I can honestly say, as cliché as it sounds, that I would be nowhere near where I am today without my church. My involvement within the past 10 years has been a tremendous eye-opener for so many crucial situations. My friendships, family and faith would be completely different if not for my home, my church building. I learned about who I am, and found the greatest relationships in friends, family and in God. I will forever be grateful for the opportunities and love that I experienced … [Read more...]
Gallery to feature exhibition emphasizing diverse art forms
The Jessie C. Wilson Gallery in Fine Arts is opening a new exhibition titled “The Profession and Practice of Illustration and Design.” The exhibit will be presented from Nov. 3 through Dec. 5, with an opening reception on Friday, Nov. 10 from 6-7 p.m. The gallery emphasizes diverse artforms and connects illustration and design. Director of University Galleries and Instructor of Art, Tai Lipan said, “There are a couple of bridges between illustration and design in this exhibit.” The … [Read more...]
Q & A with H.L. Baker
H.L. Baker is a 1961 Anderson College graduate. Since then, he has served at the institution in several capacities, including as the director of financial services, dean of students and as part of the president’s executive staff. Baker retired from a position as a development officer in June of 2017. Q: How did you end up at AU? A: I’m from a little town outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma. I wasn’t a Christian until I was 18 or so. Some of the kids from the youth group I started going to were … [Read more...]
AU professors respond to viral #MeToo movement
All across social media, women are avidly posting messages and stories with the hashtag #MeToo to display the reality of sexual harassment and assault. Dr. Joel Shrock, associate provost, dean of the School of Humanities & Behavioral Science and professor of history said, “I think it does illustrate how widespread [sexual harassment and assault] is and how many people have had an unwanted advance against them.” The social media campaign was started in response to recent accusations … [Read more...]
Q & A with Dr. Laura Stull
Dr. Laura Stull is an associate professor of psychology at AU. She received her M.S. and doctorate degrees from IUPUI and has been teaching at AU since 2012. She and her husband Stephen have a son, Simon, and a daughter, Elaine. Q: You’re no stranger to this campus, right? Are you an AU grad? A: I am. I got my undergraduate degree here in psychology and I had minors in math and statistics. After, I went into the doctoral program at IUPUI in clinical psychology, and I got my masters and … [Read more...]
Q & A with SGA President Hamilton Smith
Hamilton Smith is a senior marketing major with a global business minor. He is from Anderson, Indiana and is also the current president of AU’s Student Government Association. This summer, Hamilton traveled around the world as part of a global business summer program. Q: Why did you choose to study marketing and global business? A: Truthfully, the reason I chose marketing is because I took a marketing class in high school. It was in that class that I was exposed to economic development and … [Read more...]
AU introduces social interaction app “RavenLife”
AU has revealed a new source of technology and innovation with the launch of its app called “RavenLife.” Available on all platforms, the app provides important information regarding campus, and how and when to get involved in events and student life at AU. There are many topics to explore on the app within the university’s programming. Providing the dates and descriptions of school-wide events and services offered on campus, an academic calendar, athletic schedules, information of the … [Read more...]
Jon McLaughlin talks family, foundations and faith
Jon McLaughlin, American pop-rock singer-songwriter, producer and pianist has many ties to AU. As his mother used to work for the university, he followed in his brother and sister’s footsteps, choosing to attend and study music business. Growing up in Anderson, McLaughlin always knew that he would one day be a Raven. McLaughlin spent his time in college cultivating his passion in the music field, growing in his faith and discovering his foundations. Finding his talents within the music … [Read more...]