Eight piano performance majors showed off their talents Sunday afternoon at the annual piano recital. The concert was conducted in the Williams Performing Arts Center. An audience of approximately 20-30 people gathered to give their attention to eight piano performers: Parker Gorndon, Robert Hull, Nathan Hamilton, Beccy Hutton, Jing-Yuan Jiang, ... [Read More…]
Refugees invited to campus for egg hunt
Refugees from all over the world will join April 21 for an annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by ACU for the International Rescue Committee. The student-led organization will provide transportation for the refugees. The event begins at 1 p.m. outside of the McGlothlin Campus Center, and it is open to everyone. "It is our hope that by hosting our ... [Read More…]
Faculty to gather to pray through semester
For a group of ACU professors, Friday Chapel has become an opportunity to gather in community of prayer. Throughout the year, surveys are given to students and faculty about their concerns and hopes for ACU's campus. A survey was administered among the faculty over Christmas break and addressed a need for time of prayer amongst professors was ... [Read More…]
FilmFest attracts crowd, hands out awards
Liberation, a short film by student Jacob Kitts, won "Best Picture" at FilmFest Friday, one of four awards he claimed that evening. Kitts' film and all other entries were shown downtown at the Paramount Theatre. About 600 guests attended to see the new film entries, musical performances and showcasing of the original films. In his film, Kitts, ... [Read More…]
Students develop mobile games and apps
The trend of social media and app development is being utilized in information technology classes as well as other departments across campus. App development is a way for software and information to be transportable. Applications are used among all ages. It seems college students are using apps all the time and in all places. Not only are they ... [Read More…]
Soccer tournament benefits mission trip
Students from across campus participated in a soccer tournament last weekend to benefit Mission Lazarus. The event was conducted as an attempt to help families in poverty-ravaged Honduras, where soccer is a part of the children's culture. "Soccer is what kids love in Honduras," said Sarah Boleslawski, senior communications major from Spring. Over ... [Read More…]
Interior Design to add minor
The Department of Art and Design will offer an interior design minor beginning in the fall. Students have been able to major in interior design since 1984, but an interior design minor hasn't been available. The interior design minor will provide opportunity for completion across four semesters. It will require 21 hours through a variety of ... [Read More…]
GSP to attempt volleyball world record
The men of Gamma Sigma Phi will take the court for 68 and a half consecutive hours of volleyball in April - an attempt at a world record. The Kinsmen hope to raise $20,000 for Habitat for Humanity. The club is inviting everyone to come play volleyball in the The Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center, beginning April 27. The ... [Read More…]
Virtuous Sisterhood group to host ‘Tacopocalypse’ event
ACU's Virtuous Sisterhood group will be conduct "Tacopocalypse", a social event with food and games open to all women. The event will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Room 316 of the Mabee Business Building. Virtuous Sisterhood is inviting everybody out to the business building to have a good time with their organization. They will be ... [Read More…]
Swing Cats membership open to students
ACU Swing Cats is welcoming new members through Feb. 23. No partner is needed, just bring yourself, and a membership fee of $30. "It is so much fun, and you don't have to know a thing about it," said Dr. Cole Bennett, associate professor of English and founder of Swing Cats. "You just have to be interested." The club's main objectives are to ... [Read More…]