Peyton Bennett is a senior visual communication design major from Cincinnati, Ohio, whose career has organically grown out of his studies. Recently, it was announced that Bennett has received a coveted Orr Fellowship. In high school, Bennett was a trumpet player and made the All-State Jazz Band. He also held interests in filmmaking and videography that led him to fall in love with design. “Ultimately, design was a way to meld my creativity and passion for art in a utilitarian way,” Bennett … [Read more...]
Folk tale meets fairy tale in March double bill opera
Modern fables are met with dynamic performances from some of AU’s finest singers in the double bill opera this coming March. The easy-going operas will entertain theatergoers in a unique way. “The Unicorn in the Garden” is a short, contemporary folk tale that holds comedic surprises, and “Meanwhile, Back at Cinderella’s” wields a wild interpretation of the classic fairy tale. The two one-act operas compliment each other in their length, the first running around 15 minutes and the second … [Read more...]
Students earn unique career development opportunities
Driven by connection Krista Baker is a junior marketing major who learned what she wanted to do at a young age. Baker started with music promotion and management at age 14 to raise money for her youth group with the support of her youth pastor. Within months, Baker had made a venue, affectionately called “The Basement,” in her church’s lower floor. The Basement became a stop for touring bands from across the country. All through high school, Baker booked shows at The Basement, but stepped … [Read more...]
Former CIA director, John Brennan, speaks in York
On Thursday, Jan. 18, former CIA Director John Brennan visited AU. He met with students from a variety of majors throughout the day, fielding questions about his career as a public servant in the CIA. Brennan worked as a CIA agent for 25 years, during which he spent time as an analyst, station chief and, ultimately, director of the agency. In an event open to the campus in York Performance Hall on Thursday night, Brennan was interviewed by President John Pistole on stage. Together, they … [Read more...]
The ‘incident’ of sexual abuse: A response to Andy Savage
It was spring 1998 when young high school senior Jules Woodson was sexually assaulted by her youth pastor, Andy Savage, inside his truck on a lonely dirt road. Prior to the assault, Woodson had confided in Savage, trusting him as her pastor, with some of her burdens. What Savage now describes as a ‘sexual incident’ was coerced oral sex from a minor while he was in a position of leadership at Woodlands Parkway Baptist Church; this was a serious abuse of his power. “I remember feeling that … [Read more...]
MLK Day celebrations to include city, university partnership
Each year, on the third Monday of January, the United States recognizes the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The city of Anderson also holds events in honor of King’s life and work. AU has observed and celebrated MLK Day as an institution for many years, highlighting the intercultural education that the opportunity provides. The Cultural Resource Center is home to Michael Thigpen and Linda Robertson, who have led planning for the school's events on Jan. 15. Wednesday, Dec. … [Read more...]
AU senior reflects on summer spent traveling world
Many students dream about backpacking through Europe and traveling through the wonders of the world, meeting people of other cultures and different backgrounds. It is a big undertaking, one that challenges and shapes an individual for the rest of their life. For senior Kip Peters, that backpacking trip became a reality over the summer of 2017. For nearly two and a half months, Peters visited 10 countries around the world, staying in hostels from Nepal to Costa Rica. He created an … [Read more...]
Computer science students gain real-world experience at AU
This year, AU updated its academic catalog through the addition of new majors and alterations to existing ones. Among the changes came the new Bachelor of Science in computer science. The new major is different from the Bachelor of Arts in computer science in that it incorporates applied mathematics and physics to the computer science curriculum. “The Bachelor of Science in computer science at AU prepares students for graduate school in computer science and also for going on to work in … [Read more...]
Fishers IKEA opens in grand fashion
Today’s Oct. 11 opening of Swedish home furniture giant IKEA, located in Fishers, Indiana, has been met with much excitement. A number of high-profile guests will be in attendance at the opening ceremony, including state Representative Todd Huston, state Senator Victoria Spartz and Honorary Swedish Vice Consul Anna Engstrom Patel. The store is the 45th IKEA in the United States and the 408th in the world. The 289,000 square-foot store is the first IKEA to have one story, and is fitted with … [Read more...]
Team prepares AU solar car for summer race
You might not have seen it driving through the streets, but every so often you can see an orange vehicle with a white bulb outside of the engineering lab. To clarify, that is no UFO; rather, it is AU’s very own solar car. Engineering students work on the car throughout the week, coming in and out of the garage that stores it. Students also take the project with them by designing, modeling and programming on their laptops. The car is a constant work in progress in need of upgraded components … [Read more...]