Each year, on the third Monday of January, the United States recognizes the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The city of Anderson also holds events in honor of King’s life and work. AU has observed and celebrated MLK Day as an institution for many years, highlighting the intercultural education that the opportunity provides. The Cultural Resource Center is home to Michael Thigpen and Linda Robertson, who have led planning for the school's events on Jan. 15. Wednesday, Dec. … [Read more...]
Jackrabbit Coffee officially open for business
Ben Orcutt, a 2011 AU graduate and the owner of Buckskin Bikes, and Josh Stafford, also an AU alum, have opened a local coffee shop: Jackrabbit Coffee. After weeks with only a tentative plan to open around Christmas, the store was finally declared open for business on Dec. 28. Jackrabbit Coffee, which has been served from a cart in Buckskin Bikes for three years and also provides coffee to AU's Mocha Joe's, has expanded to its own standalone shop next door to its original home. Orcutt recently … [Read more...]
University hires new head football coach
Anderson University announced Thursday the hiring of Steve Rock as the 14th head coach in the history of AU’s football program. "We're thrilled to have a head coach with such significant and successful competitive experience in the HCAC and NCAA D-III football leading us into the next era of Raven football," said Athletic Director Marcie Taylor in a news release. "Steve Rock understands the unique ethos of AU, will recruit effectively to the institutional mission and mentor the … [Read more...]
New ‘situation room’ to simulate crisis situations
Students will gain real-world security experience through mock scenarios While students are away from campus on Christmas break, a “Situation Room” will be installed in the History and Political Science Department. AU’s new addition will be modeled after the Situation Room located in the White House. The room will allow national security studies and information security majors the opportunity to simulate the procedures that accompany a national crisis situation. The Situation Room project was … [Read more...]
University announces plans to sell radio station
After 27 years on the air with Anderson University, 98.7 The Song, formerly WQME, is for sale. Four full-time employees will be affected by the sale, and the university is currently in discussion with potential buyers. The decision came as part of a long line of program changes in accordance with the university’s new strategic plan. Ryon Kaopuiki, who is new this year to the role of vice president for enrollment and marketing, said that the decision has been long discussed by … [Read more...]
Dr. Robert Nicholson, president emeritus, passes away
Dr. Robert A. Nicholson, president emeritus of Anderson University, has passed away. He was 94. Nicholson served as president of the university from 1983-1990. Prior to his role as president, Nicholson attended Anderson College in the early 1940s and returned to the institution in 1945 to serve as a music instructor. While teaching at the college, Nicholson formed the Anderson College Choir, which was later renamed the AU Chorale. In 1958, he transitioned into a long-term role as the dean … [Read more...]
Dr. Glenn Falls passes away
Dr. Robert Glenn Falls, who taught accounting at AU until 1987, passed away on Friday evening, Nov. 10. He was 95. He passed away at Community Hospital after a short illness. Anderson’s Falls School of Business was named after Glenn in 2001 in honor of his financial donations, as well as his time as a dedicated professor to the University. A memorial service for Falls was held on Sunday, Nov. 12 at Park Place Church of God. … [Read more...]
Poetry class creating magazine of classwork
In a semester-long project by the students of a creative writing poetry class, aspiring authors are creating a magazine of their own poetry. The magazine, which will be released digitally in December, is an assignment from Professor Deborah Miller-Fox, assistant professor of English. The magazine is the first one of its kind. Although Miller-Fox has given a similar assignment in a previous semester, the current class is contributing to one larger work. Each student contributes writings as … [Read more...]
Adult studies LEAD program ending, 23 students undergoing teach-out process
Last school year, AU administration decided to discontinue the LEAD program, the Integrative Leadership major offered specifically for nontraditional adult students. The students currently involved in the major have been offered the opportunity to finish the program, which will officially end in May of 2018. According to Dr. Joel Shrock, dean of the School of Humanities and Behavioral Science, “The adult studies program has been phased out as the Integrative Leadership (LEAD) major is being … [Read more...]
Breaking: Sala out as football coach
After three seasons at the helm, Anderson University Head Football Coach John Sala will not be returning. Sala led the Ravens to a 4-26 record in his time on the AU sideline. Athletic Director Marcie Taylor confirmed that Sala will not be returning, but had no further comments at the time. The team learned of the move in a team meeting Monday afternoon. Many were emotional upon hearing of the decision. “I didn’t see this coming,” said Alphonso Blackwell. “It’s sad because we all had a … [Read more...]