Victor Mweu, who is originally from Nairobi, Kenya, is a junior international relations major. Mweu was a student senator during his freshman and sophomore years before successfully running to be vice president during his junior year. Mweu was also part of the AU men’s soccer team during his freshman and sophomore years. Why did you want to be a part of the Student Government Association? I saw a need for change that a place like AU had the potential for, and I decided I could do something … [Read more...]

Seniors Connor Hall and Michael Weigel have spent their time at AU involved in more than just their studies and school work. Both of them have an extensive list of activities they have taken advantage of during their time at AU. Hall is an accounting and music business major, a York Performance Hall audio tech, a member of the Reardon Auditorium tech crew, an Orangehaus Studio assistant, an AU campus ambassador, and a member of AU College Democrats and Dave Matthews Band Club. Hall has … [Read more...]

There are many significant practices within Christianity that encourage the masses to come to faith and grow in their relationship with the Lord. From constant and persistent prayer to connecting with people and supporting spiritual development, knowing the living God is an essential part in growing and pursuing one’s faith. In a world that is focused on providing proof and solidifying one’s salvation, testimonies present the opportunity to experience real encounters with Jesus and tell … [Read more...]

Ariana Milla Ramírez, who is originally from Honduras, is a graduate assistant at AU. Milla Ramírez earned her undergraduate degree in general studies and business administration here at AU and is currently working on a master’s in business. Milla Ramírez worked as an RA for two years and has been involved in the Hispanic Latino Student Association in the Cultural Resource Center. Q: Before coming back to AU, you were going to be taking a position in Canada. What exactly was the position that … [Read more...]

As society constantly changes and evolves, education does as well. A university’s curriculum is ever-changing and adapting to provide and encourage new opportunities—AU is doing just that. After installing a new strategic plan, the AU curriculum also began to be altered slightly, adding new opportunities for growth and development. This past June, the Board of Trustees accepted the new five-year strategic plan for the university that focuses primarily on the students, prioritizing … [Read more...]

AU female social-service club L’amifidel has decided to call it quits. After facing several years of rapidly declining membership, club leaders and members decided to take steps to end its tenure at AU. “We all have lives outside of L’ami, and we’re all busy,” said Abigail Brim, a junior elementary education major and club president. “There weren’t many people putting in a lot of time. We started hearing talk of people quitting. Not because they had issues with us, just because their lives … [Read more...]

Michaela McCurdy is a sophomore biology major and Spanish complementary major. She serves as leader of AU’s Prayer Ministry and recently participated in the Tri-S trip to Israel over Christmas break.  Q: What are you involved in and most passionate about here on campus? A: I love campus ministries; I’m super passionate about people and living in community. I love running, being outdoors, hiking, going on any type of adventure and ice cream and mangos. Q: What is the role and impact of … [Read more...]

Last month, Sidewalk Prophets returned to AU to host a free concert for the Anderson community. It drew many AU students and community members to Reardon Auditorium. At the end of the night, the band won the hearts of audience members by providing 300 Deluxe Donuts. Coming back to AU was an emotional experience for one alumnus in the band. Dave Frey, the band’s lead singer, remembers his time at AU fondly. He recalls a time when a squirrel was running loose in the fourth floor of Smith Hall … [Read more...]

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas this year, many of us will be looking for ways to share God’s love with others. A classic, time-enduring way to spread Christmas cheer is through gift giving. This year, Jessica Cartwright, director of the Kingdom Kids at The Kingdom Church in Anderson, led Operation Christmas Child for the children’s ministry. “Operation Christmas Child is a worldwide ministry of Samaritan’s Purse,” Cartwright explains. “In this specific ministry, individuals or … [Read more...]

Ryon Kaopuiki is originally from Portland, Oregon. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Western Oregon State University, then worked at Concordia College in Oregon. He helped grow one of the first major national online universities. Before coming to AU, he was vice president of enrollment at Harrison College for five and a half years, then president of The Chef’s Academy at Harrison College. He has been married to his wife Marcy for 22 years and together they have four children. He began his job … [Read more...]