Dr. Alvie Davis will retire at the end of the semester after more than 50 years of teaching in the chemistry and biochemistry department. During his time at ACU, Davis, professor emeritus of chemistry, said he has taught almost every class and taught all but one professor in the department. One such professor is Dr. Greg Powell, professor of ... [Read More…]
Music contains valuable lessons
Relient K has come a long way from its Sadie Hawkins Dance days. Maybe it's my personal bias toward Matthew Thiessen's angelic voice, but his seventh CD - released in October - is one of the best yet. I bought the CD the day after it was released, and I began listening to it as soon as I started my truck. As I was driving down the road back to my ... [Read More…]
Student producers create WWII documentaries
The Historical Documentary Production class is producing a set of six documentaries about WWII to be given to museums scattered around central England. Â Dr. Vernon Williams, professor of history and director of public history, teaches the class of six students. Williams will travel to England to present the documentaries during a program at the ... [Read More…]
Stats class pilots program implementing math app
Before the iPhone, students were often reprimanded for using cell phones during class. Now, professors require students to use iPhone applications designed specifically for the course. Jessica Nguyen, research officer and adjunct professor in the Department of Psychology, is doing just that as she pilots the new application, Statistics, in her ... [Read More…]
Traditions keep memories alive
Every September, when stores begin setting up Halloween aisles and seasonal costume shops start popping up all over town, I get excited. Halloween is by far my favorite holiday. Most people assume it's because it is also my birthday, but there's a lot more to it. I think I love Halloween because of the memories and traditions I associate with it. ... [Read More…]
Bales one of five alumni honored with Citation
Norman Bales ('53) is one of five recipients of the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Citation award, granted by the Alumni Association to alumni who have made significant personal and professional achievement. Bales has preached for more than 50 years in several different states since his graduation. He said starting churches, especially in areas where ... [Read More…]
Revisited hobby sparks interest
I started reading at the beginning of kindergarten. It was a Sally, Dick and Jane book, and my mom says I pretty much taught myself. Reflecting on those early school days, I remember weekly class trips to the library, mandatory silent reading every day and listening to the teacher read stories while we sat in a circle and looked at the ... [Read More…]
Paramount Theatre offers ‘An Experience of Hope’
The Paramount Theatre will feature The Voice of the Unheard: An Experience of Hope, a three-part show intended to raise awareness of the struggles of homeless youth in Abilene, during ArtWalk on Thursday. The performance will begin with an introduction by Hannah Capra, high school senior and photographer. She will explain the Photovoice method, a ... [Read More…]
SALT restructures service
The Service Action Leadership Team organized its only Service Saturday of the semester last weekend. In the past, SALT organized one Service Saturday every month. Beginning this year, SALT will offer only one Service Saturday for the semester; instead, the team will offer other service opportunities each week. SALT Secretary Amanda Buchanan, senior ... [Read More…]
System thwarts Galaxy legacy
My dad pledged Galaxy in 1979. As a child, I can remember hearing stories about club friends, club intramural teams and crazy club adventures. Frequently when I'm talking about friends I've made at ACU, my dad mentions he was in club with their dad. My mom, on the other hand, decided not to pledge during her years at ACU, putting me in a tricky ... [Read More…]