In Monday's Opening Chapel, students, faculty, alumni, family, and guests from around the world gathered to inaugurate Abilene Christian's 107th session. Throughout the ceremonies, the diversity and exceptionalism of all attending students, faculty, alum, family, and guests were frequently referenced by the speakers. This semester's new students ... [Read More…]
Archives for August 2012
Money chosen as first Director of Ministry
Dr. Royce Money, Chancellor and former president of ACU, has been named the first executive director of the Institute for Church Ministry. The decision was announced to the faculty and staff on Aug. 22. The new Institute for Church Ministry took formation at the beginning of the year when President Schubert asked Dr. Money to do an assessment of ... [Read More…]
Committees begin search for deans
The search for the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, dean of the College of Biblical Studies and dean of the College of Education and Human Studies is underway. Beginning last month, the three positions have been advertised in the Christian Chronicle, and the chairs heading the search committees have been named. Carley Dodd has been ... [Read More…]
Senior designs Pura Vida for grand opening
An old space was renovated this summer to provide a new home to some of the city's hair stylists and spa specialists. Located on Campus Court in what was the Abilene Educational Supply, Pura Vida Salon and Spa opened its doors to existing clients on July 9. A grand opening on July 17 celebrated the new business and opened reservations to residents ... [Read More…]
Young squad set for season opener
Moody Coliseum has been buzzing with action this week as the volleyball team prepares for its season opening tournament this weekend. The Wildcats are coming off a 2011 season in which they went 21-14 overall and 14-6 in the Lone Star Conference. They qualified for the NCAA Division II tournament but lost a five-set heart breaker to the University ... [Read More…]
Lady ‘Cats to kickoff season at Dallas Baptist
After finishing last season 20-2-1 at the NCAA Division II national championship quarterfinals, it's safe to say that the ACU women's soccer team is ready to pick up where they left off this year. "We have quite a bit of returning starters and player from last year," head coach Casey Wilson said. "The experience coming back after last season takes ... [Read More…]
Wildcats to begin LSC farewell tour
The first week of classes means one thing to serious football fans in the Big Country: it is football time. First year head coach Ken Collums has inherited the tenth ranked football team in the nation, and the boys of fall are looking to put together a playoff run after last year's early exit in the first round. Offensively, ACU scored like a ... [Read More…]
Two academic influences die over summer
Two of the most influential and respected members of the ACU academic community died after battles with cancer during the summer. Dr. Dwain Hart died on July 5 and Dr. Charles Siburt died on July 11 after a nearly three-year battle with cancer. Hart, 80, served in many academic and athletic roles throughout his ACU career. He was the head tennis ... [Read More…]
Elliot Cribby hired as new pitching coach
ACU head baseball coach Britt Bonneau announced earlier this month that Elliot Cribby will be the new pitching coach for the Wildcats this upcoming season. "I feel that as we move forward into Division I, it is really important for the program that we have a strong pitching coach to help out our guys," Bonneau said. "He is a high energy guy. ... [Read More…]
Internship, thy name is Slippery
During my internship at the Abilene Reporter-News, the news assignments ranged from rodeo events to children reading to dogs. These are my stories. I applied for internship after internship after internship in December and January. It is unbelievable how early some deadlines are. After countless hours spent searching online for good internship ... [Read More…]