Campus Notes – June 13

Here are some newsworthy links making their way around campus this week. ACADEMICS Former council to President Nixon John Dean was recently a speaker at the Christian Scholars’ Conference. The Christian Scholars’ Conference also hosted many other noted speakers for its 2013 session. ADVANCE, Lipscomb’s freshmen orientation, is currently underway. The College of Business is hosting a competition that results in a full ride scholarship. ATHLETICS Here’s a rundown of what some athletes are up to over the summer. Have a bit of information that you would like to share with the Lipscomb community? Email us at luminationnetwork@gmail.com. Photo courtesy of...

Campus Notes – June 6

Here are some newsworthy links making their way around campus this week. ATHLETICS Billy Ebel has been hired as the new assistant coach with the volleyball team. Graduate assistant Marcus Evans has been hired as the new sprints and hurdles coach. Women’s basketball coach Greg Brown was invited to attended the WBCA’s Center for Coaching Excellence. ACADEMICS Lipscomb has announced the installation of 14 new graduate programs, including the noted Master of Film and Creative Media. The university has released a list of noteworthy accomplishments of faculty and students over the 2013 spring semester. RECREATION The Student Activity Center is offering free group fitness classes throughout the months of June and July. A personal fitness crash course is also available on select dates this summer. Anyone willing to try out some of the facility’s new equipment for 30 minutes and write a brief report will receive a free water bottle. Have a bit of information that you would like to share with the Lipscomb community? Email us at luminationnetwork@gmail.com. Photo courtesy of...

Campus Notes – May 30

Here are some newsworthy links from around campus. ACADEMIC NEWS The College of Education has started a new program for students with intellectual disabilities. ATHLETICS NEWS Madi Talbert became the first Lady Bison to advance to the NCAA Nationals in Track and Field last Friday. Pete Dalton has been announced as a new assistant coach with the Cross Country/Track and Field program. The softball season ended earlier this month. Here’s a year-in-review of the Lady Bisons’ season. New basketball coach Casey Alexander participated in a Q-&-A with Jonathan Seamon at the Brentwood Church of Christ on Wednesday evening. Brent High introduces the event at around the 11 minute mark.  EVENT NEWS Gov. Bill Haslam was on campus on Tuesday, May 28 as a part of the Volunteer Girls State conference. COMMUNITY NEWS Incoming student Maureen Maltez had her dreams fulfilled when she performed with country artist Trace Adkins. Two pieces of Lipscomb Art Chair Warren Green’s art can be seen at the newly opened Music City Center, which will be shown to the public on June 1. Have a bit of information that you would like to share with the Lipscomb community? Email us at luminationnetwork@gmail.com  Photo courtesy of Lipscomb...

Campus Notes – May 23

It’s been another light week around campus, but there are still a few graduations set to take place over the weekend, which will alter the parking situation, specifically at the West Garage and the Ezell Center.  Dates/Times of Graduations (Courtesy of Mary Bouldin) Friday, 7:00 p.m. – Allen Arena Harpeth Graduation Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – Allen Arena Franklin Graduation Saturday, 2:30 p.m. – Allen Arena Brentwood...

Campus Notes – May 16

It’s been a light week around campus, but with the flurry of graduations being held in Allen Arena, incoming parkers might want to take note of when the lots will be especially full. Also, pay special attention to the information on GOLD Family Day that’s taking place on Saturday at noon. CAMPUS DATES/TIMES FOR TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY (courtesy of Mary Bouldin) Thursday, 5:00 p.m. – Ezell 107 Information Session for M.Ed. and Ed.S. degrees Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – Ezell 207 College of Transformaging: Metlife Retirement Class Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. – Burton New Pharmacy Student Orientation Friday, 6:45 p.m. – Allen Arena Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies Friday-Sunday – Ezell 301 Marriage Workshop Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – Ezell Teach for America Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – Allen Arena Lipscomb Academy Graduation Saturday GOLD Family Day @ Bison Baseball.  12 Noon – Tailgate Cookout – Allen Arena South Patio; 1:00 p.m. – Bisons vs. Kennesaw State – Dugan Field. RSVP  http://www.lipscomb.edu/alumni/Event/Detail/3888 for tickets Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – Allen Arena Hillsboro HS Graduation Saturday, 4:00 p.m. – Allen Arena Antioch HS Graduation Saturday, 7:00 p.m. – Allen Arena Hillwood HS Graduation Saturday – outdoor locations Special Olympics Summer Games Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – Allen Arena Glencliff HS Graduation Sunday, 4:00 p.m. – Allen Arena Cane Ridge HS...