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Incoming students play King of the Hill. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: New Wildcats explore Abilene through free time events

August 26, 2023 by Daniel Curd and Hannah Park

Amidst the whirlwind of Wildcat Week, students found a break as ACU hosted a series of engaging free time events. From a round of mini golf at Play Faire, to bouncing around at Maxx Air trampoline park, to moments of artistic expression with painting and coffee, and the simple joy of spending time with playful puppies, this lineup of activities offered diverse ways for students to get to know the Abilene area.

Students take turns petting the puppies. (Photo by Hannah Park)
Bethany Beavers, freshman physics major from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, holds a puppy. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students play with puppies. (Photo by Hannah Park)

Incoming students play Go-Fish. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Wes Orr, freshman computer science major from Rohnert Park, California, battles another student on a balance beam. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Incoming students practice their WCs. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

A new student jumps in the air. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Incoming students play King of the Hill. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
New Wildcats celebrate a student climbing the warped wall at Maxx Air. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Macey Schubert, junior art major from Leander, holds up her artwork as she leads the class. (Photo by Hannah Park)
Student uses his phone to design an artisit’s album cover. (Photo by Hannah Park)
Students paint as they listen to the instuctions. (Photo by Hannah Park)

Students paint as they listen to the instuctions. (Photo by Hannah Park).
Students paint as they listen to the instuctions. (Photo by Hannah Park)
Students listen to instructions while painting. (Photo by Hannah Park)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: 2027, Wildcat Week

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

About Hannah Park

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Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

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