Jim Morris has always believed in others and second chances. A minor league baseball pitcher turned high school baseball coach and science teacher, Morris knows a thing or two about the curveballs life tends to throw our way at the most inopportune times. Morris dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player since he first set foot on a ... [Read More…]
Archives for September 2010
Claiborne urges invigorated faith at Summit
By Jeff Craig and Matthew Woodrow Christian author and activist Shane Claiborne implored Christians to radicalize their faith and their lives during his presentation in Moody Coliseum on Wednesday. "We want a church that is fascinating. We want a church that looks like Jesus. We want a church that looks like the fruit of the spirit," Claiborne ... [Read More…]
Balloon Fest to brighten Big Country skies
The 16th annual Big Country Balloon Fest started this morning at 7:30 a.m. in Redbud Park. The Optimist Unlimited Club of Abilene holds the Balloon Fest each year as its major fundraiser. Vendor Chairman Michelle Dean said the Balloon Fest brings in money to help Abilene children. "We help raise scholarships for local seniors, we help send cancer ... [Read More…]
President takes Facebook hiatus
Linda, Thanks so much for highlighting my lack of Facebook etiquette! I think the term is "Boom! Roasted!" You definitely got me! Not to worry though. You're not alone. After a quick peek this morning, I see that I have 876 friend requests, several invites to events and groups - even an invite to play Mafia Wars! Yes, it's been awhile since I ... [Read More…]
ACU Police question suspect in mobile device thefts
ACU Police have questioned a suspect in connection with a rash of iPhone thefts that has plagued the campus in recent weeks. ACU Police Chief said no arrests have been made but expects  to file charges after an investigation is complete. Since Aug. 1, the ACU Police have received 11 reports of stolen Apple mobile devices and several reports of ... [Read More…]
University conducts conference on gender issues
Staff, faculty and students will have the opportunity to learn about gender issues in Christian higher education from scholars across the nation as they present their work on the ACU campus ACU is hosting the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Conference, titled "Changing Faces: Changing Opportunities and Campus Climates for Women and ... [Read More…]
Cultural event features Latin foods, traditions
Entra a La Plaza, a Hispanic cultural event hosted by Hispanos Unidos, will bring traditional Hispanic food and music to campus Friday. "We are expecting 400 people to come this year," said Elroy Johnson, junior marketing major from Frisco and Hispanos Unidos special events coordinator. "Last year, we had about 300 people." Johnson said he is ... [Read More…]
FCA looks to expand ministry
By Laura Gasvoda Members of ACU's chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes are planning for another exciting year and anticipating what the semester has in store for the organization. One of FCA's biggest events this semester will be Fields of Faith, a gathering of multiple Big Country FCA chapters, including the McMurry University and ... [Read More…]
University vending machines replaced
Students, faculty and staff purchasing a snack or beverage from a vending machine this week will notice some big changes. The old drink machines on campus have been replaced with 30 new glass-front machines, and the snack machines have been removed. ACU originally had separate drink and snack contracts with AB Tex Beverage Corp. The snack ... [Read More…]
Pepsi does not refresh student body
Several drink vending machines vanished from campus recently. Their mysterious disappearance left ACU faculty, staff and students wondering if this is a sign that after almost 10 years of enduring Pepsi products, the university would finally be able to buy Coca-Cola products on campus. While the machines were eventually replaced with newer, ... [Read More…]
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