLESHIP/SPIRITUAL FORMATION“Near 48” is a residence hall based discipleship/spiritual formation ministry that is designed to engage students on campus. “Near 48” is a partnership between Residence Life and University Ministries and is a great way to get plugged into the spiritual life on Belmont’s campus. Freshmen can connect to intentional Christian communities through their Spiritual Life Assistant. Upperclassmen can connect to intentional Christian communities through their Community Life Leader.
WORSHIP EXPERIENCESEach week, there are opportunities for students to come together and worship as a community. Join us every Monday at 7PM for the Kairos-Belmont Worship service and every Friday at 10AM for Chapel.
OUTREACH/IMMERSION EXPERIENCES“Into.Nashville” is a popular convo-credit based outreach program that takes students into Nashville for education, service and reflection that happens on various Saturdays throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. “Into.nashville” is designed to be a great first step into Nashville’s urban environment. Participants receive 5 convocation credits for participating. Dates and
sign-up information will be found on the University Ministries local outreach web page.
CAMPUS WIDE EMPHASIS WEEKS
EMERGE: September 13-15th Spiritual Emphasis Week at Belmont University to reflect, refocus and renew as we begin the academic year together. Justice and Missions Week October 4th-8th A week of intense reflection and motivation focused on God’s call to love our neighbor.
University Ministries
Top 5 Ways To Grow Spiritually in Your First Year At Belmont!
1. Intentionally seek out Christian community
2. Serve the local/global community
3. Find a local church community to call home
4. Be willing to ask hard questions and seek out answers
5. Engage in conversations with people who aren’t like you
FROM THE UNIVERSITY MINISTERWe’re glad you chose Belmont to pursue your educational aspirations. It is our hope that your time here will be meaningful in a number of ways. It is also our hope that you will be open to God working in your life during your time with us.
At Belmont, we desire to walk alongside you during these incredibly formative years in your spiritual life. Your spiritual formation and leadership development is our primary concern. The University Ministries professional and student staff is pleased to journey with you during your time here at Belmont.
Guy ChmieleskiUniversity Minister
Christy RidingsAssociate University [email protected]
Micah WeedmanDirector of Outreach
For more information, visit:www.belmont.edu/universityministries
Guy
