Three staff members in the office of intramural sports and Student Recreation and Wellness Center will not be returning next semester because of cuts. The Rec Center will work closely with the intramural sports program this next school year, leading to stronger programs and lower costs for the university. "Intramurals merging with the Rec Center ... [Read More…]
Hall residents face move-out fines
As underclassmen move out of the dorms next week, fines for improper move out or dorm damages will ensue for students not attentive to the move out process. Underclassmen may be fined during move out week for late checkout, improper checkout or poor room conditions, according to ACU Residence Life. "End of the year charges are usually acquired ... [Read More…]
Grads preparing for celebrations
Graduation commencement ceremonies will take place May 11 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Moody Coliseum, honoring just under 500 students graduating from the university. Dr. Eric Gumm, registrar and director of the First-Year Program and Academic Development, said 497 students have been cleared to graduate, with students split evenly between the two ... [Read More…]
Campaign almost to $21 million
ACU's Partnering in the Journey scholarship campaign has reached $20.6 million in commitments since its public launch in February 2011. The campaign is a subset to ACU's endowment dedicated to providing scholarships to students through generous donors. It raises funds through donors and sets up scholarships available for ACU students in need. ... [Read More…]
In the RED Fashion Show to raise awareness, combat sex trafficking
The third annual In the RED Fashion Show will take place April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Windsor Hotel and will raise money to fight sex trafficking in Nepal. The theme for this year's show is "Fight for Freedom with Fashion." The event will raise funds for the Red Thread Movement, an initiative of Eternal Threads, a nonprofit dedicated to ending sex ... [Read More…]
Res halls name student RAs, ADs
This week, 75 students received news they will be part of next year's Residence Life staff after a competitive application process involving 200 applicants. A larger number of applicants applied this year than ever before. "The growing interest is due to our students having really meaningful experiences with their RAs [resident assistants] and ... [Read More…]
Learning Studio eases videos with ‘One Button’
The Learning Studio gives students and faculty the opportunity to easily record video content with one touch of a button through a new system called the One Button Studio. The concept is simple. Users bring their own USB drive to the One Button Studio in the Learning Studio, plug the drive in to the monitor, and hit the button to record. The user ... [Read More…]
Seniors’ hard work leads to medical school acceptance
This semester 25 talented seniors will graduate and continue their education at medical schools across the state. The time at ACU has been busy and challenging for these future physicians — years full of job shadowing, rigorous class work, community involvement, passing the Medical College Admissions Test, medical school applications and ... [Read More…]
Roundup to honor Smith’s passion
Lindsey Lee Smith's favorite pastime was country western dancing. To honor her love for two-stepping in her trademark red cowgirl boots, students have organized a benefit dance concert on Saturday in her honor. The Lindsey Lee Red Boot Roundup, from 8-10:30 p.m. in Bennett Gym, will allow students to participate in Smith's passion of dance while ... [Read More…]
Musical getaway: Hosts, hostesses to take audience on trip to remember
With Sing Song week upon us, the host and hostesses practice late into the night - perfecting their pitch, preparing their choreography and performing their parts. In the blur of their busy week, the stars share their experiences. The 2013 Sing Song host and hostesses consist of six students, all with unique styles and personalities combined to ... [Read More…]