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RightNow Media streams to ACU

April 29, 2015 by Josh Levinson

RightNow Media, described as "the Netflix of video Bible studies," is now available to all students, employees and recent alumni. Just like the popular streaming services of today, RightNow Media offers a wide variety of video content. However, what makes this service unique is its sole focus on providing its subscribers with up-to-date and ... [Read More…]

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Student projects celebrate Earth Day

April 22, 2015 by Josh Levinson

In light of Earth Day, the Campus Center will be filled with tri-fold posters and presentations created by Dr. Jim Cooke's environmental and technological science classes on Wednesday. They will be in the Campus Center from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and each presentation will discuss and raise awareness on different environmental issues that are affecting ... [Read More…]

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Olympic gold medalist calls for marrow donors in chapel

April 14, 2015 by Josh Levinson

ACU alumnus Earl Young, Olympic gold medalist and leukemia survivor, will kick off the 2015 Delete Blood Cancer Relay in Chapel April 20. Young won his gold medal in the 4x400 meter relay in the 1960 Summer Olympic games in Rome. He later faced a bigger hurdle after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2011. He needed an immediate ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alumni, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Student Life

Community gets second chance to dance

April 14, 2015 by Josh Levinson

The Second Chance Dance, a dance that offers residents of Hill Resources Developmental a chance to experience a prom-like event, is back. The hoped-to-be-annual event started in 2013 by the Student Social Work Association, but they had to cancel their plans last year due to the renovation of the Bennett Gymnasium. This year, the dance will ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Community Service, Dance

All-Club Rush brings in rushing season

April 1, 2015 by Josh Levinson

Spring is here, and it's almost time for the spring All-Club Rush. At 5 p.m. April 9, every social club will surround the GATA Fountain as potential pledges greet club members. Judging from the number of students that showed up for the pledge meeting, approximately 300 students are expected to attend the rush. Last year, the pledging process ... [Read More…]

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WorldWide Witness prepares to send students on missions

March 25, 2015 by Josh Levinson

Fifty-four students in the WorldWide Witness mission trip program will soon pack their bags and gear up for their adventures. Each summer, WWW sends many students on six- to 10-week mission internship excursions to various locations across the world. Larry Henderson, WWW missions coordinator, said students are placed under the leadership of ... [Read More…]

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The rodeo must go on

March 20, 2015 by Josh Levinson

The ACU Rodeo lives to see another year despite the fuss over whether the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences should be dissolved. I thought it was definitely dissolved. The Faculty council has officially dropped the proposal to get rid of the Ag department. Whether this is a temporary or a long-term decision will be answered ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ACU Rodeo, Ag Department

Deadline for photography contest extended

March 3, 2015 by Josh Levinson

Friday's heavy snowfall led to a submission deadline extension for this year's Images of Aging contest to Tuesday. "It's always fun to do this," said Adelaide Rich, Pruett Gerontology Center student worker. "We do it to promote successful aging - taking away the negative stereotypes of what we typically think of older people." Students have ... [Read More…]

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Maker Lab to offer second Academy

February 25, 2015 by Josh Levinson

The Maker Lab is conducting its second annual Maker Academy this summer. Maker Academy is a summer day camp that utilizes the state-of-the-art Maker Lab equipment to teach younger generations different processes of making and creating. The classes include various problem-solving activities combined with technology and contemporary maker ... [Read More…]

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CEO fundraising for Honduras service trip

February 19, 2015 by Josh Levinson

The Well Church in downtown Abilene will conduct a student-run concert Feb. 27 to benefit the Collegiate Entrepreneur's Organization (CEO) spring break service trip to Honduras with the Mission Lazarus foundation. ACU's own Ethan Alexander, XXX, and University of Texas at Austin student Colin Russell Leonard will provide live music ... [Read More…]

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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