After a talented pool of students attended the FilmFest host and hostess auditions on March 3, the FilmFest production team has announced its selection. The 2011 FilmFest host and hostess will be Ben Miller, junior art major from The Woodlands, and Carrie Tansey, senior special education major from North Richland Hills. "I feel completely honored ... [Read More…]
Tuition increase sparks varied student response
Students received with mixed reviews ACU administration's decision to raise the cost per credit hour an extra $70 for the academic year of 2011-2012. Dr. Phil Schubert informed students of the near 10 percent increase in a school-wide e-mail sent March 3. Jaclyn Butterworth, junior speech pathology major from Weatherford, is in her second ... [Read More…]
Campus graffiti increases
Students, faculty, residence hall staff and maintenance employees alike have taken notice of the recent rise in on-campus graffiti. ACU Police Chief Jimmy Ellison received eight reports from Jan. 18-Feb. 19, an unusually high number, he said. "ACU works very hard to maintain a premiere campus appearance and things like this obviously detract from ... [Read More…]
Former Iraqi citizens speak at Arabic Culture Round Table event
The first Arabic Culture Roundtable event featured notable guests from Middle East nations on Thursday night, offering ACU students the opportunity to learn about, discuss and question the current political and social climate of Arabic nations. The session, entitled "Understanding Modern Arabic Culture: Stabilization in Egypt," took place from ... [Read More…]
Campus experiences burglary of motor vehicles
A recent wave of vehicle burglary hit the parking lot of Smith and Adams Halls last week, robbing three residents of various items. ACU Chief of Police Jimmy Ellison received the three reports of vehicle burglary on Feb. 21. He said the window of occurrence was between 12 p.m. on Feb. 20 and 8 a.m. on Feb. 21, based on when the victims parked ... [Read More…]
AT&T Learning Studio celebrates red carpet opening
Students flocked to the behind-the-scenes sneak peak of the new AT&T Learning Studio at the Red Carpet Premiere from 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 24. The Red Carpet Premiere showcased the various spaces and functions of the AT&T Learning Studio, which celebrates its official opening at a 2:15 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 28. Students can look ... [Read More…]
Ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates the opening of the AT&T Learning Studio
Representatives from AT&T and the Abilene community are invited to join the ACU family in celebrating the grand opening of the AT&T Learning Studio with a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 28. The 2:15 p.m. ribbon cutting will mark the official completion and opening of the much-anticipated AT&T Learning Studio, located on the third floor ... [Read More…]
Sing Song parking to be problematic
With Sing Song known to host thousands of guests, finding a parking space might be as competitive as the actual show. Moody Coliseum will be flooded with students, participants, family members and out-of-towners, and each will have the same question as to where to park their vehicle. Tom Craig, director of student productions, said that although ... [Read More…]
Students develop business plans for contest
Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business hopefuls are encouraged to submit the next big-business idea for the fourth annual Springboard Ideas Challenge. The competition is designed to support winning participants in their entrepreneurial ambitions, with the help of cash and other prizes. Advancing participants will also have the opportunity to ... [Read More…]
Ice and freezing temperatures grant students four days of freedom
Four consecutive snow days filled ACU's campus with students enjoying winter activities like sledding, boarding, hockey and even ÂÂbody surfing through the ice and freezing temperatures. Tino Angadicheril, freshman chemistry major from Arlington, purchased a five-foot long roof shingle and used it to body surf down the hill behind Smith and ... [Read More…]