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Retirement is a word that could mean different things to different people, and those ideas can change over time. As Dr. Linda Swindell, chair of the psychology department, retires this May after 18 years of service at AU, she intends to approach retirement with a Christian interpretation instead of a cultural one. “It is dismal to think of it as the end,” said Swindell. “It is a closing on part of my life, but it is not the end. I should make it a beginning as well.” Having … [Read more...]
Each spring since 1981, AU welcomes well-known speakers for Impact Your World Week (IYWW) chapel sessions. The guest speakers share their experiences and shed light on the outward and global implication of the Christian faith at the IYWW series. International key leaders are invited to AU to lead the series, which is a follow-up to fall semester’s Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW), which focused on inward spiritual formation, transformation and renewal. This year, Shane Claiborne, author of … [Read more...]
The AU Dreams. Discovery. Direction. campaign, made public in 2006, has garnered $113 million worth of gifts, achieving more than the projected goal of $110 million to support capital projects ($51 million), endowment and gifts for operational support, annual student aids and payroll. The capital campaign to raise support for the needed improvements on facilities and equipment, endowment and scholarships, academic and student programs and operational needs is on a strong track despite the … [Read more...]
The crisp, cool days of autumn have arrived and that means trips to pumpkin patches, apple orchards, carnivals, hayrides and haunted houses. It is less than two months till the Winter Solstice, so mark your calendars for a few more fun fall activities in the vicinity. In lieu of the upcoming Halloween weekend, CAB is hosting the annual Halloween party in the barn at Timberick this Friday. Starting at 9 p.m., there will be music and dancing, candy apples and a costume contest. Support … [Read more...]
Do not let the long lines at Hartung foodcart intimidate you. During one recent lunch, it only took six minutes to get through a 15-person line. Quick, convenient and efficient are the best words to describe the Hartung foodcart, the latest addition to the dining options in AU. Though the Hartung foodcart opened its doors only a few weeks ago, the food service already attracts a bevy of regulars. Steven May, director of food services and chef, explained that the new dining service has … [Read more...]
To Jennifer Rosengarten, art has always been a form of questioning and figuring out subjects. The Sweet Breathing of Plants: Drawings by Jennifer Rosengarten was chosen for the first exhibition of the 2011-12 year in the Krannert Fine Arts Center, in conjunction with the Department of Art + Design Foundations Exhibition. Students, faculty and invited guests attended the opening reception at the Jessie C. Wilson Galleries on Sept. 10. Tai Lipan, director of exhibitions programming, chose … [Read more...]
