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Big Brothers Big Sisters considers abandoning annual fundraiser

November 20, 2014 by Keith Sanders

Big Brothers Big Sisters conducted its annual fundraiser Bowl for Kids' Sake last Saturday with a turnout that proved to be disappointing compared to previous years. Due to this year's low turnout, the organization is considering abandoning the annual event for next year. Mallory Ashford, director of events and corporate development for Big ... [Read More…]

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Diplomat in residence visits campus

November 13, 2014 by Keith Sanders

Diplomat in Residence Floyd Cable visited campus Thursday to discuss government internship opportunities in Washington and abroad. Cable spoke in the Campus Center Living Room during Chapel with 60 students of various majors and classification in attendance. He discussed various opportunities that joining the Foreign Service can offer as well as ... [Read More…]

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Library relocates books to first floor

October 30, 2014 by Keith Sanders

The Brown Library has completed a move of hundreds of books to the first floor and opened up the third floor for a new uses. Dr. Mark McCallon, associate dean of library services, said more than 385,000 books have been relocated to compact shelving on the first floor. "We wanted to improve access to users for print books," he said. "We feel ... [Read More…]

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SA illuminates dark issues on campus

October 14, 2014 by Keith Sanders

Students' Association passed resolution addressing the lack of lighting around campus and campus security last week. Emily Moreno, freshman biology major from Uvalde, and Emily Guajardo, freshman convergence journalism major from San Antonio, made the motion. "Every night, I walk toward my dorm and have to face the darkness of campus as I ... [Read More…]

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Pressing changes

October 9, 2014 by Keith Sanders

ACU Press is in the process of a transition in leadership after director Leonard Allen moved to Lipscomb University. Since Allen left for Lipscomb, ACU Press's operations have been overseen by Duane Anderson, director of sales and operations. Anderson currently serves as an interim director until a new director is found. ACU Press is an ... [Read More…]

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Maker lab to celebrate one year anniversary

October 2, 2014 by Keith Sanders

The ACU Maker Lab will celebrate its first birthday Oct. 10 in the Brown Library Atrium. The Maker Lab is a facility in what use to be the ACU Library archives. "The Maker Lab is a place where we give a form to ideas," said Nil Santana, Maker Lab director. "It's part of the maker movement, a movement that started in the US and has since become ... [Read More…]

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ACU Hockey to play in charity game

September 25, 2014 by Keith Sanders

ACU Roller Hockey will participate in a charity game Saturday benefitting Hendrick Children's Hospital. The game will be between ACU Roller Hockey and a team comprised of Abilene and Dyess Air Force Base hockey players. The game will begin at 2 p.m. at the Jimmy Hoffman Arena at Cal Young Park on T&P Lane. The hockey team, funded by the ... [Read More…]

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