Social work majors Sara Chaney, Chelsea Derbyshire and Briarston Ashford raised money to help underprivileged students. The three said they were inspired to act when Dr. Stephen Baldridge’s assigned his macro social work class a project requiring students to find a large population, conduct a needs assessment and implement an ... [Read More…]
Fulbright Scholars prepare for year abroad
Two students, Angela Jirik and Mackenzie Dalton, were named Fulbright Scholars and received awards in the form of travel grants to teach English abroad. The Fulbright Program, founded in 1946, seeks to "increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries," according to their website. With ... [Read More…]
Student productions tune up for first annual ACA Fest
For the first time in a collective spring concert, a capella groups Hilltop, Gracenote and Foundation will perform together. Though the groups all took part in a small concert at the end of the fall semester, their upcoming ACA Fest will be an opportunity for them to showcase what they’ve worked on for the past year. Foundation is a group for ... [Read More…]
ISA Food Festival sets up for success
On Saturday, The International Students’ Association will conduct its annual Food Festival, an event that celebrates the diversity and importance of students from around the world. The festival, now celebrating its fifth year, is centered around many cultures, and highlights their significance. The event, highly anticipated by many, ... [Read More…]
ACU Opera to set Le Nozze di Figaro in the White House
For the first time on the Cullen Auditorium stage, and accompanied by an orchestra, the ACU Opera Workshop will perform Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” on March 29-30. Though this production is a change from the department’s yearly main stage shows, Dr. Rick Piersall, associate professor of music and director of opera, says he plans to make the ... [Read More…]
Students reflect on International Women’s Day
Since 1977, International Women’s Day has been celebrated worldwide. Countries around the globe laud the strides made for women’s rights and call attention to the gaps that still exist. Now, over 40 years later, students contemplate the meaning of International Women’s Day- both for themselves and society as a whole. Josh Dowell, ... [Read More…]
New Student Programs opens steering committee applications
The office of New Student Programs opened applications for Wildcat Week steering committee through March 18. Each fall, the office of New Student Programs welcomes incoming freshmen and transfer students through Wildcat Week, a time for students to meet others, attend informational sessions and have their questions answered. Most current students ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Club and class acts compete for Sing Song victory
Sing Song 2019 consists of 12 club acts, four class acts and 19 additional performances by hosts, hostesses and a cappella groups. ... [Read More…]
ACU Opera to perform ‘Marriage of Figaro’
For their Spring Production, the Department of Music's Opera Workshop will perform Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” in Cullen Auditorium. Though there have been many renovations to the space recently, the performance will be one of the first in the space since completion. Dr. Rick Piersall, director of opera, said he is excited to perform ... [Read More…]
Dr. Temple Grandin to speak at Ag Scholarship Luncheon
On Feb. 20, the Taylor County Expo’s Ag Scholarship Luncheon will feature guest speaker Dr. Temple Grandin. A leader in the fields of autism and livestock management, Grandin has been sought after by the Abilene Chamber of Commerce for two years. Kim Bosher, Director of Events at the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, said booking Grandin was ... [Read More…]