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A new Wildcat holds up her winning card during a round of bingo in the Bean. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Gallery: Wildcats connect through bingo, workouts and zoo visit during Wildcat Week

August 22, 2025 by Callie Brimberry and Steven Infante

As Wildcat Week continued, new students took time to recharge and explore through a variety of free time activities. Offerings included a game of bingo, a GroupX Demo Class led by Ruthie Swedlund, adjunct professor in ACU’s Nutrition and Kinesiology Department, and a trip to the Abilene Zoo. The events gave students a chance to connect with one another and enjoy a slower pace amid the week’s busy schedule.

A new student plays basketball during free time in the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Ruthie Swedlund, adjunct professor in the Nutrition and Kinesiology Department, hosts a GroupX class during free time. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Members of the Study Abroad program pass out sodas to new Wildcats during bingo in the Bean. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Wildcat Week student directors announce the bingo number during Free Time in the World Famous Bean. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
A new Wildcat summits the rock wall in the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center during free time. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
A new Wildcat holds up her winning card during a round of bingo in the Bean. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

New students raise their hands for a new bingo card during Wildcat Bingo. (Photo by Steven Infante)
A new freshman sings “Bingo” during the bingo event for a special prize. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Wildcat Week student directors have fun while showing off a bingo beanbag prize. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Wildcat Week student directors present awards at the bingo event. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Members of the Study Abroad program answer questions from new students. (Photo by Steven Infante)
New students answer a question during Wildcat Bingo. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Wildcat Week, Free Time, Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week 2025, Wildcat Week Free Time

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