by Kage Sanderson | Nov 4, 2014 | News Slider
Do you want to make a great impression at your next job interview? Have you wondered how to tie a bow tie? Whether students are graduating next month or next semester, upperclassmen need to know how to dress for job interviews or the first day in the office. On Tuesday, Lipscomb’s College of Business will be hosting the first annual Professional Men’s Event. The free event is in collaboration with the Fashion Merchandising Program, Career Development Center, and AWL & Alumni Relations. There will be free food and plenty of advice from a panel of guest speakers pulled from the business professional world. Leanne Smith from Lipscomb’s College of Business talked with us about the event and what we can expect from the first Professional Men’s Event on campus. “We’ve had two Professional Women’s Events. A few men have asked why we were having these events only for the women.” Smith said. “Last year I asked a student team to write a proposal for what a Professional Men’s Event should look like. They envisioned an event with a heavy networking component, and they suggested some fashion instruction instead.” When it is time to embark into the real world, Smith says dressing to impress is important. “While clothes and grooming alone don’t make you credible, they can help you make a strong first impression.” Smith said. “For young people, this is especially important. If you want to be taken seriously, and if you want to distinguish yourself among a throng of job applicants, you need to polish your social skills along with your shoes.” Ms. Smith says that the College...
by Cory Woodroof | May 14, 2013 | News Slider
Written by Kim Chaudoin for the Lipscomb University website Patty Landon Dugger had quite a reputation at one time in the Tennessee Governor’s office. No, she didn’t have a reputation as a dissatisfied constituent or a lobbyist. Rather, she was legendary for training the best office administrators in the area. Today, the Lipscomb community is mourning the loss of Dugger, longtime business faculty member and director of the Lifelong Learning Program, who died May 13 at the age of 80 following a lengthy illness. “Patty Dugger was one of a generation of department of business faculty members who devoted their lives to teaching at Lipscomb,” said Turney Stevens, dean of the College of Business. “Without her guidance, many who achieved great things in their careers would have been far less successful.” For decades, officials in the governor’s office called on Dugger, when they needed to fill an administrative staff position, for candidates to hire. Dugger, who was a member of Lipscomb’s business faculty for 43 years, earned a reputation for producing the most skilled and ethical office administrators in Middle Tennessee. Her former students were in great demand in companies throughout Nashville. Her students became affectionately known as “Dugger’s Girls.” In 1981, eight of Dugger’s former students were part of then-Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander’s staff. One day they invited her to the state capitol for a visit and was unexpectedly greeted by the governor. “So this is the Dugger of ‘Dugger’s Girls,” Alexander said when they met. “I’ve been wanting to meet you for a long time.” He complimented her on the quality of her students and honored her...
by Cory Woodroof | Nov 15, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
A day after receiving the National League’s Cy Young Award, New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey returned to his hometown of Nashville to serve as the guest speaker in a chapel sponsored by the College of Business. Dickey was presented with the College of Business’s “Heroes of Business” award by Dean Turney Stevens. “Could it be any better than that?” Stevens said, asking the audience about the timing of Dickey’s arrival to Nashville. After being greeted by a standing ovation, Dickey spoke to a full crowd about his faith and life’s adversities. Dickey shared his story in front of a mixed group of students, faculty and fans, often referencing his new autobiography Wherever I Wind Up: My Quest for Truth, Authenticity and the Perfect Knuckleball that was released earlier this year. Dickey said his life has been met with much adversity, but the Mets pitcher reaffirmed that through his struggles, he kept his faith in God, which Dickey credits to his success. “Don’t give up hope,” Dickey said. Dickey said part of his road to recovery involved mending his relationship with his wife, affirming his belief that “God has really designed us for relationship.” Dickey told the crowd he believes his walk of faith is a process. “God wants me to live the next five minutes well.” Just yesterday, Dickey was awarded the Cy Young Award, an honor bestowed to a pitcher from both leagues in the MLB each season. Dickey said he believes the award he was given is one “that’s meant to be shared” with those around him. When asked who his idols were growing up, Dickey cited...
