The new chapel theme for the 2019-20 school year is “Hello, Hope.” A committee made up of faculty, staff and students collaborate to come up with a new chapel theme each spring for the following school year. Campus Pastor Tamara Shelton said that the committee has a unique way of choosing the theme each year. “The committee prays through and thinks through what’s going on throughout campus,” Shelton said. “Even more so than that, we pray through what God’s heart is for our … [Read more...]
Gallery: Alyssa Campbell returns to Reardon for EP release
Photos by Nouhad Melki II Campbell interacted with the crowd using a megaphone. Campell's family accompanied her at the release show. Campbell sang all five songs from her EP and opened with a cover. "Megaphone," Campell's EP, was released on March 8, 2019. Hadley Duke opened at Campbell's release show. … [Read more...]
Dr. Brian Dirck presents at conference in South Korea
On his office door is a name plaque that reads “Professor Bred Birk.” Dr. Brian Dirck’s name was translated from English to Korean and then back to English, and this was the result. To students in his department, it is a funny reminder of the professor’s recent visit to South Korea. The Civil War and Lincoln presidential scholar traveled to Seoul, South Korea, upon an invitation to attend the 2019 Social Design Conference from Apr. 11–15, hosted by the Korean Abraham Lincoln Society, or … [Read more...]
Dates and location set for fall spiritual retreat
The fall spiritual retreat for next semester will be held at Epworth Forest, a conference center in northern Indiana, on October 5 and 6. Campus Pastor Tamara Shelton said that they haven’t picked a theme for the retreat yet, but it is likely to connect with next year’s chapel theme, which will be announced at both freshman orientation and opening chapel. “Retreats in the last several years have focused on taking time away from campus for personal reflection, rest, prayer and worship,” … [Read more...]
Gallery: Spring into Dance brings variety to the stage
Photos by Nouhad Melki II A dancer performs in "The Tail of Tears." Dancers perform "Perles dans I'Eau," the story of Poseidon and several rose pearls. Female dancers represent rose pearls. "Potholes" brings light-hearted humor to the dangerous Indiana roadways. A dancer holds up a hubcap during "Potholes." Dancers tell the story of Native American suffering during the Trail of Tears. … [Read more...]
Gaithers contribute to School of Theology lounge
A group of undergraduate Christian ministry students, seminary students and faculty are working to renovate the lounge in the School of Theology and Christian Ministry. They have the opportunity to work with Gloria Gaither who is contributing to the renovation after the closing of the Gaither's store Gaither Family Resources. Kelsi Allen, a current seminary student working toward a Master of Divinity, said that her desire to help came out of the frustration that seminary students don’t … [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...]
Communications students travel to London
On March 15, six students headed to London on a Tri-S trip. The trip was designed for students in the global communication class taught by Stefanie Leiter, Assistant Professor of public relations. Leiter accompanied the students along with her husband, Dave. “London is a location that is easy to acclimate to quickly, because they speak English,” Leiter said. “It was important for our new class to travel abroad as a class but for many, it was their first trip outside the … [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...]
Gallery: Gospel Choir students celebrate Heritage Week
ImageFest is an event hosted by Gospel Choir during Heritage Week. … [Read more...]