Faculty members in the Department of Art and Design taught by example at the biannual ACU faculty art show Thursday night. "It's good for students because then they see their teachers as artists practicing in a field they want to practice in one day," said Jack Maxwell, chair of the Department of Art and Design. The work of every faculty member ... [Read More…]
‘Serious sandwich’ replaces Burger King
Schlotzsky's Deli is moving back into the neighborhood. Plans are in effect for a new restaurant to open at the northwest corner of Judge Ely Boulevard and 10th Street no later than June. The national franchise already has one location in Abilene on South 14th Street. Schlotzsky's new location will feature the franchise's updated look along with ... [Read More…]
Students resolve to make new year different
The practice of observing the New Year can be traced to the Babylonians nearly 4,000 years ago, and since then, numerous countries have adopted the tradition. Haitians adorn themselves in new clothing and swap gifts with loved ones to symbolize the beginning of a new year. The Norwegians make rice pudding with one almond somewhere in the dessert; ... [Read More…]
Feeding the 1,000: Volunteers provide Thanksgiving meals
The Abilene community didn't go hungry this Thanksgiving, thanks to many ACU students and local organizations. The Service Action Leadership Team handed out about 50 Thanksgiving meals to families at Taylor Elementary on Nov. 23 as part of its Come Together ACU project. "We delivered as many as they asked for," said Mary Delaughter, the event's ... [Read More…]
Slackliners walk a fine line on campus
Despite the risk of ungraceful falls and bruised knees, a small group of ACU students remains dedicated to the unusual sport of slacklining. The slackliners draw daily attention balancing on a thin rope, or webbing, tied tautly between two trees between the McGlothlin Campus Center and the Brown Library. The sport requires rock climbing gear, such ... [Read More…]
All you need is bugs
The third-floor residents of Gardner Hall are victims of a beetle invasion - and not the British kind. Little black beetles began crawling into Gardner about two weeks ago, requiring Residence Life, Physical Resources and WFF Facility Services to band together to eliminate the infestation. John Delony, director of Residence Life, said reports had ... [Read More…]
Outdoor Club climbs, cleans
The ACU Outdoor Club cleaned up and climbed up during the club's rock climbing trip. Students of all skill levels, 22 in all, joined the Brownwood climbing group, Rock Addiction, as they collected trash before their excursion Saturday. "It was so encouraging to see such a large group all excited about climbing and giving back to an area that we ... [Read More…]
Dallas marathon promotes community, wellness
The Students' Association hopes to inspire deeper fellowship on campus by encourage participation in an event off campus. SA is pushing members of the ACU community to take part in the Dallas White Rock Marathon in December. The goal of the project, entitled "SA Leads the Way to White Rock," is to "train mind, body and spirit through an experience ... [Read More…]
Goal of ACU Mission Week to develop faith
The new Center for Christian Service and Leadership began one of its first initiatives, Mission Week, in Chapel on Monday. The goal of Mission Week is to drive students to think about who they are and who they will become. Dr. Jan Meyer, director of the CCSL and assistant dean of Leadership Development, spearheaded much of the week's ... [Read More…]
Night walk to benefit cancer research, honor survivors
About five hundred people are expected to take part in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Light the Night Walk Saturday night around the Lunsford Trail. The walk is a national event held in different locations across the country that benefits the LLS' efforts to cure leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma by raising money and awareness. This will ... [Read More…]
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