Upon the unexpected firing of former FBI Director James Comey in May, AU’s President John Pistole became a candidate for his replacement. Since then, Pistole has remained quiet about his experience interviewing for the position. For the first time, Pistole is speaking with the media in this Andersonian-exclusive Q&A about what may have been had he left AU and returned to the FBI. Q: You get the call—the FBI position is open and you’re on the list. Could you take me through the process … [Read more...]
Nursing program boasts 3rd-best NCLEX scores in state
Over the summer, the AU School of Nursing and Kinesiology received news that 98 percent of the graduating nursing majors of spring 2016 passed NCLEX, the national licensing exam for nurses. Of the 57 accredited nursing programs with testing graduates last spring, AU’s NCLEX passing rate was the third highest in the state of Indiana, behind only IUPUI-Calumet and the University of Southern Indiana. The National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX, is a multiple-choice exam administered to … [Read more...]
Q & A with Professor Jack Lugar
Professor Jack Lugar is in his first year as a full-time communications professor. After living in Los Angeles for several years, he and his family moved back to his hometown of Indianapolis. He is married to Elisabeth, and has two sons, Conrad and Ethan, and a daughter, Cali. Q: When you were in college and grad school, what was the process of actually deciding to move to Los Angeles? A lot of people dream about doing it, but few actually do. A: I am from Indiana, which is why I … [Read more...]
RCA staff keep campus alive during summer break
Although the spring semester is rapidly coming to a close, Anderson University will be far from silent and empty when classes officially end on May 5. In fact, for many people on campus, the end of the semester means preparing to welcome visitors for multiple conferences and camps that will take place at AU during the summer months. Mitchell Stacy, a junior psychology major, is excited to begin his second summer in a row as an RCA, or Resident Conference Assistant. “I love getting to see how … [Read more...]
Counseling Services provides students a support system
Counseling Services is an integral part of our AU community. College life presents a whole host of different challenges to students, and oftentimes help is needed in working through these. Counseling Services exists to provide students with a strong support system and a safe place to work through whatever they may be facing. Counseling Services is located in the Morrison House in front of Myers Hall. Student requests for counseling sessions can be made over the phone, through email or in person … [Read more...]
Health services welcomes new employees, services
Health Services is a convenient facility on campus, allowing students to utilize their care and health-related resources. Free to all students, Health Services makes it a point to provide for every person’s well being, supplying every service with a friendly smile. New changes have been implemented within Health Services recently, and as Community Hospital has taken over representation, what is offered on campus has been expanded. Being connected with a hospital has made it easier to obtain … [Read more...]
AUPD officers: A look inside their career, training and dedication
Early on a Thursday morning in an otherwise-empty Rice Hall, Anderson University Police Department officers point plastic guns at a projector screen and caution the on-screen actors to calm down and lower their weapons. The characters react according to the shouted orders and advance on the officers from all angles—sometimes hoisting an aimed gun. The simulation is just one of the many training sessions that the officers go through each year to prepare for potentially dangerous situations. “I … [Read more...]
Q & A with Dr. Dan Ippolito
Dr. Dan Ippolito has been at AU for 28 years as a professor of biology. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from Yale University and his PhD in zoology from the University of Texas. In the summer, Ippolito teaches aquatic ecology at the Au Sable Institute in Michigan. Ippolito is passionate about aquatic ecology and the integration of faith and science. Q: What sparked your passion for science? A: I have always really liked animals. Not so much as pets, but I really like … [Read more...]
Indianapolis area destinations with delectable dishes
If you’ve got wanderlust leftover from spring break, but no time or budget for a weekend getaway, check out these dining spots in the area, where you and your friends can get your fix of a vacation vibe. Some are less than 10 minutes away, some an hour away, but you don’t want to graduate without checking out these prime spots for food, fellowship and fun. Public Greens - Broadripple, IN If the weather is warm, this restaurant and location will make you feel like you’re on a boardwalk … [Read more...]
Quirky club spotlight: Dave Matthews Band Club
Clubs for people with interests all across the board have always been an integral part of AU’s identity. It could be a writing-centered club, an academic club or, in this case, a Dave Matthews Band Club. The Dave Matthews Band Club, which is by far one of the more niche clubs offered at AU, was started by Senior history major Caleb Scott during the second semester of last year. “The idea behind the club was wanting a place where Dave Matthews Band fans could congregate and talk freely about … [Read more...]