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ACU grad student writes thesis on Duck Dynasty

December 4, 2013 by Brittany Sanchez

A graduate student at ACU chose to write her thesis on Duck Dynasty, an increasingly popular show which stars millionaires doing everyday activities and staying true to their Christian values. Sarah Beardsley, communications graduate student, chose the show because of her previous interest in it. "I started thinking about this project because ... [Read More…]

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Aaron Watson returns to ‘Mingle & Jingle’

November 21, 2013 by Brittany Sanchez

ACU looks forward to its second annual Mingle & Jingle on Dec. 2, which will kick off the holiday season with free hot cocoa, a visit from Santa and a concert by country music star Aaron Watson. Mingle & Jingle is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community to join together on ACU's campus in celebration of the ... [Read More…]

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Chinese, Arabic, new languages taught in library

November 13, 2013 by Brittany Sanchez

Lucy Dawson, immigration specialist, has created an event to share her passion of learning new languages with others. Languages Live will be offering free language lessons in the library on Tuesday. Spanish will be offered first, starting at 7 p.m. in the Core Classroom of The Brown Library. Sigma Delta Pi and Dr. Beatrice Walker will be hosting ... [Read More…]

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Chinese, Arabic, new languages taught in library

November 12, 2013 by Brittany Sanchez

Lucy Dawson, immigration specialist, has created an event to share her passion of learning new languages with others. Languages Live will be offering free language lessons in the library on Tuesday. Spanish will be offered first, starting at 7 p.m. in the Core Classroom of The Brown Library. Sigma Delta Pi and Dr. Beatrice Walker will be hosting ... [Read More…]

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Students create 5K for breast cancer

November 5, 2013 by Brittany Sanchez

Three ACU students took on the challenge of organizing their own 5K fun run around the Lunsford Trail to raise awareness for breast cancer. All of the proceeds from the Pink Love Run will go to the Susan B. Koman foundation. Elizabeth Watters, sophomore family studies major from Houston, organized the event to show support for her friend ... [Read More…]

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AES club prepares for Friday’s barn dance

November 5, 2013 by Brittany Sanchez

Agricultural and Environmental Science club officers look forward to hosting the Barn Dance after its success last fall. ACU students will, once again, have an opportunity to put their cowboy boots on and enjoy some two-stepping while supporting the AES club. "The barn dance is a fun social opportunity with a little country flare," said Kevin ... [Read More…]

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Chemistry Club debuts in Homecoming Parade

October 18, 2013 by Brittany Sanchez

The Chemistry Club will be giving the crowd their dose of "caffeine" in this year's Homecoming Parade. This is the first time since 2010 that they will have a float in the Homecoming Parade. David Sanderson, Chemistry Club treasurer, says the officer team wanted to extend the Homecoming celebration by participating in the Homecoming Parade this ... [Read More…]

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Alumnus restructures art gallery start-up

September 24, 2013 by Brittany Sanchez

Emineo Art Gallery offers students an opportunity to join their team for a company restructure. Thomas Griffin, founder and CEO of Emineo, held interviews for new interns to come together with his team to refine and research business modules for the company. "We are looking to bring on board three interns," says Griffin. Emineo currently ... [Read More…]

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