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First SMTD musical since 2019 opens this Friday

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This Friday, Feb. 18, the Boze Lyric Theatre will bring the first musical production to Byrum Hall since the beginning of the pandemic.  “Seussical” combines a charming collection of characters from the works of Dr. Seuss like “Cat in the Hat” and “Horton the Elephant” in a colorful and exciting story. JoJo, one of the main characters, is played by freshman musical theatre student Trenton Donk. The 18-year-old has worked with director Kenny Shepard as well as voice and movement … [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...]

COVID-19 continues to affect campus athletics

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One of the places that has experienced the most challenges due to COVID-19 is the sports world. At times, athletes have been disheartened by the uncertainty of each practice or game, and those in leadership positions struggle to find a balance between giving the athletes some normalcy while keeping everyone safe.  Anderson University athletics department continues to work with outside organizations to implement safety measures. AU athletics has been working with the Heartland Collegiate … [Read more...]