Frontier Texas! will celebrate Texas Independence Day with music, reenactments and the premier of a photography exhibit of Pancho Villa provided by Francisco Villa, senior political science major from Mexico City at 10 a.m. March 2. Villa, the great-grandson of Pancho Villa, said the 44 photos, owned by his family, include portraits of Pancho ... [Read More…]
Archives for February 2010
University recognizes exemplary alumni
ACU will honor the personal and professional achievements of two prominent alumni this weekend - a former Houston judge and current congressman and a Nashville entertainment industry executive. U.S. Congressman Ted Poe will be honored as the 2009 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year on Sunday afternoon, while Randy Brewer, executive producer of ... [Read More…]
Justice Week supports international causes
International Justice Mission is celebrating its 10th anniversary this semester by putting awareness into action during Justice Week. Justice Week, which will run from March 1-6, is an annual weeklong event that includes Chapel forums, prayer tents and an involvement fair. This year, it will also feature the following nonprofit organizations: ... [Read More…]
COBA joins DECA’s National Advisory Board
The College of Business Administration has a new target market for recruitment - COBA is one of the newest members of the National Advisory Board for Distributive Education Clubs of America, an organization of more than 185,000 high school students that attempts to prepare interested students for careers in marketing. "It was the organization that ... [Read More…]
Open Your Ears
Close Your Eyes, a hardcore rock band from Abilene, kicked off its first tour with a CD release party and signing at Hastings Entertainment on South 14th Street. "It's going to be a really fun night," said Shane Raymond, lead vocalist for Close Your Eyes. "We're going to play Rock Band here in a bit. We'll take on all challengers. The gauntlet has ... [Read More…]
Students organize farewell party for the Moneys
By Abby Anderson Students are planning a farewell party to show their appreciation for Dr. Royce Money as he nears the end of his career as president of Abilene Christian University. The student body is hosting the party for Money and his wife, Pam, this April to honor and celebrate his years of service and dedication. Students from every part ... [Read More…]
Guests travel to catch a sneak peek
By Scott Jennings The Sing Song dress rehearsal Thursday wasn't just for members of the ACU or Abilene communities. Children and adults from all over the state witnessed the show before the weekend audiences. Nonprofit organizations such as Treadaway Kids, Educational Talent Search, a local organization that helps kids from sixth through 12th ... [Read More…]
Orchestra enhances soundtrack
The ACU Jazz Ensemble won't be the only musical accompaniment at the 54th annual Sing Song this weekend. The ACU Orchestra will be joining them on two numbers, a first for the young ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Steven Ward, associate professor of music. "We have a lot of players and a lot of talent this year," said Catherine Rozzelle, ... [Read More…]
Victorious few donate winnings to charity
By Shea Rattan Students who have seen or participated in Sing Song can remember the tense silence that blankets Moody Coliseum at the end of the show Saturday night. The songs are sung, the arms are waved and the votes are cast; all that remains is the all-important announcement: Who won? In the past, the award for best overall performance in ... [Read More…]
Local band shoots video, charms audiences
"Consider our faces melted," wrote Outlaw Music Magazine about Hardin-Simmons-born hardcore band Close Your Eyes. Outlaw wasn't the only one impressed by CYE recently. The band shot a music video for its album, We Will Overcome, on Feb. 11, garnering attention from multiple music publications, fans all over Texas and the Abilene ... [Read More…]
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