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Part-time students could vote in future SA elections

May 8, 2013 by Josh Garcia

Part-time students may be able to vote in future Students' Association elections. In the final SA meeting of the semester, Executive President Rebecca Dial introduced two bills to Congress. The first bill sought to make two changes to the SA constitution, allowing for part-time students to vote and for freshmen to run for academic or building ... [Read More…]

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Water leak causes SWRC demolition

May 3, 2013 by Josh Garcia

Facilities Management opened a hole in the ground in pursuit of a water leak in front of the Rec Center. A flange, which attaches two pipes together, was leaking under the sidewalk in front of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. After finding the location of the leak, Facilities Management set to the task of repairing it. Kristian Allen, ... [Read More…]

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Art students compete for scholarships

May 1, 2013 by Josh Garcia

Students received thousands in scholarships as part of Friday's Student Art Competition. The Student Art Competition is conducted annually. All students who are members of the Department of Art and Design are required to submit an entry. Professors then determine which entries will be featured in the show. Partially based on the show, professors ... [Read More…]

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Navigation app wins Challenge

April 26, 2013 by Josh Garcia

The College of Business Administration awarded $100,000 in prizes Tuesday for the Springboard Ideas Challenge. The Springboard Ideas Challenge is a mini-business plan competition across the Big Country region. Students present business proposals and receive cash awards to jump start their plans. The competition is divided into two categories, ... [Read More…]

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University to apply mentoring institute

April 24, 2013 by Josh Garcia

Dylan Benac, junior political science major from Beorne, was announced as the winner of the first annual Greatest Idea Challenge in Chapel Friday. The final five ideas were presented the senior leadership team April 9. JP Festa and Cole Brenthem suggested creating a food delivery service from the Campus Center; Naomi Johnson suggested creating a ... [Read More…]

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Food Court to be renovated over summer

April 24, 2013 by Josh Garcia

The Chick-Fil-A and Einstein Bros Bagels locations in the Hilton Food Court will be renovated over the summer. Anthony Williams, chief business services officer, and Tom Arellano, senior food service director, met with the Students' Association in its meeting Wednesday to discuss the quality of ACU Dining Services. Arellano said there would ... [Read More…]

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Venture Out program sticks to tried-and-true formula

April 19, 2013 by Josh Garcia

After a semester of experimentation, the Venture Out program returned to the template it has followed for the past decade. The Venture Out program is a feature of the Introduction to Business course. Students form groups of six to eight, develop a product concept through market research, find a supplier, receive a $500 loan from the College of ... [Read More…]

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COBA, JMC faculty to lead trip to New York City

April 18, 2013 by Josh Garcia

COBA and JMC majors will have the opportunity to spend next semester’s fall break in New York City. David Swearingen, executive in residence of the college of business administration, led a group of about 20 COBA majors to New York City during spring break two years ago. Swearingen was formerly the vice president of corporate communications for ... [Read More…]

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Elected officers preparing for terms

April 17, 2013 by Josh Garcia

J.P. Ralston won the runoff for Students' Association executive treasurer. Voting for president, vice president and treasurer took place Wednesday and Thursday. After tallying the results Thursday evening, Dylan Benac was declared SA's next president, with Rodney Johnson securing the position of vice president. However, The election of treasurer ... [Read More…]

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Moody finishes wheelchair ramps

April 17, 2013 by Josh Garcia

The construction project in Moody is now complete. As part of ACU's continuing efforts to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the project aimed to provide accessible seating for individuals with disabilities. ADA requires that establishments, including universities, accommodate for disabled individuals where ... [Read More…]

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