Lipscomb’s Student Activities Board packs fall semester with regular fun, Dave Barnes concert

Lipscomb’s Student Activities Board has been working hard this summer to create a full slate of events to entertain students during the fall semester, including some usual suspects and a concert with a noted local musician. Thanks to the partnership with SAB, SGA, Campus Ministry and Lipscomb Athletics, there is some sort of activities planned every day of the week throughout the fall. If you take a look at the schedule, you’ll recognize some of the main attractions that come up every year: the Dodgeball Tournament, Paint the Herd, and the Running of the Bison. In addition to the normal events, SAB added more events with the help of their on campus partnerships. SGA President Andrew Hunt has been working alongside SAB to create more events every week on campus. “Besides some new events, the only major difference for this semester is that we’re working a lot more closely with SAB,” Hunt said. “We hope that splitting the cost of events will help both of our budgets go further, so we will be able to have more, higher-quality events.” Local musician Dave Barnes will kick off Homecoming Week in concert on Oct.1 at 7 p.m. in Collins Alumni Auditorium. Director of Student Involvement Louis Nelms said he hopes that bringing in more musical talent can become a precedent for campus concerts. “I think live music makes everything better. We’re in Nashville, which is Music City. We have great venues on campus that we haven’t used,” Nelms said.” “So, one thing that we’re trying to do is bring in more bands from the outside and give artist a chance to showcase...

Lipscomb in Motion

Bring in the Christmas season the right way, with The Lighting of the Green! Also, catch an up-and-coming band in Shamblin, watch the Bisons and Lady Bisons in Allen and find out how to win $25 dollars from Elam. It’s all part of Lipscomb in Motion this week! Monday Monday Night Football in ARLOs Tuesday Smiling faces are needed as volunteer “Hosts” for Lighting of the Green Tuesday, November 30 For the 6th straight year Amy Grant will host this popular event that draws thousands from the Nashville community.  Amy will be joined this year by Dave Barnes, Susan Ashton, The Black Nativity ensemble and choruses from both the University and the Campus School. Lighting of the Green features include: Free photos with Santa Claus in the Bennett Campus Center 3:30pm-7:30pm Concert featuring Amy Grant in Allen Arena Mall – begins at 5:30pm Merry Marketplace (Holiday gifts and more!) Allen Arena Lobby – 1:00pm-8:00pm Williamsburg Village – Free holiday cookies and hot chocolate – begins at 4:30pm Lighting of the Green would not be possible without the wonderful volunteer help of Lipscomb faculty, staff and students.  Come be a part of this magical night and help us extend a warm Lipscomb welcome and Christmas cheer to our many guests. Wednesday Wednesday Night We Eat Friday The Civil Wars in Concert in Collins Alumni Auditorium More Information to Come! NCAA Tournament: Volleyball vs. Ohio State at 5:00 pm Look for more information about a viewing party! Saturday College Football in ARLOs Women’s Basketball vs. Mercer at 4:00 pm Men’s Basketball vs. Mercer at 6:30 pm Sunday NFL Sunday Ticket in ARLOs...