For the first time in the team's history, ACU Speech and Debate qualified for a championship at a national tournament last weekend. Joyce Schuster, senior justice and urban studies major from North Richland Hills, and Caleb Orr, sophomore political science major from McKinney, came in second at Washburn University's competition in Topeka, ... [Read More…]
CEO to offer tuition giveaway at Christmas Slam
The Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO) will have a basketball shootout for a year of free tuition at the fourth annual ACU Christmas Slam. All ACU students who attend Christmas Slam are eligible to be randomly selected for participation in the shoot-out at halftime. The participant must make all of the shots within 30 seconds to win ... [Read More…]
Wishing Well to host annual fundraiser, honor legacy
Wishing Well will conduct the Liam Lowe Art Show from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 15 at Highland Church of Christ for its annual fundraiser. Mitchell East, chaplain of Wishing Well at ACU, said the goal of the fundraiser is to raise money and awareness for the global water crisis. "People on this earth don't have clean water, and we want them to," said East, ... [Read More…]
ACU Press to merge with library
Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost of ACU, announced last Monday that ACU Press will be reorganized as a part of the Brown Library. The Press staff will be relocated to the south side of the Adams Center at the main entrance to the library. "The ACU Press staff is looking forward to the upcoming changes and opportunities," said Duane Anderson, interim ... [Read More…]
Sing Song to feature two freshman acts
This year's Sing Song show will feature two freshman class acts instead of one, unlike previous years. Despite some negative reactions from students, Barrett Lewis, freshman biology major from Abilene, imagines the show and the freshmen will be just fine. "There were a lot of people that were upset about [the change] but I think it'll be ... [Read More…]
Student Activities changes float requirements
The Office of Student Activities and Productions has extended the number of hours pledges can work on Homecoming floats and removed limits on club spending for floats. Club floats will be featured in ACU's annual Homecoming Parade with the theme "There's No Place Like Home." Student Activities is coordinating the club portion of this year's ... [Read More…]
Feral Cat Initiative tests cats for illnesses
The Feral Cat Initiative now tests stray cats on campus for immune deficiencies and viruses. The program, initiated by ACU's Facilities and Campus Management Department in early 2013, seeks to keep the campus safe from an overpopulation of feral cats. The program started out with a Trap-Neuter-Return program and has since expanded its agenda ... [Read More…]
Student-led organization to bring culture to Abilene
Two ACU students launched Young Adult Cult, a movement to develop Abilene's culture and unite the community. "Young Adult Cult is an effort to bridge the gap between the different schools," said Mary Carol Fox, event manager for the organization. Fox, senior marketing major from Waco, said ACU, Hardin-Simmons University and McMurry ... [Read More…]
Reed named director of Siburt Institute
Dr. Carson Reed has been named director of the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry and vice president for church relations. Founded in 2012 in honor of the late Dr. Charles Siburt, the institute seeks to build and strengthen collaborative relationships between the university and churches. Reed, also the director of ministry programs, said he is ... [Read More…]
Residence Life adds more dorm visitation hours
Residence Life announced Monday it will extend the number of open-house days for students. Starting Wednesday, visitation for residence halls was divided by hall between Wednesdays and Thursdays. Bob Strader, director of Residence Life Education and Housing, said the changes were made with both residents and staff in mind. "We wanted to make ... [Read More…]