College of Sciences & Mathematics Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with 10 Special Events

College to host one event each month throughout the academic year

Belmont’s College of Sciences & Mathematics (CSM) is marking a momentous milestone with “The Power of 10,” a 10-month celebration commemorating the college’s 10-year anniversary. The celebration’s title pays tribute to the mathematics concept of 10 raised to its various integer exponents, reflecting the college’s commitment to scientific and mathematical excellence.

From Aug. 2024 through May 2025, CSM will host one event each month designed for students, faculty, staff and alumni to engage with one another and foster a sense of community withing the CSM family.

The Power of 10 kicks off with a group photo of CSM students, faculty and staff spelling out “CSM” on the South Lawn. The celebration concludes in May with a closing ceremony and graduation.

Additional events throughout the year include a trivia night with parents during family weekend, the annual Science Undergraduate Research Symposium, a day dedicated to community service and the Scholarship, Performance, Art, Research & Knowledge Symposium.

August 28

Spelling CSM on the Lawn

CSM students, faculty and staff gather for a group photo spelling out "CSM" on the lawn.

September 27

Trivia on Family Weekend

Students and parents are invited for math, science and Belmont trivia. Prizes will be available for the winners.

October 24

Vaughn Science Lecture

A special lecture from a guest speaker, sponsored by Belmont psychology and neurology, will be given to CSM students, faculty and staff. Stay tuned for speaker details.

November 25

Science Undergraduate Research Symposium (SURS)

A day dedicated to undergraduate students presenting their research. A guest speaker will be announced.

December 2

Cards & Cookies

CSM will decorate cookies and make Christmas cards to be donated to nursing homes.

January 22

Day of Service

CSM will come together and spend the day out in the community serving Nashville.

February 1

Homecoming Lunch and Game

Students, faculty, staff, retired faculty and alumni are invited to a pregame lunch at sit together at the Homecoming basketball game. Note: The Feb. 1 date is just a placeholder — more info regarding 2025 Homecoming dates will be announced in the future.

March 19

Movie Night

Students, faculty and staff are invited to watch a movie together in one of the big theaters on Belmont's campus. Location info to follow.

April 16

SPARK Syomposium

The Scholarship, Performance, Art, Research and Knowledge Symposium (SPARK) is a day dedicated to undergraduate and graduate students sharing their work across campus, from music performances and art showcases to scholarly research.

May 2

Closing Ceremony and Graduation

Sending off our CSM Bruins at graduation with unique CSM graduation stoles.

The idea for the college was first proposed in 2014 when former provost Dr. Thomas Burns suggested the formation of a dedicated College of Sciences & Mathematics. This vision united the departments of biology, chemistry and physics, math and computer science and psychological science under one academic roof.

Following a nationwide search, Dr. Thom Spence was appointed as the inaugural dean, priming the college for a decade of growth and innovation.

Today, 14 majors are housed within the College of Sciences & Mathematics and over 90% of students are involved in undergraduate research with faculty members. In addition, over 26 state-of-the-art teaching and research labs exist to facilitate and make research easily accessible to students.

“These past nine years have been absolutely phenomenal, and it is now time to recognize the legacy of the programs and celebrate our accomplishments,” said Dr. Linda Jones, associate dean of the college.

More details regarding each event will be made public in the coming weeks. To stay up to date with all CSM news, follow CSM on Instagram, LinkedIn and subscribe to the college’s quarterly newsletters.

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