SGA Meeting March 22, 2010

by | Mar 27, 2010 | News Slider

On Monday, March 22, 2010 Lipscomb’s Student Government Association met to discuss and vote on many upcoming events in Lipscomb’s future. In April, The Student Government Association (SGA) plans to host a “Think Green” week. In coordination with the SGA, senior fashion merchandising majors would like to join efforts and create “Green Week Fashion Line.” This would feature local designers that specialize in selling environmentally safe fabrics. These seniors also hope to bring in different speakers to help make students more aware of what “going green” means for the fashion world, and how it impacts them as an environmentally conscious society. The fashion merchandising seniors are asking SGA to consider helping them supply snacks and prizes for students at these events, as well as advertising, and a few small gifts of appreciation for their speakers. SGA plans to vote on this proposal in two weeks. Saturday, April 10th, the Lipscomb Tennis Center will be hosting a “Block Party” for the Green Hills community. The Tennis Center has already discussed bringing in a DJ, face painters, and many other fun booths. This will serve as the Tennis Center’s grand opening for not only Lipscomb students, but also for Nashville. The day will start off with the Bison men’s tennis team playing Tennessee Tech. as well as the women’s team playing Northern Alabama. From there, a donor’s reception will take place. After the reception, the block party will begin lasting for around three hours. This event will be huge because it is for everyone in the Green Hills community. The Tennis Center does not want Lipscomb students and faculty to be...

Tyler Whaley Senior Profile

by | Mar 26, 2010 | News Slider

Tyler Whaley, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Organizational Communication What’s next for you after graduation? I have a Legislative Internship at the Tennessee State Capitol starting in the fall. Right after graduation I’m returning home to Florida to work in Real Estate. What are your long-term career goals? I want to be a Lobbyist. I’m hoping with my internship at the State Capitol I can really learn the tricks of the trade and get my foot in the door. What is the most important thing you learned at Lipscomb? There are too many to say specifically, but what I can say is that I learned to trust in myself and my abilities. I feel I have been given the tools and the training to go out in the real world and survive. Who at Lipscomb influenced you the most? How? Probably Nancy McDaniel because she does so much for the communication department.  Her selflessness and generosity will always be something I will remember and carry with...

Katie Jones Senior Profile

by | Mar 12, 2010 | News Slider

1. Name, hometown, major Katie Jones, Lawrenceburg, Tenn., journalism 2. What’s next for you after graduation? I am going to continue my internship with SouthComm and job hunt. I am also going to get married this summer. 3. Long-term career goals? I would love to get a job at Her Magazine because it is a fun and creative atmosphere. I would also get to work with really great people. 4. What is the most important thing you learned at Lipscomb? Lipscomb has helped me become the person I wanted to be. I have learned how to come out of my shell and meet new people. 5. Who at Lipscomb influenced you the most? How? Dr. Paul Prill has influenced me most here at Lipscomb because he would always tell us to think outside the box. All the friends I have met here at Lipscomb have also helped me shape my viewpoints about...