by Cory Woodroof | Dec 6, 2013 | News Slider
By Bridgette Begle, Brianne Welch and Cory Woodroof Students with Saturday classes or exams should prepare for tomorrow’s lectures and tests, as Lipscomb University is continuing business as normal. In an email sent to the student body, Assistant Vice President of Communication and Marketing Kim Chaudoin wrote that, as the university continues to watch the weekend’s weather reports, all Saturday events will continue as planned. “As you may be aware, winter weather — including ice and freezing rain — has affected areas in the western part of Tennessee,” Chaudoin wrote. “We continue to monitor the weather patterns as it relates to the Nashville area. “The latest update from the Nashville bureau of the National Weather Service is that we can expect rain and temperatures in the mid 30s through early evening. Tonight a mixture of rain and sleet is possible and will move out around midnight, with lows dropping into the mid-20s. Saturday will be cloudy with lows in the mid-30s with the possibility of rain. “As a result of this updated weather forecast, university offices, classes, exams and other events will operate on a normal schedule. Students and employees are expected to follow their normal schedules and routines.” A winter weather advisory has been issued for Davidson County from 4 p.m. Friday until midnight. Chaudoin notes that in the event of inclement weather, the university will follow the schedule disruption policy. The university also has a plan in case of an emergency, campus-wide power outage. “The safety of our students is our top priority,” Chaudoin wrote. “We have an emergency plan in place that we continually refine and practice to...
by Aaron Schmelzer | Sep 19, 2013 | News Slider
Since the beginning of the semester, there have been three occasions of early morning money thefts in High Rise that occurred in unlocked rooms. “The community that encroaches on us isn’t necessarily the most favorable, and a good example of that is the High Rise theft,” said Jim Humphrey, the Director of Campus Security. To Humphrey, dealing with theft at school makes dorm life uncomfortable, and it forces students to take precautionary measures. Humphrey said that the rooms were occupied when their money was stolen. “You assume everybody in your dorm-space is like you and they’re going to be respectful of what’s yours. You’re respectful of what’s theirs, but sometimes, that’s not the case. It could be someone within the dorm, or it could be someone from the outside. “Most of the crimes that happen on campus – a fair portion of those are from someone off campus, but they look like a student. They just see an opportunity, take it and leave.” Whoever the thief is, Humphrey explained, he/she has plenty of practice in theft. Going into occupied rooms a few hours before the occupants wake up takes “boldness” and the thief is ‘not worried about being caught” and “they are going to do whatever it is they want to do, regardless if someone’s there or not.” Humphrey’s biggest fear is what happens if a student wakes up while they are being robbed. “In those situations, the majority of the time, if someone wakes up, the thief is going to leave as quick as possible because they don’t want to get caught. As soon as a person is able...
by Brianne Welch | Sep 12, 2013 | News Slider
On Thursday morning, students on their morning walk to class may have noticed a plethora of suds forming a white mountain in the center of Bison Square. Under the mound of bubbles sits the Osman Fountain, one of campus’ newest additions. The new fountain became the target of its first prank. Currently, there are no written rules regarding students’ behavior around or in the new Osman Fountain. But that is not an invitation to vandalism. In fact, the university is relying on students’ personal sense of ethics to prevent any pranks or disrespect aimed at the new campus centerpiece. Before the incident on Thursday took place, Senior Vice President for Student Development Scott McDowell referred to the book of Matthew when talking about the administration’s expectations for student behavior around the fountain. “I would say the only rule is the Golden Rule: ‘Do unto others as you would have them do to you,’” McDowell said. McDowell recognized that students could potentially vandalize the fountain, but to McDowell, that would be against that Golden Rule. Over the summer, construction began and concluded on the new addition to campus in the middle of Bison Square. The fountain was built in memory of Ty Osman, II, a Harding University student who died in March 2012 at the age of 18. His parents Ty Sr. and Nancy Osman, Lipscomb alums, gave a gift to begin construction of the fountain to be raised in their son’s memory. The fountain is used as a centerpiece to campus as well as baptistery. Baptisms have been taking place since IMPACT 2013 was held at Lipscomb in June. “The...
by Cory Woodroof | Sep 8, 2013 | News Slider
The university announced on Friday via email that the shuttle service used to transport overflow parkers at the Lipscomb Academy Athletic Complex on Caldwell Lane will return Monday, Sept. 9, for a two-week trial run, ending on Sept. 20. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., a single shuttle will be running from the field’s ticket booth to Allen Arena and back every 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic. The service will last until 5:30 p.m. The university estimates that it is a 10-minute walk from the field to campus. It was indicated that continuing the service past the point of observation will depend on the level of demand for the shuttles. Both sites will have shelter during inclement weather. University offers parking tips In the same email, the university acknowledged that “finding an open parking spot on the main campus lots will often be a challenge at peak times during the fall semester.” To help remedy the situation, it was recommended that after 9 a.m., students diverge to one of the two primary overflow lots at the Stokes campus and Lipscomb Academy Athletic Complex. According to the university, those arriving prior to 9 a.m. should check the lower level of the Allen Arena West Garage by the Ezell Center, adjacent to Belmont Blvd. Parking is also available in the lot by the university softball and soccer fields. Students who wish to take public transportation are also encouraged by the university to take part in the MTA Easy Ride service. Students with school IDs can ride for free on Monday through Friday during regular hours of operation. Carpooling when possible was also suggested....
by Monaih Sam | Aug 2, 2013 | News Slider
The fall semester is right around the corner, and cranes, construction trucks and hard hats are still a common site on the Lipscomb campus as summer projects continue. Piles of dirt and rock clutter the closed street behind the McFarland Science Center and the Crisman Administration Building as construction crews continue to work on the 15,000-square-foot pharmacy and health and sciences research facility. Much progress has been made since the project began and is scheduled for completion this fall. Swang 108, the large lecture auditorium in the Swang Business Center, has been completely gutted as hard hats are still hard at work constructing a major facelift that will include new seating, carpet, wall treatment, a new audio-visual system and an upgraded heating and cooling system. New additions to the Student Activities Center (SAC) include new locker rooms, restrooms, showers, and expended weight room and performance studio That construction is expected to be completed before classes are back in session. There is one summer project that is completed. The Osman Fountain, located in Bison Square, is complete with flowing water fountains and a baptistery. With construction equipment cluttering parts of campus, parking will be one of the main concerns students will be faced with when they return to school. Patrick Cameron, Assistant Director of Safety and Security, says that the construction will an affect on parking. “The biggest change the students will see is there are a few less spots behind Fanning next to the Village, but we will have more spots over at Stokes,” Cameron said. Cameron urges students to give themselves time to find a place to park...
