by Cory Woodroof | May 16, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
It’s been a light week around campus, but with the flurry of graduations being held in Allen Arena, incoming parkers might want to take note of when the lots will be especially full. Also, pay special attention to the information on GOLD Family Day that’s taking place on Saturday at noon. CAMPUS DATES/TIMES FOR TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY (courtesy of Mary Bouldin) Thursday, 5:00 p.m. – Ezell 107 Information Session for M.Ed. and Ed.S. degrees Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – Ezell 207 College of Transformaging: Metlife Retirement Class Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. – Burton New Pharmacy Student Orientation Friday, 6:45 p.m. – Allen Arena Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies Friday-Sunday – Ezell 301 Marriage Workshop Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – Ezell Teach for America Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – Allen Arena Lipscomb Academy Graduation Saturday GOLD Family Day @ Bison Baseball. 12 Noon – Tailgate Cookout – Allen Arena South Patio; 1:00 p.m. – Bisons vs. Kennesaw State – Dugan Field. RSVP http://www.lipscomb.edu/alumni/Event/Detail/3888 for tickets Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – Allen Arena Hillsboro HS Graduation Saturday, 4:00 p.m. – Allen Arena Antioch HS Graduation Saturday, 7:00 p.m. – Allen Arena Hillwood HS Graduation Saturday – outdoor locations Special Olympics Summer Games Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – Allen Arena Glencliff HS Graduation Sunday, 4:00 p.m. – Allen Arena Cane Ridge HS...
by Cory Woodroof | May 14, 2013 | News Slider
Written by Kim Chaudoin for the Lipscomb University website Patty Landon Dugger had quite a reputation at one time in the Tennessee Governor’s office. No, she didn’t have a reputation as a dissatisfied constituent or a lobbyist. Rather, she was legendary for training the best office administrators in the area. Today, the Lipscomb community is mourning the loss of Dugger, longtime business faculty member and director of the Lifelong Learning Program, who died May 13 at the age of 80 following a lengthy illness. “Patty Dugger was one of a generation of department of business faculty members who devoted their lives to teaching at Lipscomb,” said Turney Stevens, dean of the College of Business. “Without her guidance, many who achieved great things in their careers would have been far less successful.” For decades, officials in the governor’s office called on Dugger, when they needed to fill an administrative staff position, for candidates to hire. Dugger, who was a member of Lipscomb’s business faculty for 43 years, earned a reputation for producing the most skilled and ethical office administrators in Middle Tennessee. Her former students were in great demand in companies throughout Nashville. Her students became affectionately known as “Dugger’s Girls.” In 1981, eight of Dugger’s former students were part of then-Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander’s staff. One day they invited her to the state capitol for a visit and was unexpectedly greeted by the governor. “So this is the Dugger of ‘Dugger’s Girls,” Alexander said when they met. “I’ve been wanting to meet you for a long time.” He complimented her on the quality of her students and honored her...
by Kara Philpot | May 8, 2013 | News Slider
New Lipscomb Public Relations Student Society of America president Amanda Priddy, who served as vice president last year, says she has big plans for campus’ chapter of the public relations organization. “I’m thrilled to be elected president, and I’ve already been working on plans for next year,” said Priddy, who was elected at the March meeting of the group. Priddy will begin her term at the end of the semester, which will run through spring 2014. “I want to increase membership and make PRSSA an essential part of being a communications major,” Priddy said.“This will include many opportunities for networking, job shadowing and help with resumes, cover letters and portfolios.” This incoming slate of officers are, like Priddy, seniors Andrew Thetford, who will be vice president, Kaleigh Bueckert, who will be secretary and Katy Holmes, who will be treasurer. “I’m excited to work with Andrew and the girls, and I think they’re all amazing leaders and forward-thinkers,” said Priddy. “I think we’ll make a great team.” The team will meet once a month along with their faculty advisor Aerial Ellis. A primary goal is to raise funds in order to send the chapter to Philadelphia for the PRSSA National Conference in October. The officers also must create opportunities for their members to get involved in the local and national community. “Our chapter is small, but I think there are so many opportunities in Nashville for us. This year will be about taking advantages of those opportunities,” Priddy...
by Anne Paquin | Apr 22, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In this semester’s final installment of Lumination News, Jeremy Keck and Nicolette Carney are behind the news desk to update you about what’s happening on campus. Nick Glende brings you up to date with Trendy Tech, and Brynn Watkins gives the scoop on all things entertainment. Brianna Langley updates you on the weather for this week and Savanna Schubert lets you in on all the sports news. This week’s newscast features information about the recent Boston bombing tragedy, a look at the live stream of SGA’s presidential debate as well as results, insight into how to handle tuition trouble if they arise, information about High Rollers, a group of young men on campus and a look into advice from our graduating seniors this year. We take a closer look at the theatre departments auditions for Les Misérables, the Joshua Project and an event hosted by the Lipscomb Racquet Club . This week’s newscast also features our weekly Nashville Spotlight and Tweets of the Week. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Kyrsten Turner | Apr 19, 2013 | News Slider
The Lipscomb community gathered Thursday in Beaman Library to honor local author George Spain with a book signing. A Lipscomb alumnus and retired health professional, Spain is a well-known author in the Nashville area. The writer has been published in the Williamson County Historical Review and in an anthology for the Written Word entitled Gathering: Writers of Williamson County. He spent the afternoon shaking hands and introducing his newly published book, Our People: Stories of the South. Spain also read several excerpts from the book. A historical fiction writer, most of Spain’s stories are set in middle-Tennessee and range from the 1700s down through slavery and the Civil War Era. Our People is a culmination of 16 short stories. The characters themselves are fictitious, but Spain said his inspiration comes from real individuals. “The inspiration I guess is just things out of my past, my wife’s past, which are interesting enough to tell people about,” Spain said. “I take those little bits of truths and create something that’s not-truth.” Spain attributes his career to Lipscomb professors and close friends who encouraged his writing talents. “I probably would have given up if it hadn’t been for people listening to my writing,” Spain said. “Very early on I started out writing poetry,” Spain said. “I wrote poetry for years and years, and a few short stories. When I started to retire, a few people said, ‘You ought to write.’” Spain credits his talent to his love of literature and encourages young authors to read constantly. “As Dr. Landiss said to me: read a lot of poets,” Spain said. “If you’re interested in...
