The Students' Association is clarifying their bylaws, Rules of Order and the SA Constitution for future members of the organization and the ACU community. "What is most important to us is that, moving forward, we are able to leave SA better than we found it," said Beau Carter, SA president. "When it comes to governing documents, this is what we ... [Read More…]
ACU proposes graduate location in Dallas
The university plans to expand its academic presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to offer "a high-quality Christian higher education to a larger demographic." The university issued a press release Tuesday to announce the move. Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, said the location has yet to be determined, but the university is looking at ... [Read More…]
Willie the Wildcat holds tryouts
Tryouts for Willie the Wildcat, ACU's feline mascot, are Saturday. All current ACU students are eligible to tryout at 8 pm. in Moody Coliseum. Contestants will need to have a two- to three-minute skit prepared with props included. Katie Gibson, freshman athletic training major from Aspermont, is the current mascot. "This has been the ... [Read More…]
Hammer to swing on Chambers’ demolition Monday
Long-awaited demolition of Chambers Hall will officially begin Monday at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the rest of the semester. The building has been part of campus for 86 years, but demolition will make room for the Halbert-Walling Research Center, a part of the Vision in Action plan. "The construction site will be set off with fencing, ... [Read More…]
Committee plans to make city more bike-friendly
The City of Abilene may soon become more bicycle-friendly. Abilene's Metropolitan Planning Organization drafted a plan for the creation of bike lanes and paths throughout the city. The committee is fielding questions and comments on the plan before submitting its draft to the City Planning and Zoning Department March 16. They hope to present it ... [Read More…]
Cold weather affects construction, city
Last week's weather wreaked havoc on Abilene. Construction workers could not work on Foster Science Building during the snow days and had to wait for the ground to thaw and dry before returning to work. "When the ground's real wet, it tears up the heavy equipment," said Kevin Roberts, chief information officer. "So it's not just that there ... [Read More…]
Physics professor awarded $10K for research
Thirty-eight years of persistence, risk-taking and research has finally paid off for Dr. Donald Isenhower, professor of engineering and physics. Isenhower received the American Physical Society's 2015 Prize for a Faculty Member for Research in an Undergraduate Institution. "I've spent 38 years doing electronics, building detectors, debugging ... [Read More…]
ACU announces new Dean of Honors College
Dr. Jason Morris was announced to be the new dean for the Honors College March 1 after several months of searching. The announcement was made by an ACU committee chaired by Cynthia Powell. Other members included Carisse Berryhill, Andrew Huddleston, David Kneip, Monty Lynn, Suzie Macaluso and Allen Teel. The committee was formed last fall and ... [Read More…]
Ice days cause numerous accidents
Last week's ice storm and frigid temperatures caused more than school cancellations. Several car accidents in the area around ACU kept the ACU Police Department busy while students took a break from classes. During the week of Feb. 22-March 3, 28 separate ice-related incidents were reported, said ACU Police Chief Jimmy Ellison. "Those were ... [Read More…]
Johnson resigns from SA presidency, Carter takes office
Rodney Johnson has resigned as SA president. Beau Carter, formerly vice president, has assumed the position. Chris Riley, vice president of Student Life, informed Congress of Johnson's decision and read a letter from Johnson explaining his decision at Wednesday's SA meeting. Johnson was not present at the meeting. "This year has not been easy ... [Read More…]
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