This semester marked the beginning of ACU's new block tuition plan. The plan was announced to faculty, staff and students last fall and put into practice at the beginning of this school year. Kelly Young, chief financial officer, said most schools already use a block tuition plan. "The way we have done block tuition is to take the average number ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2012
Honors College innovates with free iPad
The Honors College is piloting a program with this year's honors freshmen to determine the effectiveness of using a tablet device in the classroom. Like last year, new ACU students and rising juniors had the option of choosing from three mobile learning devices: an iPod Touch, an iPhone or an iPad, for which a discount voucher would be provided. ... [Read More…]
Students’ Association conducts elections
As the nation's eyes remain fixed on the upcoming presidential elections, ACU students shift their attention to elections that don't consist of Democrats or Republicans but of their fellow class members. Elections for class officers, building representatives and dorm representatives are being held today and Thursday in the Campus ... [Read More…]
OME aiming to increase visibility
The Office of Multicultural Enrichment conducted their second annual Block Party where students were able to enjoy music and conversation on the patio of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday evening. Throughout the evening, students savored free hotdogs and hamburgers while OME student organizations introduced their groups to those ... [Read More…]
Career Center conducts mock interviews
The ACU Career Center will be hosting mock interviews for students to attend on September 13, 18, 21 and 25. Various ACU alumni and Human Resources professionals throughout the Abilene area will conduct the interviews. Professionals from the Hendrick Medical Center and the director of Goodwill are two examples of people that are expected to be ... [Read More…]
New ministry brings to life Old Testament
A ministry that began in southern California has spread to an Abilene church. The Tabernacle Experience represents the covenant between God and Abraham by creating a replica of the Old Testament tabernacle. Cynthia Coates, project manager for the TabX at ACS and children's minister of Hillcrest Church of Christ, is helping orchestrate this event ... [Read More…]
Job fair seeks to connect students with employers
The West Central Texas Career Consortium is hosting a casual part-time job fair Wednesday at Hardin-Simmons University from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. James Greer, the president of WCTCC, said the goal of the fair is to "bring employers who are wanting part time college students together with the college students." The fair is a great way for newcomers ... [Read More…]
Pulse expands to include sophomore class
Pulse, an on-campus scholarship program has added a sophomore section this year. During the last year, its first, Pulse served 100 randomly selected freshmen as a way to "check their pulse each week" and get insight into the student body. By the end of the year, students voiced a desire to continue involvement despite becoming sophomores. Dr. ... [Read More…]
Nikki’s hosts Back to School Bash
Nikki's Swirl Shoppe hosted its a Back to School Bash last Friday night. The event ran from 8-10 p.m. Nikki's gave away prizes every 15 minutes and gave customers 40 percent off their purchase just for tweeting about Nikki's. "It was a night at Nikki's where everyone got to hang out, " said Sarah Eaton, senior art and graphic design major and ... [Read More…]
One or two years, more or less
Two years ago today (Sept. 12), I met my best friend on the first Sunday afternoon of the 2010 NFL season. It was a normal, everyday meeting between two future best friends. What do you call that side room off of Edwards Lobby? The one with all the windows and the nice furniture and the beautiful HDTV? We should give that room a short, catchy ... [Read More…]
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