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 Kathryn McKinley | Oct 13, 2010 | News Slider
As a part of the Media Masters series hosted by Lipscomb University, Alan Kelly, founder and CEO of Playmaker Systems, LLC, spoke in front of students and faculty. Kelly is somewhat of a pioneer in the communication field, creating a periodic table for strategies that classifies different influence strategies run by companies and individuals. Kelly’s goal with this table is to standardize communication techniques and help predict future decisions made by companies. Please upgrade your...
by Rachel Carden | Oct 13, 2010 | News Slider
In its first year up and running, Lipscomb’s Lumination Network took first prize in the online publications category at last weekend’s Baptist Press Convention here in Nashville. FOX News reporter Todd Starnes judged the contestants in the online category, and Lumination came out on top followed by Union University’s Cardinal and Cream. “I am happy to know that all the work we have done the past two semesters has not been in vain,” said Lumination editor-and-chief Kate Keith. “We know that we still have a lot of work to do, but it is good to see that we are beating out other schools and are ahead of the curve.” Individual and overall awards were also given in the areas of print publications, feature writing, column writing, and yearbook. The prestigious President’s Award was awarded to Kristina Webb of Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida for her influential and faith-based work. The award also included a scholarship of $1,000. The Christ-centered journalism convention offered seminars to over 100 students and professors at the Southern Baptist Convention building Oct. 7-9. Topics included photography, video editing, the importance of internships, and thoroughness in covering stories. Union University, Biola University, and California Baptist University are just a few of the many universities represented at the conference. The schools were also given the opportunity to worship together as Christian recording artists Chris Tealy led worship for the weekend. “Congratulations to the students, and all who were involved in helping the Lumination Network move from dream to reality,” wrote department chair Craig Carroll to the Lumination staff. “This is indeed an honor,...
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...
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by Whitney Jarreld | Oct 12, 2010 | News Slider
Elaine Kamarck, spoke on Election 2010: It’s the Economy, Stupid – Again for the Don R. Elliott distinguished presidential lecture at Shamblin Theater on October 7th. Kamarck, who is a veteran at the White House and an expert on policies with years of expertise and experience during the Clinton administration and is the author of two books. She lectures on a variety of presidential policies, and more over about economics and how politics is effected by the 21st century environment. Kamarck began her speech with basic information about the economy but transformed that information into how the current economic situation has effected the popularity of the President and other current political issues. After her brief lecture, she and two other panelists answered questions from the audience. The other panelist were Marc Schwerdt, assistant professor of political science and academic chair of history, politics and philosophy, and Linda Schacht, associate professor of communication and political science. Questions by audience members varied from the weight of the president’s cabinet in decision-making to the role of congress, the current economic and political environment. Other audience members asked about the role of women in politics, particularly the progression of those roles. The event filled Shamblin Theatre with an audience of Lipscomb students and faculty and members of the Nashville community. Please upgrade your...
