CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY OFFERING COMMUNITY
OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR STATE SENATE CANDIDATES

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Campbellsville University is offering the community the opportunity to see and hear the two candidates for District 14 of the Kentucky State Senate -- State Rep. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, Ky., and former State Rep. Jodie Haydon, the Democratic candidate from Bardstown, Ky., in the Dec. 8 special election.

    Higdon and Haydon are being interviewed by John Chowning, vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president, on his CU television show “Dialogue on Public Issues.”

    The shows will air as follows: Higdon will air on WLCU TV-4, Comcast Cable Channel 10, Sunday, Nov. 8 at 8 a.m.; Monday, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Higdon is in his fourth term as a Kentucky representative.

    Haydon’s show will air Sunday, Nov. 15 at 8 a.m.; Monday, Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

    “We are pleased to present this two-part series of interviews with both candidates as a service to their campaigns and for helping the voters of the 14th District to be better informed," Chowning said. 

    “We are grateful that both candidates took time from a very busy campaign schedule to answer questions on the very important issues facing our five counties and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  

    “It is our goal to provide the candidates a forum to share their views and the potential voters a chance to learn about the candidates.”

    The special election is necessary following the appointment of Dan Kelly to the 11th Judicial Circuit, Division 1, judgeship. Kelly held the 14th Senatorial District seat, which includes Marion, Mercer, Nelson, Taylor and Washington counties, but resigned in order to become judge.

    The winner of the election will serve the remainder of Kelly’s term through 2010. However, they must run again in the Primary Election May 18, 2010, and the General Election Nov. 2, 2010. Candidates began filing Nov. 4 for the seat, and the deadline to file is Jan. 26, 2010.

    For more information about “Dialogue on Public Issues” episodes, contact Chowning at jechowning@campbellsville.edu or at 270-789-5520.

Campbellsville University is a private, comprehensive institution located in South Central Kentucky. Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and has an enrollment of 3,006 students who represent 97 Kentucky counties, 30 states and 37 foreign nations. Listed in U.S.News & World Report’s 2010 “America’s Best Colleges,” CU is ranked 23rd in “Best Baccalaureate Colleges” in the South, tied for fifth in “most international students” and fourth in “up-and-coming” schools in baccalaureate colleges in the South. CU has been ranked 17 consecutive years with U.S.News & World Report. The university has also been named to America’s Best Christian Colleges® and to G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School. Campbellsville University is located 82 miles southwest of Lexington, Ky., and 80 miles southeast of Louisville, Ky. Dr. Michael V. Carter is in his 11th year as president.    

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Nov. 6, 2009

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CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY TO HOST SENATOR MITCH MCCONNELL FOR BOOK SIGNING OF REPUBLICAN LEADER: A POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY ON SENATOR MITCH McCONNELL, NOV. 13

By Christina Miller, student news writer

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky.—U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will sign Republican Leader: A Political Biography on Senator Mitch McConnell by Kentucky author John David Dyche at Campbellsville University Nov. 13.

     The book signing begins at 11 a.m. in Campbellsville University’s Barnes & Noble College Bookstore.

     McConnell will also tape Dialogue on Public Issues with John Chowning, vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president at Campbellsville University. He will also give an address at 10 a.m. in Campbellsville University’s Winters Dining Hall. Following the address, a reception will be held in the Chowning Executive Dining Room. The public is invited to the address and reception.

     The event is a part of the Kentucky Heartland Institute on Public Policy.

     McConnell, the longest-serving U.S. Senator in Kentucky’s history, is the Senate Republican Leader in the 111th Congress. Elected to that position unanimously by his colleagues on Nov. 18, 2008, he is the 15th Senate Republican Leader and only the second Kentuckian to lead his party in the Senate. He was first elected to Senate in 1984.

     McConnell previously served as the Republican Leader in the 110th Congress and the Majority Whip in the 108th and 109th Congresses. McConnell also served in leadership as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee during the 1998 and 2000 election cycles.

     McConnell graduated in 1964 with honors from the University of Louisville College of Arts and Sciences, where he served as student body president. In 1967, he graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law, where he was elected president of the Student Bar Association.

     McConnell worked as an intern on Capitol Hill for Senator John Sherman Cooper before serving as chief legislative assistant to Senator Marlow Cook and as deputy assistant attorney general to President Gerald Ford. Before his election to the U.S. Senate, he served as judge-executive of Jefferson County, Ky., from 1978 until he commenced his Senate term on Jan. 3, 1985.

    McConnell serves as a senior member of the Appropriations, Agriculture and Rules Committees.

    He and his wife, Elaine L. Chao, who served as President George W. Bush’s U.S. Secretary of Labor and as former president of the United Way of America and director of the Peace Corps, have three daughters.

    Campbellsville University is a private, comprehensive institution located in South Central Kentucky. Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and has an enrollment of 3,006 students who represent 97 Kentucky counties, 30 states and 37 foreign nations. Listed in U.S.News & World Report’s 2010 “America’s Best Colleges,” CU is ranked 23rd in “Best Baccalaureate Colleges” in the South, tied for fifth in “most international students” and fourth in “up-and-coming” schools in baccalaureate colleges in the South. CU has been ranked 17 consecutive years with U.S.News & World Report. The university has also been named to America’s Best Christian Colleges® and to G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School. Campbellsville University is located 82 miles southwest of Lexington, Ky., and 80 miles southeast of Louisville, Ky. Dr. Michael V. Carter is in his 11th year as president.    

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Dr. Jay Conner, left, chair of the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees, was a guest on Campbellsville University’s “Dialogue on Public Issues” hosted by John Chowning, vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president. The show will air on WLCU TV-4, Comcast Cable Channel 10, Sunday, Nov. 22, at 8 a.m.; Monday, Nov. 23, at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Conner is a leadership development consultant from Brentwood, Tenn. (Campbellsville University Photo by Linda Waggener)

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – The Campbellsville University Piano Ensemble will give its fall concert on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. in The Gheens Recital Hall in the Gosser Fine Arts Center on the campus of Campbellsville University at 210 University Drive, Campbellsville.  

         The ensemble was founded in 2008 and is dedicated to the study and performance of literature for two or more pianists at one or more pianos.  It is under the direction of Dr. Wesley Roberts, professor of music.  

         The ensemble was selected as the winner in the 2008 and 2009 Bluegrass Young Artists Competitions sponsored by the Kentucky Music Teachers Association.

         Thursday evening’s program will include works for piano duet and piano quartet by Schubert, Smetana, J. S. Bach, J. C. Bach, Handel, Dvorak, Bizet, Osieck and others.

          The program is open to the community and admission is free.

         Campbellsville University is a private, comprehensive institution located in South Central Kentucky. Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and has an enrollment of 3,006 students who represent 97 Kentucky counties, 30 states and 37 foreign nations. Listed in U.S.News & World Report’s 2010 “America’s Best Colleges,” CU is ranked 23rd in “Best Baccalaureate Colleges” in the South, tied for fifth in “most international students” and fourth in “up-and-coming” schools in baccalaureate colleges in the South. CU has been ranked 17 consecutive years with U.S.News & World Report. The university has also been named to America’s Best Christian Colleges® and to G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School. Campbellsville University is located 82 miles southwest of Lexington, Ky., and 80 miles southeast of Louisville, Ky. Dr. Michael V. Carter is in his 11th year as president.    

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CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY TO HOST NOON ORGAN RECITAL SERIES FEATURING LeROSE-HERNDON, NOV. 10

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky.—Maria LeRose-Herndon of Campbellsville, formerly of Summersville, W.Va., will present an all-French program during the Noon Organ Recital Series at Campbellsville University, Nov. 10.

     The event will be held in Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville, Ky., at 12:20 p.m. She will play on the university’s Farrand and Votey Pipe Organ.

     The recital is free and open to the public. It will end at 12:50 p.m., in time for those attending to go back to work.

     LeRose-Herndon serves as organist and music director at Trinity Episcopal Church in Danville, Ky. She also teaches piano and organ lessons at the Music Institute of Lexington.

     The performance at the Noontime Recital Series featuring LeRose-Herndon includes: Suite Du Premier Ton by Louis-Nicolaus Clérambault, Hommage à Frescobaldi: VIII. Epilogue by Jean Langlais, Pastorale by César Franck and Carillon by Louis Vierne.

     LeRose-Herndon completed her master of music in sacred music in organ as well as a certificate in music theory pedagogy at the University of Kentucky in 2006. In 2004, she graduated magna cum laude from UK with a bachelor’s degree in organ performance.

     LeRose-Herndon received several awards and scholarships through UK and Converse College in Spartanburg, S.C. She has been recognized by the Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society and the Golden Key International Honour Society. She was a 2005 and 2007 scholarship winner from the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts.

     She is pursuing a doctor of musical arts degree in organ performance, studying with Dr. Schuyler Robinson at UK. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career as a church music director, organist and professor of music.

     Her husband, William Herndon, is the pastor at Saint Mark United Methodist Church, a position he has held since June.

    Campbellsville University is a private, comprehensive institution located in South Central Kentucky. Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and has an enrollment of 3,006 students who represent 97 Kentucky counties, 30 states and 37 foreign nations. Listed in U.S.News & World Report’s 2010 “America’s Best Colleges,” CU is ranked 23rd in “Best Baccalaureate Colleges” in the South, tied for fifth in “most international students” and fourth in “up-and-coming” schools in baccalaureate colleges in the South. CU has been ranked 17 consecutive years with U.S.News & World Report. The university has also been named to America’s Best Christian Colleges® and to G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School. Campbellsville University is located 82 miles southwest of Lexington, Ky., and 80 miles southeast of Louisville, Ky. Dr. Michael V. Carter is in his 11th year as president.    

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Jim Tatum with "Suits for Servants," right, fits Dr. Chris Conver, recruitment counselor and adjunct faculty member at Campbellsville University-Louisville, for a suit. (Campbellsville University Photo by Bayarmagnai "Max" Nergui)

Oct. 30, 2009

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‘SUITS FOR SERVANTS’ VISITS CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY

By Christina Miller, student news writer

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky.— Silk ties for $5.95? Jim Tatum, president of the Suits for Servants Foundation in Jacksonville, Fla., visited Campbellsville University recently. Tatum’s ministry involves traveling around the country providing mens’ suits and ties at a discounted price for those involved in Christian work.

            Tatum was also the speaker for the President’s Club dinner Monday evening where he was honored with the Campbellsville University Leadership Award.

            Tatum said he has been involved in this ministry for 42 years “to help preachers prepare for ministry.”

Jim Tatum, center, of Suits for Servants, is honored with the Campbellsville University Leadership Award at CU's President's Club Dinner recently. Presenting the award are Dr. Michael V. Carter, left, president, and Benji Kelly, vice president for development. (Campbellsville University Photo by Christina Miller)

            Otto Tennant, vice president for finance and administration at Campbellsville University, said, “Suits for Servants ministry is wonderful for students who are preparing to go into the ministry, especially if they will be graduating soon.”

            The idea for Tatum’s ministry came about at a pastors’ conference. Now, he travels to university and seminary campuses selling suits and ties “at a special price for quality merchandise.”

            When Tatum visits campuses he usually spends a couple days there and speaks to groups as well.

            Tatum also works with the Florida Baptist Convention which has helped start over 800 churches in Haiti. Tatum visits Haiti and provides men with suits there as well; he does this as a charity.

            Suits for Servants sells suits for $99.95 or three for $249.95 with $15 shipping and handling. Silk ties sell for $5.95 each or two for $10; the regular retail value is $45 and up. He can also order suits in almost any color.

            Because he buys merchandise in volume, he is able to sell it for the “special” price. Suits for Servants, however, does not sell to the public.

Campbellsville University President Dr. Michael V. Carter, left, and Fighting Tigers head football coach Perry Thomas peruse the selection of silk ties being sold by Jim Tatum of "Suits for Servants." (Campbellsville University Photo by Bayarmagnai "Max" Nergui)

            Campbellsville University is a private, comprehensive institution located in South Central Kentucky. Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and has an enrollment of 3,006 students who represent 97 Kentucky counties, 30 states and 37 foreign nations. Listed in U.S.News & World Report’s 2010 “America’s Best Colleges,” CU is ranked 23rd in “Best Baccalaureate Colleges” in the South, tied for fifth in “most international students” and fourth in “up-and-coming” schools in baccalaureate colleges in the South. CU has been ranked 17 consecutive years with U.S.News & World Report. The university has also been named to America’s Best Christian Colleges® and to G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School. Campbellsville University is located 82 miles southwest of Lexington, Ky., and 80 miles southeast of Louisville, Ky. Dr. Michael V. Carter is in his 11th year as president.   

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Campbellsville University's Jazz Band will perform at Chapel Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. in Ransdell Chapel, located at 401 N. Hoskins Avenue, Campbellsville. The Jazz Band performance is always a favorite of students, faculty and staff. The public is welcome to the free event. (Campbellsville University Photos by André Tomaz)

All chapels are televised live on WLCU-TV-4 (Comcast Cable channel 10) and are streamed live on the Internet. Go to www.campbellsville.edu, click on the media tab, select WLCU-TV and follow the prompts to Live Video Streaming. For information, call the Office of Campus Ministries at 270-789-5227. 

Pauline “Polly” Bell Dunn holds her keepsake medal from having won the national spelling bee. Her daughter Elinor said, "Mother has kept that gold medal with her every day all through her college years and she has worn it every day since.” (Campbellsville University photo by Linda Waggener)

Oct. 28, 2009

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PAULINE ‘POLLY’ BELL DUNN ALWAYS RECOMMENDS CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY AS A WONDERFUL PLACE

By Linda Waggener, marketing and media relations coordinator

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Pauline ‘Polly’ Bell Dunn, 96, always mentions two special things she did as a young woman. The first, she won the national spelling bee at age 13, and second, she chose to do her teacher education at Campbellsville Junior College, now Campbellsville University.

Pauline Dunn, second from the right, is shown here on the porch of old Stapp Hall with her fellow students, wearing different colored polka dot outfits. The girl on the far right is Dunn’s lifetime friend, Mary Kate Farris, who taught at Fern Creek High School for years until retirement and is now deceased.  (Photo submitted)

            Her collection of photos includes one that shows her standing to the immediate right of United States President Calvin Coolidge, wearing the medal she received for her win. She has worn that medal every day since, through her years of schooling in Grayson County, Ky., through her student years at Campbellsville, and to this very day.

            Her daughter, Elinor, said that her mother always speaks lovingly of her years at CU and pressed all four of her children to go there because it was a small school where everyone knew each other.

            Fred Stickle, a friend at Eastwood Baptist Church in Bowling Green, and father of two CU students, told Dr. Darlene Eastridge, Campbellsville University’s dean of the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling, about Pauline Dunn whose memories of CU are so positive.

            Stickle was on campus with his son, Jacob, a senior majoring in psychology with a music minor, when he was at CU taking summer classes. Stickle’s daughter Jodi graduated from CU with a bachelor of science degree in psychology in 1999.

            Dunn and her husband Charlie have recently made a hard transition, moving out of their lifetime residence and into a small home created especially for them by daughter, Elinor, and her husband, Bowling Green Realtor, Mike Salsman.

            The Dunn’s most treasured keepsakes still surround them in their new home. It was there that Eastridge talked of their shared connection as Mrs. Dunn spent 30 years working in the field of social work after a brief career teaching in one-room schools in Grayson County.

            During the visit, Dunn cradled her precious “Girl’s Graduate Journal” album from 1933 and showed it to Eastridge. One of the pages read:

“Stapp Hall 

A rainy day, May 7, 1933

            I’ll remember you as one of my best friends.

 With love,

Lorene Sullivan

Canmer, Ky.”

            Other friends who wrote in Dunn’s album while she was at CU included: Jenny Newland, Lena Franklin Higdon, Gladys Williams, Alice Taylor Ragdon, Jessie Irvine, Curtis Phipps, Topsie Vera Pike, Mary Farris Raywick, Vivian Whitlow, Lillie Turner, Thelma Lake and Jr. Cripps Bradshaw.

            These fellow students added their hometowns under their signatures: Evelyn Melborne, Perryville, Ky.; Mildred Nickols, Hodgenville, Ky.; Roy Pat Helton, Coxs Creek, Ky.; Effie Jane Sears, Drum, Ky.; Martha Lee Stallings, Louisville, Ky. 

US President Calvin Coolidge posed with national spelling bee winners in 1926. To his right is the winner of the second national spelling bee ever held, 13-year-old Pauline “Polly” Bell from Clarkson, just north of Leitchfield in Grayson County, Ky. And to her right is the winner from the year before who was also from Kentucky, Frank Neuhouser, who won the first spelling bee ever held. He is also still alive and a resident of Louisville.” (Campbellsville University photo by Linda Waggener)

            “Mother and her dear friend from Campbellsville, Mary Kate Farris, kept in contact all of their lives.” her daughter said. “One photo I hope to be able to give the college, when it is unpacked, shows Mother and Mary Kate with two other girls, each one wearing different colored polka dot pajamas, all leaning over the railing of Stapp Hall enjoying dorm life.” 

            The Bowling Green daughter, beside whom Dunn and her husband live now, is one of four children. The other three are Dale Dunn who lives in Konxville, Tenn.; Charlene Henderson, Spring Hill, Tenn.; and Kyle Dunn in Goodlettsville, Tenn.

            In the background throughout the visit, an antique clock ticked away each second, occasionally chiming the hour, reminding all that even as a child of God nears the 100-year mark, life’s precious seasons pass quickly and reminders must be captured as Pauline Dunn has, wearing her medal every day and keeping her album of good friends messages close by.

Pauline “Polly” Bell Dunn, center, shows her keepsakes to Dr. Darlene Eastridge, dean of Campbellsville University’s Carver School of Social Work and Counseling, at right. At left is Dunn’s husband, Charlie. 

            For more information about the Carver School of Social Work, call 270-789-5049.

            Campbellsville University is a private, comprehensive institution located in South Central Kentucky. Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and has an enrollment of 3,006 students who represent 97 Kentucky counties, 30 states and 37 foreign nations. Listed in U.S.News & World Report’s 2010 “America’s Best Colleges,” CU is ranked 23rd in “Best Baccalaureate Colleges” in the South, tied for fifth in “most international students” and fourth in “up-and-coming” schools in baccalaureate colleges in the South. CU has been ranked 17 consecutive years with U.S.News & World Report. The university has also been named to America’s Best Christian Colleges® and to G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School. Campbellsville University is located 82 miles southwest of Lexington, Ky., and 80 miles southeast of Louisville, Ky. Dr. Michael V. Carter is in his 11th year as president.   

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CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY ATHLETES PARTICIPATE IN TEAM-LED BIBLE STUDY OVER THE BOOK ‘CRAZY LOVE’

By Rachel Crenshaw, student news writer

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Four athletes from Campbellsville University decided they wanted to see the athletic programs not only succeed and excel in the competitive realm but in the spiritual realm as well. Therefore, they have collaborated together to form a new Bible study specifically for the sports teams at CU.

            Jordan Cornett of Lexington, Ky.; Kristi Ensminger of Kingston Springs, Tenn.; Courtney Danis of Mt. Sterling, Ky.; and Alexandra Clemmons of Smiths Grove, Ky., worked with the Baptist Campus Ministry (BCM) to form the Bible study. They contacted leaders from each athletic sport to initiate the Bible study among their teams.

            Cornett, a CU softball player, said as an athlete it is hard to get involved with the ministries of the BCM or FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) because of their busy varying schedules. She said this also makes it hard to reach your own teammates because there is no common ground on which to begin. 

            Therefore, she said they decided that each Bible study group would vary their meeting times depending on the sport’s schedule. This way the meeting times are tentative to change in order to accommodate beneficially with each team.

             Ensminger, a Lady Tiger basketball player, said, “We think the biggest unreached part of campus is our athletic teams because of the separation between athletes and other students.”

            Ensminger said she hopes the Bible study will allow more athletes to get involved with the ministry and be more willing to talk about Jesus Christ. The goal, said Ensminger, is to see the Bible study moving forward to extend to more and more of the unreached athletes.

            The Bible study will be covering the book “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan. The book is about examining the way Christians live their lives and about reintroducing the love of God by changing your perspective on His love and character.  Cornett said each team is supposed to do the first five chapters in the fall semester and the next five in the spring semester.

Ensminger said, “We thought this book was dynamic enough to reach a wide variety of students and was a great way to introduce Jesus Christ.”

            Morgan Bullock, a member of the Lady Tiger softball team from Frankfort Ky., said, “‘Crazy Love’ creates a good opportunity to bond with your teammates and develop relationships that you might otherwise not have been able to develop. It also enhances your personal relationship with Jesus Christ.”

            Cornett said it was amazing how it all came together. She said the four of them had a desire to reach the athletic teams and now almost every team is involved with the Bible study.

            She said they began by meeting to plan out details and by raising funds for the book. Contributing to the purchasing of the “Crazy Love” books was the BCM, Department of Athletics and the sports ministry program at CU.

Lady Tiger Basketball players, counter-clockwise from right, Hayley Hellyer of Danville, Ky., Kayla Hopkins of Mayfield, Ky., Corin Dunn of Lexington, Ky., Megan Isaacs of Horse Cave, Ky., and Mackenzie Lee of Mt. Sterling, Ky., participate in a “Crazy Love” Bible study. (Campbellsville University Photo by Rachel Crenshaw)

            Dr. G. Ted Taylor, professor of Christian studies, director of leadership/character Development Institute and lead professor of sports ministry program, said, “I just really believe in what these girls are trying to accomplish. I see the ‘Crazy Love’ Bible study as being a very critical sports ministry. Therefore, I wanted to invest my time and support by meeting with the girls and by donating funds. I really appreciate the leadership from the girls to start this endeavor. We are expecting God to do great things.”
            Ensminger, who is team leader for the Lady Tigers basketball team, said many of the teams have already started and have seen great results. She said at their first session only three girls missed. Cornett, who is the leader for the Lady Tiger softball team, said their team also has had many players attend their first session. She said she felt the team really began to share and open up.

            Chad Payne, a member of the Tiger cross-country team from Owensboro, Ky., said, “The Bible study gives you an opportunity to know where those closest to you are at spiritually. It also opens up the air for discussion regarding Christianity.” 

Cornett said they are also attempting to host an event at the end of the semester for all the athletes that feature worship and a speaker.

            For more information regarding the “Crazy Love” Bible study, join the Facebook group CUCrazyLove.

            Campbellsville University is a private, comprehensive institution located in South Central Kentucky. Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and has an enrollment of 3,006 students who represent 97 Kentucky counties, 30 states and 37 foreign nations. Listed in U.S.News & World Report’s 2010 “America’s Best Colleges,” CU is ranked 23rd in “Best Baccalaureate Colleges” in the South, tied for fifth in “most international students” and fourth in “up-and-coming” schools in baccalaureate colleges in the South. CU has been ranked 17 consecutive years with U.S.News & World Report. The university has also been named to America’s Best Christian Colleges® and to G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School. Campbellsville University is located 82 miles southwest of Lexington, Ky., and 80 miles southeast of Louisville, Ky. Dr. Michael V. Carter is in his 11th year as president.   

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CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY TO HOST ART EXHIBIT FEATURING ADAIR COUNTY ARTISTS

By Adam Goodlett, student news writer

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Campbellsville University will host an art exhibit featuring numerous works of art by Adair Countians Jeffery and Henrietta Scott from Nov. 23 to Dec. 10. at the CU Art Gallery located at 205 Unviersity Drive, Campbellsville. The gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The exhibit is free and open to the public.

The Scotts have both been teaching for over 30 years. Henrietta Scott has been teaching art all throughout her teaching career, which began in the Adair County school system where Jeffery Scott was a teacher and principal.

            After the Scotts concluded their teaching careers, they purchased a small country store that adjoined their property in Adair County. They remodeled the building and converted it into a very spacious art gallery. They named their studio “Highland Raku Studio” for the high ridges of Southern Kentucky.

            “Our artwork begins with a search for harmony or a form and decoration inspired by a strong interest in Art Nouveau and the American Art and Craft Movement. In addition, we have sought to synthesize a variety of approaches in working with stains and terra sigillatas with the Raku process,” said the Scotts on behalf of their artwork.

The Scotts work together on a variety of Raku firing pottery techniques, which essentially is wheel thrown vessels airbrushed with stains or glazes or hand painted with colored terra sigillatas, under glazes and Raku glazes.

            Henrietta Scott also does watercolor paintings that follow many of the same themes as the Raku pottery, including an emphasis on color and light as displayed in the natural environment. She gathers her inspiration to paint, draw and create art from the hills and valleys, flowing water, small branches, soaring trees and magnificent people.

            The Scotts have attended workshops in Raku at Arrowmont School for Crafts and the Appalachian School for Arts and Crafts. They are juried artists in the Sheltowee Artisan Guild, Kentucky Guild for Artists and Craftsmen and the Kentucky Crafted Program.

Henrietta Scott is now an art instructor at Campbellsville University and Jefferey is an adjunct instructor at Lindsey Wilson College.

             For more information about the Scotts or about their exhibit, contact Linda Cundiff at ljcundiff@campbellsville.edu or at 270-789-5268.

Campbellsville University is a private, comprehensive institution located in South Central Kentucky. Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and has an enrollment of 3,006 students who represent 97 Kentucky counties, 30 states and 37 foreign nations. Listed in U.S.News & World Report’s 2010 “America’s Best Colleges,” CU is ranked 23rd in “Best Baccalaureate Colleges” in the South, tied for fifth in “most international students” and fourth in “up-and-coming” schools in baccalaureate colleges in the South. CU has been ranked 17 consecutive years with U.S.News & World Report. The university has also been named to America’s Best Christian Colleges® and to G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School. Campbellsville University is located 82 miles southwest of Lexington, Ky., and 80 miles southeast of Louisville, Ky. Dr. Michael V. Carter is in his 11th year as president.   

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