On Friday, March 2, the Student Juried Exhibition opened in the Wilson Galleries, featuring work from selected visual communication design majors. The students featured in the gallery were Sara Alabdi, Morgan Binkerd, Shania Bishop, April Bowen, Jenna Drake, Logan Hensley, Jackie Grondahl, Alena Nead, Sarah Rozzi and Caroline States. Among those featured were award winners Peyton Bennett, Sarah Rozzi, Allison Armstrong, Preston Magsig, Stephen Orban, Sloan Pederson, and Cassidy … [Read more...]
Black History Month has grown, flourished at AU in recent years
The United States has recognized February as Black History Month since 1976. This year, AU’s Black Student Association and Cultural Resource Center planned a month packed with activities for the entire campus and community to get involved with. CRC multicultural student assistant Faith Sayles believes the goals of celebrating Black History Month are to raise awareness, encourage people to take pride in their heritage and to bring people of all backgrounds together. BSA council member Alana … [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...]
“White RiverStories,” Mark Dawson short, featured at film fest
On Jan. 14, video storyteller Mark Dawson’s short film “White RiverStories” was featured at the Indiana Forest Alliance’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival that took place at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre in Bloomington, Indiana. Mark Dawson began his filmmaking career at AU as a mass communications major. Since graduating in 1989, Dawson has worked as a producer and director, as well as cinematographer, camera operator and editor on most of his projects. For seven years, Dawson worked as a … [Read more...]
Power of the pen: AU students’ poetry to be published
“Poetry is something that demands to be contemplated before, during and after reading it,” said Sam Stimer, a senior English major. “The language and imagery used in poetry forces its way into your mind regardless if you want it to or not. Especially in modern poetry, I think it’s becoming a way for people to process things and reach out to others to create a bridge between author and reader.” This February, Z Publishing House is releasing “Indiana’s Best Emerging Poets.” The book will … [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...]
Mocha Joe’s promotes campus outreach through new event coordinator
Mocha Joe’s offers much more than just drinks and pastries. An atmosphere that provides comfort and enjoyment for many has become a place of study, work and social endeavors. This school year, Mocha’s became connected to Chartwells, allowing the use of Raven Dollars for purchases. This seems to have encouraged a busier and livelier atmosphere. As a central spot on campus, Mocha’s is home to many different ideals. From a nice place to study and catch up on work to the perfect spot to … [Read more...]
Traveling Chagall exhibition stops at AU in January
AU’s Wilson Galleries will host the traveling exhibition “Marc Chagall and the Bible” this month. The show features several of Chagall’s lithographs, etchings and crucifixion works. Students and members of the community can view these works and attend lectures on the religious significance of the works and the historical background that influenced Chagall’s subject matter. The show will run from Jan. 19 through Feb. 23, with the opening reception taking place on Friday, Jan. 26 from 6 p.m.- 7 … [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...]