by Anna McClure | Jun 29, 2015 | News Slider
Construction workers continue building McFarland Science Center upward and outward so that nursing students and others will be better able to build their specialized skills in new labs dedicated to everything from biochemistry to human anatomy. “We’ve had a phenomenal growth in students over the past five to 10 years,” said Dr. Norma Burgess, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, when discussing the 24.000-square-foot addition that is expected to be completed in time for spring 2016 semester. “We’ve added a nursing program that requires the use of more labs, so we’re just expanding the capacity for the students that we serve and more space to do that.” The new additions will include six new laboratories for biochemistry, organic chemistry, microbiology and human anatomy and physiology. Programs have been added in pharmacy and nursing, and a new emphasis on research at the graduate and undergraduate levels and a master’s degree in biomolecular science have been added as well. “I think the faculty have wanted more space for a number of years,” Burgess said. “I think everybody will be excited about it when it does open, so the opportunity to work with additional updated materials and instruments will be huge.” Construction began in the fall of 2014 after funding was secured for the addition. There were delays in the site preparation due to the city permitting process and two feet of bedrock that had to be dug through. The construction has caused a few problems for classes taking place in McFarland during the past year, such as the loss of parking spaces at the front of the building and noise produced by the construction. “Everybody...
by Emily Snell | Mar 8, 2012 | News Slider
Soulforce, a group that promotes equality for LGBTQ people, will visit Lipscomb on Monday, March 12. The Soulforce visit was announced briefly at the end of The Gathering on Feb. 28. A March 1 email from SGA President Daniel Wakefield further clarified the event. The email stated that students were invited to attend one of three morning discussion sessions in Ezell chapel, involving panel discussions with representatives from Soulforce and university professors. The email reminded students that seating would be limited. “[Soulforce’s] mission is to bring attention to what they believe are unfair attitudes and policies within religious organizations,” Wakefield’s email said. “As a gracious and loving Christian community, Lipscomb seeks to be open to conversation about issues that may be difficult or sensitive,” the email contintued. “In this spirit, we look forward to meaningful dialogue with the Soulforce visitors and hope they feel that they have been graciously, thoughtfully, and faithfully received.” In a two-part panel discussion led by Dr. Steve Joiner, Lipscomb’s director for the Institute for Conflict Management, Soulforce will explore the justice and ethical issues surrounding the subject of homosexual orientation and homosexual practice. On Monday, the university will have panel discussions at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. for the limited number of students who were able to sign up in the SGA office. The justice issues that the panel will likely discuss include bullying and equal and fair treatment under the law. Lipscomb panelists include Dr. Ken Durham, Dr. Randy Spivey and Dr. Norma Burgess. A second panel will include Dr. Lee Camp, Dr. John Mark Hicks and Dr. Charla Long. Soulforce will supply...
by Rachel Carden | Sep 9, 2010 | News Slider
Do you get bored over your winter break? Wish you could travel around the world, go skiing or knock out a GenEd or two? Wintermester 2010-2011 is a new academic term that offers more flexible ways for Lipscomb students to earn their hours and meet class requirements during their winter break. Wintermester offers travel, online, and hybrid courses in a number of departments and offers a broader range of classes that may not be as accessible during regular fall or spring semesters. Students have the opportunity to lighten course loads, get ahead, or catch up by taking their choice of five courses offered this winter. Principles of Management, MG 3503, taught by Zach Evans is on online course offered to students who can earn credit while at home over the break. Intermediate Algebra, MA 1030, is a hybrid course that will be taught by Brandon Banes. This Wintermester also offers three travel courses. Dean Norma Burgess will be taking a group of students to Southeast Asia from December 27 to January 8 to explore the interrelationships between families and their environments. Students will experience consumerism and merchandising in Singapore then visit ancient ruins and cities in Cambodia. Three credit hours can be earned in either Fashion, History, or Sociology. The Bible Department is also offering a travel course to Greece and Rome from December 27 to January 8. Dr. Mike Williams will be taking students on a journey following the footsteps of Paul while learning about the ancient cultures surrounding the early church. Credit will be given in either Story of the Church or New Testament World. The last...
