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An introduction to ACU’s nationally ranked debate team

November 17, 2023 by Faith Johnson Leave a Comment

The ACU debate team has been succeeding more and more each year that crosses. The team competes in the IPDA, which stands for International Public Debate Association, which is the largest and fastest-growing collegiate debate style in the nation. There are four divisions within debate: novice, junior varsity, varsity and pro division. “When ... [Read More…]

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Tri Kappa Gamma host fundraising pickleball tournament

October 31, 2023 by Faith Johnson Leave a Comment

On November 5, the Women of Tri Kappa Gamma will be holding a pickleball fundraising tournament from 2-5 p.m. All students on campus are invited to play pickleball with others and build community while raising money for a good cause. Anyone can play individually or sign up to be in teams. They can pay at the door or by scanning the QR code posted ... [Read More…]

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OISVS and OMA hold Multicultural Week

October 27, 2023 by Faith Johnson Leave a Comment

The Office of Internal Students & Visiting Scholars (OISVS) in conjunction with the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) is holding a Multicultural Week from Nov. 13 to Nov. 17. “This joint initiative of the Office of International Students & Visiting Scholars and the Office of Multicultural Affairs is honoring multicultural initiatives ... [Read More…]

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Writing Center holds annual Spooky Story Writing Contest

October 24, 2023 by Faith Johnson Leave a Comment

The Writing Center is hosting its annual Halloween Short Story writing contest throughout October to celebrate Halloween. “Every year for the past several years, we have run what we call a Scary Story contest around Halloween, and we ask students to write a short story of no more than 1200 words that is suitable for Halloween,” said Dr. Cole ... [Read More…]

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Halbert Center for Missions and Global Service and MSA host Missions Week

October 23, 2023 by Faith Johnson Leave a Comment

The Halbert Center for Missions and Global Service and the Missions Student Association hosted Missions Week last week, giving  students the opportunity to meet with organizations, learn about the different kinds of mission trips available and find out ways to help people in the Abilene community, the country and the world. “Missions Students ... [Read More…]

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Hispanos Unidos host Entra a La Plaza

September 28, 2023 by Faith Johnson Leave a Comment

Hispanos Unidos and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted their annual Entra A La Plaza event on Sept. 22. During this event, students, faculty and the Abilene community experienced Hispanic culture through food, music and dance. “Entra a La Plaza is our Hispanic Heritage event, and we have food, all kinds of activities, dancing, ... [Read More…]

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Swing Cats host and perform at annual Fall Stomp

September 20, 2023 by Faith Johnson Leave a Comment

Swing Cats host annual Fall Stomp event at the Elks Ballroom where all can join. Swing Cats will have its annual Fall Stomp event on Sept 29. During this event, students, faculty and alumni are welcome to participate in swing dancing, no matter their experience. The club will have live jazz bands from both ACU and HSU perform as people dance the ... [Read More…]

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