In the routine of life’s mundane activities, it is easy to lose sight of passion. Thus, when an individual openly discusses their passion for whatever field they may be in or activities in which they participate, it entices listeners. One such individual who is passionate about her field is senior Michaela McCurdy, who had the unique opportunity to complete an international internship over the summer. McCurdy is majoring in international relations, with a complementary major in Spanish and a … [Read more...]
AU E-Sports Club builds community through gaming
The clicking of mouses, strategic conversations and a myriad of emotions is what you can find at an E-Sports Club meeting. E-sports has taken the world by storm, and it is starting to be introduced to the AU community. According to the Oxford Dictionary, the definition of e-sports is “a multiplayer game competitively played for spectators, typically by professional gamers.” However, at AU, the E-Sports Club takes a more relaxed approach. “We’re a bunch of nerds in a computer … [Read more...]
Q & A: Joel Shrock
Dr. Joel Shrock has been at AU since 2005, beginning as an assistant professor of history before being promoted to full-time professor in 2012. At AU, he leads courses in modern U.S. and Middle Eastern history. Since 2014, Shrock has been the dean over the School of Humanities and Behavioral Science and, since 2016, he has served as the associate provost. Shrock is a published author—in 2004, he wrote “The Gilded Age: American Popular Culture through History”—with another manuscript underway. He … [Read more...]
Q & A: Dee Allen
Dee Allen is the goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team. She has been recognized three times this season as the HCAC Defensive Player of the Week, and has not allowed more than one goal in a conference game this season. The senior has helped manufacture nine shutouts in 15 games and has been a key part of the teams record-breaking season. Last year you were the backup goalie and didn’t see any playing time. What did you do to prepare yourself for the starting role? At the end of my … [Read more...]
AU Homecoming weekend traditions persist
The temperature reads 70 degrees. Clouds cast shadow over the adjacent soccer field. The weather conditions are perfect for a pleasant Homecoming Saturday morning. From Oct. 18-20, Homecoming weekend was upon us. Students, faculty, families and alumni ventured to some of the many events put on by AU. If you visited the street fair or catch a football game, the options were vast and the school spirit was high. Throughout the week, students took part in Homecoming … [Read more...]
International students leave impact on AU athletics
Sports have been around for about 3,000 years, since the first Olympic games in 776 B.C. For so long, athletes have traveled to different countries to showcase their skills in their specific sport. Jesse Hernadez and Ackeem Hanna are international athletes who came to AU to showcase their athletic skills. Hernadez is a sophomore musical theatre and marketing major from Trujillo, Perú. He is also part of the AU men’s tennis team. Hernadez, like many athletes, started learning his craft … [Read more...]
Falls School of Business welcomes interim dean Michael Colette
By John Hulstine Professor of Management Dr. Michael E. Collette stepped in as the interim dean of the Falls School of Business when his predecessor, Terry Truitt, was chosen to become the executive director of the Flagship Enterprise. Collette wishes Truitt the best of luck in his new position. “I think Terry will be facing some new and exciting challenges, and he will definitely be missed by the faculty here,” he said. In addition to working as the interim dean, Collette is … [Read more...]
Social clubs continue recruitment week tradition
Every year, social clubs across campus begin a week-long search to find the next class of recruitments. Social clubs, a longstanding tradition at AU, are campus-based associations that complete various service projects around the City of Anderson. Each club has their own quirks and unique approaches to their services. During recruitment week, these clubs compete to gain the affection of returning AU students in hopes of attracting more members to their clubs. The week … [Read more...]
Q & A: Todd Faulkner
An ordained Church of God minister, the Reverend Dr. Todd Faulkner has been serving at AU since 2008 when he started as the campus pastor. In 2009, he earned his doctorate in ministry from AU’s School of Theology where he currently serves as an assistant professor of youth and Christian ministries. He also received his master’s in divinity from AU in 2004. Faulkner is married to his wife of 23 years, Cindy, with whom he has three children. What led you to become a professor of Christian … [Read more...]
Campus groundhog threatened with eviction
Students are used to seeing squirrels and rabbits scurrying throughout the Valley, but many were shocked to see that a groundhog has also taken up residence on campus. While many appreciate groundhogs for their ability to see their own shadow, AU students have grown to appreciate the Valley’s newest resident on a deeper level. According to Rachael Shaver, freshman flute performance major, the groundhog is well-known across campus. “He’s kind of like the new mascot around campus,” she … [Read more...]