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
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...]
Andersonian 2021-11-17
SGA shifts focus with new leadership
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...]
Andersonian 2021-10-26
Gillian Lintz addresses the return of CAB's Haunted Haus event in Rice Hall, AU's new campus pastor Rev. Josh Tandy and the SOMTD's Fall Into Dance event coming soon. Miles Morey recaps Tallent's new reception record and AU's e-sports standings. … [Read more...]
Andersonian 2021-10-14
Gillian Lintz provides an update on the campus mask mandate, the recent School of Nursing Induction Ceremony and AU’s literary arts magazine. Miles Morey recaps the Homecoming football game and women's tennis wins. … [Read more...]
Homecoming weekend filled with in-person events
As AU prepares for an eventful Homecoming weekend, Ravens past and present anticipate an in-person celebration full of traditions and new festivities. Unlike last year’s online Homecoming, this year all activities will take place in person, including favorites like luminaries, Encore and the street fair. Director of Alumni Relations Trent Palmer has been busy ensuring this Homecoming will be one not easily forgotten. “The theme for this year’s Homecoming and this whole year at AU, is … [Read more...]
Alumni eager to be back on campus for in-person Homecoming
Homecoming this year is important to all students, faculty and staff, but it is especially important to AU alumni after missing out on a year of full homecoming activities due to the pandemic. There has been much anticipation surrounding both the staple homecoming events that alumni and current students will be able to attend and being able to reconnect with friends and faculty. “I want to come back to see my friends and professors,” said alumna Taylor Brooks. “It just feels good to … [Read more...]
Andersonian 2021-10-06
Gillian Lintz interviews Trent Palmer about the Homecoming festivities this weekend and Miles Morey provides updates on women's soccer, men's tennis and volleyball victories from last weekend. … [Read more...]
Andersonian 2021-09-22
Gillian Lintz provides updates on the School of Music, Theatre and Dance's upcoming productions including "The Music of Georgia Stitt" and Miles Morey recaps this past weekend's women's golf and men's tennis events. … [Read more...]