by Whitney Jarreld | Dec 1, 2010 | News Slider
For the first time, Lipscomb University held a Native American Heritage Fair for students to learn and experience more about Native American Culture. Students were able to watch and participate in putting up a Northern Plains style tipi in Bison Square. Booths set up in the student center featured information about Native American history and culture for students to learn. Also, there were booths selling jewelry, t-shirts and other items. A special performance by 2009 NAMMY (Native American Music Awards) Flutist of the year winner and 2010 NAMMY nominee Artist of the year JJ Kent took place in Shamblin Theatre. Take a look at the photos below to relive the event, or experience it for the first time. Please upgrade your...
by Whitney Jarreld | Oct 19, 2010 | News Slider
Paint the Herd: a new twist on an old tradition was the first of its kind event at Lipscomb. Sponsored by SGA, Paint the Herd took place in the lower level of the new parking garage. The floors were covered with tarp and fenced in with lights that constantly changed colors, for an underground look. DJ Potamus mixed the music for the paint rave. Students lined up early to participate in the event. After the first paint was launched by SGA via hand-held paint cannons, individual paint bottles were handed out for participants to squirt each other. Please upgrade your browser Click here to see a video from the paint...
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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...
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by Whitney Jarreld | Sep 28, 2010 | Uncategorized
On September 25, 2010, Alumni Auditorium was filled for the 31st annual Cowboy Show hosted by Tau Phi. There was a talented showcase of Lipscomb students’ performances with a special feature by members of the Lipscomb staff. The band was lead by Pat Flyn, who has worked with many country music stars. Country music was exhibited and varied from classic songs, to top-40 hits and songs written by students. Burton Wood directed the event with Carter Hamric and Maegan Scherzinger as assistant directors. Performances were crowd pleasers with some being comedic and others having a more serious tone. The show ended on a high note, with a final song by current Tau Phi members and alumni. Please upgrade your...
by Whitney Jarreld | Sep 8, 2010 | News Slider
Jennifer Thayer owns and operates an adventure day camp here in the Nashville area called Camp Brick. Thayer is a single mother of four-year-old, Gunner, who has been diagnosed with autism. Thayer proclaims to be “an entrepreneur at heart,” and started Camp Brick last summer at Lipscomb after her best friend suggested it. It is one of two family businesses she runs. September 4, Lipscomb University hosted Camp Brick’s “Out of This World” LEGO building workshop. Camp Brick offers hundreds of different LEGO sets for five-to-12 year olds to build and create their own masterpieces during one three and a half hour session. Each camp session has a different theme. Here at Lipscomb, Star Wars and Mars Mission were very popular sets to build. There are also LEGOs available for free building if children do not want to build a particular set. After children complete their sets, they can put them on display or play with their creations, but every “Brickmaster” gets a special LEGO prize to take home at the end of the day. Owner Jennifer Thayer believes that every child “needs an educational experience that can stimulate socialization and creativity.” As a mother of child with autism, Thayer strives to “help the special needs community” through Camp Brick. Camp Brick helps stimulate both team building skills and motor skills. Many children return because they enjoy building with LEGOs and have made friends with other participants. Parents always give positive feedback. During the workshops, many children sing songs with each other while laughing and playing with their LEGO creations. Even though Thayer admits she never played with LEGOs as a child, she has become...
