Every Wednesday afternoon, you’ll see a group of college students walking with a group of elementary students through the Valley. While the energy of children is not something you hear and see every day on a college campus, College Mentors for Kids brings that to campus every week. Senior elementary education major and president of College Mentors for Kids Ashleigh Allison said that this program has been on AU’s campus since 2001 and was one of the first programs to exist. “College … [Read more...]
“Girls Night Live” tour comes to Reardon Auditorium
Contemporary Christian artist Blanca has been pursuing a music career since 2006. Starting out in a group called Group 1 Crew, she’s now a solo artist. She released her debut solo album in 2015, and her newest album just last year. She knows God has called her to this career, and she hopes to include vulnerability in her music to inspire others. She now gets to accompany contemporary Christian artist Mandisa along with Riley Clemmons on a state-wide tour. On Nov. 3, the “Girls Night Live” … [Read more...]
Chorale and Women’s chorus honor alumni with song
Every two years during Homecoming weekend, Chorale and Women’s Chorus hold a concert in Park Place to showcase several pieces and to honor an Outstanding Music Alumnus. The choirs are honoring Douglas Beam as the Outstanding Music Alumnus this year, who composed three pieces for the choirs. Women’s Chorus is also honoring alumna Ann Smith with a song titled, “Letter from Ann.” Ann Smith came to AU as a freshman 71 years ago, and has been part of the campus community for many years. … [Read more...]
HLSA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month on campus
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 everywhere, including right here on campus. The Hispanic Latino Student Association (HLSA) has already kicked off activities for the month. Junior nursing major Alondra Quezada is the co-president of HLSA, and she said that the cultural club has been her home since freshman year. “In the past, we haven’t had as many members, so we would just hang out and plan our events,” Quezada said. “This year is different though, … [Read more...]
AU’s Hope Lynn kicks off music career at Hoosier Dome
On Sunday night, September 22, the Hoosier Dome was filled for a performance from bands Commonweather, Flight Club, Thin Lines and AU’s very own Hope Lynn. Lynn is a junior music business major who has recently been working hard on her music career. She released two singles in the past month titled, “You” and “We Were So Good,” which have both reached around 2,000 streams already. “I plan on releasing an album soon, hopefully by the end of this semester,” Lynn said. “It’s hard to balance … [Read more...]
Students spread light to community through campus ministries
AU’s campus ministries program allows students to branch out beyond campus and reach the Anderson community through different ministries. The ministries involve working with at-risk youth and ministry through the arts and prayer. Senior Christian ministries major Mackenzie Fair is one of the co-leaders for campus ministries. Specifically, she is in charge of prayer ministry this school year. “My position as prayer ministry coordinator is basically leading campus in prayer,” Fair said. … [Read more...]
School of Music, Theatre and Dance hosts summer camps
The sound of music rang through the rooms of the Krannet Fine Arts building as the School of Music, Theater and Dance celebrated many successful camps this summer. Students of all ages had the opportunity to participate in events such as the Orff Schulwerk Certification training, piano composition camp and Orangehaus music business camp. Professor of music education Dr. Joani Brandon was in charge of the Summer Studies in Music Education program that included the Orff Schulwerk … [Read more...]
New chapel theme encourages community
The new chapel theme for the 2019-20 school year is “Hello, Hope.” A committee made up of faculty, staff and students collaborate to come up with a new chapel theme each spring for the following school year. Campus Pastor Tamara Shelton said that the committee has a unique way of choosing the theme each year. “The committee prays through and thinks through what’s going on throughout campus,” Shelton said. “Even more so than that, we pray through what God’s heart is for our … [Read more...]
Dates and location set for fall spiritual retreat
The fall spiritual retreat for next semester will be held at Epworth Forest, a conference center in northern Indiana, on October 5 and 6. Campus Pastor Tamara Shelton said that they haven’t picked a theme for the retreat yet, but it is likely to connect with next year’s chapel theme, which will be announced at both freshman orientation and opening chapel. “Retreats in the last several years have focused on taking time away from campus for personal reflection, rest, prayer and worship,” … [Read more...]
Gaithers contribute to School of Theology lounge
A group of undergraduate Christian ministry students, seminary students and faculty are working to renovate the lounge in the School of Theology and Christian Ministry. They have the opportunity to work with Gloria Gaither who is contributing to the renovation after the closing of the Gaither's store Gaither Family Resources. Kelsi Allen, a current seminary student working toward a Master of Divinity, said that her desire to help came out of the frustration that seminary students don’t … [Read more...]