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The Veritas Society, a lifelong learning institute sponsored by the School of Continuing and Professional Studies of Bellarmine University, will host a course preview reception on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. in Frazier Hall on the Bellarmine University campus. New or returning Veritas students will be able to learn about and register for classes scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 1.

The Bellarmine University Alumni Association honored winners of their alumni awards at the annual alumni dinner dance on campus Saturday, Aug. 25. The awards included: Alumnus of the Year, the Rev. Msgr. Alfred F. Horrigan Distinguished Service Award, Scarlet and Silver Society and Gallery of Distinguished Graduates.

Bellarmine University is once again ranked among the top 20 universities in the South according to the U.S. News and World Report. Slated to hit the newsstands on Monday, Aug. 20, the U.S.News and World Report’s 2008 rankings place Bellarmine in the top 20 universities in the South region of the “Best Universities-Master’s” category. This marks the 14th year in a row Bellarmine has been ranked in this “top tier” by the publication.

Bellarmine University will welcome its largest freshman class in history at several special events prior to the first day of classes on August 27. Among the activities are "move-in" day, convocation, and "Crossroads," a two-day, off campus orientation for first-time, full-time students.

The Bellarmine University Rubel School of Business will honor Ralph G. Gronefeld, Jr., as its 2007 Accounting Alumnus of the Year at the school’s 23rd Annual Accounting Alumni Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 20. The luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. in Frazier Hall on Bellarmine’s campus.

Bellarmine University has appointed Peter Kremer as executive director of the Bellarmine Alumni Association. Kremer, a 2002 graduate of Bellarmine University, began his duties July 23.

Information sessions to acquaint prospective students about Bellarmine University’s Accelerated Executive Certificate in Financial Planning Program will be held July 17, Aug. 1, Aug. 16 and Sept. 5. The program is designed for professionals in the brokerage, insurance, accounting, banking, and related industries.

Dr. Nelson Lopez, assistant professor of foreign languages at Bellarmine University, was selected to participate in the the annual reading and scoring of the College Board's AP (Advanced Placement) Examinations in Spanish. The grading took place in San Antonio from June 3-10.

Bellarmine University has named 566 undergraduate students to its dean’s list for the 2007 spring semester. The dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or better on a four-point grading system.

Bellarmine University President Dr. Joseph J. McGowan has announced the appointment of Dr. Doris Tegart to the position of senior vice president for academic affairs at Bellarmine University.

Bellarmine University and Director of Jazz Studies Jeff Sherman have announced the 21st Annual Bellarmine Jazz Guitar Clinic and Concert will be held June 4 and 5. The clinic and concert will feature instruction and performances by Sherman and special guests Jack Wilkins and John Stowell. The concert will take place Monday, June 4 in the Wyatt Center for the Arts on the Bellarmine campus at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the concert are available in advance at Music-Go-Round on Hurstbourne Lane for $7. Tickets also will be available at the door for $10. The clinic will be held June 4 and 5 in the Music Building on Bellarmine's campus.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 23, 2007)—Bellarmine University President Dr. Joseph J. McGowan announced the creation of the Bellarmine Institute for Media, Culture and Ethics today at a news conference on campus.

Bellarmine University’s physical therapy department will sponsor a “Fun Run” at the Louisville Zoo on May 26. Proceeds will benefit the Jefferson County Public Schools’ physical therapy fund, which provides needed equipment and services to children with physical challenges.

Bellarmine University presented honors and awards to the Class of 2007 on Thursday, May 10 at an awards dinner held on campus. Among the highlights of the evening were addresses from the valedictorian, Raymond Burns, III, and the two salutatorians, Sarah Todd and John Escosa. EVENT PHOTOS

Bellarmine University's Annsley Frazier Thornton School of Education has once again met the rigorous standards set forth by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and has earned full accredition.

Bellarmine University will award 89 master’s and 354 bachelor's degrees during its 54th annual commencement exercises on Saturday, May 12. The commencement speaker will be Wendell Berry, celebrated American writer, farmer and conservationist. Ceremonies will begin at noon in Knights Hall on Bellarmine’s campus.

Bellarmine University received a “merit award” from the Kentucky Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects (KYASLA) at their 2007 Awards Program held recently at the Yew Dell Gardens in Crestwood, Kentucky.

Bellarmine’s director of financial aid, Heather Boutell, was elected president of the Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SASFAA) at the association’s conference held Feb. 11-14 in Nashville, Tenn.

Bellarmine University Mock Trial coaches Ruth and Jim Wagoner were inducted into the American Mock Trial Association Coaches Hall of Fame. The honor is given to coaches who have not only produced excellent, competitive results over a long period of time, but also to those whose programs have upheld the high ethical standards of the American Mock Trial Association.

Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Place: Wyatt Hall (Norris Place side of Bellarmine Campus)

Time: 2:00pm - Orientation for New Members

Current Members are invited to socialize

2:30 pm - Course Information

Talk with Curriculum Committee members for more information about courses and "Lunch and Learn" series

2:30pm - Refreshments

Bring a friend! No RSVP necessary! Join us!