LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Welcome! We’re glad you’ve joined us on your journey of learning, exploration, and discernment. Here at Anderson University, we believe we should pursue excellence in all things. Whatever major, athletic, musical, social, or service activities you pursue, we believe your knowledge, skills, and abilities are being honed to honor and glorify God. Whether or not you pursue excellence is up to you, but if you choose to work hard and demonstrate professionalism with integrity and grace, I believe God will use you mightily to serve others as you live out your chosen profession.

Since arriving on campus in the spring of 2015, I’ve heard and seen stories of transformed lives from students, alumni, faculty, and staff. I have enjoyed tweeting with many of you (@PresPistole) and seeing your photos on Instagram via @prespistole. Many of you have shared your story through #myAUstory, as have I, knowing we define and inspire each other through our life experiences. After all, they are really part of God’s story, aren’t they?

We offer this Student Handbook as a resource to help all of us be in community together, for the benefit of all. By studying at Anderson University, you join the rich tapestry of history that for more than 100 years has produced outstanding alumni in many disciplines who strive to bring God glory and honor through the work of their hands and minds.

You share a common set of values with those who have gone before you, and I encourage you to embrace what it means to be part of the fellowship of believers, wherever you may be in your walk of faith. I especially encourage you to look for ways to be involved with our Christian spiritual transformation initiative, claiming the promises of Romans 12:1-2 and 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 by embracing the transforming power of Christ living in you. All to the glory of God!

Blessings,

John S. Pistole, BA ’78 President