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Gallery: Office of Multicultural Affairs hosts third Backyard Bash

May 4, 2019 by Kalena Modgling

The Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted its third annual Backyard Bash Friday evening. Local Abilene talent performed in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Giveaways, face painting and food were available during the event ... [Read More…]

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Annual Backyard Bash to return for third year

May 2, 2019 by Kalena Modgling

The Office of Multicultural Affairs’ annual Backyard Bash will return for its third year at 5 p.m. Friday on Circle Drive east of the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building. OMA interns have been planning the concert since January. The concert will feature giveaways, contests, dance performances, face-painting and more. Aliera Martin, ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: SGA celebrates Earth Day with Green Week events

April 27, 2019 by Riley Fisher, Meda Bow, Lexi Walter and Kalena Modgling

Starting on Earth Day, SGA partnered with Wildcats for Sustainability and other on-campus organizations to sponsor Green Week. Events raised awareness for recycling opportunities, food waste and donation opportunities. ... [Read More…]

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Faculty honors 54 graduates as University Scholars

April 26, 2019 by Kalena Modgling

Of the graduating class of May and December, 54 University Scholars were nominated to be presented medals on Thursday. As Teacher of the Year from 2018, Dr. Rodney Ashlock, chair of the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry, brought a charge to the scholars at the ceremony about servant leadership and caring about kindness more than ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football competes in purple and white spring game

April 6, 2019 by Kalena Modgling and Meda Bow

The football team played their annual Purple and White spring game at Wildcat Stadium Friday evening. The White team won 33-23. The team's first fall game is Aug. 31 against UNT. ... [Read More…]

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30 Jan

REMINDER: The Texas voter registration deadline is on Monday for primary elections. Students can register in Abilene or at home.

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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