Professors are most often seen as “the bad guys.” Professors give too much homework, assign too many research papers and are ruthless when it comes to assigned textbook reading over holiday breaks. But if we took the time to notice all the help, encouragement and hospitality our professors show on a daily basis, we will begin to see their ... [Read More…]
Mayor Williams campaigns for reelection
ACU advancement and executive community services officer Anthony Williams will seek a second term as mayor of Abilene. Williams conducted an official campaign kickoff Thursday at The Front Porch Coffee and Bakery, during which he recognized family and friends that have supported him throughout his time as mayor and his decision to run for a ... [Read More…]
Directors prep for Sing Song shows
Sing Song 2020 will take place the weekend of Feb. 21-23. This year's lineup is complete with 14 total acts, not including performances by hosts and hostesses. Directors of Sing Song 2020 acts in the women's social club division are as follows: Bri Burns, directing Alpha Kai Omega; Allie Foster, directing Delta Theta; Hannah McIntyre, ... [Read More…]
In Pursuit of Creativity: Six faculty awarded Adobe Faculty Fellows Grant
Six faculty members received Adobe Faculty Fellows Grants for the Spring of 2020. Grants were funded by Adobe and the Office of the Provost to enable recipients to incorporate Adobe Creative Cloud applications into a new assignment in their course curriculum. Those awarded the grant are Dena Counts, assistant professor of communication, Dr. ... [Read More…]
Nutrition lab under construction in Rec
The Laboratory for Experiential Activities in Nutrition is being constructed in place of the Oasis smoothie bar in the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The Laboratory for Experiential Activities in Nutrition (LEAN) is set to open Sing Song Weekend. It will serve as a lab for nutrition students during classes, volunteer ... [Read More…]
Four suspects arrested in homicide north of campus
Abilene Police have arrested four suspects in the New Years Eve death of a 20-year-old man in the 2500 block of Rountree, just a block north of campus. Abilene Police Department detectives arrested Michael Wright-Collazo, 18, Tyree Neal, 17, Rodaeshi Hines, 17, and Creshawn Howard, 18, in connection to the death of David Devora, a 2018 Abilene ... [Read More…]
ACU purchases property in Oxford
ACU has finalized the purchase of a recently renovated Victorian house in Central North Oxford, England. The house is located at 163 Woodstock Road, and is complete with eight bedrooms, six bathrooms, two kitchens, five reception rooms, a studio, an outside deck and backyard. The building covers a 6457-square-foot area. Stephen Shewmaker, ... [Read More…]
Why it’s the most wonderful time of the year
As November ends and December begins, we enter into the most wonderful time of the year, also known as the season of giving. One of the reasons the Christmas season is so joyful is because of the joy that comes from giving. After turning around from the Thanksgiving holiday and giving thanks for all we have, it’s important to pour out that ... [Read More…]
Search continues for new OMA director
A 12-person committee was selected to help determine the right candidate for the open position of Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. The committee consists of Aleira Martin, Beatriz Walker, Briarston Ashford, Darius Davis, Gloria Atkinson, John Boyles, Scott McDowell, Shekinah Kahongo, Stephanie Hamm, Steven Moore, Tryce Prince and ... [Read More…]
Collaboration to come with EMU: Professor Santana travels to Cyprus to co-teach two-week design course
Nil Santana, associate professor of art and design, was invited by Eastern Mediterranean University’s Department of Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design to teach a two-week intensive course on brand design as a Visiting Scholar. Santana was invited by Dr. Firat Tüzünkan, assistant professor and vice chair of the department of visual arts ... [Read More…]
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