The task of planning and coordinating the move move of the Gustav Jeeninga Museum, with particular emphasis on the aesthetic installation and visuals of the renovations falls on Tai Lipan, the director of galleries. This responsibility has been taken up in addition to overseeing the Wilson Gallery and the Warner Sallman Collection. Dr. David Murphy was named the director of the museum in 2017, following the retirement of David Neidert, who had run the museum since 1992. In the fall of … [Read more...]
Healing Tent returns to AU for the week
The Healing Tent returned to campus this semester for a week of worship, prayer and healing, after making its debut at the corner of 5th Street and Nursery Road on November 11 of last year. “It’s just a time of being on your face before the Lord,” said Sarah Pierce, one of the founders of the Healing Tent. “It’s really just between you and God what you want to do that week. The tent is available for anybody to use. Even if there’s no one there you can come in, bring a blanket or a chair and … [Read more...]
Q & A with Abby Kirkman
Abby Kirkman is a senior finance major with complementary majors in Spanish and businesss information systems. She is from Martinsvile, Indiana. You recently were named the FSB Student of the Year. Tell me a little bit about your time in the FSB and some of the things you’re most proud of. It’s obviously been a great experience. I really enjoyed my time there. A lot of my story with the FSB has really just been taking advantage of the opportunities that have been presented to me and … [Read more...]
New SGA president and vice president talk future
Juniors Becca Peach and Carter Haupt are the new president and vice president respectively of SGA for the 2019-2020 academic school year. “Ever since I found out I have been oscillating wildly between being very excited about it and thinking, ‘What have I done,’” Peach said. Peach knows the pressures the title of president brings, but she is excited about the challenge. Peach has aspired to become the SGA president since the last SGA election when former President Victor Mweu ran … [Read more...]
Local entrepreneur shares story of success
Located on the corner of Scatterfield Road and Charles Street, a new authentic Asian restaurant has opened its doors to the public: Lantern House Asian Bistro. Perhaps the only thing more admirable than the establishment’s success is the owner’s life story. At the age of 25, young entrepreneur Xing Zhao witnesses his dream of owning and running a restaurant come to life every day. However, such success has not always been ensured or expected for Zhao. At the age of 13, Zhao and his … [Read more...]
Q & A with Officer Doug Doan
Doug Doan is an officer at the Anderson University Police Department. Before he was on the force, he worked as a correctional officer and a jailor. Doan enjoys being able to act as both a servant of God and as a protector and law enforcer. Where did you work before coming to AU? How did you get this job? Right out of college I worked as a correctional officer with the Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility for a year before moving on to Madison County Jail as a jailor. I was then … [Read more...]
Gallery: John Ashcroft visits AU, speaks at chapel
The former Attorney General shared personal stories about faith, freedom and government. … [Read more...]
How Christian universities do chapel
Every university has its own set of traditions, rules and expectations that are integral to that specific community. AU has a longstanding tradition of setting aside two hours each week for students and faculty to come together for chapel to participate in worship, prayer and teaching. Other Christian campuses similar to AU, such as Taylor University and Indiana Wesleyan University, model chapels in a unique way for their communities. “In any group of more than 2000 people, both … [Read more...]
Q & A with Dr. Courtney Taylor
Dr. Courtney Taylor came to AU in 2011 and is now the mathematics department chairman. He is also an advisor for the mathematics honor society Kappa Mu Epsilon and the men’s service and social club Dativus. He earned his PhD at Purdue University. Taylor has written a book about abstract algebra and uses his time in the classroom to not only teach math, but encourage students with the love of God. What inspired you to teach math, and what makes your teaching style unique? I’ve pretty much … [Read more...]
Center for Public Service program open to all students
The Department of History and Political Science is actively offering unique opportunities to determined students in the form of distinctive programs and majors. Dr. Michael Frank has been a professor of political science since 2001. Frank has recognized that the department’s subject to academics and access to special opportunities is what sets it apart from other programs. In an effort to join the fields of academics with public service, the Department of History and Political … [Read more...]