An ACU psychology professor recently received a grant to study the effects of sexualized media on young children. The Christian Scholars Foundation awarded Dr. Jennifer Shewmaker, associate professor of psychology and director of school psychology training, a grant to support her research. "They are a small family foundation, and their goal is to ... [Read More…]
Fire safety month prompts demonstration
ACU students saw firsthand Friday how fast a small dorm fire can spread and envelop an entire room. The Office of Risk Management teamed up with the Abilene Fire Department for its eighth-annual Burn Room demonstration after Chapel Friday. A replica dorm room was assembled on the lawn just north of Moody Coliseum, complete with furniture, clothes ... [Read More…]
University vending machines replaced
Students, faculty and staff purchasing a snack or beverage from a vending machine this week will notice some big changes. The old drink machines on campus have been replaced with 30 new glass-front machines, and the snack machines have been removed. ACU originally had separate drink and snack contracts with AB Tex Beverage Corp. The snack ... [Read More…]
SA allocates budget
The Students' Association voted to allocate nearly $38,000 to 40 student organizations across campus Sept. 15. The groups requested a combined total of more than $71,000 from SA, whose fall budget consists of $90,000 in revenue. In addition to funds allocated for student organizations, the remainder of the SA budget is set aside for SA officer ... [Read More…]
Summit incorporates contemporary theme
Summit 2010 will run Sunday through Wednesday and will focus on the way Christians interact as aliens in their own world, Dr. Brady Bryce, director of ministry events said. "It's one of the most contemporary themes ever," Bryce said. "It comes from two images. We are an alone people, and God has called us into his magnificent light." The theme ... [Read More…]
Christians falter at inconviences
Why are we ashamed of Jesus? We romanticize the idea of ourselves exhibiting a strong and courageous faith, ready and willing to defend all that we stand for at any moment. Unfortunately, our faith is all too often defined by "Apostle Peter" moments - falling short before the rooster crows. Earlier this summer I overheard someone say the most ... [Read More…]
Abilene Zoo opens new exhibit
The Abilene Zoo hopes to prove that diverse and unique wildlife can be found here at home, without having to travel across the globe. The zoo's new exhibit, Elm Creek Backyard, opened Saturday and displays animals native to Texas. Among the more than 30 species of animals that now call the exhibit home are raccoons, opossums, cougars, an otter and ... [Read More…]
Drama ministry conducts auditions
Seekers of the Word, ACU's on-campus drama ministry, will hold open tryouts Wednesday. The auditions will be held in Room 130 of the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, starting at 8:30 p.m. Seekers director Jacob Luedecke, senior psychology major from San Antonio, said the auditions are open to all students. No prior registration is ... [Read More…]
Students adjust to iPad
Students in Dr. Ian Shepherd's microeconomics class knew their class would be different when they were handed iPads during the first week of classes. "I think it has been very good so far," said Kwame Twumasi, junior political science major from Accra, Ghana. "I really like the connectivity it gives us in class. You have instant updates, which ... [Read More…]
Remembering Lombardi, 30 years later
Homeskool Valedictorian Jeff Craig Vince Lombardi had a way with words. The legendary former coach of the NFL's Green Bay Packers, Lombardi's legacy may very well be found in his skills as a motivator - and his having won three NFL championships and the first two Super Bowls along the way. Lombardi died 30 years ago today at the young age of ... [Read More…]
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