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...]
Q & A with Dr. Galit Gertsenzon
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...]
Inside the library: A window into the world of information
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...]
Q & A with H.L. Baker
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...]
Centennial spotlight: “Coming Home” after a hundred years
Homecoming weekend marks the culmination of AU’s centennial celebration. The campus and alumni community have spent the year celebrating Lighting the Path in the past, present and future. This year’s homecoming celebration is themed “Coming Home.” “This was intentional because, whether a current student or an alum of AU, this place houses and has housed many students over the years,” said Scott Tilley, director of alumni engagement and annual giving. “But it’s more than that,” he said. … [Read more...]
Q & A with Alphonso Blackwell
Alphonso Blackwell is a sophomore majoring in media and cinema arts and minoring in journalism. He is a founding member and the president of social-service club PAK, a student-athlete on the AU football team and a commentator for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Q: What is the story of why you decided to come to AU? A: It was actually a last-minute thing. I was going to go to a bigger school like Ball State or Indiana University like my sister goes to, but I was recruited to play … [Read more...]
Former SOT dean, congregation begin rebuilding after Harvey
As citizens in Puerto Rico and Turks and Caicos prepared for Hurricane Maria, citizens of Texas were just beginning to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Harvey. AU’s former Dean of the School of Theology, Dr. James Lewis, and his congregation are among those working to rebuild their community in Houston. Lewis became the head pastor at South Park Church of God (SPCoG) in Houston in April 2017. SPCoG is located in southeast Houston near the University of Houston and Texas Southern University. … [Read more...]
Team prepares AU solar car for summer race
You might not have seen it driving through the streets, but every so often you can see an orange vehicle with a white bulb outside of the engineering lab. To clarify, that is no UFO; rather, it is AU’s very own solar car. Engineering students work on the car throughout the week, coming in and out of the garage that stores it. Students also take the project with them by designing, modeling and programming on their laptops. The car is a constant work in progress in need of upgraded components … [Read more...]
National security major benefits from Pistole’s expertise
AU’s national security studies program is not only new, but one of few integrative undergraduate security studies majors in the country. The difference for students studying the major at AU is the incorporation of Christian ethics as the base in preparing for a career of public service. The students also have the privilege to learn from President John Pistole, former head of TSA and FBI deputy director. The curriculum is intentionally interdisciplinary, with courses in political science, … [Read more...]
Building bonds: Football team forges connection with local teen
Scan the sideline at any AU football game and you will find 14-year-old Drew Sheets, the team’s littlest member. Sheets, who became a Raven through the organization Team Impact, is battling sickle cell anemia. Team Impact visits hospitals like Riley Children’s Hospital, where Sheets has spent a large portion of his childhood, and connects kids to college sports teams. Sheets was “drafted” onto the football team in January of 2014. Jennifer McClelland, Sheets’ mother, says his relationship … [Read more...]