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...]
New complementary majors immerse students in multiple fields
In recent semesters, AU has added two new complementary majors to the program list. Students can now pair almost any major with a Christian spiritual formation or music complementary major. Complementary majors are smaller than full majors but larger than minors, are completed in addition to primary majors and can augment students' main fields of study. The complementary Christian spiritual formation major is an opportunity for students to think about how Christ transforms them, as well as … [Read more...]
Computer science students gain real-world experience at AU
This year, AU updated its academic catalog through the addition of new majors and alterations to existing ones. Among the changes came the new Bachelor of Science in computer science. The new major is different from the Bachelor of Arts in computer science in that it incorporates applied mathematics and physics to the computer science curriculum. “The Bachelor of Science in computer science at AU prepares students for graduate school in computer science and also for going on to work in … [Read more...]
Anderson and Muncie boast unique art opportunities
As temperatures begin to drop and the winter blues start to set in, it’s natural to want to go into hibernation this winter. The weather outside might be frightful, but nearby art museums and galleries offer unique and fun alternatives to staying in this winter. Many people have heard of or been to the Indianapolis Museum of Art, which has recently been renamed Newfields, but for those not wanting to make the trip to Indianapolis there are opportunities to experience art much closer to … [Read more...]
AU Chorale performs centennial piece titled “Walking to the Sun”
AU’s Centennial celebration came to a close, and the Chorale premiered a special song to end the festivities appropriately. “Walking to the Sun” is a piece composed by Dominick DiOrio of the IU Jacobs School of Music. It was commissioned by Dr. Dale Bengtson, dean emeritus of the AU School of Music, Theatre and Dance, and is based on a poem written by Wendell Berry. Berry is a Kentucky native who pens novels, essays and poems. Over forty books of his work have been published. Dr. Merle … [Read more...]
Women’s soccer hunts conference championship
For the first time since the 2003 season, the Anderson women’s soccer team will be competing in post season play. A 5-2-2 conference record was good enough to take home fourth place in the HCAC, earning the team the final spot in the conference tournament. “When you look back and see all this team has accomplished this season, it’s been unbelievable,” said AU coach Jennifer Myhre. “Their goal set in January was to be in the top four and they worked tirelessly and for each other since then … [Read more...]
Luke Stafford to take on Broadway stage in “Home for the Holidays”
When Emmy-nominated producer and director Jonathan Tessero was in need of a vocalist who could also dance and play saxophone for the upcoming Broadway show “Home for the Holidays,” it was AU alumnus Luke Stafford who got the call. “This role was undoubtedly a move of God’s hand,” said Stafford, who graduated in 2017 with a degree in music business and entertainment. Tessero was the creative director for the weeklong coverage of Superbowl XLVII in 2013, including the halftime show that was … [Read more...]
United Way of Madison County gears up for winter in the Anderson community
AU groups join “Operation Weatherization” in the program’s 11th year. United Way of Madison County is hosting its 11th-annual Operation Weatherization event on Saturday, Nov. 4. Three AU social clubs will be volunteering their time to assist United Way in preparing the homes of low-income residents in the community for the harsh winter weather. Kim Rogers-Hatfield, vice president of engagement at United Way of Madison County, says that AU has a history of involvement with Operation … [Read more...]
Raven Watch 2017-10-26
Lindsay Stone shows highlights from Senior Day for the women's soccer team and the first ever swim meet hosted by AU. https://vimeo.com/239995674 … [Read more...]
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” opens in Byrum
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” opened on Saturday, Oct. 14 in Byrum Hall. The musical stars the original characters from Charles Schulz’s “Peanuts” comic strip, from the familiar realism and wavering confidence of Charlie Brown to the bossy but well-meaning Lucy. The show delights children ages one to 100 with bright colors and a sense of child-like wonder. Translating a comic strip and its characters to the stage may seem like a challenge, but the cast and crew created a colorful and … [Read more...]