ACU made its first residence hall specifically for Honors students this year and Smith-Adams Hall is adjusting to its new role in the ACU community. The Honors housing program at Smith-Adams was piloted at freshman housing rates with a cost of $1,805 as opposed to the standard sophomore rate of $2,025. Unlike other sophomores, Smith-Adams ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2012
Freshman class size rises 10 percent
After a significant drop in freshman enrollment last year, the freshman rate rose more than 10 percent this school year, nearly reaching the highest number of incoming freshmen in one year. Freshman enrollment fell from 982 students in 2010 to 864 last year. The enrollment rate grew 10 percent to 958 students. Last year, Kevin Campbell, chief ... [Read More…]
Summit theme draws from story of Hosea
This year's Summit theme, "Intimacy: Return to God," is encouraging students to look inward. Throughout the week and during each featured guest's lecture, the focus will be on the relationships found in the book of Hosea. Every year, ACU's Summit brings scholars, church leaders and visitors to campus who are ready to engage in conversations that ... [Read More…]
Poetry slam and hip-hop concert to express creativity
Summit is an annual event that encourages creative Christian thought and ministry, making it the perfect setting for a poetry slam and hip-hop concert. Matt Preston, junior ministry major from Abilene, more commonly known as Christian hip hop artist M.A. Double, is excited about the addition of a hip hop concert to this year's Summit ... [Read More…]
Student Planning Team to meet for next Summit
The ACU Student Planning Team is already meeting for the 2013 Summit. This team has been meeting since last year's Summit to discuss everything from speakers to themes for this year's Summit. The meetings take place the first Friday of every month with Dr. Brady Bryce, director of ministry events and assistant professor of ministry in the Graduate ... [Read More…]
ACU renews exclusive contract with Pepsi
ACU has renewed its contract with Pepsi Co. for another five years. Anthony Williams, chief business services officer, said ACU allowed presentations from different beverage companies and it came down to Pepsi and Coca Cola. "Ultimately we looked at both proposals and our evaluation was that Pepsi was more financially advantageous," Williams ... [Read More…]
ESL coordinator severely injured after fall
Philip Palmer, coordinator for the English as a second language program at University Church of Christ, was severely injured after falling out of a tree Labor Day morning. Palmer was trimming dead limbs off a tree for a friend when the branch he was leaning on broke. He landed on the edge of the roof before plummeting to the ground. He sustained ... [Read More…]
Three Abilene residents test positive for West Nile
The office of Environmental Health has reported three positive tests of West Nile Virus in Abilene residents. No Taylor County residents have tested positive for the virus since 2006 but these three and one other county resident may potentially just be the first of the year. The virus was first detected on August 1 when a routine test of area ... [Read More…]
‘Hell and Mr. Fudge’ to be pre-released at Summit
Students will have the opportunity to attend a pre-release screening of the disputed film Hell and Mr. Fudge during Summit. The movie follows the true story of Edward Fudge, a young preacher paid to dedicate a year of his life to a biblical and historical investigation of hell. Hell and Mr. Fudge stems from the real-life events of Edward Fudge and ... [Read More…]
Performing groups SHADES, Sactify, Omega conduct member tryouts
This week has been one filled with excitement and dancing. All three of ACU's dance and step teams had their tryouts for new members. Omega, ACU's contemporary and jazz dance group had auditions this past Sunday. Omega is a contemporary organization on campus that is all about exploring expression of faith and creativity through dance. They want ... [Read More…]
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