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French minor to be added to Language Department

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The Department of Language and Literature is now offering a minor in French for students. French students will be required to take an additional 12 hours to acquire the minor beyond the intermediate level. FLFR 440, the first advanced French course, will primarily focus on composition and conversation. The course will start this fall and be ... [Read More…]

Dial begins her role as president of the Students’ Association

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The 2012-2013 Student's Association's cabinet has been finalized with the selection of a chief financial officer and a chief communications officer. Kevin Coldeway, sophomore management major from Monahans, will serve as CFO, and Julie Coppedge, junior Ad/PR major from Amarillo, will serve as CCO.  They were chosen out of 11 candidates who ... [Read More…]

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Senate elects 2012-13 members, officers

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New Faculty Senate members have been elected for the 2012-2013 academic year. Dr. Rodney Ashlock, assistant professor of Bible, will serve as chair for the coming year. The Faculty Senate serves the university by providing different decision making groups on campus with the perspective of the faculty, said Dr. Rusty Towell, chair and professor of ... [Read More…]

Former employer supports Gibson

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The fundraiser and bake sale Chicken Express conducted to benefit car wreck victim Justin Gibson raised $3,400. The fundraiser began April 23 to provide financial support for ACU student Justin Gibson, sophomore social work major from Gatesville, as he recovers from a scooter accident. Steve Davis, general manager of Chicken Express, explained ... [Read More…]

Ceremonies to honor graduates

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About 540 undergraduate students will walk across the stage in Moody Coliseum to accept their diplomas Saturday. The two commencement ceremonies are scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Candidates from the College of Arts and Sciences will line up for the first ceremony at 10:30 a.m. in preparation of the 11 a.m. ceremony. Candidates in ... [Read More…]

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