by Cavin Jacobson | Jul 10, 2019 | News Slider, Student Spotlight
For the next 10 months, Senior English and philosophy major Jack Webber will be leading Lipscomb’s Student Government Association. He sat down with Lumination Network to discuss what he wants to do differently as president, what improvements he wants to make and how to get involved with SGA. “My interest in Lipscomb and what I’ve always been involved in, and had the most interest in, is student activities and student involvement,” said Webber. He said he wants to make sure there are always activities in which every student — even commuters — can participate. “The reason I love Lipscomb is because I love Lipscomb students. The friends that I’ve made here are so important to me and have taught me so many things; and, as much as I’m able to, I just want to give back to them,” said Webber, explaining what motivates him to serve as president. Webber also conceded that the job means giving up social time, like his predecessor, Sierra Sparks and other presidents in the past, did. Webber discussed new opportunities and roles that SGA could play in the coming semester. Lipscomb’s new Vice President Al Sturgeon reorganized how Student Life will be handled, and Webber said he believes this creates new paths for SGA to explore. Webber said he plans to be involved with administration and with Student Life to help create a better experience for students. “There is an opportunity for making our current practices better, or introducing new ones. For me working with the administration and working with the new people in Student Life is as much a question of what can SGA do and what can SGA be involved in and maybe step into new...
by Cory Woodroof | Sep 27, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the sixth week of the 2013-2014 school year, Madeline Smith and Joe Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Brianna Langley fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Janice Ng give the scoop on all things with Nashville entertainment, Kelly Dean gives you the weather forecast and Carter Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast sheds light on the merging of the English and Foreign Language Departments, offers a look into what the Lipscomb community thinks of Obamacare, takes a look at the new change of optional minors on graduation plans, shows highlights of the Lady Bisons’ volleyball match against Kentucky, gives an update on the shuttle service and features a recap of the 31st annual African Street Festival. Also featured this week are a look at Almost Golf, some insight into the upcoming Nashville Choreographer’s Canvas and an array of student opinions of the new Apple software update. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Hunter Patterson | Mar 30, 2012 | News Slider
Stories are designed to transport readers to faraway places, be it Narnia or banks of the Mississippi River. But this weekend, the stories have come to Lipscomb while the university hosts the Southern Literary Festival. Running through Sunday, the festival includes several workshops and readings by notable authors such as Mark Jarman, Mark Richard and Kathy Rhodes. While this is the 76th year for the festival, it is the first time that Lipscomb or the city of Nashville is hosting the event. The festival was started because most smaller schools, colleges and universities of the South did not have the resources to bring in the greatest artists of the region. The festival got its start when those schools and universities began to pool their resources. English professor and president of the Southern Literary Festival Dr. Dana Carpenter said that the university is “incredibly excited” to be hosting the event for the first time. “It’s an insane amount of work,” Carpenter said in regards to planning the festival. “I’ve got notes from the last eight years, and for the last two years, I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about what needs to be done.” And all of Carpenter’s hard work is about to pay off. Representatives from 36 member schools arrived on campus this weekend, the largest number of participants in the festival’s history. While schools all across the South will attend the festival, Carpenter urges students, as well as the public, to take advantage of the events. For more information and a full schedule, visit the Southern Literary Festival’s...
by Hunter Moss | Nov 17, 2010 | News Slider
As Thanksgiving draws near, several students are giving thanks for a much-needed break, but English majors thanked their professors in a special way. “When everybody is thinking about Thanksgiving, we just wanted to show our appreciation for the entire department faculty,” said Amy Karr, senior English major from Jackson, Tenn. She was talking about the third annual Thanksgiving lunch that took place Tuesday, Nov. 16, in the Writing Center. Students prepared homemade dishes and provided drinks for their special guests. Faculty and staff members left chapel and quickly proceeded to Swang for the festivities. Students warmly greeted their advisers. They also were, appropriately enough, allowed to express their gratitude in writing. They wrote letters to professors showing their appreciation. Mini-mailboxes were placed around the room for the quick drop-in. It’s not difficult for these students to get enthusiastic about supporting their instructors. “The English faculty make their students feel special,” commented Chase Manning, senior English major from Chattanooga, Tenn. “They offer themselves as a sacrifice, offering advice for students.” Social gatherings that mix academics with fun aren’t irregular. English majors gather monthly for events on campus. In December, students visit a professor’s home for annual Christmas party. Each attendee brings a book and makes an exchange with others. Haikus are written inside books for the occasion. The Writing Center (Swang 120B) promotes the development of good writing skills and counsels students on a variety of assignments. Student volunteers are available for peer tutoring free of charge. To learn more about the Department of English and Writing Center information, please visit http://english.lipscomb.edu/. Please upgrade your browser Slideshow (Photo) Credit: Whitney...
