The first We are the World Festival this Saturday will exhibit the student body's diverse heritage and offer a way for people to explore the different cultures surrounding them. The festival is sponsored by three multicultural campus organizations: Hispanos Unidos, Essence of Ebony and the International Students Association. Keri Gray, sophomore ... [Read More…]
Students hit the dirt at fifth annual Red Dirt Adventure Challenge
The ACU Outdoor Club's Red Dirt Adventure Challenge is in its fifth year, but Saturday's race will still be a first. For the first time, the club will donate all proceeds from the race. The RDAC, a beginner-level adventure race, is an off-road duathlon with running and cycling sections; entrants will compete at Lake Abilene in Abilene State ... [Read More…]
Students trade old devices for latest models
Students who received an iPhone or iPod touch in Fall 2008 will be eligible to exchange them for the newest models this fall as part of ACU's first mobile device replacement. According to the Team 55 technology support blog, students who received their first mobile device in the Fall 2008 semester and have registered as a full-time student for ... [Read More…]
W Club recognizes excellence at annual Silver Tea
For the last 90 years, ACU's W Club has recognized young Christian women for academic excellence. On Saturday, W Club honored past and present members at the annual Silver Tea at the Swenson House. Melanie Kirkland, junior political science major from Lubbock and secretary of the W Club, said an important purpose of the club is to "inspire young ... [Read More…]
T1D spreads diabetes awareness, support
What began as a midterm study session for graduate students enrolled in the School of Social Work has become a group dedicated to the support, advocacy and education of families living with Type 1 diabetes. T1D, formally known as the ACU Diabetes Service Planning Group, expanded from  its original purpose - to provide support for families who ... [Read More…]
Hotels booked for Sing Song weekend
Hotels throughout the city of are posting "no vacancy" signs as hundred of guests travel to Abilene for ACU's 2010 Sing Song production. Other events, such as Homecoming and graduation, attract many out-of-towners, but according to hotel managers, Sing Song is one of the busiest and biggest weekends of the year. Parents, alumni and prospective ... [Read More…]
Relationships Week to focus on more than romance
On Monday, ACU will launch its ninth annual Sacred Relationships Week, focusing on this year's theme, Love & Respect. Students, faculty and staff, as well as the Abilene community, are invited to participate in the week's activities. The Love & Respect theme is guided by the Bible verse, Romans 12:10: "Be devoted to one another in ... [Read More…]