What is culture? Who has culture? How do we celebrate culture without alienating others? These are the kind of questions the staff and students at the Cultural Resource Center and the Black Student Association are asking themselves as they prepare to host events for Black History Month. AU has a history of recognizing the season in a variety of ways, whether by open-mic nights, student-led discussions or guest speakers. This year, it takes the form of a free film festival open to all … [Read more...]
English Department hosts Syford Poetry Contest
Are you looking for a way to express your ideas, perspectives and creative ability? Such an outlet is available through the Syford Poetry Contest, an opportunity for students to submit their original poetry for the chance to earn recognition and win prizes. “The [English] department likes to give students the opportunity to showcase their writing abilities and earn recognition for their skills,” said Professor Peter Elliot. Elliot teaches in the English department and is in charge of … [Read more...]
Tri-S travelers finish building, experience culture
“As long as there are Comanche children, Indian children, they need to hear the gospel of Jesus.” Ever since Tri-S team leader Ed Breeden heard Reverend Robert ‘Hovarithaka’ Coffey speak these words to the congregation of Brown Indian Church, near Walters, Oklahoma, in 1986, he has had a passion for the Native American people of Oklahoma. Since then, Breeden has traveled to Brown Indian Church at least once every year, leading groups to aid the small church in its efforts to reach their … [Read more...]
The Wldlfe to hold release show for ‘New’
The Wldlfe, a new band featuring AU students Jansen Hogan, Jason Boucouras and Geoffrey Jones, has announced that their first EP, New, is set for release on March 3, 2016. Their release show has been planned for that night and will also feature the electro-pop duo Dream Chief. For those familiar with Jansen Hogan’s solo music, The Wldlfe will be a taste of something rather different. “Compared to what I did before, this is much more of a risk,” Hogan said, “It’s less safe, more fun, in my … [Read more...]
Roadshow, featuring Mandisa, to visit Indy
The 8th Annual Rock & Worship Roadshow will be rolling into downtown Indianapolis this February. With headlining artists Newsboys, Jeremy Camp and Mandisa, Christian music fans will have a chance to hear some of the most popular artists in Christian contemporary music today. The Roadshow will also feature Phil Wickham, Family Force 5 and Audio Adrenaline as opening acts. Founded in 2009, The Rock and Worship Roadshow has performed for nearly 1.3 million attendees at over 170 shows … [Read more...]
Students reflect on time spent studying abroad
Each year, hundreds of thousands of students study abroad. According to the Association of International Educators, approximately 1.5 percent of U.S. college students study abroad. Last semester, several AU students ventured across the world—from the Dominican Republic to Ireland. Ashleigh Ellson, a junior Spanish major, studied in Santiago, Dominican Republic. While there, she studied at Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) with 11 other students in the study abroad program. … [Read more...]
Former congressman visits to speak about foreign policy
Last week, AU welcomed former Congressman Pete Hoekstra to campus. Hoekstra, a member of the Republican party from Michigan, served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993-2011. Hoekstra came to AU to speak with students, faculty and the community about foreign policy, the time he spent as a member of Congress, and his reflections on integrating faith into his life. Hoekstra got involved with the Intelligence Committee in 2001 and became Chairman three and a half years later. This … [Read more...]