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Sidewalk Prophets’ Dave Frey looks back on time at AU

December 6, 2017 by Hadley Duke

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...]

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Soul of the season: The generous spirit of Christmas

December 6, 2017 by Amalia Arms

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...]

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Q & A with Ryon Kaopuiki

December 6, 2017 by Faith Middleton

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...]

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Honors students share preliminary findings to year-long research

November 15, 2017 by Hannah Ader

For senior honors students at AU, the rigorous course load and academic excellence is matched with the opportunity to conduct research and present on a subject that they are interested in. As part of the senior honors curriculum, each student picks a topic that they find important, relating to their major or interests, and conducts research over the course of the year The students have the chance to present their ideas and findings in the form of research projects, papers, business ideas … [Read more...]

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Q & A with Dr. Samantha Miller

November 15, 2017 by Nikki Edrington

Dr. Samantha Miller is an assistant professor of the history of Christianity in the School of Theology and Christian Ministry. She received her bachelor’s degree from Hope College, her Master’s of Divinity from Duke University and her PhD from Marquette University. She has been teaching at AU since the fall of 2016. Q: You grew up in Michigan. What was that like? A: Michigan was great. I grew up in a small bedroom community near Lansing. I have nothing but fond memories. I mean, all … [Read more...]

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New complementary majors immerse students in multiple fields

November 13, 2017 by Maria Neathery

In recent semesters, AU has added two new complementary majors to the program list. Students can now pair almost any major with a Christian spiritual formation or music complementary major. Complementary majors are smaller than full majors but larger than minors, are completed in addition to primary majors and can augment students' main fields of study. The complementary Christian spiritual formation major is an opportunity for students to think about how Christ transforms them, as well as … [Read more...]

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Computer science students gain real-world experience at AU

November 2, 2017 by Troyer Goldman

This year, AU updated its academic catalog through the addition of new majors and alterations to existing ones. Among the changes came the new Bachelor of Science in computer science. The new major is different from the Bachelor of Arts in computer science in that it incorporates applied mathematics and physics to the computer science curriculum. “The Bachelor of Science in computer science at AU prepares students for graduate school in computer science and also for going on to work in … [Read more...]

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Q & A with Dr. Galit Gertsenzon

November 1, 2017 by Faith Middleton

Dr. Galit Gertsenzon has her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music, Tel Aviv University and her doctorate in piano performance from the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati. Students interested in taking piano lessons or class piano can reach her at ggertsenzon@anderson.edu. Q: What is your background, and how did you end up at AU? A: I am originally from Israel. I grew up there, and I moved in 2003 to Cincinnati, Ohio to start my … [Read more...]

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Inside the library: A window into the world of information

October 18, 2017 by Alle Roley

The library is often referred to as “the heart of the university.” Our very own Nicholson Library is a staple of academic and campus life at AU. It serves as a quiet place to study, a convenient meeting location for group projects and houses a wealth of resources and information free for student use. Dr. Janet Brewer, director of Nicholson Library, received her undergraduate degree at AU in music education. She studied the same subject for her master’s degree and taught music for the first … [Read more...]

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Q & A with H.L. Baker

October 18, 2017 by Hannah Ader

H.L. Baker is a 1961 Anderson College graduate. Since then, he has served at the institution in several capacities, including as the director of financial services, dean of students and as part of the president’s executive staff. Baker retired from a position as a development officer in June of 2017. Q: How did you end up at AU? A: I’m from a little town outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma. I wasn’t a Christian until I was 18 or so. Some of the kids from the youth group I started going to were … [Read more...]

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