Bellarmine University News

Bellarmine University Breaks Ground for New Dorm Construction

webmaster@bellarmine.edu — Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Bellarmine University broke ground Wednesday, May 6, to begin construction on the third building of the four-phase Siena Housing Project. Siena Quarto will have 129 beds in 68 rooms. The ceremony took place where Lenihan Hall formerly was located.

Bellarmine University is an independent Catholic university offering more than 50 majors, as well as graduate degree programs and a doctor of physical therapy. Forbes magazine and the Princeton Review rank Bellarmine among America’s best colleges, and U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks Bellarmine as a top tier university.

Bellarmine Physical Therapy Program Plans White Coat Ceremony to Induct New Students

webmaster@bellarmine.edu — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Bellarmine University Department of Physical Therapy will formally welcome a new class of students to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in a White Coat Ceremony at 3 p.m., Friday, May 29. The ceremony will be held in the Amy Cralle Theater in the Wyatt Center for the Arts on the Bellarmine Campus.

The guest speaker for the event is Daniel Riddle, PT, Ph.D. Riddle is a fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, deputy editor of Physical Therapy Journal and the Otto D. Payton Distinguished Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, in Richmond.

Students in the new class are:

Chase Almgren, Sarah Ansburg, Ann Bedwell, Emily Betz, Joshua Bixler, Steven Blakely, Adam Bockey, Kevin Boothe, Jordan Bormann, Amelia Cantrell, Megan Castagno, Constance "Nicole" Clark, Emily Clark, Dana Collins, Jennifer Edwards, Michael Fogarty, Edward Foring, Erin Foster, Julie Frederick, David Grinnell, Natalie Gutmann, Emily Hartman, Alex Kent, Judith Luckett, Colleen Mathews, Elliot Mattingly, Nathan McCauley, Lorie McGarrh, Kimberli McMillin, Lisa Miville, James Mountain, Jesse O'Donley, Courtney Pancake, Deric Parrish, David Pieschel, Simone Potts, Tessa Puckett, Billie Rehberg, Nora Richardson, Kristine Rizzo, Jaimin Shah, Cassie Shay, Erin Shinkle, Samantha Sowder, Etta "Nikki" Spencer, Jody Swimmer, Bruce Tan and Laura White.

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Bellarmine Receives Nursing Grant to Recruit Underrepresented Students

webmaster@bellarmine.edu — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Bellarmine's Lansing School of Nursing and Health Sciences has received an $80,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to recruit students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds to the nursing field. Eight students will receive $10,000 each to pursue an accelerated bachelor's degree in nursing. Candidates must already hold a non-nursing bachelor's degree.

The program targets men, racial and ethnic minority groups and students who are economically disadvantaged. The scholarships will allow students to enroll in the one-year accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program that begins in the summer of 2010. Students may use the money for educational or living expenses.

"Bellarmine is committed to increasing the enrollment of students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds," said Sue Davis, Ed.D., dean of the Lansing School. "The scholarships from Robert Wood Johnson will make it possible for us to attract and enroll qualified students who might otherwise have been unable to afford nursing as a career choice."

Co-directors for the project at Bellarmine are: Barbara Lee, assistant professor of nursing; Beverley Holland, Ph.D., associate professor of nursing and chair of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program; and Joan Masters, Ed.D., associate professor of nursing.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Careers in Nursing is a scholarship program to help alleviate the nursing shortage and increase diversity in the nursing profession.

For more about the program, visit:

http://www.newcareersinnursing.org.

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Bellarmine Welcomes Campus Visitors during Kentucky Private College Week

webmaster@bellarmine.edu — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Bellarmine University will welcome visitors to campus during the sixth annual Kentucky Private College Week June 15-19. Visit times are at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. EDT.

Kentucky Private College Week is a coordinated effort by the state’s 20 nonprofit, independent colleges and universities to provide students and families an easy way to explore a variety of college campuses during the summer.

A single point of registration at http://www.kentuckyprivatecolleges.org and common visit times (9 a.m. and 2 p.m. local time) at all 20 campuses make it easy for prospective students to plan campus visits.

“We want prospective students and their family members to experience what makes Kentucky’s private colleges and universities such a great value,” said Mason Dyer of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities, which sponsors the event. “Many people are surprised to find out how attainable and affordable an independent college education can be.”

The 20 participating campuses serve students from all income levels. Almost four out of 10 students who attend Kentucky’s independent colleges and universities qualify for a Pell Grant, the federal program for students with high financial need. Together, the 20 campuses provide more than $150 million annually in student financial aid and scholarships.

“The college visit is the most important factor in determining if a campus is the right fit for you,” Dyer said. “Using this opportunity to visit multiple campuses is a great way for students and their family members to begin learn more about what each of Kentucky’s private colleges and universities have to offer.

“While non-traditional students are always welcome at all of our campuses, more than half of Kentucky’s independent colleges offer special opportunities for working adults,” Dyer said. “These include degree-completion programs, evening and weekend classes, online learning, extended campuses, or participation in special programs such as Project Graduate.”

Project Graduate is a statewide initiative to help students with 90 or more credit hours finish a baccalaureate degree.

Kentucky Private College Week also helps potential students save money. In addition to reducing travel costs by making it easy to combine visits, each visitor receives an application fee waiver (up to a $40 value) for every campus they visit during Private College Week.

“Kentucky Private College Week is the perfect road-trip opportunity,” Dyer said. “We have campuses located across Kentucky, from Pikeville to Mayfield, in some of the most beautiful places in the entire country. With the economy keeping people closer to home this summer, we see this as a great chance to see Kentucky while also preparing for the future.”

Visit the Kentucky Private College Week blog at kentuckyprivatecolleges.org to register, see videos featuring current students, learn more about participating campuses, get directions and see the latest news about Kentucky’s private colleges. Or call the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities at (502) 695-5007 for more information.

Kentucky Private College Week is an initiative of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities. Other campuses participating in Kentucky Private College Week include: Alice Lloyd College, Asbury College, Berea College, Brescia University, Campbellsville University, Centre College, Georgetown College, Kentucky Christian University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Lindsey Wilson College, Mid-Continent University, Midway College, Pikeville College, St. Catharine College, Spalding University, Thomas More College, Transylvania University, Union College and University of the Cumberlands.

For more about the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities, visit:

http://www.aikcu.org

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Bellarmine Designers' Show House Moves Downtown

webmaster@bellarmine.edu — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Bellarmine University Women's Council is taking its 36th annual show house event downtown Sept. 12-27. Fleur de Lis on Main is this year's featured property, located at 324 East Main Street, one block west of Slugger Field.

Fleur de Lis on Main is an elegant example of mixed-use condominium development, incorporating sophisticated living areas, gardens and retail space. Each unit includes a balcony offering either courtyard or street views. A generous rooftop garden offers downtown views. The 2009 Designers' Show House will include four condominiums and feature interiors designed by 19 Louisville-area designers.

The building will include a café and boutique on the street level. Underground valet parking will be available. Advance tickets are available for $10 two weeks prior and during the show house at: Colonial Designs, St. Matthews; Domain Fabric and Interiors, St. Matthews, Hubbuch & Co., Wesport Rd. and West Main St. locations; and Tassels, Middletown. Tickets will be available at the door for $12. All proceeds benefit the Bellarmine Student Financial Aid Fund.

Show house hours are as follows: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Designers will be at the show house on Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. No admittance 30 minutes prior to published closing time.

Café with catering provided by Café Fraîche: Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Boutique hours: same as show house hours.

The Bellarmine University Women's Council began in 1963 and currently has approximately 350 members from the Louisville area. The council introduced the Designers' Show House in 1974 and has contributed more than $1.6 million of proceeds from this annual event to the Bellarmine Student Financial Aid Fund. The council also supports and assists Bellarmine in its international, academic, student service, campus beautification, athletic and library programs.

For more information about the Women's Council, call 502-452-8105 or visit:

http://www.bellarmine.edu/alumni/womenscouncil

Bellarmine University is an independent Catholic university offering more than 50 majors, as well as graduate degree programs and a doctor of physical therapy. Forbes magazine and the Princeton Review rank Bellarmine among America's best colleges, and U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks Bellarmine as a top tier university.

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