A special proposal entitled, AU – East Africa (AU-EA), was recently launched on the Anderson University campus. Partnering with Church of God Ministries, the focus of the new program is to respond to the global Aids pandemic. The AU-EA proposal states that “AU establish, maintain and grow a relationship of mutuality and reciprocity with the countries of East Africa, focusing up on Aids care and prevention and other poverty alleviation efforts.”

Anderson University will soon begin construction on the second phase of York Seminary Village south of Decker Hall. The construction project, consisting of 4 buildings, will be located on the east side of Walnut Street, between 6th and 7th streets, in Anderson. The total project will consist of 20 apartments and a community center in 8 buildings. The first phase of York Seminary Village was dedicated on August 16, 2006. York Seminary Village is made possible through the generous support of Dr. James and Elizabeth York. The project will provide apartment units for students studying through the Anderson University School of Theology and their families (photo:  AU president James Edwards, Dr. James York, Elizabeth York, and School of Theology Dean David Sebastian cut the ribbon on the first phase of York Seminary Village).

On October 6, 2006, the university launched a $110 million campaign entitled; “Dreams, Discovery, Direction.” The campaign, set to conclude on May 31, 2010, is the university’s largest fundraising effort and has raised $63.9 million to date toward the goal. Major components of the campaign include $51 million for capital projects, $34 million for endowment and $25 for operational support. For more information about the “Dreams, Discovery, Direction” campaign visit the web site at www.anderson.edu/campaign.

Dr. James and Elizabeth York have given of their time and resources to make a difference in people’s lives. Their giving spirit was what convinced the couple that Dr. York should retire early from his practice of orthopedic surgery so that they could work in mission hospitals throughout Africa. It also prompted them to contribute to the Harry L. and Henrietta Harp Endowed Memorial Fund at Anderson University. And it is one of the primary reasons they created the James M. York, M.D., and Elizabeth H. York Endowed Scholarship Fund through the Anderson University School of Theology.

Mrs. York’s parents, Rev. Harry and Henrietta Harp, were active in the Church of God, and it was in their honor that their children established the Harp Endowed Memorial Fund. The fund supports the Harp Lectures in Christian Theology and Leadership at Anderson University and provides an annual award (known as the Harry L. and Henrietta Harp Memorial Award) to a graduating seminary student who has made the most outstanding accomplishment in congregational ministries. Future plans for the fund include support of a visiting professorship.

Advocates of lifelong learning, the Yorks recently established the York Endowed Scholarship Fund through the Anderson University School of Theology that is designed to reduce tuition expenses for deserving seminary students and promote a healthy diversity within the seminary community.

Mrs. York came to Anderson University in 1949. She later married Dr. James M. York, a graduate of Johns Hopkins University Medical School, and they spent the next several years in various locations as Dr. York completed his orthopedic surgery training. As they traveled, Elizabeth continued her undergraduate studies, graduating from Rutgers University in New Jersey. Dr. York took early retirement after 32 years of practice and volunteered his surgical skills at mission hospitals throughout Africa. The couple served hospitals in Kenya, Cameroon, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. In all, they served as short term missionaries for six years.

Anderson University is a private, four-year, Christian liberal arts institution of approximately 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students. Established in 1917 by the Church of God, the university offers more than 60 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, education, music, nursing and theology.

Anderson University will soon begin construction on the second phase of York Seminary Village south of Decker Hall. The construction project, consisting of 4 buildings, will be located on the east side of Walnut Street, between 6th and 7th streets, in Anderson. The total project will consist of 20 apartments and a community center in 8 buildings. The first phase of York Seminary Village was dedicated on August 16, 2006. York Seminary Village is made possible through the generous support of Dr. James and Elizabeth York. The project will provide apartment units for students studying through the Anderson University School of Theology and their families.

Anderson University’s Stephen Cohen, Sean Hudson and Maggie Noonan competed at the NCAA Div. III National Cross Country Championships on Saturday at Wilmington College.

Most students involved in the social work department will know exactly who you are talking about if you mention Steve Cunningham. A non-traditional student who gives new meaning to the term, Cunningham bridges the gap between adult education and traditional students in a way few have done before.

A walk around the Henning house is like a walk through an art museum. Paintings adorn the walls. Sculptures rise from the floor. And every room and every shelf features a diverse collection of pottery — the vast majority of which was made by Jerry Henning BS ’65 himself.

The Anderson University Town and Gown association recently honored Ms. Mona Marjorie Morrison Hoffman with the 2006 Wanda Savage award. Hoffman received the Wanda Savage award in honor of the longtime member who died in November 1998. Wanda’s husband, Russell, desired to find a way to remember his wife and established an annual award in her honor.

Mona Marjorie Morrison Hoffman, daughter of President Emeritus John Morrison, graduated from Anderson University in 1940. Following graduation, Mona married fellow AU alum Art Hoffman. Eventually, Art and Mona moved to New York City, where they served as youth director and choir director at the Bronx Missionary Church. While raising their two children, they moved between Chicago and North Manchester, Ind., before living in Germany for four years. They had a third child there and began singing as a family with the older two.

Eventually, the Hoffman’s returned to Anderson and Pendleton. Art taught at IUPUI and Mona taught elementary music and played piano for community events. They continued to sing as a family for about ten years, becoming known as the “Happy Hoffs.” They joined Park Place Church of God, the site of Art and Mona’s wedding, and Mona continues to occasionally sing in the choir today. They sent their three children and a granddaughter to Anderson University, watching the institution’s growth with pride. They continue to support the university and its leadership.

Anderson University is a private, four-year, Christian liberal arts institution of approximately 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students. Established in 1917 by the Church of God, the university offers more than 60 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, education, music, nursing and theology.

The Anderson University School of Music presented the annual “Candles and Carols” Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 1, at 8 p.m. in Reardon Auditorium on the campus of Anderson University. The annual Candles and Carols Christmas program revived many memories for those who attended. Feelings of togetherness, the excitement of singing traditional Christmas hymns with thousands of friends, and hearing the familiar strains of “Silent Night” echoing through the auditorium in the glow of the candlelight encouraged audience members to return to Candles and Carols each year.

Representatives of Anderson University and the Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School, a public charter school based in Indianapolis, today signed an agreement to establish an Early College High School partnership. The agreement between Anderson University and the Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School is the first of its kind in the State of Indiana between a charter school and a four-year institution of higher education.