by Hunter Patterson | Oct 18, 2010 | News Slider
Because of SGA’s efforts the Paint the Herd event was a huge success. Everything from remixed songs, colorful paint and bright lights there was plenty of fun to go around. Relive the moment here. You’ve seen the pictures on Facebook, tweets from SGA but you have not seen the video. Please upgrade your browser Click here to see a photo slideshow from the paint...
by Emily Snell | Oct 18, 2010 | News Slider
More than 100 faculty members and students received flu shots during Lipscomb’s first vaccination clinic of the school year. Students from the College of Pharmacy volunteered to administer the vaccines as a service to the campus community. The college gives flu shots every year, and last Wednesday’s clinic was the first of three for this fall. Zac Cox, event coordinator and pharmacy professor, said that using pharmacy students to help with the clinic is mutually beneficial. “They all get immunization-certified in the first year that they get here,” Cox said. “It’s good for them to get the practice in and keep their skills up to date, and it’s a service to Lipscomb. It’s a win-win.” The second clinic will be Oct. 26 in Burton Hall, and the last clinic will be Nov. 16 in the student center. Cox said that he is encouraging more students to get vaccinated this year because of a new recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since the H1N1 virus last year affected many young people the CDC is suggesting that everyone over the age of 6 months get a flu shot. “The risk of complications [from the shot] is very, very low,” he said. “And the benefit is very, very great.” Cox said that he thinks some students seem hesitant about getting a flu shot because they’ve been told that it might make them sick or because they’ve heard stories about people who have severe reactions to the vaccine. He said that the shot cannot cause the flu and that the risk is minimal for serious reactions. He encouraged students to...
by Caitlin Selle | Oct 13, 2010 | News Slider
Paint will be flying and music will be pounding Friday night when Lipscomb’s Student Government Association hosts the first-ever “Paint the Herd.” The paint party — also referred to as a paint rave — will be held from 11:30 p.m. Friday until 1:30 a.m. Saturday on the bottom level of the new parking garage. DJ Potamus will be on the ones and twos while students dance and sling paint on each other and the well-covered and protected surfaces of the emptied garage. Students are excited about the music as well as the paint. “I have never heard DJ Potamus,” said freshman Courtney Himes. “But I’ve heard he is the bomb-diggity. I think that his music will make this paint party even better and I cant wait to hear him.” Paint, paint suits and refreshments will be provided by SGA. Students are urged to bring goggles or sunglasses to avoid getting paint in their eyes. Another perk that is designed to get more students involved is that the freshman curfew, normally 1 a.m. on the weekend, will be extended to 2 a.m. Admission will be $2 for Lipscomb students and $5 for non-Lipscomb students. Long-sleeve black t-shirts are available for $10 and get you into the party for free. “I have been to paint raves before and am so excited that Lipscomb is doing one,” said Kelli Blackshear. “I hope it tops the ones I’ve been to before. My friends and I can’t wait for this...
by Madalyn Chaffin | Oct 13, 2010 | News Slider
Declaration deadline looms. And for some of the almost 350 Lipscomb students required to declare majors this autumn, quick action must be taken. All students who have earned 57 credit hours, no matter their academic standing, must officially declare their major by Friday, Oct. 15. To help students negotiate this process, the registrar’s office provides an instruction sheet with easy-to-follow steps. After filling out the official form, including grades earned in all classes completed, the student must have it signed by the department chair of the desired major. The next step is submitting it to the registrar for review. After that review is successfully completed, the student has officially declared his/her major. The most difficult task for the university registrar’s office is finding the time to schedule all the reviews with the students who must declare this semester. “We need approximately 40 appointments a day,” said Nanci Carter, technical support employee in the registrar’s office. Although some students have yet to begin the process, even as the deadline comes nearer, those who have completed it report it’s not that difficult. “I was just glad to be officially declared,” said Kelly Hagerty, a junior and and newly declared kinesiology major. “It wasn’t hard to do at all and they were happy to help with any questions I had.” Failure to officially declare restricts students from registering for classes for next semester. Students who haven’t declared because they are unsure of their major preference are encouraged to take some time off from classes until they decide on a major to...
by Emily Snell | Oct 13, 2010 | News Slider
Breast cancer survivor Libby Spicer, a Lipscomb student accounts representative, is the inspiration behind Kappa Iota Theta’s plans to participate in the cancer awareness walk. Spicer is so moved by the organization’s plans that she says she may walk right along with them. “She, in some way, has touched each and every one of our lives,” said Tenielle Buchanan, director of Lipscomb’s Intercultural Engagement and Development and Kappa Iota Theta sponsor. “This gives our students a chance to give back to someone who has given to them.” Spicer began working in the business office in 1999. In 2006, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. During her four months of chemotherapy, she worked part-time, coming to the office between treatments. *“If I hadn’t had this place to come to and these people—these wonderful people…” Spicer said, commenting on the role of her co-workers and friends. “That’s one thing that makes Lipscomb, Lipscomb. Everybody is so supportive.” Kappa Iota Theta, formerly named LUMA, will be participating in the American Cancer Society walk on October 30 at LP Field. All Lipscomb students are encouraged to join. Those interested can register at the event or by contacting Jennifer Lucas with the American Cancer Society at (615) 327-0991. In addition to trying to walk with the students, Spicer said she will to get others from the business office to participate as well. Buchanan also explained that she and the student leaders of Kappa Iota Theta decided to participate in the cancer walk as a way to show that Lipscomb is involved in the larger community of Nashville. She said she expects to see a positive...
