AU senior social work majors have planned a conference about social media, the Internet and the impact of both on social service agencies. The conference is called Check Your Tech! The Social Worker’s Guide to Social Media and the Internet. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. April 13 in the School of Theology, the event starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Students can get in for free. Email Amy Hoagland (aehoagland@anderson.edu) for more information about the conference. … [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...]
Students Spring into Dance
March 28, 2012 By
AU’s annual event, Spring Into Dance, was held last Friday and Saturday on March 23 and 24. The concert featured works focused around the idea of “Exploration.” The pieces explored ideas including shadow and light, fantasy, family relationships, theatrical characterization from the 1930s and the relation of classical music and formal dance structures to contemporary movement. Of the nine pieces in the showcase, eight were choreographed by members of the AU dance faculty. This … [Read more...]
AU recognizes Athletic Trainer Month
March 28, 2012 By
Everybody hears about the star players who lead a team to victory or the coaches who orchestrate the plays that get the job done. They are the ones in front of the camera who get the big money, the interviews and the fame. However, to make a team really click, there are several people behind the scenes that have to do their part. This is especially true of team athletic trainers. March is Athletic Trainer Appreciation Month, and the AU athletic training program is recognizing current students … [Read more...]
Seniors tackle tough job market after AU
March 28, 2012 By
With the economy’s shrinking job market, recent college graduates all across the nation are struggling to find career related positions upon graduation. Some students at AU want to break that trend and have already started the job search or have solidified post-graduation plans. Senior Frank Ebels, double majoring in music and history, plans to immediately head to his home in Michigan upon graduation, where he will be working with his family business for a few months. Later in the … [Read more...]
Debaters place first in two tournaments
March 7, 2012 By
AU’s varsity debate team has found their stride. Team members Kelly Frye and Nathanael Robertson placed first at a semester-end tournament held at AU and also placed first in a tournament held at the University of Dayton this semester, winning after five hard-fought rounds. The format in which the debate teams compete involves two teams presenting eight-minute constructive speeches, three-minute cross examinations and five-minute rebuttals. In this format, each debater presents one … [Read more...]
Free self-defense class in KWC
March 7, 2012 By
Zach Dunsmore and Dr. Dan Ippolito are teaching a self-defense class for anyone on campus who is interested. Dunsmore, a biology student, found out that his biology professor, Ippolito, knew karate. After Connie Hippensteel, director of the wellness program, asked them to teach the class, Dunsmore said they were eager to begin. Both Dunsmore and Ippolito have experience in self-defense. “I messed around with karate for a couple of years in college,” said Ippolito. He stopped … [Read more...]
Higher One offers refund options
March 7, 2012 By
The Business Office of AU is committed to helping students navigate the complicated and sometimes confusing world of finance, especially when it comes to on-campus banking services. Higher One is a publicly traded for-profit company used by the school as a way to help students stay on top of their budgets through the use of their online banking services and their convenient ATM. However, some students complain that there are too many fees associated with the service. When the business … [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...]
Students try out for reality competitions
March 7, 2012 By
NBC’s The Voice and The Sing-Off have attracted millions of viewers and aspiring artists. Now they have also made their way into the plans of some AU students. Reality singing competitions are known for creating opportunities and giving artists the chance to launch a music career. Students at AU are among the artists looking for that chance. The Voice is currently in its second season, but it is already holding auditions in cities all over the country for season three. Kayla Eason, … [Read more...]
