Welcome Week 2008
August 23-26, 2008
Welcome Week begins with Opening Day, August 23, 2008. The university comes alive as over 1,200 new students arrive on campus. Your Towering Traditions Welcome Week experience comes together as all students are placed in a Tower Team led by upperclassmen. Your Tower Team is the vital link to get connected to the Belmont community.
Program Highlights
August 23, 2008, 5:30 pm, Curb Event Center
The President's and Trustees' Welcome and Dinner
(Families and students are invited to attend)
August 23, 2008, 7:00 pm, Soccer Field
'PLAYFAIR' (Students Only)
The ultimate icebreaker! You don't want to miss this!
August 24, 2008, 9:00 am, Curb Event Center
Matriculation Ceremony
This ceremony is an annual gathering of staff, faculty, students,and families to celebrate the heritage of Belmont University and our commitment to community, faith, and learning.
August 25, 2008, 9:00 am, Bell Tower
SERVE
Our annual community service event sends over 900 new students serving in the Nashville community.
August 26, 2008 , 9:00 pm, Bell Tower The Towering Tradition
The spirit of Belmont comes together to 'insure Belmont College of days more glorious and opportunities more abundant.'
(quoted from the Founder's Day address by Chancellor, Dr. Herbert C. Gabhart, March 11, 1963)
August 27, 2008, 7:00 pm UNITE: Local Involvement...Global Perspective Free for all students with a valid college ID
