by Nick Glende | May 31, 2013 | News Slider
When students return for the fall semester, they will notice a lot of new attractions on campus. Over the summer, many construction teams will be hard at work to build several new projects. Kim Chaudoin, Director of Communication and Marketing, shed some light on each of the sites of construction and renovation. The first thing one might notice when walking through Bison Square will be the new Osman Fountain. Built to honor the Memory of Ty Osman II, a Harding student who died in a car accident last year, the fountain will also feature a baptistry. “We thought it was just a really fitting thing to have because our student’s faith is such an important part of what we do here at Lipscomb,” Chaudoin said. “Dr. Lowry has a vision of this being a place where if students decide they want to commit their life to Christ that they might come here and be baptized, right here in the middle of campus.” Students and faculty in the field of sciences can look forward to a new pharmacy and health sciences research facility, which will be located behind the McFarland building. The 15,000 square foot addition will include classrooms, labs and offices. “It’s our intent that just about any student that studies sciences will go through here at least once during their studies,” Chaudoin said. “We’re on target to finish by fall semester, so students should be able to use it soon.” At the Swang building, students are going to return to a new auditorium in Swang 108. The room has been stripped clean and will be receiving new seating,...
by Cory Woodroof | Mar 29, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
On Thursday night, students packed the gym floor of the Student Activity Center to watch a few friends duke it out in the ring for Delta Tau’s Fight Night. The boxing event is the social club’s way to raise money for Youth Encouragement Services, an organization dedicated to bettering the lives of inner city children. For a $5 fee at the door, those in attendance surrounded the makeshift boxing ring to watch and cheer on their fellow Bisons through three rounds of boxing. Laced with gloves and wearing protective headgear, members of Delta Tau, Tau Phi, SID, Delta Nu and SOS (and even two independents) entered the ring to see who would be crowned the victor. Delta Tau member Evan Webb declared the group’s event a unique way to bring the Lipscomb community together. “It’s fun because it’s a little bit different than all the other events,” Webb said. “It’s the only event on campus like it.” In the night’s first fight, Delta Tau’s Tate Dalrymple took on Delta Nu’s Andrew Rios, with Dalrymple emerging the victor. To follow, SOS’s Andrew Gallaher defeated Delta Tau’s Geoff Patterson. Gallaher started the night off right for the social club, who went on to be undefeated for the evening. Other SOS wins included Tyler Hickey’s victory over independent fighter Aaron Schmelzer, Connor Ray’s victory over Delta Tau’s Ty Ragsdale and Austin Nichol’s victory over independent fighter Matthew Proctor. Gallaher said that the fight was challenging in the first round, but later efforts helped solidify his win. He expressed his enjoyment of the fighting experience. “It was a lot of fun,” Gallaher said....
by Brianne Welch | Jan 16, 2013 | News Slider
Get Fit Month, Campus Recreation’s January health initiative, offers many diverse programs – from weight loss to yoga to a mild kick- boxing/dancing hybrid – all designed to help students fulfill their New Year’s resolutions and live healthier. “Everyone sets goals to have better health, to have more fitness, and we are trying to help everyone go along with that,” said Callie Shanks, facilities and marketing graduate assistant, in talking about the Student Activities Center’s Get Fit Month programs. One of the more popular events the SAC is sponsoring during is the Biggest Loser competition, which began January 14. “It is for individuals who really want to make big lifestyle changes,” Shanks said. Unlike The Biggest Loser reality TV show, Lipscomb’s event is not simply dedicated to weight loss, but instead uses a “swap points” system to put the focus on overall healthy lifestyle adjustments. “Some swap points could be along the lines of: Instead of drinking soda, you drink water,” Shanks said. “So someone who is overweight, but has made a ton of healthy decisions, is able to win as well.” Shanks said the winners will be encouraged to continue their lifestyle choices. “They can win prizes such as yoga, ballroom dancing and tons of fun fitness activities to help them be active,” Shanks said. It costs $45 for students to compete in the Biggest Loser challenge. While the Biggest Loser program is currently the largest Get Fit Month activity at the SAC, there are many other fitness programs – such as spin classes and Monday night yoga – that are designed to help students get moving. Shanks...
by Cory Woodroof | Aug 29, 2012 | News Slider
University President Randy Lowry announced a few noteworthy campus-wide developments during yesterday’s annual President’s Convocation ceremony. Following a welcome by Phil Ellenburg, general counsel of the university, and a devotional service led by Dr. Darwin Mason of the Schrader Lane Church of Christ, Dr. Beth Youngblood, executive associate dean and professor of nursing, gave the crowd the year’s academic charge, challenging all with a “call to excellence.” Lowry soon followed, beginning his address with a moment of silence in honor of Matt Deery, the sophomore who died in a car accident in August. Lowry also announced that 35 new faculty members have been added to the campus, as well as a record number of students for the semester – including records set for freshmen enrollment, as well as graduate students, nursing students, Yellow Ribbon students and National Merit scholars. Outside of the new renovations to the Student Activities Center, McQuiddy gym and the Elam dormitory, Lowry announced future plans for further campus renovations that are set to begin in October. A new health and sciences lab facility will be placed by the Hughes Center, new renovations will be made to the square (including the installation of the fountain/baptistery that the campus community has been talking about for months), and much to the delight of students – who went wild with applause after the announcement – the university will pave the way for 110 new parking spots. The still unnamed nursing building is also set to open its doors at some point this fall. The high school football field will also have a new, NCAA-approved track....
by despotmj | Jul 20, 2011 | News Slider
Lipscomb’s Student Activity Center is about to receive a much anticipated renovation. Over the next two years, several million dollars will be invested into the SAC, offering vastly improved fitness opportunities for students and faculty. This fall, visitors will notice many changes throughout the building, beginning with an improved reception area and lounge that will include not only a smoothie bar, but also well as new furniture. New floors will be installed for the basketball and racquetball courts, with a new branding effort also to be emphasized. Fear no more the Freshman 15, as Lipscomb has purchased all new equipment from Life Fitness for the weight room. For those not looking to bulk-up for spring break, a spinning studio will be built, and the SAC will even offer a larger aerobics room. “Campus Recreation is driven to provide many opportunities for students to become fit and active,” said Emily Harris, director of campus recreation. “We believe that fitness is a matter of stewardship and when we become balanced we can be the best God intended us to be.” As part of an increased focus on student health, Lipscomb will also provide free group fitness classes to students. These will be instructor-led exercise classes offering skill levels for those both beginners and the advanced. Additionally, students will have the option to take nutrition classes on campus and will even be able to hire a personal trainer for the new weight and fitness rooms. Increased operating hours will be another addition to the SAC’s improvement; these extra hours are aimed to help students avoid having to pay pricey gym memberships in...
