Despite its intention to lay off 10 faculty members by the summer of 2012, ACU is accepting applications for eight open faculty positions, most of which will be filled by fall, 2012. Dr. Greg Straughn, interim provost, said the new hires reflect both replacements of current faculty who are retiring or stepping down at the end of the school year as ... [Read More…]
Undergraduate Research Council names Researcher of the Year
The Undergraduate Research Council celebrated the work of the more than 130 ACU students who performed undergraduate research during the last year at its first Fall Dinner on Nov. 3. Dr. Greg Powell, director of undergraduate research and professor of chemistry, said the purpose of the event was to recognize the students who have investigated ... [Read More…]
Chapel honors victims of bus accident
Monday’s Chapel continued the Abilene community’s response to the tragedy that struck 16 ACU representatives on Friday. The gathering offered members of ACU as well as family of the victims a chance to mourn – especially for the life of Anabel Reid. Moody Coliseum was nearly filled with students, faculty, staff and visitors who came to show ... [Read More…]
Cycling Club competes in race
Several students in the ACU Cycling Club raced Sunday in the Bent Wheel Bash - and one took home a metal. Liz Lurz, sophomore biochemistry from San Antonio, won first place in the category for women from ages 19-39 on the 8.5 mile off-road course. Lurz had already participated in several cycling events this season, but she said she was shocked to ... [Read More…]
Study Abroad at Oxford explores Spain, Portugal
Students and faculty members of ACU in Oxford spread their cultural and intellectual wings last week as they toured the southern regions of Portugal and Spain. The tour, which included visits to a Christian environmentalist group, Christopher Columbus sites and a Spanish dance performance, was designed to enrich their classroom experience in ... [Read More…]
Pyrotechnics on display in Chemistry Circus
Students, faculty and campus visitors will have the opportunity to witness the pyrotechnics and practical applications of chemistry Friday at the 25th annual Chemistry Circus. The event is sponsored by the Chemistry Club and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Students from the chemistry department will put on acts using science to ... [Read More…]
Sing Song tryouts lure host, hostess hopefuls
About 40 students have signed up to try out for a spot as a host or hostess at the upcoming Sing Song, said Tom Craig, director of student activities and productions. Five to seven of these students will perform the opening and intermittent musical acts at ACU's annual production. These auditions are an opportunity for students to let their voices ... [Read More…]
JMC department to move forward with endowment, HD project
The technological needs of the Department of Journalism were not pressing Dr. Charles Marler, who began working there in 1974. "As of the late 70s all you needed to have to go into print was a typewriter," Marler said. "Nowadays you have to have the tools." When Marler, professor emeritus of journalism and mass communication and senior faculty ... [Read More…]
105th annual Summit to begin Sunday
The 105th annual Summit will begin its focus on Isaiah under the theme "Enough" Sunday evening. About 150 sessions will take place around campus from Monday-Wednesday. Summit will feature speakers such as authors Max Lucado and Rachel Held Evans, columnist Susan Campbell, and minister/evangelist Billy Curl. Eric Peters and Mindy Smith will give ... [Read More…]
Small group chapels to begin next week
About 88 small group chapels will begin next week. Students will have the opportunity to become involved with groups that offer prayer time, worship and fellowship. Small groups will meet at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, although a few will meet on Wednesdays, according to ACU's website. Some small groups will be for members only, like those for some ... [Read More…]
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