Current students and alumni were brought together to celebrate 50 years of the Center for Public Service (CPS) here at AU last Saturday, Sept. 7 with around 100 attendees. CPS is an honors program dedicated to bridging the gap between formal education and career service by providing financial assistance to AU students to afford more experiences in their chosen fields. Whether a student attends a conference, convention, internship or more, CPS teaches skills in grant writing and student … [Read more...]
PJP to retire after 2024-25 academic year
On Tuesday, August 6, John “PJP” Pistole ‘78 sent out a press release announcing his upcoming retirement from his role as AU President after the 2024-25 academic year, officially serving two terms of five years with wisdom, grace and a sense of humor. In his campus-wide message, PJP expressed his gratitude for being a part of the AU community, and stated how “together, we have built a community that is not just about education but about fostering a sense of truth, faith, and … [Read more...]
Anderson, Indiana in path of solar eclipse totality for the first time since 957
Monday, April 8, the spectacular phenomenon of a total eclipse passed over Anderson, Indiana for the first time since 957. Many professors canceled class, allowing students to attend Anderson University’s watch party on the football field with protective eclipse glasses, games, snacks and an excellent view of the sky. The night before at 6 p.m., Sunday, April 7, a panel by three AU professors on the eclipse was held in Nicholson Library. Tyler Williamson, professor of physics and … [Read more...]
Sink or win: AU’s “Wonderful Wednesday” hosts a battleship game in the Natatorium
Last Tuesday, on February 20, students were informed that the next day of classes, Wednesday the 21, had a surprise cancellation for the AU tradition of “Wonderful Wednesday.” This year, a variety of events were scheduled throughout the day for students to come and go. Wednesday kicked off with “Grown Ups” played at midnight. Then, later that morning, donuts were provided to all the resident dorm hall lobbies, a petting zoo was held in the Smartin courtyard in the afternoon, and the … [Read more...]
Anderson University hosts discussion panel for Israel-Hamas war
At 6:30 a.m. Israel Standard Time on Oct. 7, 2023, the air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel as Hamas began launching missiles. By 11:35 a.m. Israel's Prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, declared Israel at war. As the war begins its fifth week, the death and devastation continue to make headlines and shock the public. Recognizing the international impact that this conflict is having on students across the continent, many universities are responding to the crisis in a … [Read more...]
The fairest of them all: AU Homecoming’s Street Fair
The Street Fair is a staple event for AU’s Homecoming Weekend. Every year, student organizations, dorms and clubs line up booths to sell delicious treats, savory food and comfortable merchandise featuring everything AU. This Saturday promises many booths to be excited about and future events to look forward. The students behind each booth have plans for how the collected profits will impact campus this year. Junior Anna Pescio, the vice president of Asian Student Association … [Read more...]
Who you ‘gonna call? Not the RD
As AU welcomed students back on campus, small changes have become apparent. There is a fixed pot-hole there, new lights installed here, but another change has occurred, one that has not been advertised or noticed. An old title got an upgrade during the summer. The title of RD is now known as AC or HC. But what exactly is an AC and why change the title? Area Coordinator (AC) and Hall Coordinator (HC) have replaced the role of Resident Director (RD) in all on-campus housing. With this title … [Read more...]
Somnium brings a new dream to AU
As the spring semester draws to a close, mixed in with the deadlines are the events on campus allowing a time of escape and activities to look forward to. This year, a newly refined event has combined the talents of AU students and a universal love of music: Somnium. A student-run music concert, Somnium is hosting several AU student artists and bands in Reardon Auditorium. Somnium was founded last year in 2022 by then-junior Paige Anstead and senior Cameron Walters. It centered around a … [Read more...]
Spring into Dance has fully bloomed
As Spring into Dance approaches, dance students are working hard in preparation for the show. In a performance choreographed by Anderson University’s dance faculty, dancers have to learn a delicate balance of long hours of rehearsals, training and practicing with the hectic class schedule and homework. Despite the heavy workload that the program requires, there is joy, passion and love of dance to be found within every dancer. Sophomore Heidi Vickers has found the program to be a … [Read more...]