The search for the university's next provost began last semester with the formation of the provost search committee. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, sent an email to all university faculty and staff Thursday announcing the members Provost Search Committee. Schubert said the committee was to begin the search process ... [Read More…]
Youth sports expo to offer new basketball tournament
The West Texas Sports and Fitness Expo will feature a new basketball tournament in the event's seventh year in Abilene. The last day to sign up for the expo's first annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament was extended from Friday to Tuesday. Teams can still register to play in men, women and co-ed divisions for youth and adults. The expo is sponsored ... [Read More…]
Documentary inspires new Conversation series
Chapel will offer many new series and features this semester, including a new Campus Conversations series based on Monday's Chapel forum, "Beware of Christians." Mark Lewis, assistant dean for Spiritual Life and Chapel programs in Student Life, said the ideals of "Beware of Christians" inspired an entire new series for Campus Conversations. "The ... [Read More…]
Provost search nears application deadline
The provost search committee's pursuit of the university's next highest academic officer is approaching the primary deadline for applications. Dr. Stephen Johnson, dean of the Honors College and chair of the committee, said the committee has laid out a timeline, announced the position opening, invited nominations, identified and established ... [Read More…]
Schubert, Phillips detail Horizon team objectives
Dr. Phil Schubert conducted faculty and staff meetings Wednesday to help dispel rumors around campus regarding the recently formed Horizon Team and it's intentions. Schubert, president of the university, and Dr. Mark Phillips, associate professor of management sciences, led one meeting at noon and another at 4 p.m. to explain how the team aims to ... [Read More…]
America’s Next National Holiday
The Super Bowl. America's unofficial holiday. The only day that brings the country together to eat great food, watch the same channel on TV, and actually look forward to commercials. This is my push for the date of the Super Bowl to become an official national holiday. Whether it's for the food, the commercials or the game, the Super Bowl is ... [Read More…]
Ag department not closing, might stay in Zona Luce
The Ag department won't close at the end of the school year as the department had feared earlier in the semester when the university announced the budget realignment plan. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university; Dr. Greg Straughn, interim provost; and Dr. Charles Mattis, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; met with faculty and ... [Read More…]
Man is flightless for a reason
Man wasn't made to fly. Maybe that's why he acts so strangely at airports. I flew home to Virginia for Thanksgiving break. As might be expected, I also flew back to Texas after Thanksgiving. I'd been on several flights, but this trip just had me asking too many questions to pass up this opportunity to reach the masses with my discoveries. Before ... [Read More…]
Smith-Adams Hall to be temporarily closed
Smith and Adams halls will temporarily close for at least the 2012-13 school year as part of the university's budget realignment plan, which was announced before Thanksgiving break. In a meeting with faculty and staff on Nov. 17, Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, presented the far-reaching plan to save the university budget nearly ... [Read More…]
Residence hall, jobs cut in new budget plan
Dr. Phil Schubert spelled out details of a $9.6 million university-wide budget realignment plan Thursday in a meeting with staff and faculty. Schubert, president of the university, showed the different areas of the university from which the money will be either cut or generated. Job eliminations and reductions will save the university $2.7 ... [Read More…]
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