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Campus plagued with patio furniture theft

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The ACU Police Department received a call Jan. 18 regarding missing patio furniture from the courtyard of A.B. Barret Hall, with a subsequent investigation revealing a similar theft from Sikes Hall. The 10:15 a.m. report alerted the officers of the following stolen items: four black, steel tables as well as the 19 steel chairs to match. ACU Chief ... [Read More…]

Campus construction remains on track

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With new grass taking root and temporary fences disappearing, the completion of several construction projects is returning ACU's campus to an improved version of its former glory. AT&T Learning Studio Construction on the third floor of the Brown Library will come to a close in the next several weeks as the AT&T Learning Studio plans to ... [Read More…]

Counseling Center to sponsor retreat for married students

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The University Counseling Center is encouraging couples to learn more about marital communication and mutual support by sponsoring a retreat for married students Feb. 11 - 12. The Married Students Retreat is a two-day retreat designed to encourage successful communication among wedded students. The weekend event is $65 per couple and includes ... [Read More…]

Abilene church sponsors World AIDS Day remembrance

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Students joined the global observance of World AIDS Day at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Exodus Metropolitan Community Church. The event honored those who have battled HIV/AIDS or lost their lives to the disease. Connie Mangin, executive pastor of Exodus Metropolitan Community Church and chairperson of Big Country AIDS Resources, said she is passionate ... [Read More…]

BestSemester launches students abroad

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Students interested in spending a semester studying in places like Washington, D.C., Australia, Costa Rica and nine other locations around the world are invited to attend the BestSemester Event interest meeting Thursday. Student testimonials, free pizza and prizes are available to those who attend the event from 7 -8 p.m. in Room 115 of the Mabee ... [Read More…]

University to offer nuclear weapons course

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This spring, the Department of Political Science is offering a new class: POLS 488 - Iran and Nuclear Weapons. The class will focus on Iran's domestic politics, religion, economy, culture and geography. This special-topics course will give students an in-depth look at Iran and its nuclear ambitions. Dr. Neal Coates, associate professor of ... [Read More…]

Career Center to host Abilene employers for student practice

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The Career Center invites students to prepare for job interviews and the hiring process during its "Fast Forward- Put Your Best Foot Forward" event on Nov. 4. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Career Center lobby area, located on the second floor of the Robert D. and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center. During the event, Abilene ... [Read More…]

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