A local band had the opportunity to open for David Ramirez at Monk's September 21. David Ramirez has opened for The Civil Wars and was described as. "Soulful, stirring, and heartbreaking." Ramirez asked the Fox and the Hounds to open for him. The band consists of Andrew Tate, sophomore biology major from Abilene, his cousin Logan Pringle and ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2012
Seniors in the running for King
For years the Homecoming Queen has been named stag, without the companionship of a knight so worthy of Homecoming recognition. Soon that will change when many handsome hopefuls looking to step out in elegance. Zach Morgan, senior biology major from Keller, was inspired by the idea for a potential Homecoming King, and after meeting with the ... [Read More…]
New Task Force to create new Vision
The Planning Task Force met Sept. 26-27 at the Abilene Country Club at Fairway to begin the process of creating an updated version of ACU's strategic plan. The PTF is made up of 32 faculty and staff members. The task force was commissioned by President Schubert and is lead by Adam Hester, chair of the Department of Theatre, and Wendy Jones, ... [Read More…]
Provost proposes iPad requirement
Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, met with the Students' Association on Wednesday to discuss the administration's current proposal that would require all undergraduate students to own an iPad. For months, ACU faculty have discussed the possibility of transitioning from the "mobile learning initiative," which attempted to integrate Apple iPhones, iPod ... [Read More…]
COBA students reopen café
A newly renovated Connections Café in the Mabee Business Building is drawing a rather large crowd. This year, the Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy is giving business students the opportunity to learn first-hand how to plan and operate a business through a new program called Wildcat Inc. The Griggs Center leadership team decided ... [Read More…]
Survey assesses student sexuality, spirituality
A faculty-administered survey has found surprising results about the sexual activity of ACU freshmen. Dr. Jaime Goff, director of the Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic, began conducting an ongoing survey last year that observes how young adults relate sexuality to spirituality. The survey asked freshmen questions about their sexual attitudes, ... [Read More…]
ACU Police releases crime statistics report
The ACU Police Department sent out the 2011 Crime Statistics and Fire Safety Report last Thursday. The report is required by the U.S. Department of Education to be given to students and faculties at universities around the country to make them aware of the crimes that have happened on their campus. Police Chief Jimmy Ellison said the report is ... [Read More…]
Students sponsor Friday night-owl worship at UBC
Whoever said "nothing good happens after midnight" never experienced Midnight Worship at University Baptist Church's sanctuary on a Friday night. Each week, students who attend different schools and belong to different denominations join in a student-run midnight worship service. Midnight Worship began last semester when Roy Cervantes, a senior ... [Read More…]
Week stresses healthy living
After several days of speakers and special events, ACU's annual Wellness Week came to a close. This year's theme of "Every Body Matters" aimed to encourage wellness far beyond physical appearance. Wellness Week was kicked off on Monday with an introductory chapel forum hosted by John Delony, assistant dean for Residence Life and Education and ... [Read More…]
Shore Gallery displays Study Abroad art
The Shore Gallery is currently displaying an exhibit consisting of work produced by study abroad students. Jack Maxwell, professor in the department of art & design, said, "A visitor to the gallery should expect to see inspiring colorful works that are not only technically well executed but also quite expressive and personal in their ... [Read More…]
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