by Sydney Poe | Aug 28, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
College Colors Day, a celebration of school spirit, will take place on Friday, August 30th, and universities across the nation, including Lipscomb, will be wearing their school colors to show their school pride. Many universities across the nation have participated in years past, but this year, the Lipscomb Alumni Association, Lipscomb Athletics and Lipscomb Dining services are partnering with the event to help students here at Lipscomb show school pride. Students are encouraged to wear a lot of purple and gold on and keep track of their school spirit on social media. Tag your photos during the day on the Lipscomb University Facebook page, or tag them on Twitter with handle, @Lipscomb. The Lipscomb bookstore is offering a 30% discount to anyone who wants to get some new Lipscomb attire to celebrate the day. You can download the coupon at www.lipscomb.edu. The year’s first Battle of the Boulevard is Friday night when the men’s soccer team takes on Belmont at 7 p.m. They’re offering free t-shirts and barbecue at the event. You can also decorate your own brick in Bison square to show your Bison spirit from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday. Free snow cones, cotton candy and other snack items will also be available at that time in Bison Square for anyone who wears their Lipscomb colors. The Department of Athletics is putting on t-shirt trade day during the event to make sure the campus is covered in purple. Lipscomb athletes will be on site to help you trade in any Division 1 t-shirt for a new Lipscomb Bisons t-shirt. For more information on College Colors...
by Michael Fox | Aug 28, 2013 | News Slider
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...
by Brianna Langley | Aug 27, 2013 | News Slider
University president Dr. Randy Lowry ushered in the new academic year with the annual Convocation Ceremony in Allen Arena on Tuesday. The event opened with a note of welcome from Dr. Jim Thomas, Executive Assistant to the President. Following his greeting, Board of Trustees member Harriet Shivers began the academic procession by carrying in Lipscomb’s traditional Mace, the wood of which was taken from an old oak tree that once stood on David Lipscomb’s original farm. Succeeding the presentation of the Mace, the parade of flags honored 100 nations and states represented within Lipscomb University and Academy. The Nashville Highlanders marched down the aisle next, playing customary tunes on bagpipes and drums. After recognizing and honoring the Lipscomb Board of Trustees, the Senior Leadership Team, the Academic Leadership Team, the University Faculty, the Academy Faculty, and the 17th president of Lipscomb, Dr. Lowry, Dr. Candice McQueen, Dean of the College of Education, gave a 4 minute keynote speech. Those in attendance enjoyed a time of worship, as well as scriptural reading from Jeremiah 29:11-13 before Lowry’s address. During his address, Lowry mentioned some noteworthy plans and hopes for Lipscomb University’s future. Such plans include the expansion of the McFarland Math and Science Center, the renovation of the Swang Business Center and the construction of a new Well-Being Center across from the School of Nursing building and a new Performing Arts Center for the theater department. Lowry also stressed the importance of retaining a spirit of humility while still continuing to develop “boldness” and “confidence” going into the new school year. “May God help us this year as we walk forward...
by Cory Woodroof | Aug 22, 2013 | News Slider
Wednesday morning, the Gospel Music Association announced the nominations for the 44th annual Dove Awards in the Hall of Fame room at Allen Arena. The Dove Awards will be hosted on Lipscomb’s campus in Allen Arena for the first time after spending two years in Atlanta. Lipscomb President Randy Lowry welcomed the awards to the university, emphasizing the importance of the event’s ultimate goal of spreading the Gospel. Mayor Karl Dean also offered some opening thoughts, welcoming the award show back to Nashville, its original home. Artists Mandisa, Dailey & Vincent and Jason Crabb were among those present to announce the nominations. Notable nominees included Francesca Battistelli, Lecrae, Tamela Mann, Chris Tomlin, Tasha Cobbs, TobyMac, NEEDTOBREATHE and Matt Redman. Presenters and talent will be announced in the coming weeks leading up to the actual awards show, which will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 15 in Allen Arena at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are currently available on the Dove Awards’ official website. For a full list of nominations, visit the event’s...
by Carter Sanderson | Aug 21, 2013 | Sports
“He wears so many hats,” Linda Price said in kind reference to Dr. Lynn Griffith. Price, in her 10th year as the Kinesiology Department’s Administrative Assistant, has the privilege of working with Dr. Griffith on a daily basis, and says he’s what some may call “a man of many talents.” Dr. Lynn Griffith has had success in his years at Lipscomb University as the previous chair, former head tennis coach, current director of the tennis center, and a full-time professor; however, Griffith would tell you his greatest success is his son, Samuel. “I think Samuel is an example of what can happen when you have an opportunity,” Griffith said. Samuel, 11 years of age and a rising 6th grader at Lipscomb Academy, was adopted from Haiti by Dr. Griffith and his wife in 2009. “I’ve been to Haiti 25 times now, and Samuel and I actually went back to Haiti together and you could really see the wheels turning for him,” Griffith said. Samuel seemed to understand where he came from and where he is now. As Samuel grew older, he developed a love for sports. Baseball, which Griffith says, “stops at the border,” is something Samuel picked up on in his time in America. He has played organized baseball since 4th grade and is one of the better pitchers on his team. “Being the parent of a pitcher makes me nervous,” Griffith said. “Everything that happens out there on the field starts with him.” Besides baseball, Samuel also enjoys bowling. Griffith’s wife is the bowling coach for Lipscomb Academy, so bowling seems to run in the family. “Samuel...
