Social club formals are approaching, and some social clubs have decided to submit dancing requests to Student Life. The long-standing dance policy was recently revised, allowing campus organizations to submit requests for dancing at an event to Student Life for approval. Once approved, there are several criteria that must be met. Students are ... [Read More…]
Two deans to resign before 2012 academic year
Two ACU deans are resigning from their positions at the end of the academic year. Dr. Charles Mattis, dean of College of Arts and Sciences, is leaving the university to open a dental practice, and Dr. Jack Reese, dean of Biblical studies, will fill a different role at the university. "I just wanted to do some different things," Mattis said. ... [Read More…]
Campus hails new scholarship campaign
Students and faculty expect the new scholarship campaign to enhance students' experience on campus. Dr. Phil Schubert announced ACU's Partnering in the Journey Campaign, a $50 million effort to equip ACU students with a more affordable education, at the President's Circle Dinner Saturday night. Lead donors had committed $15.5 million prior to the ... [Read More…]
University launches scholarship campaign
Dr. Phil Schubert unveiled ACU's Partnering in the Journey Campaign, a $50 million effort to equip ACU students with a more affordable education, at the President's Circle Dinner Saturday night. "We want to bridge the gap between cost and higher education," Schubert said. "We are trying to promote affordability and help students and families to be ... [Read More…]
Sing song costumes
Strong vocal performance and unified choreography are essential in each Sing Song act. However, costume design is just as important to those directing the act. The 14 acts in Sing Song 2012 vary greatly from Egyptians to fireflies, and each group put a lot of effort into their costumes. Spencer Goudeau, senior english major from Colorado Springs, ... [Read More…]
Sing Song-generated revenue covers costs
The funds necessary to cover the production of Sing Song are more than covered by the revenue from ticket sales, sponsorship from other organizations and auxiliary sales, said Tom Craig, director of student productions. "Sing Song is a self-funding event," Craig said. "Everything we make pays for the show - the sound system, lights, the ... [Read More…]
Life continues after Sing Song
Sing Song weekend is here. Worn out, tired expressions are beginning to cover the faces of many. While the excitement of the performance is still in the air, underneath it all, our bodies and minds are exausted. So what happens after the campus-stopping event is over? Classes will begin to meet regularly once again, and it's time to play catch up. ... [Read More…]
UP raises rates, offers discount
University Park apartments will offer current year rates to anyone who signs a lease for next year before the end of February. The current rate for a 2-bedroom academic is $575, while the 2012-2013 rate will increase to $605. Melanie Kirkland, director of marketing and sales at UP, sees the promotion as a way to help students. "We decided to do ... [Read More…]
Faculty member continues ministry despite illness
Dr. Charles Siburt, who have served in the College of Biblical Studies for more than two decades, continues his battle against a form of cancer that affects plasma cells. He and his family are waiting to see if his conditions improve from his latest treatment, during which he spent four weeks at Zale Lipshy Hospital in Dallas. Dr. John Siburt, ... [Read More…]
Business competition continues early registration
Early registration for the Springboard Ideas Challenge will end March 1. The final deadline for late registration will be March 21. The Springboard Ideas Challenge is a competition that calls for students interested in entrepreneurship to design a business plan for their concept. Each team is required to submit a written plan. If chosen, finalists ... [Read More…]
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