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...]
Q & A with Kayla Brandt
Kayla Brandt is a sophomore music business and musical theater major from Logansport, Indiana. Brandt spent last semester working at Disney World in Florida. While there, she was able to experience everything behind-the-scenes at the world-famous attraction. In the future, Brandt hopes to return to Disney and continue the tradition of creating magical moments for all. Q: What was the process of joining Disney? A: You apply online, and then you go through a personality quiz. If you “pass” the … [Read more...]
Small groups campus ministry grows, nourishes lives
Since its commencement in 2015, AU’s small group ministry has expanded from 10 diversified groups servicing about 90 students to 17 groups as of this semester with roughly 170 student participants. “Our hope is that students involved with small groups will see the importance of community in their faith journey,” said Director of Spiritual Formation Becca Palmer, “and that they can find a safe place on campus where they are known and challenged and transformed by Christ.” At the beginning of … [Read more...]
AUFS employees reflect on friendships with students
For most AU students, stopping by the Haven, Create or the Marketplace for a snack or a meal is an essential part of their daily routine. Many students have come to recognize the familiar faces that work dutifully to prepare and serve them food, clean up the dining areas and swipe their ID cards at the register. Some have even built friendships with those who work for food services and look forward to uplifting conversation with them when they purchase their meals. However, how does working for … [Read more...]
Q & A with Nate Urban
Nate Urban is a junior education major from Winfield, Illinois. Known around campus for his big heart and friendly disposition, Nate embodies the concept of living and loving like Jesus. Q: What led you to AU? A: It really came down to this is where I felt God was calling me to go, as cliche as that sounds. I realized I really wanted to teach and I had some awesome teachers in high school that really inspired me, and I knew that this school had a good program for teaching and … [Read more...]
Talecris offers opportunity for plasma donation
It can take anywhere from 130 to 1,200 donations to treat one single patient on a plasma-based medication for one year, depending on their condition. Donating plasma is a simple and rewarding way for members of the AU community to touch the lives of our Anderson community and far beyond. Talecris Plasma Resource Center is located on Scatterfield Road and is looking for students and staff to become part of its life-saving donor team. Talecris is a section of the global healthcare company … [Read more...]