Theta Epsilon, the ACU Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, is hosting a School Board Forum on Thursday, April 26, from 6 - 7 p.m. in the Campus Center Living Room. All six candidates are running for positions on the Abilene Independent School District Board of Trustees. The six candidates, running for three open positions, are as follows: Place ... [Read More…]
Floor concerns nix swing dance
The Swing Cats Spring Jam has been cancelled due to a miscommunication with the Athletic Department about the use of Moody Coliseum for the event. In celebration of the new dance policy, the Swing Cats intended to host a campus-wide event offering free swing dance lessons followed by a dance with a live performance by the ACU Jazz Band. The Swing ... [Read More…]
Student to renovate local house for project
An ACU student will design and renovate a local Abilene residence during the month of April with the help of local businesses. Haley Buffington, senior interior design major from The Woodlands, initiated the project and introduced the idea to ACU interior design faculty members. 'Project Merge,' the official title of the renovation initiative, ... [Read More…]
Clubs to begin recruiting freshmen
Eleven social clubs will participate in the All-Club Rush Monday. The men's clubs involved are Frater Sodalis, Galaxy, Gamma Sigma Phi, Pi Kappa, Sub-T 16 and Trojans. On the women's side, Alpha Kai Omega, GATA, Ko Jo Kai, Sigma Theta Chi and Zeta Rho will all be in attendance. The rush will last from 5-7 p.m. in the Campus Center Mall area. The ... [Read More…]
Annual research festival names winners Monday
The Fourth Annual Undergraduate Research Festival took place Monday in the Hunter Welcome Center. The festival, supported by the McNair Scholars Program, had over 100 student presenters this year, and for the first time had several presenters from other Abilene colleges. In only it's fourth year, the number of presentations has increased by nearly ... [Read More…]
Ag student crowned Miss Frontier Texas
An ACU student secured the title of Miss Frontier Texas during the final competition Saturday. Haley Wilkerson, sophomore animal science, pre-vet major from Bonham, was crowned the winner, officially obtaining the title of Miss Frontier Texas after the final frontier skills tests, Chuck Wagon Cooking and Frontier Living. Wilkerson found that her ... [Read More…]
Curriculum changes to affect course registration
ACU faculty approved the proposal to consolidate and eliminate CORE classes to accommodate students before registration for Fall 2012. Dr. Nancy Shankle, interim assistant provost for general education, said the changes to curriculum will provide students a well-rounded education. "These changes to the CORE curriculum will help us provide a ... [Read More…]
‘Justice Week’ series to begin Monday
International Justice Mission is hosting the annual "Justice Week" Chapel forum and event series next week beginning Monday. IJM has been planning the week since last fall, collaborating with organizations like Wishing Well, Red Thread Movement and fair trade. Sarah Ratliff, junior marketing major from Lake Kiowa and president of IJM, hopes to not ... [Read More…]
Frontier Texas! launches pioneer pageant
The Miss Frontier Texas competition is well under way as contestants complete their written tests and prepare for the first round of eliminations this weekend. This week contestants were tested over a packet of information on the state of Texas, frontier living and prominent individuals in Texas history. The competition is hosted by Frontier ... [Read More…]
Two grads chosen for honor
The ACU Alumni Advisory Board will honor two alumni for their personal and professional achievements this weekend at the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year luncheon. Each year, the Alumni Association receives nominations from ACU alumni, parents, faculty, staff and supporters. Jama Cadle, assistant director for alumni relations, details the ... [Read More…]