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Virtual Career Fair

April 1, 2015 by Laura E. Benson

The Virtual Career Fair will be available online from April 15-22. The Virtual Career Fair is an online recruiting event where employers showcase jobs and internships. "It's convenient for your busy schedule, and you don't have to dress up," said Jill Fortson, director of the ACU Career Center. The fair is free for all students and alumni ... [Read More…]

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Abilene City Limits benefits Wishing Well International

March 27, 2015 by Laura E. Benson

Gardner Hall lobby will conduct an event called Abilene City Limits April 16 from 7-9 p.m. to raise donations for the non-profit organization Wishing Well International. There will be free homemade food provided by ACU students and music from local Abilene performers. Wishing Well International has provided clean water to more than 30,000 ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: Arts, Wishing Well

Potential pledges to register for fall

March 27, 2015 by Laura E. Benson

This year will be the first pledge year since 2011 in which there will be an equal number of male and female social clubs on campus. Tri Kappa Gamma rechartered this year and welcomed 62 women to the club. Mark Jackson, assistant director of student organizations and programs, said, though there is an additional club on campus, pledging ... [Read More…]

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Two clubs prepare for spring pledging

January 30, 2015 by Laura E. Benson

Only two women's social clubs are participating in spring pledging this year: Tri Kappa Gamma and Zeta Rho. Bid nights for the two clubs will begin Friday. Ciara Beck, Zeta Rho member and junior interdisciplinary major from Colleyville, said her club will have seven new pledges. The pledging process will remain the same as usual. "We try ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Frater Sodalis, Pledging, Social Clubs, Tri Kappa Gamma, Zeta Rho

Medical Center relocates to north Abilene

January 23, 2015 by Laura E. Benson

M.E.R.C.Y. Health Care Center recently moved from the south side of Abilene to the north to create bigger space for its expanding services. Video by Laura Benson ... [Read More…]

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Sanctify getting a fresh start

January 21, 2015 by Laura E. Benson

The dance team Sanctify is getting a fresh start this semester. The club will conduct dance tryouts from 2-5 p.m. Saturday in Studio B of the Money Student Recreation and Wellness center. The mission of Sanctify is to redeem the image of hip-hop and glorify God through dance. While the club did not perform last semester, it did not ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Sanctify, Student Life

Frater Sodalis constructs Haunted Island

October 31, 2014 by Laura E. Benson

The men of Frater Soldalis are once again hosting their annual Haunted Island. This is a 32 year tradition. Mathew Solomon, president of Frater Soldalis, shows us the ins-and-outs of constructing this spooky event. Video/editing by Laura Benson ... [Read More…]

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The Abilene Animal Shelter hosts a sale on rescued animals

February 28, 2014 by Laura E. Benson

Abilene's Animal Shelter has a sale throughout February to help find new homes for animals they have rescued. Video/editing by: Laura Benson ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Abilene Animal Shelter

Frater Sodalis builds the Haunted Island

November 6, 2013 by Laura E. Benson

The men of Frater Sodalis built their Haunted Island with a little more help from their members this year. Video/editing by: Laura Benson ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Frater Sodalis, Halloween, Haunted House

Hosts, hostesses chosen for Sing Song

October 10, 2013 by Laura E. Benson

Six hosts and hostesses were selected for this year's Sing Song. This year, 38 students tried out for the coveted five to seven spots. Tryouts were Oct. 7 and 8 in Cullen auditorium. Tom Craig, director of student activities, is one of multiple judges for the auditions. "We look for a variety of characteristics in Sing Song hosts and ... [Read More…]

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