One of the highlights of Homecoming weekend is the number of class reunions taking place all around Abilene. This year, the classes of 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010 will make their way back to ACU from all over the country to mingle with classmates and reminisce about old times. Samantha Adkins, assistant director of ... [Read More…]
Pledging season to end with Homecoming
The pledging season is almost finished, and social clubs will have new members by next Wednesday. But before the pledges get to finally wear the jerseys and T-shirts they have waited so long to do, they must survive Homecoming week first. Between intramural games, float preparations, visits, and pledging activities, pledges have plenty to ... [Read More…]
Four Dyess airmen killed in C130-J crash
Four Dyess airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Group were killed Oct. 2 when the C130-J Super Hercules aircraft crashed. The crash occurred during takeoff from Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan. "The death of these airmen, who died in service to our country, is a profound loss," said Col. Michael Bob Starr, 7th Bomb Wing commander, in a ... [Read More…]
29th Chemistry Circus will continue traditions with new name
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Department of Engineering and Physics are collaborating this year to continue the Chemistry Circus with the addition of new demonstrations. The Chemistry Circus is an event that takes place every year during Homecoming, usually in Walling Lecture Hall. The chemistry club usually hosts the ... [Read More…]
Police, construction preps for Homecoming
The dust continues to settle on construction projects and parking preparations as ACU looks to open its campus to alumni and friends Friday-Sunday. Purple notices could be found on almost every car parked on Campus Court from East North 16th Street to the Coliseum parking lot behind Edwards Hall by Wednesday afternoon warning drivers ... [Read More…]
Things to do: DRI Pumpkin Patch
The Disability Resources Incorporated Pumpkin Patch is a must for every Abilenian to visit during the fall. The pumpkin patch is on the lawn of DRI's campus, which is located at 3602 N Clack St. DRI is a non-profit organization that provides care for adults with developmental disabilities. The organization's mission is, "to provide exceptional ... [Read More…]
Recent grad designs T-shirts for campus store
Recent graduate Bailey Sorensen has left her mark on ACU through her T-shirt designs that are now being sold in the Campus Store. Sorensen is a Colorado native who graduated in May, but soon after graduation her name was recommended to Chellee Ross, the merchandise manager for the Campus Store, to produce new T-shirt designs to add to the ... [Read More…]
Team 55 promotes National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Team 55 is promoting National Cyber Security Awareness Month to encourage faculty, staff and students to protect themselves against cyber security threats after an event in 2013 when hackers attempted to reroute paychecks out of state and threatened multiple ACU employee accounts. As part of the promotion, Team 55 is publishing weekly blog posts ... [Read More…]
ACU alumni, former roommates’ art showcased downtown
Former roommates and ACU alumni Nancy Boren and Jill Maxwell are the featured artists at the ACU gallery in downtown Abilene. The gallery is located at 1133 N. 2nd St., behind the Grace Museum, and is open during the week from Wednesday to Saturday 12-3 p.m. The show, titled "Iconic Figures," will run Oct. 3 through Nov. 5. The downtown ... [Read More…]
Sing Song director selection begins
Sing Song preparations began last week with the announcement of the hosts and hostesses and will continue this week as the class and club directors will be chosen by Thursday. This will be the second year the freshman class will have two separate acts. The process for choosing the freshman directors includes interviews with the Sing Song ... [Read More…]
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