| | FROM THE PARENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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It’s hard to believe we are in the last few weeks of the spring semester! The past few weeks have been busy squeezing in all the memories and fun before the semester ends. Singarama, A Beautiful Day and Holy Week have been just a few. Enjoy some pictures highlighting the fun we had!
Congratulations to our seniors who are graduating this spring! It has been a joy to be a part of you and your student’s journey at Lipscomb. May the Lord bless you in your next chapter!
Stacy Blackston ('00)
Director of Parent Engagement
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| Please check the Academic Calendar webpage for information updates about the schedule for summer classes and the upcoming academic year.
Upcoming Key Dates
- April 21: Senior Send-Off
- April 24: Study Day-undergraduates
- April 25, 28 - May 1: Final examinations
- May 2: Residence halls close at 1 p.m. for non-graduates
- May 2: Baccalaureate Service and Reception
- May 3: Residence halls close at 6 p.m. for May graduates
- May 3: Commencement Graduate Ceremony 10:30 a.m.; Undergraduate Ceremony 3 p.m.
- May 5, 27: Summer Classes begin
- May 6: Parent Prayer Zoom
- Summer 2025: Summer Send-offs (Details coming in the May LUPP!)
- Aug. 11-12: New student move-in days
- Aug. 16-17: Returning student move-in days
- Aug. 18: Fall classes begin
- Sept. 1: Labor Day holiday
- Oct. 10: Fall Break
Bisons Weekend 2025
Mark you calendar for Nov. 13-15! It's never too early to begin planning!
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Singarama 2025: Movie Premiere did not disappoint! Shoutout to all the performers, musicians, stage crew, directors, hosts, hostesses and Lipscomb staff who made this production a success. Congratulations to Vocals, Entertainment and Sweepstakes winner—Murder Mystery: The Final Frame.
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Hghlights from A Beautiful Day
A tradition revived from the early days of Lipscomb, A Beautiful Day is an impromptu event where the administration gives students a surprise day off from classes to enjoy outside activities and a service project. A Beautiful Day always includes a service project, and students packed supplies for Hands on Nashville to support Metro Nashville Public Schools this year. Enjoy these images from April 9—a perfect day for students to take a break from the stress of classes to relax and have fun!
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Holy Week
Throughout last week the Office of Spiritual Formation hosted a series of events on campus including a worship night, a communal art project and a Good Friday service as we think about Christ’s journey to the cross.
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Join us at 10:55 a.m. CT on Tuesday, May 6 for the monthly prayer Zoom for our Lipscomb families. You are invited to join us as we get to know other parents, share prayer requests and praises. We know you will be blessed by this time together!
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Study Tips for Final Exams and Projects
Below are some reminders to share with students as they prepare for exams.
- Touch every subject every day! Daily study is better than saving it up for longer study sessions a couple of times a week. Break homework down into small steps that are well-defined and practice active studying.
- Take advantage of office hours. Stop by your professor’s office or email questions to your professor if you are having trouble with a concept or topic.
- Find a good spot to study. Residence hall rooms may be distracting to focus and study in but there are plenty of places to study on campus. Check out the library, academic buildings, off-campus sites or outside for the perfect place to study.
- Take short breaks and take care of yourself. Brains can only process a limited amount of information and will benefit from some rest. Remind your students to eat healthy, exercise, drink water and get plenty of sleep.
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Wednesday, April 30
- 2 p.m.: IDEAL Graduation, George Shinn Center
Friday, May 2
- 9 a.m.: College of Pharmacy Recognition Ceremony, Willard Collins Alumni Auditorium
- 1 p.m.: School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Willard Collins Alumni Auditorium
- 5 p.m.: Baccalaureate* for Undergraduate Students, Willard Collins Alumni Auditorium
- 6 p.m.: Baccalaureate Reception for Undergraduate Students, Bison Square
*The annual Baccalaureate Service is a time of worship for the May undergraduate class and their families the day before commencement.
Saturday, May 3: Commencement in Allen Arena
- 9 a.m.: Graduate Commencement Rehearsal, Student Activities Center
- 10:30 a.m.: Commencement for Graduate Degree Candidates, Allen Arena
- 1:30 p.m.: Undergraduate Commencement Rehearsal, Student Activities Center
- 3 p.m.: Undergraduate Commencement, Allen Arena
Doors open 90 minutes prior to each ceremony in Allen Arena. Seating is be limited, so all guests are asked to plan accordingly. Overflow viewing areas will be available when Allen Arena hits capacity.
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Financial Aid for Summer
Financial Aid is available to assist in offsetting the cost of taking classes during the summer months. Students could qualify to use funds from federal loans, academic scholarship, HOPE Scholarship, summer PELL funds and Federal Work Study. Most aid requires students to be enrolled in at least six hours across the summer term. Summer term includes any combination (Full Term, Term 1, Term 2, Maymester, Junemester, Julymester and possibly travel courses).
Visit the Summer Aid page on the Lipscomb website for additional information. The Lipscomb Financial Aid Office provides assistance and resources to help parents and students understand their aid package. Office staff is available Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Encourage your student to take a look at the online and in-person undergraduate course offerings available this summer. More than 100 options are available! Summer is a great time for students to catch up after a degree change, get ahead on their studies or just make quicker progress toward graduation. For more information click here.
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| | PARENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
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Thank you to our 2024-25 Parent Leadership Council for commitment and leadership. Our PLC is made of individuals who embody the Christian mission and vision of Lipscomb and have a mission to improve the student experience through parent involvement and investment.
This year our council created the Parent Impact Fund to specifically give back to initiatives that benefit our students. The donations made by many of you enabled our council to help fund the Beautiful Day service project and the Grab and Go Pantry supported by Student Life.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Steve and Trish Waldron of Murfreesboro for their outstanding leadership of our Parent Leadership Council during the past two years. From the very beginning, the Waldrons embraced the challenge of guiding this new initiative with dedication and vision. Their commitment and efforts have laid a strong foundation for the council’s success, and we are deeply grateful for the time, energy and passion they have poured into this role. Ron and Suellen Moen, who live in the Chicago area, become the new leaders of the council in the fall.
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