“Learning to be still. Learning to be like Jesus.” The tagline for the Pause nights, which started this semester, encompasses the theme that Pastor Tamara Shelton really hopes students will take ownership of this school year. Pause nights, Spiritual Emphasis week and the spiritual retreat are all focusing on the idea of stillness and will all be happening this fall. The nights will include some form of a worship experience along with some different practices in hopes that students will … [Read more...]
AU finalizing sale of 98.7 The Song
The Song has stopped singing for AU. After announcing last December that the university planned to sell its radio station, 98.7 The Song, AU is now “in the homestretch” of finalizing the sale to the Educational Media Foundation according to Ryon Kaopuiki, vice president for enrollment and marketing. The sale presently rests in the hands of the Federal Communications Commission. “Assuming all goes smoothly during this period, the process of finalizing the sale with the FCC could take … [Read more...]
Alumni collaborate on production of short film, “Itinerary”
AU will be celebrating homecoming this fall with an Alumni Showcase featuring Trent Bruce’s comedy production, “Itinerary.” Bruce’s original film will be shown on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Reardon Auditorium. The Showcase will be open to all, while Scott Tilley, the director of AU’s Alumni Engagement Office, affirmed that everyone in attendance should be humored by what is in store. According to Tilley, “Some AU alums who live on the West Coast pulled together to share their … [Read more...]
Homecoming brings Ravens home for annual celebration
Guest Writer: Kylie Osborn Homecoming arrives earlier than usual this year, taking place through the end of this weekend. Many traditional events are scheduled, as well as some special new activities. Coronation of the homecoming court was scheduled for yesterday’s chapel. Tomorrow, five AU alumni from Los Angeles, California will be joining Scott Tilley in chapel. Not only will students be hearing from the alumni, but they will also get a sneak peak of the film during the Alumni … [Read more...]
Chapel QR codes cause trouble
Students returning to campus this fall semester have encountered many changes. Perhaps one of the most significant changes is the new chapel QR code scanning system. Last year chapel credit was given using a scanning system where students could use their student IDs to scan in and out of chapel. At first, the QR code system created some confusion and frustration amongst the student body when the first chapel took place. However, Dr. Chris Confer, assistant provost and dean of students, … [Read more...]
Campus changes speak to AU mission
As students return to campus, many have noticed a number of changes and new landmarks on campus. Among those, the move of the Human Resource offices to the first floor of Decker has been one of the most significant. The name of the office has additionally been changed to the Office of Work-Life Engagement, to fit within a larger vision that university leadership have been working on. Changes within HR have been led by Tim States, who began his new position as director over the summer. He … [Read more...]
Kissinger Learning Center undergoes name change
The Kissinger Learning Center has changed its name to the Kissinger Academic Center for Excellence (KACE). The staff have worked hard to prepare for the name change, as well as made changes within the center. Today, Sept. 12, there will be an open house from 1-3 p.m. in the academic center. There will be free refreshments and a student prize drawing. Dianna Stankiewicz, director of learning assistance programs, said that she has been trying to change the name for a few years … [Read more...]
Enrollment up by more than 10 percent
Preliminary new student enrollment numbers for the fall indicate an almost 12 percent increase in class size from last year—from 420 new students to 470 this year. According to Ryon Kaopuiki, vice president for enrollment and marketing, this jump is the result of aggressive marketing strategies and campus support. “The success we had in our admissions recruitments this year is really about a collective university effort,” he said. “We started saying last year that enrollment is everybody’s … [Read more...]
ITS releases new WiFi network
Information Technology Services has created a new wireless network as the main campus connection. According to Executive Director of ITS, Michael Tucker, the new WiFi, Raven Wireless, has been created to be more secure than the old AUWireless: “Last year we replaced a lot of the wireless equipment. This year we improved the security.” Those using the new WiFi will most likely not notice a large difference as far as quality goes, though. The improvements were almost solely focused on the … [Read more...]
AU adds Bachelor of Science options
A number of new academic programs are making their debut at AU this fall. New majors are available in the Department of Mathematics, the Department of Science and Engineering and in the Falls School of Business. Minors have also been added at the School of Theology and Christian Ministry and at the School of Humanities and Behavioral Science. The Department of Mathematics is now offering a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in addition to the existing Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. Dr. … [Read more...]