Mrs. G. Nankivell, 1962.

Headshot of Mrs. G. Nankivell, a Bible teacher at the Nashville Christian Institute in 1962.https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/nci_head/1003/thumbnail.jp

North, Ira L.

Teaching Bible at Lipscomb from 1945-1962 and preaching for Madison church of Christ from 1952 until his passing in 1984, Ira North embodied John 10:10 – “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” His joy in Christ and his creativity and his energy in serving others were boundless. He personified compassion, exemplified in his work to establish homes for disadvantaged children and for the elderly, and in his service to the inner city. His dynamic preaching and devotion to his mission in life helped Madison become the largest church of Christ congregation in the world. People observed Christ in action in Ira North.https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/legends/1013/thumbnail.jp

Harmony, Texture, and Timbre in Popular Culture: Undergraduate Edition

The purpose of this study is twofold: 1) to compare the way students describe their favorite music with observable musical parameters such as harmony, texture, and timbre, and 2) to develop a database of current music that can be used in the theory classroom to study harmony, timbre, and texture. We seek to contribute to a growing body of work that debunks stereotypes such as popular music is too simple and therefore not productive to study within the music theory curriculum. However, we believe that musical fluency is strengthened when students study a variety of music styles. Our study identifies the music students enjoy, how they describe it, and analyzes correlations and discrepancies between these observations. In so doing, we articulate areas of study that can bolster listening experiences through analysis. These include developing terminology and listening skills focused on harmonic progressions, texture, and timbre in pop music. Sometimes as educators we assume that a song that’s popular is good for analysis because everyone in the class will know it, but for music students that may not always be the case or a genre they enjoy, so this study seeks to find some trends in the kind of music college musicians are listening to

Unveiling Parkinson’s: Empowering Our Community Through Awareness

Awareness about situations or conditions has brought many changes to public policy, treatment methods, and community engagement, to name just a few. Awareness also creates a culture of “seeing” people who may feel unseen or dismissed. One particular group that may feel this way are people with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder primarily resulting from a decrease in dopamine levels. This decrease in dopamine can lead to deficiencies in motor control and cognitive function that can include slow and uncoordinated movement, loss of balance, loss of smell, and decreased cognitive function1. The implementation of a community awareness event can serve to educate and inform community influencers about this population. In 2022 the first “Walk a Mile in my (Parkinson’s) Shoes” event was established. The goal of the event was and is to create awareness, understanding and empathy for those who have PD. Influential individuals within the surrounding community are invited to spend the morning experiencing what it means to Walk a mile in my (Parkinson’s) shoes. This experience involves being given the opportunity to learn about PD and participate in a variety of activities that simulate living with PD. The purpose of this presentation will be to elaborate on how and why this event was established, discuss some of the outcomes from the 2023 event, and hopefully inspire the audience to unveil the groups in our community that need to be seen

David Lipscomb College Main Entrance Arch

David Lipscomb College (now Lipscomb University) main entrance arch, date unknown.https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/historical_photos2/1015/thumbnail.jp

Hanvey, Tom

Lipscomb became a household name in gymnastics because of Tom Hanvey. During a 31-year coaching career, his teams posted an 80–16 dual meet record, including several undefeated regular seasons. His teams competed in 17 national championships, and featured 12 All-Americans, including an individual national champion. He was the 1979 NAIA Coach of the Year, and his achievements were recognized by several other organizations. But Coach Hanvey‘s greatest impact was not in competition, but in the lives of individuals. His gentle manner and sincere interest in students were evidenced in numerous ways, and many of his athletes were led to Christ through his warm, encouraging spirit, and example.https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/legends/1030/thumbnail.jp

Robertson, Anne Marie

No one needed a computer with Anne Marie Robertson around. Her remarkable ability to remember names and dates gave her instant recall of such information as who a person married, the names of their children, and new addresses following recent moves. Those skills made her particularly useful to Lipscomb’s University Relations office. Anne Marie began working while a student, then returned after a period of teaching in her hometown of Hartsville. From her remarkably even-tempered spirit, to her kindness, generosity, friendliness, dependability, punctuality and love for her family, Anne Marie impressed all with her Christ-likeness in every circumstance.https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/legends/1009/thumbnail.jp

Hassey, D. M.

Mr. Hassey began working in 1956 at Lipscomb as manager of the Student Center, including food services and concession stands at ball games. When those services were contracted out in 1969, he was placed in charge of the college post office, printing services, switchboard and campus vending machines. Regardless of his role, his life made a positive impact on all with whom he came in contact. He retired in 1975, but later returned to campus to work part-time in the post office. Caring and generous, he was a dependable and loyal friend to students, faculty, and staff alike. He loved Lipscomb and believed deeply in the value of Christian education.https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/legends/1028/thumbnail.jp

Swang, Axel W.

He came to Lipscomb in 1947 intending to stay only one year. That “one year” lasted until his retirement in 1992. In between, Axel Swang built one of the nation’s finest programs in business administration, particularly in accounting. He taught as many as 20 hours per term with classes in accounting, economics, management business law, and business math. He also preached and served at times as baseball coach and bookstore manager. While developing the business curriculum and building the faculty, his first priority remained focused on the spiritual lives of his students and colleagues, embodying the definition of servant leader in all of his life’s pursuits.https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/legends/1005/thumbnail.jp

Berry, Minta Sue

Dr. Berry brought more than a reputation for academic brilliance to Lipscomb when she joined the faculty in 1955: she brought the unusual ability to teach both mathematics and English effectively. Focusing on instruction in English, she demanded the same excellence from herself as she did from her students, while instilling in them her love for literature and creative writing. Her quiet yet efficient manner taught patience and endurance, and her service outside the classroom further demonstrated her love for her Lord. She advanced to the rank of professor and was appointed chair of the Department of English and Director of Teacher Education in 1980. She retired in 1990.https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/legends/1047/thumbnail.jp