Last week, Jack’s Donuts of Anderson opened within walking distance of campus. Jack’s Donuts first opened in 1961 in New Castle, Indiana. Jack Marcum had been working in a donut shop when he realized that he could just as easily make his own, envisioning a family business that could be passed down through the generations. After creating recipes and opening his first store, his vision became a reality. Marcum passed down his donut shop and responsibilities to his son who then in turn … [Read more...]
Mweu and Crays prepare to lead SGA
On Friday, March 9, Victor Mweu and Liam Crays waited to hear the news of whether or not they would be serving as AU’s student body president and vice president during the 2018-19 academic year. The results came in with Mweu and Crays receiving 80 percent of students electing them as the new campus leaders. For Mweu and Crays, running for office was something they took very seriously. “Many efforts were put into place for campaigning this year,” says Mweu. “Even though we didn’t run against … [Read more...]
Jim Ragsdale settles in as VP for Finance
When newly-appointed Vice President for Finance Jim Ragsdale was but a student at Anderson College in the early 1980s, he had no idea where his life would take him. “Graduate school looked like it was going to be next, but I ended up never leaving Anderson,” he said. “I stayed.” Ragsdale began work as VP for finance on March 12, the Monday of spring break. “It was a great time to come into the community with a little less pressure,” he said. After working in his last job for more … [Read more...]
Former Director of National Intelligence to speak on campus
James Clapper, former director of national intelligence under President Barack Obama, will be holding a public address on campus Wednesday. AU President John Pistole encourages students to take advantage of the public address. “Clapper will provide valuable insight into the field of national intelligence,” says Pistole. “His time spent sharing his experiences will be a wonderful learning opportunity for our campus community and any who wish to attend.” The AU National Security Studies … [Read more...]
Arts and worship collide during Vision Revision week
It’s Vision Revision week on AU’s campus. Vision Revision, which has been part of AU’s spiritual life since at least 1980, is “an intentional week to focus on faith through the arts,” said Becca Palmer, director of spiritual formation. This year, Vision Revision planning has been led by senior family science major Payton Lantz. Lantz said that she had “had no idea how much planning, collaborating, scheduling and emailing it would take in order to pull off a good service for … [Read more...]
AU senior, Peyton Bennett, receives Orr Fellowship
Peyton Bennett is a senior visual communication design major from Cincinnati, Ohio, whose career has organically grown out of his studies. Recently, it was announced that Bennett has received a coveted Orr Fellowship. In high school, Bennett was a trumpet player and made the All-State Jazz Band. He also held interests in filmmaking and videography that led him to fall in love with design. “Ultimately, design was a way to meld my creativity and passion for art in a utilitarian way,” Bennett … [Read more...]
Grad school fair Thursday, March 8
Several graduate schools and nonprofit organizations will gather in the Reardon Auditorium lobby on Thursday, March 8, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for the Nonprofit and Graduate School Fair hosted by the Center for Career and Calling. Katie Mitchell, director of the Center for Career and Calling, boasts about the opportunities made available to students who choose to attend the fair. “It is a great opportunity for everyone, regardless of whether or not you know what you want to do … [Read more...]
Anderson ranked 43rd safest Indiana city
This year, the city of Anderson was named to the list of the safest cities in Indiana according to the National Council for Home Safety and Security. Anderson is ranked 43 of the 58 cities mentioned. Last year, Anderson was omitted from the list. “Although we are always trying to improve the safety of our city, cracking the top 50 safest cities in Indiana is a big deal for the city of Anderson,” said Media Affairs Director and Public Information Officer, Samantha Pancol, of the Mayor’s … [Read more...]
Impact Your World week features AU alumni Matt Ingalls, special services
Impact Your World week, which takes place this week, has been a spiritual tradition at AU for many years. It is a compelling week where a guest speaker comes to share testimonies and to encourage students to go out into the world to disciple. This year’s 2018 Impact Your World week has featured guest speaker and AU alumni Matt Ingalls. Ingalls spoke in chapel on Tuesday morning and in the evening. He will speak tonight at 6 p.m. in Reardon Lobby. These services will integrate worship and … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama speaks in Indianapolis
A steady hum of chatter reverberated through the stands as thousands of men and women conversed in anxious anticipation. The DJ danced behind her table, offering the power and strength of female voices to soothe the crowd. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, a special interest fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation, hosted “A Moderated Conversation with Former First Lady Michelle Obama” at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. More than 12,000 people were in … [Read more...]