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AU closed Thursday, Feb. 3

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Due to predicted inclement weather, AU will be closed Thursday, Feb. 3. All administrative operations are canceled. Students should check Canvas and emails as some classes may continue online. AU will continue to monitor the weather to ensure campus safety. … [Read more...]

COVID-19 campus protocol updated

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Yesterday, Jan. 26, President Pistole and the COVID-19 Taskforce announced COVID-19 campus updates in an email. "The mask requirement is being extended to Friday, Feb. 25 while we work to move past the current surge of COVID on campus, the surrounding county and state of Indiana," the email said. AU has also changed the definition of "fully vaccinated" under the guidance of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A person must now have a booster shot along with a completed … [Read more...]

President Pistole provides a new COVID-19 campus update

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On Monday, Jan. 12, President Pistole sent a COVID-19 email update stating that “You may not be on campus for classes, dining, attending campus events, etc. if you are not masked.” The email also strongly recommended 3 ply surgical or KN95 masks for better protection against crowded indoor areas. Looking ahead, Pistole added that Indiana Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box “reported that we should expect the spread of COVID to peak in the next ten to 14 days, and then decline … [Read more...]

COVID-19 testing required for all students upon return after the holiday break

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On December 16, President John Pistole released a statement in regards to returning to campus in January.  “Almost two years into this pandemic, Anderson University has implemented a well-established mitigation strategy to protect the health of our community,” Pistole’s email stated. “We have found success in a layered approach that includes testing, contact tracing, vaccinations, and a solid partnership with our local health department that provides mobile support on campus,” he … [Read more...]

President Pistole brings unique experiences with important guests

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On Oct. 20, Former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan visited campus and spent time with students from various disciplines throughout the day. This was the first time President Pistole has been able to bring a speaker to campus since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.  McAleenan served as acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security from April 2019 to October 2019. Before that, McAleenan served as commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Now, … [Read more...]

Christmas in the Commons brings holiday spirit to AU

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Christmas in the Commons is a campus‒wide craft fair where students, faculty and others associated with AU can come together and show off their artistic talents.  “A lot of people have talents,” said Joyce Pike, chairperson for Christmas in the Commons. “Here is where people can sell what they make and people can buy them for Christmas gifts.”  Pike says it has been a few years since Christmas in the Commons has taken place, and everyone involved is excited to put on this event … [Read more...]

SGA shifts focus with new leadership

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It’s a new year, which means new people in the Student Government Association (SGA). This year, Student Body President Alexis Franklin hopes to bring awareness to what SGA does by organizing engaging events and initiating positive changes on campus, focusing on boosting student morale and engagement.  “Our projects this year focus on being a voice for the student body and creating an environment where students feel safe to express their concerns,” said Franklin.  SGA is working … [Read more...]