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New COVID-19 campus mask mandate in effect

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Just four days after sending a “Fall 2021 Update” email about returning to campus, President Pistole sent another email reading: “Effective immediately, August 10, facial coverings worn over the nose and mouth will be required indoors throughout campus.”The email explains that masks are required by all students, employees, guests, faculty and staff regardless of vaccination status. Masks are only required for indoor spaces and social distancing is not required at this time. Residential … [Read more...]

SOMTD position filled by a familiar face

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The end of the unique school year parallels the retirement of two significant figures in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SOMTD): Dr. Richard Sowers and Dr. Fritz Robertson.Sowers, professor of music and director of AU Chorale, and Robertson, professor of music, voice area coordinator and director of Boze Lyric Theatre, retired at the end of this semester. Both worked diligently to ensure a smooth transition for everyone in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance.However, the … [Read more...]

Black Bird Film Festival to be held in person

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While most film-fanatics are getting excited for the upcoming Oscars, AU students, faculty and staff are eagerly awaiting the fifth annual Black Bird Film Festival. A mix between the Oscars and a Hollywood movie premiere, AU’s cinema and media arts program hosts the festival each year to show off student-made short films, commercials and even music videos. Last year, at the height of the pandemic, the festival was held virtually. Associate Professor of Cinema and Media Arts … [Read more...]

‘It has been a rollercoaster’: Senior Hannah Hawkins reflects on basketball journey

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“I started playing when I was in fourth grade,” Hannah Hawkins said. “There was a league at the park that I joined.”Although the two-time HCAC Defensive Player of the Year loves the sport, it wasn’t always her goal to play in college. “I never saw it going anywhere,” Hawkins said. “Even in my senior year [of high school], I said I wasn’t going to play in college.Hawkins explained that she enjoys basketball for the fun of it, not the competitiveness, and that she wasn’t … [Read more...]

Wilson Gallery displays faculty work

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Until Feb. 26, the Wilson Gallery in the Krannert Fine Arts Center will be displaying works from four faculty members within the communication and design arts department.These faculty members have juggled full-time teaching positions while maintaining their professional practices outside of the classroom. The exhibition boasts published books, paintings, photographs, videos and even 3D design work.Instructor of Art Tai Lipan, Professor of Communication Dr. David Baird, Associate … [Read more...]

Dr. Shrock announced as next provost

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On June 1, Associate Provost Dr. Joel Shrock will be shortening his long-held title to “provost.”“[It’s] very exciting,” said Shrock. “In fact, when President Pistole called and offered me the job, I probably sounded like an idiot because I thought he was going to talk more about the process. Instead, he offered me the job—I really was so excited.” As Shrock prepares to step into his new role, he has realized that many are unaware of the duties and responsibilities that come with … [Read more...]