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Post by Jim Wilson on Mar 15, 2007 9:07:33 GMT -5
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Post by Church News on Mar 28, 2007 20:01:45 GMT -5
Gay Leader; anti-gay protesters arrested at private collegeBy Bill Estep, SOUTH-CENTRAL KENTUCKY BUREAUPolice arrested three people Wednesday morning when a gay-rights group tried to talk to students at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, which found itself embroiled in controversy last year after expelling a gay student. More than 25 people taking part in the Soulforce Equality Ride had stopped at the school to try to talk to students about the school's policies, which Soulforce argues are unfair to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and discriminate against women, said Matt Comer, an organizer of the stop. People taking part in the equality ride are in a two-month campaign to stop at more than 30 Christian colleges and universities the group believes have discriminatory policies, according to the Soulforce Web site. Members have been arrested at other stops, including earlier this week in Louisville. "Throughout our stops in the South we have encountered a lot of hostility," Comer said, the latest example being Wednesday in Williamsburg. Comer said that when the bus got to the school about 10 a.m., Michael Colegrove, the school's vice president for student services, told the riders they would be trespassing if they came on campus, Comer said. There were also about 50 police officers on hand, Comer said. Police were aware of the event because Soulforce had tried to reach an agreement to come on campus at the private, Southern Baptist-affiliated school. Comer said police told the activists that they also could not stand on a public sidewalk beside the campus, but rather would have to keep walking. Police said they didn't want anyone blocking the sidewalk because it was a safety issue, Comer said. The Soulforce riders talked to a number of students over the course of about three hours, but police continued to remind group members to keep moving or face arrest. Police arrested Jacob Reitan, who organized the equality ride, for allegedly trespassing, and charged two students with standing on the sidewalk, Comer said. "It sounds ridiculous to even say" someone could be charged for standing on a public sidewalk, said Comer, who lives in Greensboro, N.C. "The police know what they're doing is wrong." Comer said it seemed the university and police tried to keep the Soulforce riders from talking to students. Reitan, 24, is from Eden Prairie, Minn., and organized the equality ride campaign, according to the Soulforce Web site, which quotes him as saying his goal was to challenge unfair school policies. The names of the students arrested were not immediately available. Williamsburg police were not available by telephone for comment. Nancy Phelps, director of media relations for the university, said she could not comment on Wednesday's events. She provided a statement from President Jim Taylor that said the school had tried to cooperate with Soulforce and work out an arrangement for members to come on campus, but the group rejected it. The school then withdrew the invitation, Taylor said. "We simply cannot give the Equality Riders full reign of campus where they may disrupt academic programs and campus life," Colegrove said in the statement. Comer, however, said the university rejected Soulforce's request to come on campus, not the other way around. The University of the Cumberlands expelled Jason Johnson of Lexington last year after he disclosed on a Web site that he is gay. The university's policy said any student who engages in or promotes sexual behavior not consistent with Christian principles, including homosexuality or sex outside marriage, could be suspended or asked to leave school. Taylor said at the time the policy was in line with traditional denominational beliefs. "We are different by design, and are non-apologetic about our Christian beliefs," he said at the time. Read the entire article at....
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Post by Local News on Sept 29, 2007 9:21:21 GMT -5
Alumni and Family Weekend 2007 at the University of the Cumberlandsucumberlands.edu Bill LyttleClay County High School teacher Bill Lyttle (Class of '67) who serves as secretary of the Alumni Association Board of Directors at the University of the Cumberlands reminds all graduates and family the University of the Cumberlands’ annual Alumni and Family Weekend will be held the weekend of Oct. 5-7. The theme this year is “There’s no place like Homecoming!” From a rock concert to a carnival to football, there will be something for everyone. The weekend will begin at 2 p.m. Friday with a free Mini Golf Scramble at the Hal Rogers Family Entertainment Center. The Creech Boswell Club and 1957 Class Reunion Dinner will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Cumberland Inn. At 7:30 p.m., the music department will have a free concert at the Mary McGaw Music Building. At 9 p.m., student favorite Recycled Percussion, a band that uses trash cans, kitchen sinks, ladders, and anything else as musical instruments, brings their Man vs. Machine Tour to Cumberlands. It has been billed as “one of the most powerful touring shows in the U.S.” This free concert will be held in the Band Practice Field, just west of the Bell Tower on S. Ninth Street. Saturday morning will begin with the Cumberland Carnival on the lawn of the Hutton School of Business. The carnival features food, games, inflatables, a chili cook-off and more! The carnival will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The football game against Belhaven College will begin at 1:30 p.m. at James H. Taylor, II Stadium. The homecoming court will be presented during halftime of the game. An alumni dinner for all the honored classes will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Boswell Campus Center. The day will conclude with a free fireworks show presented by Thunder Sam’s Fireworks of Jellico, Tenn. at 8:30 p.m. and later a free viewing of “The Wizard of Oz.” “Playing off the weekend’s theme, we will be showing the classic film, “The Wizard of Oz” following the fireworks on Saturday night. Come around 8 p.m. to the Band Practice Field and bring a blanket, a lawn chair, or just come as you are to all of the exciting festivities. You will be glad you did!” said Dave Bergman, alumni director. For ticket information and a full schedule, contact the alumni services office at (606) 539-4167 or visit www.ucumberlands.edu/alumniUniversity of the Cumberlands, located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, is a private liberal arts college in its 118th year of operation. Cumberlands offers four undergraduate degrees in 37 major fields of study, 30 minors and nine pre-professional programs, graduate degrees and certifications in education as well as online programs.
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Post by Jim Wilson on Oct 3, 2007 16:33:11 GMT -5
Former Clay County Marching Tiger, Jenna Wilson, and her University of the Cumberlands marching band will be featured at half-time of the Homecoming football game Saturday October 6 vs Belhaven. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 PM.Click Here for the ClayLive.com Photo Gallery
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Post by Jim Wilson on Oct 13, 2007 14:13:31 GMT -5
 Guest artist Todd Spangler, pictured on piano, performs with Cumberlands Associate Professor of Music David Threlkeld during Tuesday’s Jazz Ensemble concert. Spangler is the music director at the First Baptist Church in New Tazewell, Tennessee. Jenna Wilson of Manchester was a part of the Enxemble. CLICK HERE for more information on the music department. |
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Post by Jim Wilson on Oct 17, 2007 19:19:15 GMT -5
Shelly Sexton, a graduate of Clay County High School was decorated with butterflies for her performance with the University of the Cumberlands flag core during the recent Homecoming game. The Cumberlands band will be back in action Saturday as the Georgetown Tigers come to Williamsburg for a Mid-South Conference game.Click Here for the ClayLive.com Photo Gallery
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Post by Joyce Wilson on Oct 24, 2007 16:49:25 GMT -5
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Post by ClayLive on Oct 28, 2007 20:12:40 GMT -5
University of the Cumberlands 40th annual Madrigal dinnerucumberlands.edu/academics/musicThe University of the Cumberlands Music Department will present its 40th annual production of the Madrigal dinners at 6:30 p.m., November 29, 30 and December 1, in the TJ Roberts Dining Hall. The show is performed in the Elizabethan style, with actors in period costume. Students who are members of the university’s Chamber Choir will serve as the actors and singers who will entertain spectators with a variety of Christmas songs both traditional and more contemporary. The Madrigal event includes a dinner and the setting is designed in emulation of an Elizabethan court. Cumberlands’ Madrigal was started in 1967 by Dr. Harold Wortman, former head of the music department at the school. The Madrigal has been popular for all of its 40 years and is well known as a jovial kick-off for the holiday season. Students, faculty and community members alike enjoy the program. Tickets may be purchased by calling the music department at (606) 539-4332. Tickets are $25 each. University of the Cumberlands, located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, is a private liberal arts college in its 118th year of operation. Cumberlands offers four undergraduate degrees in 37 major fields of study, 30 minors and nine pre-professional programs, graduate degrees and certifications in education as well as online programs.
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Post by Jim Wilson on Oct 30, 2007 17:16:07 GMT -5
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Post by Local News on Nov 10, 2007 13:34:22 GMT -5
Cumberland Singers and Chorale to performucumberlands.eduThe University of the Cumberlands Singers will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, in the Nell Moore Recital Hall. Additionally, mark on your calendar for November 15, when the Chorale will perform, also at 7:30 in the recital hall. Featuring a rich range of inspiring music from across time, the concert includes classic and modern hymns, as well as spirituals. Admission is free. For more information, contact the music department at 539-4332. Jenna Wilson a sophomore from Manchester is a part of the Chorale.
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Post by ClayLive on Dec 1, 2007 13:33:52 GMT -5
 University of the Cumberlands music students perform during the 40th annual production of the Madrigal dinners, held in the TJ Roberts Dining Hall. The show is performed in the Elizabethan style, with actors in period costume. Students who are members of the university’s Chamber Choir serve as the actors and singers who entertain spectators with a variety of Christmas songs, both traditional and more contemporary. The Madrigal event includes a dinner and the setting is designed in emulation of an Elizabethan court. |
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Post by Church News on Jan 24, 2008 14:01:31 GMT -5
University of the Cumberlands professor assists Mountain Outreach
For one University of the Cumberlands professor, learning isn’t contained to just a classroom.
“I’ve really learned to deepen my faith. I think the biggest lesson I’ve learned from Mountain Outreach is that God has a plan for me and that he has been building it up all my life,” said Dr. Christopher Leskiw, associate professor of political science.
Since Leskiw joined the Cumberlands’ staff in 2004, he has been working with Mountain Outreach. “Everything about Mountain Outreach appeals to me, especially the mission of the organization. There is nothing like serving the underserved part of the community,” said Leskiw.
Mountain Outreach, one of Cumberlands’ non-profit organizations, makes needed home repairs and distributes clothing, shoes, coats, blankets, personal hygiene products and other items to meet the most basic of needs. Since its founding in 1982, thousands of students and other volunteers have built 126 homes and distributed clothing and other items to thousands of persons.
As far as construction experience goes, Leskiw learned mostly from his grandfather. When he was seven or eight years old, Leskiw followed him around on his job. The two built decks and roofs, wired homes for electricity, and painted. Later, as an adult, Leskiw and his wife, while living in other states, volunteered and worked for Habitat for Humanity. “We really enjoyed doing that together,” said Leskiw. “And, around here, Mountain Outreach serves that capacity.”
Leskiw has used his past construction experiences to assist other Mountain Outreach volunteers. He also has brought along new helpers to join the experience. During this past fall, ten students from his Insights class—a class designed for college freshmen to bridge the gap between high school and college—participated in a Mountain Outreach project.
The project assisted a man, undergoing chemotherapy treatments. According to Leskiw, the man’s home rested on a steep mountain without safe access to its front door. The man had to climb nearly six feet to reach his home and refused treatment from nurses in fear for their safety. Mountain Outreach attached a porch to his trailer, which enabled him to not only gain safe access to his home, but also to receive much need cancer treatments.
“Since that time, a few of those students have come to a number of our builds,” said Leskiw. “I’ve learned that I take away more from them [the students] than I think I give to them.”
Leskiw’s willingness and knowledge haven’t gone unnoticed or underappreciated. Mountain Outreach Director Marc Hensley said, “I knew that he was the person that I had asked God to send me. His construction knowledge and experience is top quality, and the rapport he has with the students is unbelievable. Mountain Outreach truly has a star in their crown, and it’s Dr. Leskiw.”
Even with such high praises, Leskiw remains modest and looks for the experience’s lesson. “I’ve learned to be very humble in circumstances – we go to places that totally shock me. I’m not used to seeing these kinds of things in terms of poverty. I’ve learned lots of humility and lots of compassion,” said Leskiw.
University of the Cumberlands, located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, is a private liberal arts college in its 118th year of operation. Cumberlands offers four undergraduate degrees in 37 major fields of study, 30 minors and nine pre-professional programs, graduate degrees and certifications in education as well as online programs.
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Post by Jim Wilson on Feb 7, 2008 19:45:44 GMT -5
 (left) Jenna Wilson a sophomore from Clay County looks on as James West (center) is thanked by Dr. Sean Greene for his performance during the Band Concert at the University of the Cumberlands. Greene is the Concert Band Directon and West is the professor of trumpet at Louisiana State University.Click Here for the ClayLive.com Photo Gallery |
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Post by Jim Wilson on Feb 13, 2008 17:26:51 GMT -5
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Post by ClayLive on Mar 20, 2008 8:20:39 GMT -5
Dr. Stephen Covey to speak at University of the Cumberlands Dr. Stephen Covey Dr. Stephen Covey, respected author, leadership authority, family expert, teacher and organizational consultant, is to speak on April 8th during a special Principle-Centered Leadership program at University of the Cumberlands. Covey is the author of several acclaimed books, including “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” It has sold more than 15 million copies in 38 languages throughout the world. Other bestsellers authored by Dr. Covey include “First Things First,” “Principle-Centered Leadership,” with sales exceeding one million, and “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families.” A recipient of awards ranging from International Man of Peace to the National Fatherhood Award, Covey is continuously engaged in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding through reading and through interaction with the diverse, inspirational people he encounters the world over. In 1996, he was recognized as one of Time magazine’s 25 most influential Americans and one of Sales and Marketing Management’s top 25 power brokers. The Principle-Centered Leadership program is the third annual program in the Lecture Series presented by the Forcht Group of Kentucky Center for Excellence in Leadership at University of the Cumberlands. The funding for the center is provided by former Cumberlands professor Terry Forcht and his wife Marion, now owners of Forcht Group of Kentucky. The center provides programs and activities to enhance the development of leadership, character and good citizenship. The Principle-Centered Leadership program begins at 7 p.m. in Cumberlands’ O. Wayne Rollins Center. Area, regional and national leaders exemplifying principle-centered leadership will be recognized during the program. These leaders include Dr. Denzil Edge, president and founder of The Learning House; Michelle Easton, president of The Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute; Dr. Terry Forcht, owner and president of Forcht Group of Kentucky; and Ron Robinson, president of Young America’s Foundation. Tickets are free and available on a first come first serve basis. Reserve yours today by calling University of the Cumberlands' ticket line at (606) 539-4432. University of the Cumberlands, located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, is a private liberal arts college in its 119th year of operation. Cumberlands offers four undergraduate degrees in 37 major fields of study, 30 minors and nine pre-professional programs, graduate degrees and certifications in education as well as online programs.
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Post by Joyce Wilson on Dec 9, 2008 21:01:46 GMT -5
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Post by Jim Wilson on Feb 27, 2009 6:13:16 GMT -5
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