by Erin Turner | May 7, 2016 | Galleries
The smiles of IDEAL students, friends and family lit up Stowe Hall Friday afternoon when Lipscomb awarded eight students in Lipscomb’s IDEAL program with career exploration study certificates. IDEAL is a two-year certificate program for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Students in the program attend academic and skill-building classes, work daily internships and hang out with peer mentors and the student body. Photos by Erin...
by Erin Turner | May 7, 2016 | News Slider
The smiles of IDEAL students, friends and family lit up Stowe Hall Friday afternoon when Lipscomb awarded eight students in Lipscomb’s IDEAL program with career exploration study certificates. IDEAL is a two-year certificate program for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Students in the program attend academic and skill-building classes, work daily internships and hang out with peer mentors and the student body. “We often talk about what makes Lipscomb such a wonderful place, and there are so many things that we can talk about when listing things that make this a community we’re proud to be a part of,” said Rob Touchstone, Director of Missional Entrepreneurship. “At the top of that list, is what makes Lipscomb such a wonderful place, is what we get to experience everyday both inside the classroom and outside the classroom with our IDEAL students.” IDEAL started out as a fairly small program when it was launched in January of 2014. In December, IDEAL’s first cohort of just three students received certificates. On Friday, the following eight students received their certificates: Joshua Ahlberg, Matthew Branch, Alanna Johnson, Taegan Martin, Conner Mirt, Shayla Osbourne, Jenna Staehling and Zachary Sutton. Senior social work major and IDEAL peer mentor Andrew Jordan had the opportunity to know each graduate. “All of you have played a big part in my life here at Lipscomb,” Jordan said. “Y’all have made Lipscomb a better place.” Jordan was first involved in the Best Buddies program and soon knew he wanted to be a part of the IDEAL program. He started going to the IDEAL chapel every Thursday, where he first met Ahlberg, IDEAL chapel worship leader. During his senior year, he...
by Erin Turner | May 6, 2016 | News Slider, Opinion
Several Lumination Network staff members will graduate with a degree in journalism and new media. Each of them played a major role in producing content for Lumination, as they have written stories for the website, worked on the TV newscast and been heard on the radio. Brianna Langley, Journalism and New Media What has been your favorite Lipscomb memory? My favorite memory of my time at Lipscomb is probably the entire semester I spent abroad. Living, studying and traveling all over South America with a small group of girls was an experience I’ll never forget. I learned more about life, God and myself in those three months than I have in any classroom. I highly recommend taking advantage of an opportunity like that. What have you been involved with on campus? I’ve been involved in a lot of little things here and there, but the one organization I’ve stayed involved in all four years is Lumination Network. The family we’ve created and the growth we’ve experienced together are things I wouldn’t change for the world. What are you planning to do after graduation? On May 18, I’m moving to Morant Bay, Jamaica, to help kick-start a ministry and plant a church with my boyfriend. The ministry we’re partnering with is One53 and the church he’s been receiving mission training from is Ethos. We plan on living and ministering on the island for at least a year or two before either of us pursue graduate school. Would you give any advice to upcoming seniors? Don’t be afraid to be “non-traditional.” Maybe graduate school isn’t for...
by Erin Turner | Apr 14, 2016 | BREAKING NEWS
The student body elected Carson Panovec as Vice President of SGA after runoff elections were held Thursday in Bennett Campus Center. On Tuesday, results for all other officer positions were revealed. The student body elected Jackson Smith as SGA President after 760 students voted. Vince Law was voted as Secretary. Sarah Lavoie ran unopposed for Treasurer. Zach Eccleston, Lauren Gardiner, Carter Hilliard, Janie Lynn Lankford and Ellen Taylor were elected as senior senators. Lincoln Bell, Gabby Cannone, Rebecca Robertson, Carson Ford and Sam Hearn were elected as junior senators. Rachel Blue, Ralston Drake, Emilee Goss, Bailey Query and Sierra Sparks were elected as sophomore senators. In addition to SGA elections, Miss Lipscomb and Bachelor of Ugliness were voted on. According to Josh Roberts, Dean of Student Development, Lipscomb students have elected a graduating senior as Miss Lipscomb and Bachelor of Ugliness for over 75 years. The titles are awarded to the students that most closely embody the ideals and values of Lipscomb University. The title of Miss Lipscomb was given to Jamie Keiser and Bachelor of Ugliness to Andrew...
by Erin Turner | Apr 12, 2016 | BREAKING NEWS
The student body elected Jackson Smith as SGA President after 760 students voted Tuesday in Bennett Campus Center. Runoff elections will be held for Vice Presidential candidates Matt Gibson and Carson Panovec. According to Josh Roberts, Dean of Student Development, candidates for President, VP, Secretary and Treasurer are required to achieve 50 percent of the total vote. Because no VP candidate achieved 50 percent, the top two candidates will appear in a runoff election on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vince Law was voted as Secretary. Sarah Lavoie ran unopposed for Treasurer. Zach Eccleston, Lauren Gardiner, Carter Hilliard, Janie Lynn Lankford and Ellen Taylor were elected as senior senators. Lincoln Bell, Gabby Cannone, Rebecca Robertson, Carson Ford and Sam Hearn were elected as junior senators. Rachel Blue, Ralston Drake, Emilee Goss, Bailey Query and Sierra Sparks were elected as sophomore senators. In the SGA Debate Monday night, Smith said in his role as President he plans to engage student life more and make campus more convenient for current students. “I’d like to bridge a gap between the Joshua Project and student life to make a mentorship program for students who have gone through disciplinary procedure,” Smith said in the debate. “I’d like to plant seeds to actually be able to help them in the future.” Smith said he also hopes to give students with ideas a voice in administrative meetings. “I know a lot of times students have ideas but often get caught up in a paper trail working with administration,” he said. “I want to give students the opportunity to say, ‘this is something we’re passionate about, what do we need to do?’” Additional reporting by Katie Bianchini Photo by Erin...
