Dalton Hutton Senior Vocal Recital at University of the Cumberlands

W H A T

University of the Cumberland's former winner and host of musical "Spotlight," senior music major, and active member of the community Dalton Hutton will take the stage at a senior vocal recital on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, for a live performance at the Nell Moore Recital Hall on campus.

Dalton Hutton at Prism Concert 2014

W H O

Hutton is in his senior year at UC. He is from Mount Vernon, Kentucky, and graduated from Rockcastle Country High School in 2011. In 2012, he won season 5 "Spotlight" (or "Cumberland Idol" as it was known as then), and began working around the campus as a resident assistant in the men's dorms, for CAB, and Choral Librarian for the Music Department. His previous experience in music has included: UC's chamber/Show Choir, performances for the annual Madrigal Dinners, member of UC's Chorale, intern at Hawk Creek church in London, member of the traveling quartet "His Heart," and auditioned for NBC's "The Voice," making it past the first round of off-screen auditions. Besides vocal abilities, he also plays the saxophone and piano.

S O U N D S

His recital will be approximately one hour in length with a 15 minute intermission halfway through. "He will perform a variety of pieces from several eras and genres," informs Kristin Disney, administrative assistant of the Music Department, "including numerous foreign language selections in German, French, etc." Some pieces he will sing include: "Turn Thee to Me" by Antonin Dvorak, "Du bist wie eine Blume" by Anton Rubinstein, "As Ever I Saw" by Peter Warlock, "Le Papillon" by Felix Fourdrain, "Lonely House" by Kurt Weil, among many more. His vocal solos will be accompanied by piano and his accompanist Mrs. Sharon McGinley.

W H E R E   &   W H E N

Guests are invited to the performance in the Nell Moore Recital Hall of the Mary McGaw Music Building. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m.

About the UC Music Department:
Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, the UC music department offers a variety of education opportunities to students interested in music, including: four degrees and three minors. Students have the opportunity to study with outstanding music professionals. Ensembles are offered to all UC students without required auditions (music major does include audition to assess performance skill and keyboard proficiency). The faculty of the music department offer lively and stimulating courses to help students develop their talents. 

Contact:
Andee Schuck
aschuck3353@ucumberlands.edu
(612) 987-6281

UC hosts Dr. Gary Gregg for convocation on Wednesday

Dr. Gary Gregg

Dr. Gary Gregg was invited by Dr. Nathan Coleman, associate professor of the University of the Cumberlands history department and the Phi Alpha Theta society to speak on "George Washington, the Newburg Conspiracy, and Civil-Military Relations."

At 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, Dr. Gregg gave his lecture in the Gatliff Chapel on the UC campus. Dr. Gregg leads and directs the Mitch McConnell Chair in Leadership at the University of Louisville. He is an award-winning political science teacher. He has written several books including, Securing Democracy: Why We Have an Electoral College.

Matthew Kelly, leader of the Phi Alpha Theta honor society, introduced Dr. Gregg, "We are honored to have this lecture presented by Dr. Gregg who has come all the way from Louisville . . . He is well known around the United States for the topic being discussed tonight."

Dr. Gregg began his lecture praising the American Constitution as "more than words on a page." He moved into the central idea of his lecture and the significance of Article 2 of the Constitution, which states the duties of the President. "The American presidency was inspired by George Washington, and then written in such a way that it would allow that George Washington to create the office while he enacted it."

The convocation sold-out of tickets but many students without tickets were able to find seating or standing in the back to make it a full house. The convocation lasted over an hour. Matthew Chinedu, a junior and criminal justice major at UC, said, "It was long but very interesting." Originally from Nigeria, Africa, Chinedu found the convocation enlightening.

UC holds opening convocation for students and community

Rush of Fools

University of the Cumberlands brought in the new semester with opening convocation on Sept. 1, 2015, by hosting Christian band Rush of Fools and speaker Brent Gambrell.

At 7:30 p.m. on a Tuesday, the University of the Cumberlands opened their gym to students and community for their first convocation of the semester. Students are required so many appearances at these events per semester. Opening convocations usually host the largest number of students; in fact, students sometimes attend the opening convocation by choice. Lauren Leever, a UC student who is no longer required to attend as a senior said, "I'm not required to go to convocations as a senior, but all my friends were going."

Rush of Fools, a Christian band from Alabama, opened and closed the convocation with popular Christian songs. Students stood singing and dancing along to familiar songs. Some students moved from their seats in the bleachers to the bottom of the stage to participate in song and worship. A group of freshman at the convocation all agreed they enjoyed the music and it was their favorite part of the convocation.

Dr. Larry Cockrum spoke to the students, introducing himself as the new president of the university and giving them the same advice he gave to his children when they began college, "You need discipline in order to make progress." After Dr. Cockrum introduced himself, new employees hired at the university over the summer were announced and applauded. A short video clip on the past year at the University of the Cumberlands was also shown, reminded the older students of the past year and introducing the incoming students with a new school year.

Brent Gambrell

Speaker Brent Gambrell, president of a non-profit ministry and a motivational speaker from Nashville, Tennessee, gave a sermon on breaking conformity with the sinful world and finding complete fulfillment in the Lord alone. He referenced several Bible passages (Ephesians 3:20-21; Matthew 2:12, 10:39; John 15:5) to conclude the central message of his sermon, "Do the will of the Father. Finish the work."

Junior Brooke Greene, double majoring in fitness & sports management and business administration, reflected on the sermon the next day and said, "The message was inspiring. It's exactly what I needed to hear before I started this semester."