Summit offers students chance for 12 Chapel credits instead of the usual 10. Summit begins on Sunday night at 7 p.m. "The cap has been 10 credits for the past 3 years, but a late decision was made to increase it to 12 this year," said Mark Lewis, assistant dean for spiritual life and Chapel programs. These extra two credits are added ... [Read More…]
Higher violation fines announced without approval
Mixed messages floated through residence halls in the past week as some students learned of higher fines for violations of Residence Life and Education rules. Some residence directors informed students during residence hall meetings the first week of classes that fines for rule violations would significantly increase - including $150 for breaking ... [Read More…]
Panoramic: Hunter Welcome Center
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5K to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Students, faculty and the Abilene community can run a 5K this Saturday to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The May 5 run brings area "Wish Kids" families and participants together to make wishes come true. This is the second annual run hosted by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. SAAC is a nationally recognized group of student-athletes ... [Read More…]
Alumni associations to send off seniors
The ACU Alumni Association and Student Alumni Association will conduct the Senior Send-Off at 5:30 p.m. on April 26 at the Bob and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center veranda. The event is intended to launch the class of 2012 into their futures with blessings and encouragement from their fellow classmates. The Alumni Associations of the university want ... [Read More…]
Wishing Well welcomes slam poet
Christian slam poet David Bowden visited campus Thursday as part of an event organized by Wishing Well. Bowden, a graduate of Oklahoma Christian University, has been performing for three years. He is married and currently lives in Oklahoma City. Bowden said he was been writing slam poems for the past five years and really enjoys it. "I enjoy ... [Read More…]
Freshmen plan first formal with dance
Freshmen attending this year's Freshmen Formal can expect a blend of western style and uptown elegance. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday at Lytle Bend Ranch. The theme this year is "Denim and Diamonds." The formal will include food and live music. Attendees will receive a T-shirt at the end of the night. Attire is semi-formal, but ... [Read More…]
Grad students receive iPad for class
The Graduate School of Theology is handing out iPads to 10 different students in Dr. Tim Sensing's "Contexts of Ministry" course for the duration of the spring semester. The purchase of the iPads was made possible by a $10,000 grant from the James A. "Buddy" Davidson Charitable Foundation of Midland. James Prather, president of ACU's Graduate ... [Read More…]
WACU sells baked goods every Thursday
The Women for ACU organization sells homemade meals and desserts at low prices for the public every Thursday at the ACU Museum from 1 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. This is WACU's biggest fundraiser of the year and it has been happening for many years. They raise money for scholarships, departments on campus, and student projects that involve technology ... [Read More…]
Scholarship applications due soon
Elizabeth Weiss "Women for ACU Scholarship Opportunity" Misty Spainhower ('02), Alumni Relations Officer mdm97b@acu.edu Donna Garrett, Women for ACU National Board Vice President for Funding and Projects    donnabg@acu.edu The Women for ACU organization is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2012-2013 school year - men ... [Read More…]