AU to kick off North American Convention for Church of God
June 6th, 2008
AU will host “Celebrating the Gentle Strength of Unity” to kick of the North American Convention of the Church of God in the Ward Fieldhouse of the Kardatzke Wellness Center on Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m.
The event will be hosted by Anderson University President, Dr. James L. Edwards, with special guests Dr. Ann Smith, Dr. Mort Crim, Dr. Lauren Dungy-Poythress, Dr. Bill Gaither sharing “Gentle Stories of Strength,” and music performed by Jay and Amy Rouse, Ben Utecht and the Alumni Choir.
Founded in 1917 by the Church of God Movement, Anderson University remains committed to developing church leaders. Church-relatedness, a pioneering spirit, and academic excellence define the campus environment.
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AU will also host the following events:
- 34th Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament
Fri., June 20, 7:30 a.m. tee-off
Yule Golf Course, Alexandria, Ind. - AU Press Reception
Sat., June 21, 10 a.m., Fine Arts 170 - Third Annual African American Reunion and Awards Luncheon
Sat., June 21, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
(reservations required)
Olt Student Center, Schield Dining Room - Decade of the 1950s Reunion
Reunion for all alumni and friends from the late ‘40s to ‘60s
Sat., June 21, following evening service
Decker Commons - Heritage Dinner
Sun., June 22, 5 p.m.
(reservations required)
Olt Student Center, Schield Dining Room - Class of 1958
Reunion reception for 50-year and 50-plus-years alumni
Mon., June 23, 2-3 p.m.
Olt Student Center, Kane Dining Room - School of Theology Alumni and Friends Dinner Annual Awards Program
Mon., June 23
Fellowship 4:30 p.m./Dinner 4:45-5:45 p.m.
(reservations required)
Olt Student Center, The Marketplace
Awards Program 6-7 p.m.
Adam Miller Chapel - Guided Campus Tours
Mon.-Wed., 3:15 p.m.
Welcome Center - Warner Sallman Paintings
June 20-25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sun. hours, noon-4 p.m.
Krannert Fine Arts Center, Wilson Galleries - Mocha Joe’s & Corner Pocket
Fri., Sat., Mon., Tues., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sun., 1- 7 p.m.
Wed., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Olt Student Center, lower level - Kardatzke Wellness Center Tom and Sch’ree Ward Fieldhouse Glenn and Berny Falls Fitness Center
Open Recreation Hours
To Be Posted - Bennett Natatorium Swimming Pool Hours
Mon.-Fri. 1-6 p.m.
Lap Swim 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Sun., 2-5 p.m. - Gustav Jeeninga Museum of Bible and Near Eastern Studies
Mon.-Wed., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Self guided tours
School of Theology, lower level
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Anderson University is a private Christian university of 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students in central Indiana. Anderson continues to be recognized as a top Christian college: in 2008, U.S. News and World Report ranked Anderson University among the best colleges and universities in the Midwest for the fourth consecutive year. Established in 1917 by the Church of God, Anderson University offers more than 65 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, education, music, nursing and theology.
