After four weeks of competitive regular season play, the intramural playoffs have come and gone, bringing an end to season one of AUIMs. “It was a huge success,” said Trent Palmer, director of student engagement. A successful first season was hardly a sure thing. There was a great deal of anxiety surrounding this season coming in. After much of last year’s staff were unable to return for a variety of reasons, five new staff members were hired, a much greater deal of turnover than was … [Read more...]
Ravens enjoy strong showings in centennial homecoming contests
Homecoming weekend was a tremendous success for the Anderson athletic program, with three of the four home teams emerging victorious in their contests. The volleyball team got the action started with a three-sets-to-none sweep over Franklin College. AU picked up the sets 25-22, 25-20 and 25-19. The victory was the first of the conference season for the Ravens. After a slow start, a common occurrence for the team, the Ravens did a great job of closing out each set to secure the … [Read more...]
Inside the library: A window into the world of information
The library is often referred to as “the heart of the university.” Our very own Nicholson Library is a staple of academic and campus life at AU. It serves as a quiet place to study, a convenient meeting location for group projects and houses a wealth of resources and information free for student use. Dr. Janet Brewer, director of Nicholson Library, received her undergraduate degree at AU in music education. She studied the same subject for her master’s degree and taught music for the first … [Read more...]
AU senior embarks on 34th trip out of country, studies in Cuba
For AU senior Phoebe Mangas, what began as a study abroad experience for her Spanish major last summer quickly became an immersion into another belief system and language that challenged her perspective on faith and culture. Mangas was originally interested in studying in Spain before feeling a powerful calling to travel somewhere she had never been. “I was planning on Spain because I had previously traveled there,” said Mangas, “but something in me over the summer said, ‘maybe look at … [Read more...]
Engineering physics stands out with small classes, big resources
Each year, undergraduate students studying the sciences apply for Research Experiences for Undergrads (REUs). Hayley Bower, a senior engineering physics major, was accepted to Purdue University’s REU program and over the summer began work with their Resilient Extraterrestrial Habitats (RETH) Project. She is currently one of five undergrads working on Purdue’s RETH team. For her role on the team, Bower is using her engineering physics background to evaluate the risks of radiation exposure in … [Read more...]
Baseball participates in Orange and Black Series
Each year, the Anderson baseball team wraps up their fall ball season with the Orange and Black Series. The tradition is a favorite amongst coaches, players and AU students alike. In year’s past, a captain was appointed to “Team Orange” and a captain to “Team Black.” The captains would alternate picks, each drafting a team comprised of one-half of the baseball roster. Under new Head Coach Mathew Bair, the series was held under a slightly different format this year. The entire program met … [Read more...]
Centennial spotlight: “Coming Home” after a hundred years
Homecoming weekend marks the culmination of AU’s centennial celebration. The campus and alumni community have spent the year celebrating Lighting the Path in the past, present and future. This year’s homecoming celebration is themed “Coming Home.” “This was intentional because, whether a current student or an alum of AU, this place houses and has housed many students over the years,” said Scott Tilley, director of alumni engagement and annual giving. “But it’s more than that,” he said. … [Read more...]
Fishers IKEA opens in grand fashion
Today’s Oct. 11 opening of Swedish home furniture giant IKEA, located in Fishers, Indiana, has been met with much excitement. A number of high-profile guests will be in attendance at the opening ceremony, including state Representative Todd Huston, state Senator Victoria Spartz and Honorary Swedish Vice Consul Anna Engstrom Patel. The store is the 45th IKEA in the United States and the 408th in the world. The 289,000 square-foot store is the first IKEA to have one story, and is fitted with … [Read more...]
Notable quotes from Holder
Eric Holder, former U.S. Attorney General, visited campus last Tuesday, Sept. 19 in celebration of Constitution Day. Here are several highlights of his conversation with President Pistole in York Hall, to which the general public and campus was invited. On his best moments as U.S. Attorney General: “I went to every district in the U.S.; it took me 6 years to do it. That was enjoyable and the thing I miss most about the department [of justice]… I don’t have an airplane anymore. I miss my … [Read more...]
Team prepares AU solar car for summer race
You might not have seen it driving through the streets, but every so often you can see an orange vehicle with a white bulb outside of the engineering lab. To clarify, that is no UFO; rather, it is AU’s very own solar car. Engineering students work on the car throughout the week, coming in and out of the garage that stores it. Students also take the project with them by designing, modeling and programming on their laptops. The car is a constant work in progress in need of upgraded components … [Read more...]