AU’s SGA recently began efforts to install a bouldering wall in the KWC. The project will cost a total of $10,000 and will rely heavily on donations from donors, faculty, staff and students. “SGA decided to put our best foot forward by starting the process and donating $3,500 of our budget to this project,” said SGA President Victor Mweu. Mweu says the idea for a bouldering wall came about after talking with a group of students who enjoy climbing in Indianapolis. “After talking to … [Read more...]
Senior honors students share research
“Undergraduate research pushes the boundary of knowledge and gives students a taste of real research,” said Dr. Daniel Ippolito. “They get a better appreciation of research while strengthening their resume.” Ippolito, professor of biology, works with students in the Senior Science Seminar and is leading the honors program’s senior seminar this year, assisting soon-to-be graduates in their research projects. The senior honors students participated in Academic Honors Day this past Friday, where … [Read more...]
HLSA hosts “I Stand With Immigrants” day
A migrant caravan consisting of thousands of Central Americans seeking asylum is nearing the end of its journey through Mexico toward the southern border of the United States. In response, President Trump has ordered upward of 5,000 troops to secure the country against migrants seeking entry outside of one of the 48 legal points of entry located on the southern border. In order to be eligible for asylum, migrants must first be categorized as refugees. The Refugee Act of 1980 defines a … [Read more...]
Former student sues AU for failure to comply with Title IX
A former AU student has filed a lawsuit against the school for failure to comply with Title IX regulations following the student’s claims of battery and sexual abuse. President John Pistole said of the case: “We take all allegations very seriously. We are going to let due process take over from here.” Head football coach Steve Rock, who was hired prior to the 2018 season, declined to comment on the situation due to lack of knowledge regarding the circumstances. The student, who will … [Read more...]
Breaking: Snare resigns as swim coach
Conner Snare has announced his resignation from the position of head men’s and women’s swimming coach. Snare has accepted the position of assistant coach of swimming and diving at Michigan State University and will be leaving AU on Saturday, Nov. 10. "I would like to express my deepest gratitude to athletics director Marcie Taylor, President Pistole and the university, for the opportunity to have led Anderson University swimming these last three years,” said Snare. “It has been an amazing … [Read more...]
Mechanical engineering program earns ABET accreditation
Recently, AU’s mechanical engineering program received accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering. ABET accreditations show that engineering programs have met all of the necessary standards to produce graduates who are ready to enter the field of STEM education. They are the global accrediting body for college-level programs in applied science, natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. The process is … [Read more...]
International Dinner: ‘Myths and Legends’
The International Student Association is hosting its International Dinner at Park Place Church of God this Saturday. The event, scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Nov. 3, will showcase the many cultures present at AU through food, dance and community. Each year, the dinner is hosted around a theme; this year, that theme is “Myths and Legends.” “Every country has their own myths, legends, stories and folklore,” ISA President Sam Larson said of the dinner’s theme. The ISA has joined forces … [Read more...]
School of Nursing boasts perfect 2017 NCLEX scores
At 100 percent, AU’s School of Nursing pass rate in 2017 on the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX, was the highest in the state of Indiana. Passing the NCLEX is essential for students graduating with a degree in nursing because it licenses them to practice as a registered nurse. In order to take the NCLEX, aspiring nurses must first qualify by obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing, or a BSN. The exam costs $200 to take and covers several “categories of client needs,” ranging … [Read more...]
High stakes for midterm elections
Thirty-five U.S. Senate seats will be up for grabs this November, two of which will be contested in special elections. One of those 35 seats belongs to Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly. Donnelly is a Democrat running as an incumbent this fall against Republican candidate Mike Braun and Libertarian candidate Lucy Brenton. Jennifer Culp is a Republican running for state representative in Indiana’s House district 36, in which Anderson is located. Culp says it’s important for college students to … [Read more...]
Former White House aid to speak at AU
From around the globe, every passing moment, the U.S. faces terror threats to its national security infrastructure. Defending the security interests of the U.S. republic is what AU promotes in preparing its national security students. Defending the U.S. from national security threats is exactly what Dr. Michele L. Malvesti took seriously in her five years on the White House National Security Council as the Senior Director for Combating Terrorism Strategy from 2002 to 2007. When the Obama … [Read more...]