In an industrialized country where marriage is valued above other family forms, married students at an undergraduate institution are still a minority, contrary to the ‘Ring by Spring’ attitude at some colleges like AU. The vast majority of college undergraduates are unmarried, and this unreadiness to take the plunge could be based on personal beliefs as well as statistical facts pertaining to the marriage of individuals while in college. Amrutha Pulikottil, a senior majoring in … [Read more...]
Daffodil Days, Relay fight against cancer
March 28, 2012 By
A total of 122 bouquets of daffodils and 18 gifts of hope were hand-delivered to students on campus last week by the team of students from Relay for Life and their faculty sponsor Dr. Virginia Chapman. The gifts and donations from parents, faculty and staff to students were in appreciation for the contributions of donors on the annual Daffodil Days. The annual Daffodil Days of Indiana was from 19 - 23 of March 2012. According to the American Cancer Society website, “the Daffodil Days … [Read more...]
Huntoon, Standek play for concert series
March 7, 2012 By
Music is like writing—you cannot expect it to be a distant ambition. It requires daily practice and dedication to hone the skills. Each semester, the AU School of Music presents its concert series to showcase featured guest artists and allow faculty to wield their instruments with skilled precision. On March 1, John Huntoon, assistant professor of music and director of low brass at AU, performed the second recital of the series on trombone. He has spent a year preparing for the … [Read more...]
Student teams face CAB food challenge
February 29, 2012 By
The latest sporting trend is back on campus—competitive eating is here. Before dismissing it as a sport, professional competitive eating should be separated from no-hands pie-eating contests often associated with the sport. The necessary willpower and intensity, coupled with the ability to eat a dangerous amount of food in a short stipulated time, makes competitive eating a sport for kings. For the third consecutive year, CAB is hosting the Man v. Food event where teams of four are … [Read more...]
Swindell to retire from teaching
February 22, 2012 By
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...]
Claiborne to speak at chapel
February 1, 2012 By
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...]
Capital campaign earns $113 million
January 25, 2012 By
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...]
Fall attractions include Indy ScreamPark
October 26, 2011 By
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...]
Foodcart speeds meal time
October 5, 2011 By
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...]
‘Sweet Breathing of Plants’ comes to AU
September 14, 2011 By
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...]
