by Cory Woodroof | Feb 6, 2013 | News Slider
The Metro Council has voted unanimously to allow Lipscomb to adjust its proposal for campus expansions, amending the Institutional Overlay to both placate the neighborhood and at the same time allow for necessary expansions on campus. The amended proposal — approved by the council Tuesday night at the Metro Courthouse — came out of discussions and cooperation between the university and the Avalon Neighborhood Association, the organization made up of neighbors in the surrounding community. That group had opposed critical parts of the earlier proposal. The new plan amends Lipscomb’s proposal presented in September 2012, a plan whose outline gained general acceptance by Metro officials, with one major exeption. The opposition was to the university proposal to turn the campus-owned Parkwood Terrace Apartments on Belmont Boulevard into university office space. The new proposal withdraws the Parkwood Terrace plans, which pleased the surrounding neighbors, according to the university. Lipscomb also witdhrew plans to demolish the home on 4012 Granny White Pike next to Draper’s Jewelers. The new measure allows for a parking lot to be constructed behind the home to help alleviate campus’ pressing parking issues. Lipscomb plans to continue with the expansion of the McFarland Science building to the northwest corner of campus, which would involve moving a few feet into the setback. According to the university, the expansion was met favorably by the neighbors. Lipscomb also will move forward with an increase in overall square footage currently allowed in the institutional overlay, which will aid the efforts of the newly announced 70 million/7-year plan announced last week by university President Randy Lowry. The university’s stance is that this move will have little impact on the neighbors. And those neighbors have agreed....
by Cory Woodroof | Feb 5, 2013 | News Slider
Local minister, author and Lipscomb adjunct professor Joshua Graves was present for a book signing at the Beaman Library Tuesday afternoon. Graves, the preaching and teaching minister at Otter Creek Church and a contributor to Fox News’ website, read a portion of his new book Heaven on Earth (co-written with Chris Seidman) to those in attendance. Carolyn Wilson, the director of library services, introduced Graves to the crowd, thanking him for his participation in the event. “We like to recognize our own people who do exceptionally well,” said Wilson, a member of Graves’ congregation. After the introduction, Graves jumped right into reading a chapter from Heaven on Earth, a book that offers a fresh take on the Beatitudes. The chapter took a focus on the ‘mourning’ beatitude. Once Graves finished the reading, he took a few questions from the audience, with topics ranging from what it’s like to be both a writer and a preacher to what inspired Graves to write about the Beatitudes. Graves said he was happy with the event’s turnout, noting his enjoyment in hosting book signings. “When I think about book signings, it’s just another opportunity to talk to people about things I’m passionate about,” Graves said. “It can be kind of a weird thing for some authors, but I just love the chance to hear what people are reading and what they’re thinking about.” Graves said that college students who were interested in the book would be attracted to its non-scholarly approach. “This is not an academic book – it’s not an intellectual book. It’s a book that’s very practical,” Graves said. “[The book]...
by Brianne Welch | Jan 28, 2013 | News Slider
Two beloved members of the Lipscomb family who died last week — former professors Dr. Bill Collins and Dr. Oliver Yates — will long be remembered for what they did for their students, colleagues and the university. Dr. Collins died Jan. 21 at the age of 71, Dr. Yates on January 24 at the age of 79. Dr. Yates first came to Lipscomb as a freshman in 1952, and he remained at Lipscomb until his death. “He taught thousands of students during a career that lasted nearly 55 years,” wrote Kent Gallaher, chair of the biology department. “[he] made a huge impact in the lives of hundreds of health-care professionals who did their undergraduate training at Lipscomb from the late 1950’s though 2010.” Like many others who were touched by Dr. Yates’ life, Gallaher spoke very highly of him. “Along with Dr. Paul Langford, he laid the foundation for the successful pre-med program we enjoy today.” Lipscomb provost, Craig Bledsoe, said Dr. Yates has left a lasting legacy. “Through his work, Lipscomb became the place to be to train for a health-related career,” Bledsoe wrote. “He personally trained hundreds of students who would go on to become highly successful doctors, dentists, nurses, veterinarians, and others who chose to devote their lives to caring for others.” Bledsoe talked about how Dr. Yates not only touched the lives of students, but he also was extremely involved in bettering the community. Professor Collins came to Lipscomb as a staff member in 1985, and he retired in May 2012. Dr. Collins was a philosophy professor but was part of the Bible department until 1999. In...
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 25, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s third installment of Lumination News, Brynn Watkins and Jeremy Keck are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Monaih Sam brings you up to speed with sports, Jessica Burke takes us around the world in a minute with the week’s top headlines, Ariel Jones has some insight on this week’s Presidential Inauguration and Madeline Smith delivers your weather forecast. This week’s newscast features a look into Nashville’s new status as the nation’s “It City,” a look at students participating in service events in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a look at campus’ recycling group EKO, some information on this weekend’s Anteater’s Ball, a look into Lipscomb’s Revenge of the Nerds video game tournament, some news on the big Singarama announcements, insight into March’s 2nd Annual Student Scholars Symposium, some insight into the upcoming golf season and some student opinions of Nashville’s winter weather. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Jael Teme | Jan 21, 2013 | News Slider
The spring semester is barely underway, and stress is already settling in for some. When thinking about all the classes and assignments that might fill a student’s weekly schedule, those around campus might feel a little overwhelmed. For some, classes are only a portion of the week’s workload. Cece Ramsey is a student at Lipscomb that spends her time as a cheerleader, tutor, member of the Pi Kappa Sigma service club, choreographer for Anteaters’ Ball and Singarama, Executive Director of Relay for Life, member of Alpha Chi, secretary of Phi Alpha Theta and a member of the Honors College. The junior history and French major says she has gained many unique opportunities through being a member of the Honors College. “The Honors College has given me the opportunity to meet wonderful people, participate in unique entertaining activities such as the Blue Man Group and High Teas,” Ramsey said. The honors college classes are usually smaller/more complex, and professors expect more of their students. To be part of this program, students are required to have a 3.5 GPA and go through an application process. Brandon Shaw is a junior at Lipscomb that transferred from a community college and is currently part of the Honors College. “In the program, you find yourself in great classes with students who actually want to be there. Learning is less of a chore and more of an experience that you and your classmates share,” Shaw said. While the Honors College might not be for everyone, those who consider themselves “overachievers” are usually prompt to become a part of this program. The program at the Honors...
