by Danielle Boyd | Sep 21, 2011 | News Slider
SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) is an international non-profit organization on college and university campuses, where students do community based projects on relevant economic, social and environmental factors. “They go in and empower people based on those factors to improve their standard of living and quality of life through the positive power of business,” said Duncan Gross, a junior accounting major from Memphis, Tenn., and executive director of Lipscomb SIFE. The organiztion, established on campus Jan. 15, 2010, made its debut as one of the fastest growing student-led organizations on campus. When it first began, SIFE enlisted students to join the efforts for service within the Nashville community. “We sought to really work with the non-profits in Nashville to help them with the process and improvement of the projects they do within the community,” said Gross. Originally taking on 16 projects at a time, SIFE has narrowed down their mark this year to only three, giving students the opportunity to engage and serve at a more feasible work schedule. Within the past year, SIFE members have collaborated with many non-profit organizations such as Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro, Tenn. “One of our biggest projects is Kilowatt Ours,” said Gross. “I plan to reenergize America.” For that project, SIFE members and organization leaders complete a series of workshops to help low-income families save energy and decrease their electric bills by at least $80. “This will help them save money, which they can reallocate to other aspects of life,” said Gross. As SIFE continues to grow, its service has reached beyond state lines and into the international level. In addition to serving the community, SIFE has also developed a pen pal project with David Lipscomb Middle School as well as...
by Danielle Boyd | Sep 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
This week, 28 students packed their bags and boarded a flight to study abroad in Vienna, Austria. Each year, Lipscomb offers students (sophomores and above) the opportunity to expand their horizons through a study abroad program. “Our world is globalizing very quickly, and studying abroad equips students and gives them tools they can’t learn in a classroom,” said Melissa Swann, site director for the Vienna study abroad program. While spending three months in the country, students will live in apartment-style housing at the International Student Housing Facility, a not-for-profit agency that provides housing for students from all over the world. With the apartments located in the center of the city, students will have fast and easy access to one of Vienna’s finest shopping centers. During these three months, students will also study German and experience a whole new way of life. “I have never spoke German in my life,” said Andrew Hunt, a sophomore student traveler majoring in law, justice, and society from Centerville, Tenn. “The only thing I know how to ask for is ‘tap water’ at a restaurant, so it will be interesting to be in a culture where I cannot communicate with many people.” In order to enhance their cultural knowledge and communication skills, students will study at the Austria American Institute, an 85-year-old experienced collaborator for students studying abroad. “This exponential learning experience is provided to enhance students’ knowledge of the world around them,” Swann said, “while also continuing to strengthen their faith through small groups and community worship.” “I think I am going to do a lot of self-searching out there, growing spiritually and maturing,”...
by Danielle Boyd | Aug 28, 2011 | News Slider
After the 90-day renovation, many returning students were stunned to open the doors of Fanning to see a complete transformation. Every suite was gutted out and finished with hard wood floors, new appliances, fresh paint, better internet service and completely new furniture. “Fanning hall is a beautiful dorm that has always housed beautiful ladies, and I am happy to be here opening my 7th dorm,” said Laurie Sain, head resident of Fanning. “When you walk into fanning now, you feel like you are at home,” said Latoya Clark, a senior resident of fanning majoring in biochemistry from Jackson, Tenn. Before the renovation, minor repairs and patching were made to the women’s dormitory. After this summer, those issues have finally been completely addressed. Now, residents can be sure that they will be cool in the warm months and warm in the cool months. It’s these types of changes that mean the most to the returning students. Jarathzy Lendos, a sophomore nursing major from Honduras, says that her showers have improved immensely in contrast to last year. “Now I do not have to worry about the water scalding my head when I take a shower,” she said. As one can only imagine, the living conditions of the 61-year-old building were dangerous and outdated for anyone living there today. “Fanning was old, run down, and old lady-like because everything was sagging and falling off the walls,” Lendos said. However, now, it is just the opposite. “I was always convinced that with a little bit of help you could make Fanning a concentration camp or prison just by the way it looked,” said...
by Danielle Boyd | Aug 2, 2011 | News Slider
The Fanning Hall 90 day renovation is now complete, and ready for students to make Lipscomb their home away from home. “Fanning has been patched and modified over the years, and after seeing many issues continue to rise, the senior leadership team decided to completely renovate the dorm over the summer, said Michael C. Green, The Vice president for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. Though the framework of Fanning Hall is still intact, it’s the oldest female dormitory on campus to have a complete makeover. “The was a decision made to spend this summer redoing every room, every suite, and all the different amenities that are a part of that complex to do a total face-lift,” said Green. Fanning was renovated as part of the university’s Lipscomb: Next campaign, celebrating its 125th anniversary as a Christian institution. Construction crews and group leaders have been working around the clock to complete the project in three months – normally, it should take double or triple that time. “It was an operation that ran into the wee hours of the night and early morning,” said Green. “They pretty much ran everyday on a 24-hour schedule in order to meet the time frame.” Fanning will have completely new furniture, outside railings, air conditioning units, improved wireless internet connection, study rooms, state of the art exercise room and even a volleyball court in the courtyard. All this will take take those renowned Fanning Luaus to a whole new level. “As far as technology, I think it’s going to be as up to date as any of the residence halls on campus, “said Green....
by Danielle Boyd | Jul 21, 2011 | News Slider
Lipscomb students, your voice is being heard. Though the addition of Chick-fil-A to campus dining options last year was a step in the right direction, students have been craving more choices. This fall, LU will add Papa John’s pizza and a sushi bar to the menu. Campus dining is largely controlled by Sodexho, and general manager Roy Platt is excited about starting this new chapter for the university. “I know the school is going to experience continuous growth,” Platt said. “And we want to grow with them.” Platt looks forward to partnering with Papa John’s, which he called “the number one chain out there, especially on college campuses.” “Pizza Hut was a good product, but I think it was time for an upgrade,” he said. Latoya Clark, a biochemistry major from Jackson, Tenn. agreed. “I am so glad they are getting rid of Pizza Hut because Papa John’s is so much better,” she said. Unlike last year, students will be able to purchase pizza by the slice. Papa John’s will also offer cheese sticks and their signature wings. The sushi bar was also designed to cater to popular demand. There’s no doubt the success of the sushi bar in the Bison Cafe had something to do with Sodexho’s decision to add a stand-alone bar downstairs. “[Statistics] show that Sushi is a huge thing among the demographics that college students represent,” said Platt, adding that sushi has been on students’ wish lists for quite some time. The new sushi bar will take place of of the always-good-but-never-open “Chilling’s.” It won’t be just sushi, either. The bar will also offer other...
