OFFICE OF ALUMNI & PARENT ENGAGEMENT

SEPTEMBER 2024

FROM THE PARENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

This month, I encourage you to take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the season and the progress you and your family have made as everyone settles into new routines and rhythms for the school year.

We have some exciting activities and events lined up to keep your family and your students engaged on campus. Whether it’s participating in an event on campus, joining us on the prayer Zoom or cheering on the Bisons at a ball game in person or online, we hope you are embracing all that Lipscomb has to offer.

I hope your family is making plans to attend our biggest family event of the semester on Nov. 7-9—Bisons Weekend. Several events are highlighted in the newsletter, and we will continue to share more event information on social media and the website.

Stacy Blackston ('00)
Director of Parent Engagement

DATES TO REMEMBER

Please check the Academic Calendar webpage for information updates about the schedule for summer classes and the upcoming academic year.

Upcoming Key Dates

Fall Full Term (Aug. 19 - Dec. 11)

Fall Term 1 (Aug. 19 - Oct. 10)

Sept. 28: Last day to drop a Fall Term I class
Oct. 1: Parent Prayer Zoom
Oct. 11: Illuminate - Presidential Signature Series
Oct. 11: Fall Break - No Classes

Fall Term 2 (Oct. 14 - Dec. 11)

Oct. 14: Fall Term II classes begin
Oct. 20: Last day to add a Fall Term II class
Oct. 20: Last day to drop a Fall Term II class for full refund
Oct. 21-25: Fashion Week
Oct. 26: Last day to drop a Fall Full Term class
Oct. 31-Nov. 7: Registration for Spring Classes
Nov 7-9: Bisons Weekend
Nov. 12: Battle of the Boulevard
Nov. 12: Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble Concert
Nov.16: Last day to drop a Fall Term II class
Nov.18: Worship Ensemble
Nov. 19-21: Commercial Ensemble showcase
Nov. 21: Lipscomb Choirs Christmas Concert
Nov. 23-30: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 3: Lighting of the Green
Dec. 5: Study Day
Dec. 6, 9-12: Final examinations
Dec. 14: Commencement
Dec. 12-Jan. 5: Christmas Break
Nov. 16: Last day to drop a Fall Term II class

Join us at 10:55 a.m. CT on Tuesday, Oct. 1 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. This month Alexander McMeen (‘13) will lead our time together. Alexander currently serves as the university minister at Hillsboro Church of Christ.

Oct. 1 Zoom link: https://lipscomb.zoom.us/j/84752050708

COLLEGE CORNER

We are excited to launch a new feature in the LUPP — the College Corner. This section will spotlight news and happenings from each of Lipscomb’s nine colleges, providing you with an inside look at the great things happening across campus.

In this September edition, the College Corner highlights some of the fall events and activities taking place within our colleges, offering your student opportunities to engage with their academic community. We’ll also share a few news and feature stories of recent happenings.

We hope this feature keeps you connected to your student's journey at Lipscomb and gives you a glimpse of what’s happening on campus. Click on the name of the college below for information related to that college.

BISONS WEEKEND

We hope to see your family Nov. 7-9 at Bisons Weekend! This is Lipscomb’s family weekend and homecoming weekend combined as one huge, fun event! Leading up to the event, we are highlighting several events happening throughout the weekend.

8th Annual IDEAL Savannah’s Boogie 5K during Bisons Weekend! Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m.

Your family can start the morning together to run or walk for a great cause! The race begins on University Park Drive at 8 a.m, Saturday, and it is open to Bisons of all ages. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled morning. Proceeds from the race benefit the IDEAL Program, Igniting the Dream of Education and Access at Lipscomb, which makes inclusive postsecondary education at Lipscomb more accessible for all!

Pancakes with the President
Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m.

Current University parents and students are invited to enjoy a pancake breakfast with Dr. McQueen, as well as other faculty and staff members.

Lipscomb University students may use their meal plan or dining dollars for their breakfast as long as they bring their ID to the event. Families and students will need to register for this event!

CAMPUS NEWS

Graphic for Illuminate: Living with Purpose event

Illuminate: Oct. 10, 2024

Illuminate: Living with Purpose is a part of the Presidential Signature Series led by the Center for Vocational Discovery and College of Business in collaboration with colleges across campus.

This one-day conference will focus on discovering purpose at the intersection of faith and work. The day will include keynote sessions delivered by David Kinnaman, Jordan Raynor and Amy Sherman along with discipline-specific breakout sessions. The conference will also include a lunchtime No Small Endeavor show featuring former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.

The Illuminate registration fee for the conference will be $45 per person. Registration includes full access to the event, food and beverage, and a copy of Jordan Raynor's newest book, The Sacredness of Secular Work. REGISTER

Commencement set for Dec. 14

December commencement is scheduled for Saturday, Dec.14 at 2 p.m. in Allen Arena.

For information on parking, livestream and other graduation related information, please visit the commencement page on the website. Make sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for Frequently Asked Questions.

Watch recordings of The Gathering

If you would like to watch the recordings of the Gathering, they are available the next day. Enjoy!

Click here for links to recordings of the Gathering.

HOUSING

Fall 2024 Residence Halls Closing Schedule

SECURITY

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