August
August 24 - Living as a Muslim in America - Maha ElGenaidi founded the Islamic Networks Group (ING) in 1993 to counter prejudice against American Muslims and to build bridges among people of all backgrounds. She engages in speaking and training on a variety of issues, including Islamic faith and practice, interfaith issues, human rights, and bullying prevention. Her visit to Belmont is sponsored by the Rumi Club, a student organization where people of different cultures and traditions can come together and develop an understanding of each other by emphasizing similarities and common values. Vince Gill Room, Curb Event Center, 10am to 10:50am, contact daniel.schafer@belmont.edu for more information
August 29 - Amy Grant: One Love - Amy has sold more than 30 million albums, won six Grammys and 25 Dove Awards, had 17 Top-40 songs as well as a string of Contemporary Christian hits. She has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. *Co-sponsored by the Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business. Neely Hall, 10am to 10:50am, contact benita.walker@belmont.edu for more information