The nursing program at AU was ranked number one in the state of Indiana in 2019 by registerednursing.org. “They looked at all the schools in the state of Indiana and ranked us number one,” said Lynn Schmidt, dean of the School of Nursing and Kinesiology. “They compiled five years of information, including NCLEX pass rates, which is the licensure exam that a student needs to become a nurse. Every nurse in the state takes the same exam. They look at the test scores for the … [Read more...]
Students raise Food Services concerns
When it comes to food, AU students are offered a variety of different options; the Marketplace, Raven’s Haven, and Create all exist solely to keep students full and content. However, recent comments and complaints have sparked a campus-wide discussion about the quality and efficiency of dining services. Food Services have even become part of this year’s SGA presidential campaigns. Students, SGA and staff alike all have something unique to contribute to the conversation about dining on campus. … [Read more...]
John Ashcroft comes to AU
Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft will be delivering a public address on Wednesday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. in York Performance Hall and speaking in chapel the following day, Thursday, March 7, at 11 a.m. Ashcroft served as governor and senator for the state of Missouri before being nominated for the cabinet position by George W. Bush in 2000. He would head the Department of Justice between 2001 and 2005, at the height of the US response to 9/11. President John Pistole says that it … [Read more...]
Admissions returns to SOAR
The AU admitted students event is returning to Student Orientation and Registration, SOAR for short, after a number of years billed as Raven 101. The change follows Student Life handing it back to the admissions office. SOAR will be offered on March 9, April 27 and May 18 with afternoon celebration events, and a last registration-only day will be on August 2. The initial change to Raven 101 was made when former First-Year Experience Director Lisa Horst came to AU. Andrew Lehr now holds … [Read more...]
AU welcomes ‘The Cube’
The School of Science and Engineering celebrated the official opening of the Talent Incubator in Decker Hall rooms 336 and 336A on January 23. The Talent Incubator, otherwise known as The Cube, will provide engineering students with hands-on experiences, internships and jobs in software engineering. Dr. Chad Wallace, dean of the School of Science and Engineering, explains the origins of the lab’s unique name. “We were trying to come up with a name with Ontario Systems,” said Wallace. “We … [Read more...]
Polar vortex freezes campus operations
A polar vortex is a low-pressure area that expands from the northern arctic and into the south, leading to an outbreak of cold temperatures. Last week brought these extreme conditions in full swing, leading to sub-zero temperatures and heavy winds across the Midwest. The polar vortex on Wednesday, January 30 produced wind gusts up to 36 mph, had sustained winds of around 27 mph and a low of negative 13 degrees. This falls well below the historical average for the end of January in Anderson, … [Read more...]
Student demand for counseling increases
Christal Helvering, director of Counseling Services at Anderson University since 2008, discussed student mental health on campus. She has noticed an increase in students seeking mental health services here at AU. “In each of the last two years, Counseling Services has serviced 20 percent of the undergraduate students,” said Helvering. “While the reasons for this are not entirely clear, it’s safe to say that this is due to a combination of at least two factors. “More students are arriving … [Read more...]
Government shutdown over border wall
The federal government is still in partial shutdown after Congress failed to pass a spending bill on Dec. 22, 2018, due to controversy concerning funding for a border wall. Democrats and Republicans are equally as unwilling to reach a compromise, leaving Congress in gridlock for the foreseeable future. The hotly debated wall was a major component of President Trump’s campaign for the presidency in 2016. A signature feature of Trump’s campaign promise was that the funding for a wall on the … [Read more...]
AU launches latest website redesign
This spring AU launched its new website with the help of the marketing staff. The design and layout of AU’s website is critical to the university’s success. A website that is visually appealing and easy to maneuver will give prospective students a good first impression. Elizabeth Murray, AU’s web editor and content writer, is the primary person responsible for the maintenance of the university website. Murray has overseen the AU website for more than two years and was involved in many of … [Read more...]
Needle exchange program reinstated
Since 2002, deaths caused by opioid overdoses in the U.S. have nearly tripled. In 2016, opioids were responsible for more overdose deaths than any other year on record. The effects of the drug crisis are being felt across the nation, and Madison County is no exception. Austin Ross, who works with United Way of Madison County, is a member of AmeriCorps, an organization supported by the federal government with the goal of “helping others and meeting critical needs in the community.” “Most … [Read more...]