While students were resting, relaxing and recharging over Christmas break, Professor Jack Lugar of AU’s communication and design arts department was busy writing yet another novel. While somehow managing to teach chaotic classrooms of college students full-time, Lugar, along with several other professors at AU, writes books and novels spanning a wide range of genres in his spare time. “Writing books and teaching full-time is pretty challenging, but I have found that we choose to do with our … [Read more...]
“It’s a Wonderful Wednesday”
As students awoke last Wednesday to jump into the routine of their typical class schedule, they may have been surprised to find a strange email from university administration sitting in their inbox. Sent by Dean of Students Chris Luekenga at 5:00 a.m., the email read: “Classes are canceled—surprise! It’s ‘Wonderful Wednesday’ and all classes are canceled today! Enjoy a break from classes today to attend the various events on campus that will be happening all day long!” The email then went … [Read more...]
Professor juggles booked schedule
Professor Jack Lugar discusses how he manages writing novels in addition to teaching full time. … [Read more...]
Wednesday classes cancelled
As students awoke this morning to jump into the routine of their typical Wednesday class schedule, they may have been surprised to find a strange email from university administration sitting in their inbox. Sent by Dean of Students Chris Luekenga at 5:00 a.m., the email reads: “Classes are cancelled—surprise! It’s ‘Wonderful Wednesday’ and all classes are cancelled today! Enjoy a break from classes today to attend the various events on campus that will be happening all day long!” The … [Read more...]
SGA announces plans for semester
Although the spring semester has just begun, SGA has been quick to spring into action, making plans and organizing projects for this semester. According to President Rebecca Peach, the members of SGA have a few ongoing projects they are working on, but their main focus is currently fixated on finances. “The primary thing that we’re trying to do right now is figure out our budget,” Peach said. “We still have a decent amount of money left in the budget that we can spend, so we’re … [Read more...]
Katie Mitchell resigns
Having announced her resignation in mid-January, Katie Mitchell, director of the Center for Career and Calling, will be leaving her position on Feb. 10. According to Dean of Students Chris Luekenga, Mitchell’s work at AU has benefitted students in countless ways. “Her leadership will be greatly missed as she has taken the Career and Calling Center to a new professional place,” said Luekenga. “I am confident that the Lord will bring the right person to take the center to the next level. … [Read more...]
Black Bird Film Festival to return to campus for fourth consecutive year
The crimson-red carpet, the logo-covered backdrops and the tireless flashes of cameras—although this sounds like a scene that could only be found in Hollywood, AU’s communication and design arts department has made it a reality for Anderson one night a year. The annual Black Bird Film Festival, taking place this year on April 29, draws crowds of students, faculty, staff and even members of the Anderson community. Professor Jack Lugar, associate professor of cinema and media arts, introduced … [Read more...]
Social media integrated into class curriculum
In the past decade, all forms of social media have grown significantly in popularity, pertinence and purpose. Although social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook are often thought of in the context of personal lives, many professors have started integrating the use of these platforms into the classroom and homework assignments. Dr. Michael Frank, professor of political science, has taught at AU for nearly two decades. In his time teaching, Frank has watched several … [Read more...]
Search for campus pastor continues
Since Tamara Shelton’s resignation in mid-November, AU has been without a campus pastor. Although the search for a new campus pastor began months ago, it remains ongoing. According to Chris Luekenga, dean of students, the process of searching started in November. “The work began with a review of the position: a minor rewrite of the job description to better reflect the current need and posting of the position,” he said. “We will begin to review applications the week of Jan. 20 and design … [Read more...]
Marketplace gets new face
Upon returning to campus this semester, students may have been pleasantly surprised to find several updates to the Marketplace. According to Blake Milakis, director of dining services, the updates to the campus dining area range from visual to practical. “We did a lot of updates,” he said. “There’s a graphic package that updated the stations we have inside of the Marketplace and added different graphics on the windows. We got all new display tables, a bunch of smallwear and some new … [Read more...]