Since the Supreme Court Decision this past June, LGBT+ issues have become a big talking point on campus, especially in regard to LGBT+ students. On Feb. 22, President Pistole hosted a forum in order to have a conversation with students, faculty, staff and community members as to how these issues should be handled on campus. This forum is part of an initiative that Pistole has been pursuing to allow for open discussions about hard-hitting topics on campus. Last fall, Pistole held a forum to … [Read more...]
Anderson University receives bomb threat
President John Pistole addressed students and faculty at the end of chapel on Thursday, Feb. 25, informing chapel attendees that the university had received a bomb threat "within the last hour." The threat was sent via email to three different RavenMail accounts, including the Student Government Association and Dean of Students Dr. Chris Confer. Pistole said that the FBI had been notified and was in the process of attempting to track the emails, which were sent from anonymous Guerrilla Mail … [Read more...]
Alumni association hosts inaugural I
Campus was brimming with feelings of love this Valentine’s Day—love for AU, that is. Students and faculty were given the opportunity to express their appreciation for AU during I <3 AU Day, the Friday before Valentine’s Day. The event was put on by the Student Alumni Association and was held in the Bottom of Decker Friday morning and early afternoon. Students and faculty were invited to write down what they love most about AU on a pink heart that was then hung up for display. Those who … [Read more...]
Senate hosts event to call for student interaction
Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. during the school year, Student Senate, a subsidiary of the SGA office, meets to discuss issues facing the student body. More often than not, this comes down to budget concerns for the committee, but also for the approval of the formation of clubs of all shapes and sizes. The senate also meets to discuss budgetary concerns of the individual clubs. While having a small budget to work with, they have the final say on allocating funds to each group. They also receive … [Read more...]
98.7 uses rebranding to perform community service
Formerly known as WQME, the new 98.7 The Song is a positive and uplifting radio station that broadcasts throughout central Indiana and is a student media organization at AU. AU senior Ariana Moffitt is a student manager at 98.7 and works with 98.7’s sales/marketing director to record, edit and produce commercials. She loves her job because “it is a relaxing and fun environment, and everyone has a positive attitude. That makes it a joy to work there every day.” Since its beginning, the radio … [Read more...]
AUFS seeks improved communication with student body
Last semester, students received emails from their peers asking for the completion of surveys regarding AU Food Services and their effectiveness in reaching the student body. While these emails could have easily been mistaken as student groups trying to make a grade in their marketing class, the AU Food Services surveys served a slightly different purpose. “Over the fall semester I partnered with faculty member Anna Stumpf to assign a marketing plan group assignment to two sections of the fall … [Read more...]
AU to welcome 30 Chinese exchange students in the fall
At the beginning of the 2016-17 academic year, the AU community will be welcoming 30 students from China to our campus. AU has always been a place that prides itself on its diversity, and according to President John Pistole, this addition to the student body will be beneficial and enriching to both the incoming students and current AU students. “Having additional international students on campus will give all of us the opportunity to better understand the world around us,” Pistole said. … [Read more...]
Department of Religious studies and School of Theology to combine in fall
After careful deliberation and consideration among faculty and administration, the department of religious studies and the School of Theology will soon be merging into one school. The two departments are now in the decision-making process of nailing down subsequent details, such as the name of the new school and where it will be located. In an email that was sent by Dr. Fred Burnett, chair of the department of religious studies, to the students in the Department, the plan is “in its infancy, … [Read more...]
Student Alumni Association uses SWAGG to teach post-graduation life skills
As the end of the school year quickly approaches, many AU students are hyper-focused on graduation and their subsequent plans. Even those who aren’t graduating this year still feel the immense pressure to figure out where they will go and what they will do after leaving AU. The Student Alumni Association is presenting a series of lectures entitled “SWAGG (Skills We All Gotta Get) After AU” that will happen from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in Hartung 101 for the next three Thursdays. The purpose of … [Read more...]
Integrating Faith into Life chapel series begins
Over the years, AU’s chapel has hosted a myriad of speakers from all walks of life and professions. Students have heard stories and personal perspectives from those involved in ministry, the entertainment industry and many other careers. What links many of these speakers who emerge from different backgrounds and experiences is their faith and devotion to following Christ. In order to allow students insight into this connection and how faith can shine through in different ways and lives, … [Read more...]