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Students skate around on the ice rink at CAB's Winter Fest. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Winter Fest kicks off spring semester with ice rink, movie and free coffee

January 14, 2025 by Daniel Curd

The Campus Activities Board hosted its Winter Fest on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Campus Mall. The event featured an outdoor ice rink, a screening of “Jack Frost” and free coffee for the first 75 participants from EspressOak Coffee. Students attended to enjoy winter-themed activities and spend time with friends as the spring semester began.

Students gather together on the Campus Mall for CAB’s Winter Fest. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students skate around on the ice rink at CAB’s Winter Fest. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students check-in to the Winter Fest event. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Wildcats talk while skating around on the ice rink. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Jonatan Martinez, junior ministry and vocation major from Fredericksburg, roasts a marshmallow over a flame. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students gather together on the Campus Mall for CAB’s Winter Fest. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Students form a line for Express Oak Coffee during CAB’s Winter Fest. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students skate around on the ice rink at CAB’s Winter Fest. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students skate around on the ice rink at CAB’s Winter Fest. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: CAB, Campus Activities Board, Ice Rink, Skating, Winter Fest

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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

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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