by Nick Glende | May 31, 2013 | News Slider
When students return for the fall semester, they will notice a lot of new attractions on campus. Over the summer, many construction teams will be hard at work to build several new projects. Kim Chaudoin, Director of Communication and Marketing, shed some light on each of the sites of construction and renovation. The first thing one might notice when walking through Bison Square will be the new Osman Fountain. Built to honor the Memory of Ty Osman II, a Harding student who died in a car accident last year, the fountain will also feature a baptistry. “We thought it was just a really fitting thing to have because our student’s faith is such an important part of what we do here at Lipscomb,” Chaudoin said. “Dr. Lowry has a vision of this being a place where if students decide they want to commit their life to Christ that they might come here and be baptized, right here in the middle of campus.” Students and faculty in the field of sciences can look forward to a new pharmacy and health sciences research facility, which will be located behind the McFarland building. The 15,000 square foot addition will include classrooms, labs and offices. “It’s our intent that just about any student that studies sciences will go through here at least once during their studies,” Chaudoin said. “We’re on target to finish by fall semester, so students should be able to use it soon.” At the Swang building, students are going to return to a new auditorium in Swang 108. The room has been stripped clean and will be receiving new seating,...
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 Madeline Smith | Apr 15, 2013 | Sports
Since Lipscomb University has been established for so many years, there are bound to have been a few changes here and there. But with such a rich history and great legacy, much has stayed the same. Mary Anne Thomas Smith attended Lipscomb in the early 1950s. She chose to go to the school to find a Christian husband – an ambition at which she succeeded. Mary Anne Thomas Smith was a Lipscomb cheerleader and also worked in the McQuiddy gym. She describes student activities as being very similar to those of students today. “Mostly, we stayed on campus and went to whatever event was going on. On weekends, we went to movies and church-hopped. We were just entertained by spending time together,” Mary Anne Thomas Smith said. Jan Craig, a classmate of Smith’s who also “loved, loved, loved “ Lipscomb, noted many changes that have occurred at the university, both good and bad. “The faculty is great. There are many wonderful Bible teachers. There are so many more programs, so many things to do, so many improved facilities and the campus is a lot prettier,” Craig said. But, she doesn’t approve of the changed dress code, the cutting down of trees and the overuse of cell phones. Of course, there’s always been romance at college. “We all snuck in kisses when we could, but they were very brief,” Craig said. A big change came to Lipscomb’s campus in the 1960s when Social Clubs were introduced. Cherie Bandy Smith, a student in the 1980s, said Social Clubs (she was a member of Delta Sigma) were the best part of campus life. “The...
by Brianne Welch | Apr 15, 2013 | News Slider
On Wednesday, April 17, Lipscomb’s Psychology Department’s Death and Dying class will be hosting a memorial service in the Ezell Chapel at 7:30 p.m. The service is open to all students and faculty, whether they have lost someone or not. The Death and Dying class decided to host the memorial service because they believed many people related to the Lipscomb family have lost their lives this past year. “We felt that, because of the theme of our class, it would be a good idea to host a memorial service to reach out to the student body to have a time of reflection on the ones we have lost,” junior Ashley Anderson said. The service will begin with an opening prayer and welcome. Following the welcome, everyone in attendance will be given a piece of paper to write the name of the person they have lost or would like to pray for. The papers will be collected and randomly distributed back out to the audience as prayer request cards. There will be a few minutes of meditation and reflection time along with an interactive passage. John Owings, a Lipscomb Bible professor, will also be speaking during the service. The Death and Dying Memorial Service is meant to be a time of reflection and meditation on those we have lost, and remembrance on their lives and legacies they have left...
