Anderson University and STAR Financial Bank recently launched a live financial stock trading room in the Falls School of Business. Construction of the new facility began in the summer of 2011 and is being funded by a significant financial commitment from STAR Financial Bank. The trading room will benefit all students with coursework in finance as well as upper-division finance students working with the university’s Raven Investment Fund, a student-managed portfolio of that has outperformed the market in return and risk.
Bonte receives 2012 Nicholson Servant Leader award
February 9th, 2012
Anderson University junior Raleigh Bonte recently received the 2012 Nicholson Student Servant Leadership Award for his servant leadership on campus and in the community. The award was made possible by funds directed to the university by Anderson University donors.
Call answered decades later
February 8th, 2012
Ron Cross worked for the same supermarket chain for 24 years, rising from “bag boy” to manager of a bakery.
But after 24 years at what is now known as Pay Less grocery, Cross said he knew it was time for a change. He turned in his two weeks’ notice and registered to go back to school, initially to study computer science.
Jimmy Fallon’s “Late Night” taps AU for assistance
February 1st, 2012
While Anderson University recent graduate Josh Blankenship loves to watch Super Bowl games, he’ll be doing more than viewing TV this Super Bowl week.
Blankenship, along with recent grad Stefanie Vinsel and senior Andrew Stuart, are working as production assistants for the Super Bowl edition of NBC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. The show airs locally at 12:35 a.m.
AU alum’s muffs sport Super Bowl colors
January 30th, 2012
Fashion designer Amy Dobrikova, a 2006 management graduate from the Anderson University Falls School of Business, was somewhat relieved that the New York Giants and New England Patriots ended up in Super Bowl XLVI.
AU student involvement in after-school program helps kids succeed
January 24th, 2012
Hosting a program designed to feed the minds, bodies and souls of area children, Allen Chapel Fellowship Hall dedicates three nights a week to any young person who knocks on the front door. Not only do volunteers supply dinner, tutoring and a literacy program, they even add an enrichment component to the evening.
Glass exhibition in Indianapolis features AU Department of Art+Design
January 18th, 2012
Anderson University and Ball State University glass students have joined forces to present an exhibition of original glass works at the Garfield Park Conservatory & Sunken Garden in Indianapolis. The exhibition, Neo Natural: Botanically Inspired Glass Works, kicks off Saturday, January 21, with an opening from 5 to 7 p.m. In partnership with the Neo Natural exhibition, the Indiana Glass Arts Alliance will also be presenting their work next door at the Garfield Park Arts Center.
WWII posters on display at Anderson University
January 13th, 2012
From January 21 through February 18, the Jessie C. Wilson Galleries at Anderson University will exhibit more than 35 original World War II posters. The opening reception will take place January 21, from 3-5 p.m. The exhibition includes works by influential artists and designers, including Jean Carlu, Lester Beall, Norman Rockwell, and Ben Shan. Support for the exhibition is provided by AIGA Indy.
AU introduces PRSSA chapter
January 10th, 2012
Anderson University is proud to announce the introduction of its own chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). This pre-professional organization offers public relations students the opportunity to learn about their field, network with professionals, and grow as public relations practitioners.
AU to remember MLK through service and celebration
January 9th, 2012
Anderson University will suspend classes on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, for a day of service to remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
