OFFICE OF ALUMNI & PARENT ENGAGEMENT

DECEMBER 2024

FROM THE PARENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to your family from the Office of Parent Engagement! We hope your student(s) have had a fulfilling first semester marked by academic success, new friendships and a strengthened spiritual journey. May this Christmas season fill your heart with joy, love and gratitude for the incredible gift of Jesus and the hope He brings to our lives.

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

Dec. 12-Jan. 5: Christmas Break
Jan. 4: Residence halls open at noon
Jan. 7: Parent Prayer Zoom Gathering
Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday
Jan. 31: Spring 2025 Intent to Graduate & Regalia Order Deadline
Feb. 8: Lipscomb Men's Basketball at Queens University, Charlotte, NC Pre-game Event
Feb. 20: Giving Day
Feb. 27: Lipscomb Night at the Nashville Predators
March 8: Residence halls close at 10 a.m. for spring break
March 10-14: Spring Break (Residence halls closed)
March 15: Residence halls open at 6 p.m.
April 3-5: Singarama
April 24: Study Day-undergraduates
April 25, 28 - May 1: Final examinations
May 2: Residence halls close at 10 a.m.
May 3: Residence halls close at 6 p.m. for May graduates
May 3: Commencement

SAVE THE DATE
Giving Day 2025: February 20

From coast to coast, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends are coming together on Feb. 20. 2025 to support Lipscomb students. Every flag on the map represents someone like you—a member part of the Bison Herd—uniting to make a difference.

It’s not about how much you give; it’s about being part of something bigger. Your participation helps us reach our goal and creates opportunities for the next generation of Lipscomb leaders. Join us as we rally around our students and show the strength of the Herd. Mark your place on the map. Give on Giving Day!

ONE GOAL. ONE DAY. ONE HERD.

Join us for the first Parent Prayer Zoom of 2025 on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 10:55 a.m. CT 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.

The January prayer Zoom will have a slightly different format. During our time together, parents will have the opportunity to share scripture and individually pray if desired. We hope you will join us!

Jan. 7 Zoom link: https://lipscomb.zoom.us/j/84752050708

COMMENCEMENT

Congratulations to our 177 undergraduate and 310 graduate students who graduated on Saturday, Dec. 14. May the Lord richly bless each of them as the embark on their new chapter of life.

From the Graduation Office:

If your student is completing degree requirements in the spring, please make sure they fill out an Intent to Graduate form and order regalia by Jan. 31. This is also true for students completing degree requirements in August and walking early in May.

If your student has any questions, please have them email graduation@lipscomb.edu. The website will be updated with specific spring graduation information in January. Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, but times have not been finalized.

CAMPUS NEWS

Lighting of the Green 2024

The Lipscomb University community celebrated the 20th anniversary of its traditional start to the holiday season with beloved Nashville entertainer Amy Grant at the annual Lighting of the Green on Dec. 3.

The concert featured musical guests Vince Gill, The Arcadian Wild and Daves Highway (both groups featuring alumni) along with the university’s ensembles Sanctuary and Gospel Choir and combined choirs from Lipscomb Academy and Lipscomb University.

What a beautiful... and cold... night it was to welcome the Christmas season!

Lighting of the Green photo of student performers.

Lighting of the Green photo of performers.

Lighting of the Green photo of with Dr. McQueen, student scholarship recipient and Amy Grant.

Lighting of the Green photo of Vince Gill.

Tickets now on sale for Singarama 2025 in April

Step into the world of cinema on April 3-5 with "Singarama: Movie Premiere," an exciting show that weaves together the magic of movies and the power of live performance. This year’s production will use songs from your favorite movie soundtracks with original theatrical storytelling, creating an immersive experience that spans across multiple genres.

For the first time in Singarama history, each individual show will create and premiere an original, short film as part of their performance as they take you on a journey of different cinematic styles, using all aspects of a movie genre.

Special Instructions: This is a cashless production with all-mobile ticketing. To secure your spot at this unmissable journey, be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. Remember, there will be no ticket sales at the door. Don't miss the chance to enjoy the music and memories of your favorite movies live on stage!

Click here to buy tickets!

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

The Career development Center has internship opportunities with some top companies in Nashville. Click here to download a PDF with more information!

As you think about making your end-of-the-year gifts to causes dear to you and your family, please consider making a gift to the Lipscomb Experience Fund. This fund supports programs such as chapel offerings, student life events and campus enhancements that set the student experience at Lipscomb apart from other universities.

Your contribution to the Lipscomb Experience Fund directly influences the growth and success of not only your student but every student on this campus, ensuring they receive an education that goes beyond the classroom, fostering holistic development and Christian character. All gifts–regardless of size–directly impact our students.

CLICK TO MAKE A GIFT BEFORE DEC. 31

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