The Optimist
  • Home
  • About
    • Advertise
    • Policies
    • Staff Contacts
    • Jobs
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos
  • Features
  • Print Edition
    • The Pessimist
    • Special Projects
  • Police Log
  • Classifieds
You are here: Home / Jeff Craig

Season of Caring brings community together

November 11, 2011 by Jeff Craig

For the second consecutive year, the ACU community has a real chance to make the season brighter for Big Country families who need help. In a Chapel address Wednesday, Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, implored students to participate in Season of Caring, a month-long opportunity to pray, volunteer and serve. Nancy Coburn, director ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Season of Caring

Elevator pitch winners display entrepreneurial aspirations with Campuzon

October 14, 2011 by Jeff Craig

For two ACU students, the Springboard Elevator Pitch competition was a chance to present an idea for a business they hope to eventually become a reality. Courtney Martin, sophomore youth and family ministry major from New Braunfels, and Karsten Goodman, sophomore accounting and finance major from Abilene, won the $1,500 grand prize for their ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Elevator Pitch

Visual arts play key role at Summit

September 15, 2011 by Jeff Craig

For Dr. Brady Bryce, visual arts play a vital role in the manifestation of faith - and at Summit. "Faith is not just about what we say or do in church. Faith is lived in the real world," said Bryce. "Visual and creative arts remind us of that. They help give expression to what is in our hearts." Bryce, director of ministry events, said Summit ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: Summit

Former SA president Watkins arrested in Virginia

May 11, 2011 by Jeff Craig

Former Students' Association executive president Daniel Paul Watkins was arrested in Virginia last week and charged with stalking and assault according to media reports. Watkins, who was impeached by SA in spring 2009, is a second-year law student at the University of Virginia. WHSV-TV in Charlottesville, Va., reported Tuesday, that Watkins was ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

International students travel long road to America

May 6, 2011 by Jeff Craig

Helga Sierra decided which college to attend in much the same way as many ACU students. She started researching schools during the November of her senior year, and she spoke with a representative from ACU who visited her high school. By January, she had narrowed her search down to two universities: ACU and Houghton College in western New York. But ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Bin Laden’s death brings US closure

May 4, 2011 by Jeff Craig

Earlier this week, a team of Navy SEALS raided a mansion in Abbottabad, Pakistan, killing Osama bin Laden and bringing the world's most notorious terrorist to justice. In a masterfully delivered Sunday speech, President Obama spoke to the public about the "worst attack on the American people in our history." He recounted the horrors of Sept. 11, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: Osama Bin Ladin

SA tabs Handy as executive secretary of 2011-12

April 29, 2011 by Jeff Craig

Former Students' Association vice-presidential candidate Katherine Handy will serve as executive secretary for SA in 2011-12. Handy, junior English major from Plano, said she is looking forward to serving SA and the students next year. "I am extremely excited I really love SA and I'm excited to be a part of the team next year," Handy said. "It's ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

SA accepting applications for administrative officers

April 29, 2011 by Jeff Craig

Applications for SA's other administrative office positions are due Friday by 5 p.m. Best said he hopes to have the positions of chief financial officer, chief development officer and chief financial officer, filled by late next week. SA also will conduct a special election on Monday and Tuesday, regarding constitutional amendments. Best said the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

SA announces Mr. & Miss ACU nominations

April 29, 2011 by Jeff Craig

Five men and five women were nominated by their student peers for the honor to be named Mr. or Miss ACU. Students' Association Executive President Samuel Palomares, senior communications major from Elsa, said approximately 85 students nominated one of their fellow students for the award. Palomares said the top five male and female nominees were ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Ashlock elected Faculty Senate chair-elect

April 27, 2011 by Jeff Craig

Dr. Rodney Ashlock has been elected as the chair-elect of the Faculty Senate, and several other faculty members were elected for the first time to the Faculty Senate. Ashlock, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry, will serve as chair of the Faculty Senate in 2012-13. Dr. Rusty Towell, professor and chair ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 22
  • Next Page »
You are here: Home / Jeff Craig

Follow us online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Optimist on Twitter

acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

Vocals:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Delta Theta

Entertainment:
1. Sigma Theta Chi
2. Ko Jo Kai
3. Delta Theta

Note: An earlier post included a spelling error, so we have since updated it for accuracy.

Reply on Twitter 1906348770293317827 Retweet on Twitter 1906348770293317827 Like on Twitter 1906348770293317827 Twitter 1906348770293317827
acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Freshman Purple
2. Freshman White
3. Seniors

Reply on Twitter 1906188185371034000 Retweet on Twitter 1906188185371034000 Like on Twitter 1906188185371034000 3 Twitter 1906188185371034000

Optimist on Facebook

The Optimist

10 months ago

The Optimist

Video

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

The Optimist

1 years ago

The Optimist
"Ending my college education early was always the plan for me, but the things that I have been able to see, experience and examine about ACU’s community were not. I have found immense growth in ACU over the past three and a half years, but ACU still has a long road to climb if it wants to keep catering to students as the world changes around them." To read more of this article visit acuoptimist ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Videos

Optimist Newscast Feb. 28, 2024

Our top stories today include a recap of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, the ... [Read More…]

  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 21, 2024
  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 14, 2024
  • Optimist Newscast Jan. 24, 2024

Latest Photos

1
2
3
4
5
PrevNext
  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Policies
    • Advertising Policy
    • Letters to the Editor and Reader Comments
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
  • Multimedia
    • Videos
    • Photo Galleries
  • Features
  • Advertise
    • Paid Advertisement
  • Police Log

© 2025 ACU Optimist · All Rights Reserved