Research can be the bane of a student's existence, but the Office of Undergraduate Research, directed by Dr. Greg Powell, M.E. Pruitt Professor of chemistry, is trying to improve its reputation. This year marks the first for the department, formed as part of ACU's 21st Century Vision. "It was the Vision Leadership Team that decided undergraduate ... [Read More…]
Honors College offices move to Zellner
The Honors College relocated to the first floor of Zellner Hall after outgrowing its office in the Administration Building last semester. Seven Honors faculty and staff members moved to the new location during the first week in August. The Honors College began expanding as part of ACU's 21st Century Vision, making the move necessary, said Bethany ... [Read More…]
Justice minor focuses on world issues
This semester marks the first opportunity for students to minor in Peace and Social Justice Studies. The 18-credit hour interdisciplinary program is available to students as a complement to any major. David Dillman, professor of political science, said the minor was not limited to a specific major, but was offered to any student interested in ... [Read More…]
Social clubs given option to lengthen phases
At the beginning of every fall semester, social club pledges can be seen wearing their club's colors Monday through Thursday. For two weeks, students cross campus dressed in brightly colored skirts, suits and ties, but this semester pledges may be required to wear their traditional outfits longer. After meeting with club members, advisers and ... [Read More…]
Racially based student groups foster interracial unity
By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter When Trevor Cochlin, walked through the doors of Essence of Ebony Chapel for the first time, he did not know what to expect. Looking around, it immediately became apparent Cochlin was not like the rest of the attendants. Regardless, the white student stayed for the entirety of the mostly African-American Chapel. ... [Read More…]
Minor focuses on peace and justice
By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter ACU will offer a minor in peace and social justice studies next semester. The 18-credit hour interdisciplinary program is available to all students as a complement to any major. Dr. David Dillman, professor of political science, said the minor will be a combination of old and new classes. "The purpose of the ... [Read More…]
Student options for credits dwindling
By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter Students scrambling to earn Chapel credits have 13 credit opportunities left in the semester. Students can earn these credits by attending the remaining eight Chapels, completing the online Chapel survey and going to a three-credit Chapel forum. The last forum opportunity of the semester is from 7-8:30 p.m. on ... [Read More…]
Theatre students cheer ‘Shorts!’ productions
By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter The Department of Theatre will produce a 10-minute play festival this weekend that will involve most of the students in the department. For the Shorts! festival, students will direct and perform 11 10-minute plays shown back-to-back at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and April 23-25 in Culp Theatre. The ... [Read More…]
ACU Orchestra provides students opportunity to perform
By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter Orchestra concert student soloists Adrienne Linge and Andrew Graham were chosen last semester to perform a concerto, a solo accompanied by an orchestra, Tuesday evening. Dr. Steven Ward, director of bands and conductor of ACU Orchestra, said the concerto soloists were selected after they auditioned for the parts ... [Read More…]
Equipped students tackle taxes
By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter A deadline students will not want to miss is April 15. Income taxes must be filed by this date, but faculty and students do not think the process will be difficult to complete. The IRS Web site includes many programs that guide people through the process. Bill Fowler, chair of the Department of Accounting and ... [Read More…]