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President John Pistole Retrospective: God Qualifies the Called (Podcast)

May 3, 2025 by Miles Morey

A still of John Pistole from behind standing in the Valley during Fall. A quote above him reads, "God Doesn't Call The Qualified. He Qualifies the Called."

Join senior Miles Morey in a sit-down with President John S. Pistole, affectionately known as PJP to Anderson University students. They discuss Pistole’s decade as AU president, how his past roles and faith prepared him for leadership, favorite memories, and what the future holds for him and the school. Don’t miss his message to all listeners, “God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.” Stick around for the speed round of questions to learn more about PJP. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Audio, Campus News, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, Anderson University President, John Pistole, PJP, Podcast

AU’s new diversity mural “Thy Kingdom Come” dedicated with a promise and a thankful heart

April 4, 2025 by Abigail Goldman

Student Korey Rees smiling and giving two thumbs up in front of the Thy Kingdom Come Mural

The diversity mural “Thy Kingdom Come” in the Haven was dedicated this afternoon on Friday, April 4th at 12:30 p.m. by Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE) director Brian “B” Martin.  This dedication was more than a long list of thanks; Martin wanted the staff, faculty and students that attended to understand the significance of having a diversity mural on campus, and led the group in an ‘affirmation’. "It reminds me of how thankful I'm to be a part of this community," said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Campus News, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, Center for Intercultural Engagement, Diversity, Mural, Thy Kingdom Come

Hope from the Ashes | Spring into Dance: The Finale

March 25, 2025 by Abigail Jeyakaran

A picture of a movement from one of the pieces where all except one of the dancers have collapsed onto the floor.

“I just hope that other people can see the Lord through our dancing.” - Ashlie Dent “Spring into Dance: The Finale” is the last main stage concert with dance as a program at Anderson University since the program was eliminated by university administration last fall. The performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, on March 28 and at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday March 29 at Reardon Auditorium. This repertoire concert is loosely based on the theme of ‘celebration’, with multiple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Campus News, Feature Articles, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson University, Dance, Spring into Dance

AU’s 60th Peace and Justice march in pictures

March 20, 2025 by Abigail Jeyakaran

A front perspective of the crowd with AU students holding the flags of different countries.

The pictures below are provided by Miles Morey. Click or swipe through the slideshow to read the story and view the pictures. … [Read more...]

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The 60-year legacy of AU’s Peace and Justice March

March 14, 2025 by Abigail Jeyakaran

Picture of 2023 Peace and Justice March with AU members holding flags of various countries

Anderson University is hosting the 60th anniversary of the annual Peace and Justice March from Reardon Auditorium to Anderson’s Dickmann Town Center next week at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18th. For those who don’t have the option to walk to the Town Center, there will be a shuttle taking participants from the auditorium. “We do this march today to appreciate the people in the past who had the courage to initiate this march,” said Brian “B” Martin, the director of the Center for Intercultural … [Read more...]

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Wilson Gallery exhibit in collaboration with PACT, featuring Willard Johnson

February 26, 2025 by Ozzy Tharp

Johnson's Gallery

Since Feb. 7, AU students and the community alike have had access to a number of artworks created by Willard Johnson, a graduate of Anderson University, as part of the PACT program (Peace and Conflict Transformation). Johnson, who was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1987, completed his BA in Studio Arts with a Concentration in Painting in 2010 and went on to receive his Master’s in Painting from Cranbrook Academy of Art. His work has since been exhibited in places such as the Indianapolis Museum … [Read more...]

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“What’s your impossible promise?” | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

January 22, 2025 by Abigail Jeyakaran

B Martin and the AU Multicultural Choir on the Paramount Theatre stage

Anderson University celebrated the 45th Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the theme “Thy Kingdom Come” on Monday in the Reardon Lobby. Organized by several campus organizations including the Center for Intercultural Engagement, the celebration highlighted the connection between the Bible’s call to racial equality and inclusion and MLK’s dream for the nation. Participants from the AU community joined with the larger Anderson community at the Paramount Theatre for a citywide celebration and a call … [Read more...]

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At the “Edge” of a decision, what choice will you make?

November 21, 2024 by Abigail Jeyakaran

“Edges,” a song cycle presented by the Boze Lyric Theatre from Nov. 21 to Nov. 24, is a show about you. Written by the critically acclaimed American musical theatre and film duo Pasek and Paul, “Edges” follows the theme of making choices at the edge of a decision, and reflecting on how your choices brought you to where you are. “I believe there’s a song in the show for every single person in the audience,” said senior Ella Miller, a cast member in music education and musical theatre, “Pasek and … [Read more...]

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Celebrating culture and community through the Hispanic and Latino Student Association

November 13, 2024 by Abigail Sanchez

Within the Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE) at Anderson University, there are culture clubs that you can join as students. One of those clubs is the Hispanic and Latino Student Association (HLSA), which is under the leadership of students Ludvick Kelley and Katte Escobar, who are the president and vice president of HLSA respectively.  HLSA is set to host their La Fiesta event on Nov. 15, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the bottom of Decker Hall. This is the second time that Kelley and … [Read more...]

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Behind the scenes of Fall into Dance

November 11, 2024 by Marae House

As Fall into Dance closed this Saturday, Nov. 9, Abigail Mercer, Erin Powell and Emmaline Parker spoke on the impact that dance has on the AU community.  With Fall Into Dance, a lot of hard work is put into it by not only dancers, but also the student choreographers that want to tell an individual story through dance. It’s important to keep an open mind while experiencing a production such as this in order to get the bigger picture: how it can impact a community. “There aren’t many … [Read more...]

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