Students interested in running for Students' Association Congress can pick up petitions at noon on Friday at the SA office. "SA Congress is a great way for students to have their voice heard in the ACU community, it's a great opportunity to meet a lot of different people from different grades and different classes and see how ACU works from the ... [Read More…]
Schubert challenges ACU community during Opening Chapel
Dr. Phil Schubert challenged the ACU community to "outlive their lives" during his inaugural address Monday. "The outlive your life principle gets right to the heart of our ACU promise," Schubert said. "We make a promise that ACU will be a vibrant, innovative, Christ-centered environment that engages students in authentic, spiritual, intellectual ... [Read More…]
Schubert, speakers emphasize family at inaugural dinner
Dr. Phil Schubert was the guest of honor at Saturday night's Inaugural Dinner, but Schubert was quick to redirect the attention to the entire university. "It's certainly not about us," Schubert, ACU's 11th president, said. "It's about the university and all that happens here, and it's a great reminder of all the people who've had wonderful ... [Read More…]
ACU student brings African traditions to Abilene
The gymnasium at South Side Baptist Church was transformed into an African village on Friday afternoon, the first day of the traditional African wedding ceremony of ACU student Serge Gasore to Esperance Namuseke Gasore. The entire wedding spanned two days and incorporated both American and African traditions. In August 2005, Serge came to ACU ... [Read More…]
President Schubert creates new leadership teams
Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, created two leadership teams that he said will work together to determine the university's identity and vision for the future. He divided those tasks between two groups, the Senior Leadership Team and the new University Operating Cabinet. "We have a tremendous team of very talented, committed folks ... [Read More…]
AT&T grants ACU $1.8 million for mobile learning
AT&T is giving ACU $1.8 million to enhance mobile learning. The money will, in part, go toward construction for the AT&T Learning Studio beginning in August. "We're committed as a company to advancing the mission and cause of education so we look forward to working with ACU to help collaborate with them to help shape the next generation of ... [Read More…]
Financial reform tops SA officer objectives
Student leadership shifted with the Students' Association changing of the guard April 20. Old leaders stepped down, and new leaders Samuel Palomares, president; Jared Elk, vice president; and Chris Shim, treasurer, were inducted to their new offices. The officers said they have been planning for next year since being elected. One of their most ... [Read More…]
Relaxation found while flying kites
Anyone living in Abilene, or Texas for that matter knows you can't rely on the weather to tell you when spring has arrived. Instead, I learned early on to find alternative methods. In elementary school I always knew spring was here when we would fly kites. Once a year at Taylor Elementary School we had kite day. As I recall, it wasn't an event ... [Read More…]
Texans win series with Wildcat baseball team
The Wildcats struggled against Tarleton this weekend, losing three of four to the Texans; however, with the win on Saturday, ACU clinched the Lone Star Conference crown. "We've got to pitch better," Bonneau said. "We didn't do a good job of pitching this weekend." During the first game Friday, center fielder Aaron Oliver started the game with a ... [Read More…]
Students celebrate, honor Money presidency
More than 750 students flocked to the Bean on Monday night to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Royce and Mrs. Pam Money. The celebration featured complimentary cake and ice cream, live music and the chance to have your picture taken with life-size cutouts of the Moneys. Kevin Claypool, chair of the organizing committee and resident director for ... [Read More…]
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