A professor will host a "Front Porch Market" Dec. 3 for the Abilene community and students to sell and buy services and handmade items. The annual event will take place at the home of Chris Riley, vice president of Student Life, and his wife, Rachel Riley, instructor of psychology. “I’ve always had this open-door philosophy where if ... [Read More…]
IJM students to stand for 24 hours
The on-campus International Justice Mission chapter will stand for 24 hours, from Friday to Saturday, to bring awareness to the global human trafficking crisis during the annual Stand for Freedom event. “We’re going to be there for 24 hours, bringing awareness for the over 45 million people who are still in slavery or human trafficking rings,” ... [Read More…]
Cornerstone play focuses on grief
The annual Cornerstone play, produced by the Department of Theatre, highlights issues of grief in “The Dream of the Burning Boy.” “This show is how we interpret and how we deal with grief,” said Christian Schnucker, who plays high school teacher Larry Morrow. “It’s a play that brings connection to the seven characters and introduces seven ... [Read More…]
Classes and clubs select Sing Song directors
Classes and clubs have selected directors for Sing Song 2017, Fire and Ice, and preparations for building shows have begun. Sing Song directors for class and club acts will have their first meeting Saturday Nov. 12. Erika Teilmann, sophomore management and marketing major from Houston, will direct the sophomore class act. “Laura and I, ... [Read More…]
2nd annual Hudson Wade 5K to benefit pediatric cancer foundation
A campus 5K run/walk will raise money for Play for Rex foundation, an Abilene based organization-helping families facing pediatric cancer. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is hosting the 2nd annual Hudson Wade 5K run/walk. The run/walk will begin at Hardin Administration building at 9 a.m. on Nov. 19 and go around the Lunsford Trail. ... [Read More…]
Speaking Center teaches Strengths Quest
The Speaking Center is now offering personal coaching for students who have taken the Gallup Strengths Quest assessment to help develop student’s strengths revealed in the assessment. “Since it’s a developmental tool, Gallup advocates that people get coaching so that they can not only understand their strengths but also know how to develop and ... [Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Why I’m a Republican voting for Hillary
Bri Close is a senior advertising/public relations major from Lexington, South Carolina. Dear Optimist Editorial Board, After reading some of the editorials last week I wanted to express why I’m a Republican, who’s also pursuing a career in politics, who is voting for Hillary Clinton. When the primaries began over a year ago it was so ... [Read More…]
Gutenberg Celebration to honor three outstanding JMC alumni
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication will host the 24th annual Gutenberg Celebration Thursday night in the Hunter Welcome Center honoring three outstanding alumni of the department. “It starts with a networking reception and then we do the award presentation and follow up with a dessert reception,” said Dr. Cheryl Bacon, chair of ... [Read More…]
Wildlife Society builds nature trail east of Judge Ely
The ACU Wildlife Society is working on a new public wildlife trail across from University Park Apartments and Judge Ely Blvd with plans to open in the spring. The Wildlife Society, an on-campus student interest group open to all students, provides research and other environmental opportunities. “This past summer I was thinking of what we could ... [Read More…]
Movie “Silence” involves university board members
An upcoming film, Silence, directed by Martin Scorsese happens to have connections to ACU through board member Tod Brown. ACU board of trustees member and alumnus, Tod Brown has been involved in the production along with his father, Dale Brown, a Midland businessman and former ACU board member who serves as one of the film’s executive producers. ... [Read More…]