More issues of The Patriot now available as PDF files

This year’s third issue of The Patriot is now available online as a PDF file.  The second issue is also available for download.  You will need Adobe’s Acrobat Reader to download and view these files.  To view or download the issues, simply click the links below.

The Patriot – Volume 8-Issue 2

The Patriot – Volume 8 – Issue 3

University of the Cumberlands Professors Featured in Kentucky Book Fair

Courtesy of UC Media Relations

As a featured author at the Kentucky Book Fair, Associate Professor of English Nancy Jensen, will read from her book “Window: Stories and Essays” on Saturday, November 7 at 2:30 p.m.,in the Glass Room of the Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort. Also featured at the fair is Dr. Robert Reising, Associate Professor of Education, whose book, “Chasing Moonlight: The True Story of Field of Dreams,” a biography of Dr. Archibald Wright “Moonlight” Graham, was coauthored with Mr. Brett Friedlander.

UC presents “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas”

Courtesy of UC Media Relations

University of the Cumberlands Theatre Arts program announces the opening of the fall show “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas” on Thursday, November 5 in the Kohn Theatre of the Grace Crum Rollins Fine Arts Center on campus. Charles Dickens’ well-known tale will be brought to life with a 28-person cast from the campus and community.

Russell Ridenour will play the role of Scrooge in University of the Cumberlands production of “A Christmas Carol" opening November 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kohn Theatre on campus. Photo by Moe Conn, Instructor and Technical Director of Theatre Arts

University of the Cumberlands vs. Campbellsville University

Courtesy of UC Sports Information & Brandon Hensley

Adams to perform senior recital

Courtesy of UC Media Relations

University of the Cumberlands music student Jared Adams is to perform his senior recital at 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the Nell Moore Recital Hall of the Grace Crum Rollins Center on campus.

Adams, of London, is a student of Mr. James R. Corcoran, Jr. This recital is given in partial fulfillment for the Bachelor of Science degree in music performance.

The evening features a variety of percussion pieces including “Virginia Tate”, “A Cricket Sang And Set The Sun”, “Dream”, “Vertical River”, and “Temazcal”.

Admission is free. For more information, call the UC music department at (606) 539-4332.

“Getting Better” – The Beatles Stereo Remasters

By Dr. Keith Semmel

The Beatles are back and sounding better than ever on a series of newly remastered compact discs released September 9, 2009.  Four years in the making, the entire Beatles catalogue is now available on fourteen individual discs or in a career-spanning boxed set.  First time listeners as well as long-time fans have something to celebrate.      

The Patriot Newspaper now available online: View the complete PDF

This semester’s first issue of the The Patriot, the official student newspaper of the University of the Cumberlands, is now available.  The entire eight-page issue, covering the first month of the 2009-2010 academic year, is also now available online as a PDF file.  You will need Adobe’s Acrobat Reader to download and view this file.  To view or download the issue, simply click the link below.

The Patriot Newspaper – printed on September 24, 2009 – Vol.8 Issue 1

The Patriot announces solution to Sudoku puzzle #1

In the Semptember 24, 2009 issue of The Patriot, a Sudoku puzzle was included for the first time in the campus newspaper.  It appeared on page four.  As promised, here is the solution.

Sudoku solution - Vol. 8, Issue 1

Patriot Soccer Cruises by Montreat College

Courtesy of Sports Information

The University of the Cumberlands Men’s Soccer Team competed against Montreat College at home on Wednesday, September 9th. This was the Patriots only game on the week as they wrapped up the 3-0 win.  

Simpson Takes Home MSC Special Teams Player of the Week

Courtesy of Sports Information

The University of the Cumberlands (NAIA #6, 2-0, 0-0) football team defeated NCAA Mississippi College 55-26 this past Saturday. One key player in that game was sophomore running back/kick returner Chris Simpson (Stone Mountain, GA). For his outstanding efforts, the Mid-South Conference (MSC) announced today that Simpson earned this week’s Special Teams Player of the Week.  

Patriots Conquer Pikeville and Cumberland: Fall to Urbana and Robert Morris

Courtesy of Media Relations

This past week the University of the Cumberlands volleyball team competed against Pikeville College, Cumberland University, Urbana and Robert Morris. Splitting the four games, the Patriots went 2-2 on the week.

On Tuesday the Patriots hosted the Pikeville College Bears. Cumberlands battled it out in a four-set series and came out on top (25-18, 15-25, 15-18, 25-20). Senior Kaylyn Suttles (Cincinnati, OH) had a great appearance with a total of 23 defensive digs. Junior Amanda Hensley (Powell, TN) and freshman Mariah Gray (Goshen, OH) led the team with double-digit kills, earning 11 and 12 respectively.  

17th Annual Phyllis Richardson Wood Music Scholarship Benefit Concert at the University of the Cumberlands

Courtesy of Media Relations

The faculty and staff of the University of the Cumberlands Music Department will present the 17th annual Phyllis Richardson Wood Music Scholarship Benefit Concert on Tuesday, September 15. This music scholarship fund provides financial assistance each year to one or more students who major in music at University of the Cumberlands. The family of Phyllis Richardson Wood, long-time resident of Williamsburg, established the scholarship in her memory and in honor of her ardent support of the arts.