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ACU Opera performs The Magic Flute

April 6, 2015 by Dani Burrell

The Department of Music delivered an adapted performance of a famous German opera, The Magic Flute, in Cullen Auditorium March 26 and 28 as one of the ACU Opera Workshop's two annual shows. Also known as Die Zauberflote, the opera was composed by Wolfgang Mozart over 150 years ago and tells the love story of two couples: Tamino and Pamina, and ... [Read More…]

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Police officer turned poet to share literary work on campus

March 23, 2015 by Dani Burrell

Sarah Cortez, Houston guest poet and ex police officer, will share her literary work about her time as a police officer at multiple events on campus. Under the direction of Dr. Beatriz Walker, Hispanos Unidos and Sigma Delta Pi sponsor, the two organizations will unite to spend the afternoon meeting with Cortez. The event will take place ... [Read More…]

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Two freshman acts compete in Sing Song

February 11, 2015 by Dani Burrell

For the first time in Sing Song history, there will be two freshman acts in this year's show. Jaci Bonneau, freshman art major from Abilene, and Madison Losher, freshman kinesiology major from Garland, have the opportunity of being a director for each act. "I never came into my freshman year thinking that this is something I would do because ... [Read More…]

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International students learn American heritage

February 4, 2015 by Dani Burrell

The Center for International Education will start its Friendship Family Program again and is extending an invitation to international students and American families. Leanne Moore, founder and coordinator of International Student Services, developed the program a year and a half ago. Nearly 15 students have been involved since then. "Different ... [Read More…]

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NEWS: Students can now vote for the 2026 Mr. ACU and Miss ACU. The link to vote can be found through an email sent out by the Student Government Association.

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

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