OMA has chosen a different kind of fast each month to foster spiritual growth and intimacy within the organization. April Napier, Director of OMA, said the purpose of the fast is to grow in faith together and create a community that uplifts and supports each other. Napier also said the choice to fast is not for attention or the glorification ... [Read More…]
One Night Only dance showcase premieres
The Department of Theatre's dance showcase, One Night Only, will premiere on Saturday. One Night Only will featuring the new theatre dance track. Styles performed will include ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, hip-hop and more. “This show is special to me because it showcases how far we have come as a department,"said Lauren McDonald, a ... [Read More…]
Griggs Center announces Elevator Pitch Winner
The Griggs Center hosted the Springboard Elevator Pitch competition on Nov. 12. Winners were chosen from four categories: Overall, Innovative Product Design, Web/App Product and Social Entrepreneurial Venture. Each winner was awarded prize money. According to the Griggs Center website, an elevator pitch describes the product or service, the ... [Read More…]
Remembering Karen Wilkerson
Karen Wilkerson, director of the Upward Bound program, passed away Oct. 23 after battling an illness. Her memorial service took place on Monday at Minda Street Church of Christ, where her husband, Gerald Wilkerson, serves as an elder. Wilkerson joined the staff in 2002 as a Talent Search advisor, until she became the Upward Bound director in ... [Read More…]
Interior Design surpasses reaccreditation standards
After years of preparation, Interior Design was recently reaccredited by The Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). Because accreditation involves extensive preparation, the art and design department has been preparing for six years–the standard time frame for accreditation. To be accredited, the department is required to provide ... [Read More…]
Alli Dennis named Homecoming Queen
Every year at halftime during the Homecoming game, a new Homecoming Queen is crowned. This year, Sigma Theta Chi President Alli Dennis was crowned by returning queen and Siggie alumna Lauryn Hines. Dennis, a senior speech pathology major from Garland, is an ACU legacy, as her parents, grandparents and sister are alumni, as well. “When they ... [Read More…]
Apprenticeship for regenerative culture creates intentional community
Apprenticeship in Regenerative Culture (ARC), is a group dedicated to creating intentional community. The program is only three years old, but the founders both agreed the need for intentional community began when they were teenagers. Dr. Kent Smith, a CHARIS professor, explained that he had an encounter with a young drug dealer who was ... [Read More…]
MACCC creates awareness for suicide prevention
The Medical and Counseling Care Center offered tools and resources to help students who are struggling with stress and depression during National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 44,965 Americans die by suicide. It is the tenth leading cause of death in the US. For every ... [Read More…]
Brad Neatherly shared his story at CEO chapel
Brad Neathery, founder of the "Modern Huntsman" magazine, shared his story at CEO chapel last week. Meredith Orr, senior marketing and business management major from North Richland Hills, said, “We are so excited that Brad was able to join us. ACU has such a great relationship with alum. They bring stuff we might not be able to learn in ... [Read More…]
Theatre alum brings Hamilton experience for fundraiser
Eean Cochran is taking a break from his Hamilton tour to share his story and skills with theatre students on Friday. “Dawne [Meeks] helped guide me and my career paths," Cochran said. "I’m grateful to her. It’s really important to me to keep connecting with her no matter where I am. To come back and for her to ask me back is a pretty big deal, I ... [Read More…]