Dr. Chris Confer has held the position of dean of students at AU for more than four years. In April, he announced his decision to step away from AU and begin the next chapter of his life at Southern Wesleyan University in Central, South Carolina. At SWU, Confer will serve as vice president of student life rather than as the dean of students. He will be part of the president’s cabinet and will oversee athletics and police and security. Though Confer has had no previous … [Read more...]
Spring play explores comedy and romance
As the semester ends and students and professors are counting down the days until summer break arrives, the curtain fell on Byrum stage with its final performance of the season. The musical theatre department could not have gone out with a louder bang. The cast of “Boeing Boeing” deserves nothing short of the standing ovation that was given by the audience on opening night. “Boeing Boeing” is a 1960s French play written by Marc Camoletti and translated by Beverley Cross and Francis … [Read more...]
Students lead worship for Vision Revision
Every semester, AU sets aside a week of chapels for students and faculty to experience Vision Revision. This unique service is dedicated to observing the Christian faith through the lens of the arts. Hope Brandenberger, the Vision Revision coordinator, collaborated with student performers to develop the service around the theme of “creation continued.” “God’s creation is continuing in and through us every day,” said Brandenberger from the Reardon Auditorium stage. AU students and … [Read more...]
How Christian universities do chapel
Every university has its own set of traditions, rules and expectations that are integral to that specific community. AU has a longstanding tradition of setting aside two hours each week for students and faculty to come together for chapel to participate in worship, prayer and teaching. Other Christian campuses similar to AU, such as Taylor University and Indiana Wesleyan University, model chapels in a unique way for their communities. “In any group of more than 2000 people, both … [Read more...]
Juried exhibit returns to Wilson Gallery
From March 1 to April 5, The Jessie C. Wilson Gallery will host the annual Juried Student Exhibition. The opening reception and award ceremony will take place on Friday, March 1, from 6-8 p.m. This year’s juror is Fred Bower who will give an artist talk during the opening at 7 p.m. Bower’s work will be exhibited along with selected works from visual communications students. Bower received his MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BFA from the Herron School of Art. He has been a … [Read more...]
AU hosts a numer of unique groups and clubs
AU offers a variety of clubs that allow students the opportunity to pursue their personal interests and passions. Some unique communities that you may not have heard of founded by AU students include: The New Music Club, Neighbors and Old Souls. The New Music Club is an interest club founded by Carly Erst, a senior music education major. “The club’s purpose is really just about the music and is a good way for students to get together and play music that isn’t really played or run through … [Read more...]
#myAUstory: From Ukraine to Anderson, Indiana
Whether a student, professor or faculty member, every Raven has their own AU story. Perhaps yours is a legacy story or maybe one of paving your own way. People from different states, countries and continents have made AU home over the years. AU is more than just an institution or a college campus. AU is made up of the people who call this place home, and the stories of what brought them here are what keep AU alive. As we continue to grow in community together, every individual “My AU Story” … [Read more...]
#myAUstory: PACT makes an impact on campus
Whether a student, professor or faculty member, every Raven has their own AU story. Perhaps yours is a legacy story or maybe one of paving your own way. People from different states, countries and continents have made AU home over the years. AU is more than just an institution or a college campus. AU is made up of the people who call this place home, and the stories of what brought them here are what keep AU alive. As we continue to grow in community together, every individual “My AU Story” … [Read more...]
Q & A with Dr. Chris Confer
Dr. Chris Confer received his bachelor’s and Master’s of Divinity from Anderson University and his Doctorate in Higher Education from the University of Arkansas in 2011. He has served as the Dean of Students at AU since January of 2015. Confer and his wife Michelle have a daughter, Caroline, and a dog, Molly. Where are you from? Can you describe the culture you grew up in? I was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania, and lived there for a few years and then moved to Denver, Colorado, and lived … [Read more...]
#myAUstory: Students, faculty recount paths to AU
Whether a student, professor or faculty member, every Raven has their own AU story. Perhaps yours is a legacy story or maybe one of paving your own way. People from different states, countries and continents have made AU home over the years. AU is more than just an institution or a college campus. AU is made up of the people who call this place home, and the stories of what brought them here are what keep AU alive. As we continue to grow in community together, every individual “My AU … [Read more...]