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New Carl Spain Center uses spiritual disciplines to combat racism

September 17, 2018 by Allen Martin

The official grand opening of the Carl Spain Center on Race Studies and Spiritual Action will occur during Summit on Sept. 18. The Center was founded earlier this year by Dr. Jerry Taylor, Associate Professor of Bible to honor the legacy of Carl Spain. Located in BSB room 111, the Carl Spain Center “heavily emphasizes spiritual formation by ... [Read More…]

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International students reflect on and prepare for life after graduation

September 5, 2018 by Allen Martin

As graduation approaches, international students prepare for another transition, having already transitioned from life in their native countries to college life in the United States. Before leaving, however, a few international students reminisced on their time at ACU and their experiences here. “My best experience at ACU has been Welcome Week,” ... [Read More…]

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Napier brings experience as new director of OMA

August 31, 2018 by Allen Martin

The student life office hired April Napier as the new director of the office of multicultural affairs following the resignation of Prentice Ashford. Napier spent the past six years in diversity and multicultural initiatives. She was the chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the Undergraduate Student Government at Ohio State ... [Read More…]

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