Campus Safety: overdramatic or simply precautious?

Campus Safety: overdramatic or simply precautious?

by | Sep 17, 2010 | News Slider

Lipscomb parking tickets– we’ve all had them. But did you know that Campus Safety will take other measures if you are parked in a non-designated parking spot? Students have been called out of class to move illegally parked cars, and some students received phone calls from their parents saying campus safety and security contacted them. “Last week I had four missed calls from campus safety telling me they would tow my car if I did not move it,” said Brynn Petrey, a junior Nursing major from Memphis. “I was in class all day, and think my studies are more important than moving my car that wasn’t obstructing traffic.” Patrick Cameron, assistant director of campus security and safety, listed some things you should know before you park illegally at Lipscomb. “It is a very rare occurrence that we will pull people out of class or call them,” Cameron said. “Generally that happens when one of two things happen: someone has parked illegally in a space that has been reserved for a specific named guest, or someone has parked in one of the senior administrator spaces over by Crisman.” The Lipscomb traffic and parking regulations state the instances in which Campus Safety is permitted to tow you–and they will. Never park in a fire lane, by fire hydrants, or where you’re blocking dumpsters or traffic. This could result in your vehicle being towed at your own expense. Campus Safety can also tow your car “where deemed necessary.” Other than these instances, officers will usually write a ticket and move on. But beware, parking tickets can add up fast. The penalty amount usually...
Wintermester 2010-2011

Wintermester 2010-2011

by | Sep 9, 2010 | News Slider

Do you get bored over your winter break? Wish you could travel around the world, go skiing or knock out a GenEd or two? Wintermester 2010-2011 is a new academic term that offers more flexible ways for Lipscomb students to earn their hours and meet class requirements during their winter break. Wintermester offers travel, online, and hybrid courses in a number of departments and offers a broader range of classes that may not be as accessible during regular fall or spring semesters. Students have the opportunity to lighten course loads, get ahead, or catch up by taking their choice of five courses offered this winter. Principles of Management, MG 3503, taught by Zach Evans is on online course offered to students who can earn credit while at home over the break. Intermediate Algebra, MA 1030, is a hybrid course that will be taught by Brandon Banes. This Wintermester also offers three travel courses. Dean Norma Burgess will be taking a group of students to Southeast Asia from December 27 to January 8 to explore the interrelationships between families and their environments. Students will experience consumerism and merchandising in Singapore then visit ancient ruins and cities in Cambodia. Three credit hours can be earned in either Fashion, History, or Sociology. The Bible Department is also offering a travel course to Greece and Rome from December 27 to January 8. Dr. Mike Williams will be taking students on a journey following the footsteps of Paul while learning about the ancient cultures surrounding the early church. Credit will be given in either Story of the Church or New Testament World. The last...
Celebrating the life of Liz LaVelle

Celebrating the life of Liz LaVelle

by | Sep 5, 2010 | News Slider

Arrangements of large sunflowers and peach-colored roses line the front wall of the Ezell Chapel on August 31, the day of the memorial service honoring Liz LaVelle’s life. Liz was a 2009-2010 freshman at Lipscomb from Germantown, Tennessee. She was killed in an auto accident on her way to Nashville on July 28. To the right of the room stands a large portrait of Liz lying in the grass with a beautiful smile from ear to ear. As her family begins to arrive, laughter, hugs, and the murmurs of conversation slowly begin to fill the room. The mood overall is not a somber or sad one as reminiscent stories are shared. Dr. Scott McDowell welcomes the throng of people who have come to honor Liz. There is not an open seat in the room as more and more people pile in and stand in the back. Dr. Harold Hazelip prays the prayer of Psalm 23 and introduces Dr. Dave LaVelle, Liz’s father. A teary-eyed Dr. Lavelle accounts the story of Liz’s life and restates over and over again how much Liz was loved by her family and was very close to her  cousins. He said she was very committed to the Lord and was spiritually growing all the time. Liz was baptized when she was 10 years old, stating that she “wanted everyone in the family to baptize her.” Liz was a psychology major pursuing a career at Agape. “Liz’s future was bright,” said her father. “She could draw, paint, sing and write. She had a lot of talent and a bright future. “We’re faced with reality. The reality...