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Alumni eager to be back on campus for in-person Homecoming

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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...]

AU hires new dean of students

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“Everyone’s passion for providing students with a deep, meaningful experience was really exciting to me,” said Dean Scott Cagnet, AU’s new dean and head of the Department of Student Life.  Cagnet has been chosen to take over the role as dean of students that became vacant halfway through last school year. Cagnet comes from Rochester University where he started as the director of admissions in 2004 and went on to become the director of operations for the adult life program. Cagnet then … [Read more...]

Ricker Family gifts 1 million dollars for Dunn Hall renovations

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Anderson University graciously accepted a gift from Ricker Oil founders, Nancy and Jay Ricker, of $1 million to go towards fixing up the dorms, specifically Dunn Hall, due to its lack of renovations over the years.  The Rickers decided to donate in response to AU's “Called to Soar” campaign. Jen Hunt, vice president of advancement, said, “[Jay] reached out to ask, ‘How can I help?’ He and his wife, Nancy, visited campus, met with President Pistole and decided to direct their gift to … [Read more...]

Long-vacant campus pastor role filled

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The 2021-22 school year has brought about many changes—especially new faculty and staff members. Among them is AU alumnus Josh Tandy, who has assumed the long-vacant position of campus pastor. Tandy graduated from AU in 2006 with a degree in Bible and religion. After graduating, he worked in youth ministry at a small church in Illinois. He came back to Central Indiana and worked at a church in Noblesville, then planted a church in Newport, Ky. After nearly a decade, Tandy made the decision … [Read more...]

New COVID-19 campus mask mandate in effect

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Just four days after sending a “Fall 2021 Update” email about returning to campus, President Pistole sent another email reading: “Effective immediately, August 10, facial coverings worn over the nose and mouth will be required indoors throughout campus.” The email explains that masks are required by all students, employees, guests, faculty and staff regardless of vaccination status. Masks are only required for indoor spaces and social distancing is not required at this time. Residential … [Read more...]

AU to return to “normal” this fall

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“Beginning June 1, AU will operate as a fully open campus with no required masking,” read an email from President Pistole sent May 21. The message that students, faculty and staff have been waiting for was finally received after careful consideration by Pistole and the COVID-19 task force led by Dr. Sarah Neal.  Neal has been responsible for providing the AU community with free COVID-19 testing as well as access to the Moderna vaccine.  “We are so fortunate to have effective … [Read more...]