Professor Jack Lugar is in his first year as a full-time communications professor. After living in Los Angeles for several years, he and his family moved back to his hometown of Indianapolis. He is married to Elisabeth, and has two sons, Conrad and Ethan, and a daughter, Cali. Q: When you were in college and grad school, what was the process of actually deciding to move to Los Angeles? A lot of people dream about doing it, but few actually do. A: I am from Indiana, which is why I … [Read more...]
Enactus wins regional contest, moves on to national
Enactus is an international organization that has created a global community of students, professors and business leaders. College and universities all over the world have Enactus teams, but last week, AU’s chapter of Enactus won their regional competition. The regional Enactus competition was in Chicago, where they beat much larger schools in the process, including the University of Wisconsin Madison. “There were 41 teams competing in six different leagues,” said Bailey Witt, senior marketing … [Read more...]
Quirky club spotlight: Dave Matthews Band Club
Clubs for people with interests all across the board have always been an integral part of AU’s identity. It could be a writing-centered club, an academic club or, in this case, a Dave Matthews Band Club. The Dave Matthews Band Club, which is by far one of the more niche clubs offered at AU, was started by Senior history major Caleb Scott during the second semester of last year. “The idea behind the club was wanting a place where Dave Matthews Band fans could congregate and talk freely about … [Read more...]
Mocha Joe’s under Chartwells control next year
In an effort to respond to feedback from students regarding Mocha Joe’s, AU Food Services has announced that Chartwells will assume the role of managing the coffee shop next year. As a result, Mocha’s will also accept Raven Dollars as a method of payment. Dana Stuart sent an email to the student body outlining the student meal plan options for the 2017-18 school year. This email addressed changes in the meal plans, such as increasing the amount of meal plan options from three to four, … [Read more...]
AU faculty join initative to close gender gap in higher ed
The gender gap of faculty and staff in higher education is an issue that is becoming increasingly important to women nationwide, but also to women on AU’s campus. Statistically, women make up one quarter of the total amount of college professors, and men outnumber women in the position of college president two to one. One nationwide group that addresses these issues and many more relating to women in higher education is the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Dr. Marie Morris, … [Read more...]
Talecris offers opportunity for plasma donation
It can take anywhere from 130 to 1,200 donations to treat one single patient on a plasma-based medication for one year, depending on their condition. Donating plasma is a simple and rewarding way for members of the AU community to touch the lives of our Anderson community and far beyond. Talecris Plasma Resource Center is located on Scatterfield Road and is looking for students and staff to become part of its life-saving donor team. Talecris is a section of the global healthcare company … [Read more...]
DeVos sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Education
Last week, on Feb. 7, Betsy DeVos was confirmed by the Senate as the 11th Secretary of Education of the United States. DeVos, who has been primarily known as a philanthropist and a businesswoman, was a controversial hire in the opinions of both Republicans and Democrats alike. Vice President Mike Pence broke the then-even tie of DeVos’ nomination. This was the first time in history that a cabinet nominee has been nominated into office by a tie-breaking vote. Dr. Jeff Trotter, a professor in the … [Read more...]
Leona, PAK: New social clubs hope to bring change to AU
Social clubs are an important part of the AU experience for many students that play a large role in the lives of many of these students over the course of their time in college. These clubs offer students of all backgrounds and interests an opportunity to be a part of a group with students that they may otherwise not get to meet and build relationships with through the club. This spring semester, AU welcomed two new social clubs: Leona, a women’s social club, and PAK, a men’s social … [Read more...]
Tips for now that Trump is actually President
I have joked about this outcome happening for many months, but like most other people, I didn’t think he had a fat chance, a ghost of a chance, or a snowball’s chance in hell of winning. So, here are some tips now that Donald Trump is, actually, President...of the United States…he is the President. Oh boy. Run and hide. I’m not sure if this will directly help, but if you can somehow survive for four years in an underground hideout or hole or something, you should be good. People who sell … [Read more...]
“Life After AU” offers students knowledge, chapel credit
An obvious concern for many students after graduation is making the transition from college to the “real world” and a life of much more independence and freedom. Though many look forward to this new stage of life, it brings on a new set of evident responsibilities and new circumstances. As of this past Thursday, the alumni department at AU is putting on an event each Thursday for upperclassmen, called Life After AU, focusing on that ensuing time period after students graduate from … [Read more...]