Spring event lineup spotlights scholarly pursuits and artistic expressions on campus
All are invited to explore Lipscomb’s spring events and collaborations.
Keely Hagan | 615-966-6491 |
The Lipscomb community is a talented group of scholars and artists who engage in various collaborative and innovative projects throughout the year. You too can enjoy the benefits of their artistry and innovation, from music to drama, from insights gained through research to local impacts on business, through numerous on-campus events coming up in April and May.
Find out who is doing what and what might relate to you and your interests in the list of dynamic events below. Click on the title of each event listed below to learn more.
Singarama 2024: Eras!, April 4-6. The 61st production of Singarama 2024: Eras, is a step back in time to the magic of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. There will be three evening performances, 7 p.m., April 4, 5, 6, and one matinee, 1 p.m., April 6, in Collins Alumni Auditorium. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Presented by the College of Entertainment & the Arts and the Office of Students Life.
Student Scholars Symposium, April 11. The 13th annual Student Scholars Symposium is an interdisciplinary event representing the diversity of academia at Lipscomb through the creative and scholarly works of students across campus. Around 300 students will present their original works of empirical research of all types; readings/performances of original poetry, music, and theater; and exhibitions of artistic and scientific work. Presented by the Office of the Provost and the Student Scholars Symposium Committee, and chaired by Josh Owens, assistant professor and undergraduate research coordinator in the biology department at Lipscomb.
McClure Lecture on Faith and Science, April 11. This annual lecture that is free and open to the public explores the intersection of faith and science, and is part of the Presidential Signature Series. Guest speaker Sandra Richter, an Old Testament scholar, author, international speaker and professor at Westmont College, will address the topic, “Can a Christian Be an Environmentalist?” Presented by the McClure Center for Faith and Science in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Gabriel Faure’s Requiem, April 15. The Lipscomb University Chorale and the Lipscomb Wind Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra present Gabriel Faure’s Requiem in D minor, Op. 48, at 7 p.m., in the George Shinn Event Center. The University Chorale, conducted by Matt Taylor, is the premier choir of the School of Music and the Lipscomb Wind Ensemble, conducted by Ben Blasko, is dedicated to engaging high quality music of all styles and genres. Tickets are available online.
Landiss Lecture, April 16. The final Presidential Signature Series event of the academic year features New York Times columnist and Lipscomb distinguished visiting professor David French (BA ’91), presenting “The Prose of Public Persuasion.”
Hamlet, April 18-28. This co-production with the Nashville Shakespeare Festival of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, directed by Theatre Assistant Professor Nat McInyre, will be performed in Collins Alumni Auditorium. Purchase tickets online for public performances April 19, 20, 26, 27 at 7:30 p.m. and April 21, 28 at 2:30 p.m. Shakespeare’s tragic masterpiece is about grief, madness, and revenge, and is recommended for ages 12 and older.
Graduation Events, May 3-4. Baccalaureate, May 3. The special worship service and reception for the undergraduate Class of 2024 and their guests are reminiscent of the spiritual formation of the students. Presented by the President’s Office and Church Services. Commencement, May 4, in Allen Arena. The Graduate Student Commencement begins at 10:30 a.m., and the Undergraduate Commencement begins at 3:30 p.m.
Nashville Business Breakfast, May 16. Jennifer Turner, president and CEO, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, will be the guest speaker for this quarterly news-conference-style networking event. Founded in 2007, the Nashville Business Breakfast is open to the public and provides attendees the opportunity to connect with peers and hear pertinent discussions with community business leaders. Registration is required, and closes at noon on May 9. Presented by Lipscomb University and the Nashville Business Journal.