Apple co-founder, personal-computer pioneer and Monday night's Connected Summit's Keynote speaker, Steve Wozniak will answer on-stage questions about the future of technology. The night will also feature performances by the Rocketboys, an indie-rock band based out of Austin and made up of ACU alumni. During the Keynote at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. ... [Read More…]
Connected Summit features 77 presentations
Hundreds of mobile learning enthusiasts are making their way to Abilene this weekend to attend ACU's Connected Summit, called, "Turning the Page: The Next Chapter for Education." The two-day conference, which began three years ago, invites innovators in education, industry and policy from across the country and around the globe to engage in ... [Read More…]
Dixie Pig-Out
Stepping into the Dixie Pig is like stepping back in time to the 1950's. A time where diners acted like today's fast food restaurants and waitresses knew your name and your order without asking. The historic Abilene restaurant, nicknamed by regulars as "the Pig," opened in 1931 with significant structural renovations made in 1941 and 1948, giving ... [Read More…]
Sing Song participants prepare in tent
The double gyms utilized in previous years to contain Sing Song acts before they hit the Moody Coliseum stage have been rendered inaccessible because of construction on the Royce and Pam Money Recreation and Wellness Center - but the show will go on. Instead of housing the participants in double gyms this year, Tom Craig, director of student ... [Read More…]
Schubert to attend President’s Circle Dinner
Dr. Phil Schubert will attend his first President's Circle Dinner as president of the university on Saturday from 5-7 p.m. in the Teague Special Events Center. The dinner, a tradition since 1969, gives the president the chance to recognize all of the university's donors, said Suzanne Allmon, senior adviser to the president. "It's really an ... [Read More…]
State considers cuts to education grants
Finding money for college is no easy task, and for students receiving Tuition Equalization Grants, things could get harder. State budget cuts to education could significantly reduce the amount of money set aside for TEG, but administrators are doing everything they can to keep as much money in the state-funded grant as possible. TEG gives Texas ... [Read More…]
Meal plans to change in fall 2011
The university is overhauling meal plans next semester in an effort to continue its goal of creating a premier dining program. The new plan will offer meal plans by the day instead of by the individual meal. Instead of operating on scheduled meal times, the Bean will be open from 7 a.m.-11 p.m., and students can enter and eat as many times as they ... [Read More…]
Memoirs of a one-time hostess
Against my better judgment, I agreed to fill in as a hostess at a local Italian restaurant on Friday. A good friend works at the establishment and called me, explaining they were in a bind. The regular hostess couldn't come in, and they couldn't find anyone else to take her place. Having never worked as a waitress - or in any restaurant other ... [Read More…]
Shop Candies by Vletas for Valentine’s Day victory
Anyone can jump in their car, drive to Walmart and buy a $5 box of pre-packaged, generic chocolate candies placed in a cheesy heart-shaped box - but if you really want to impress a Valentine, give him or her chocolate from Vletas. Vletas' hand makes an assortment of milk, dark and white chocolate-dipped candy and fruit, and its large selection ... [Read More…]
University faces budget shortfall
The university faces a $6.2 million shortfall for the fall of 2011 after lowering its expected enrollment. As part of the five-year plan enacted two years ago as part of the 21st Century Vision, the university estimated to sell 126,000 credit hours in the 2011 fall semester. However, now the university is budgeting for 118,000 credit hours - ... [Read More…]
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