Having announced her resignation in mid-January, Katie Mitchell, director of the Center for Career and Calling, will be leaving her position on Feb. 10. According to Dean of Students Chris Luekenga, Mitchell’s work at AU has benefitted students in countless ways. “Her leadership will be greatly missed as she has taken the Career and Calling Center to a new professional place,” said Luekenga. “I am confident that the Lord will bring the right person to take the center to the next level. … [Read more...]
Engineering department to introduce new major
With engineering positions rising in necessity and demand, AU is expanding the School of Science and Engineering. Beginning in Fall 2020, students will have the option to major in Mechatronics. Mechatronics is the engineering and design side of robotics, involving controls and automation. Mechatronics marries electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer engineering to create intelligent and useful robots for tasks such as manufacturing cars and … [Read more...]
Search for campus pastor continues
Since Tamara Shelton’s resignation in mid-November, AU has been without a campus pastor. Although the search for a new campus pastor began months ago, it remains ongoing. According to Chris Luekenga, dean of students, the process of searching started in November. “The work began with a review of the position: a minor rewrite of the job description to better reflect the current need and posting of the position,” he said. “We will begin to review applications the week of Jan. 20 and design … [Read more...]
Marketplace gets new face
Upon returning to campus this semester, students may have been pleasantly surprised to find several updates to the Marketplace. According to Blake Milakis, director of dining services, the updates to the campus dining area range from visual to practical. “We did a lot of updates,” he said. “There’s a graphic package that updated the stations we have inside of the Marketplace and added different graphics on the windows. We got all new display tables, a bunch of smallwear and some new … [Read more...]
AU’s MBA program ranks third
While many universities offer MBA degrees, AU’s online program has proven to stand out from the rest, claiming the title of “Third Best Online MBA Program in Indiana.” With a wide range of courses and program options, AU competed and won against other online programs at colleges like Purdue University, Indiana University and University of Indianapolis. AU’s MBA program was created around 30 years ago and was considered quite innovative. While other universities offered MBA … [Read more...]
Jeeninga Museum reopens
On Nov. 15, the reopening ceremony of AU’s Jeeninga Museum of Near Eastern and Biblical Archeology will be hosted in its new home, York Performance Hall. This campus museum of ancient artifact collections was established by Dr. Gustav Jeeninga in the 1960s. According to Dr. David Murphy, professor of history and current director of the museum, it closed its doors last semester to begin the process of relocation. “The museum has been located in the basement of the School of Theology since … [Read more...]
Students’ vehicles vandalized
Brenna Taulbee, junior music business major, drove to classes on Tuesday like any other day. When she parked, she realized her tire was flat. “I just thought it was my own doing, as if I ran over something and didn’t notice it,” said Taulbee. “In the middle of one of my classes on that Tuesday, I got an email from the security office saying that my vehicle had been vandalized and that I needed to go to the security office as soon as I could to file a report.” The rear driver’s side tire … [Read more...]
Anxiety workshop returns
A workshop regarding everyday stress and anxiety was one of the many multiple chapel options offered to students this past Thursday, Nov. 7. With Counseling Services holding the workshop, students had the opportunity to learn from two of the full-time licensed counselors on campus. The workshop, which was held in Decker 230, was led by counselors Brian Daugherty and Angela Janutolo. Students in attendance were given a 36-page packet meant to help guide the 50-minute session. … [Read more...]
SGA discusses event plans
This semester, SGA has worked to improve the student body experience and bring student concerns to the forefront of the campus discussion. By holding forums, putting on events and sending out surveys, SGA leaders hope to encourage student involvement on campus. According to SGA Chief of Staff Mikki Moore, SGA has put an emphasis on encouraging the student body to be environmentally friendly. “The green focus is huge,” she said. “We’re trying to take everything green.” Moore … [Read more...]
Trump impeachment inquiry continues
President Trump is now the center of a House impeachment inquiry after a transcript of his phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was released on Sept. 25. In the transcript, Trump is recorded asking the foreign president to investigate his political opponent, Joe Biden, using approved military aid to Ukrainian forces as leverage. President John Pistole commented on the importance of the inquiry. “The significance of the impeachment inquiry is historic,” he said. “This … [Read more...]