Starting Sept. 7, the university announced a two week mask mandate for campus and the university started setting up COVID-19 vaccination clinics in residence halls and during tailgates. "We are trying to motivate people becoming vaccinated. We, as a university, believe that is more effective than mask wearing," Dr. Tamara Long, vice president ... [Read More…]
Hispanos Unidos’ Entra A La Plaza returns after a year of COVID-19
With food trucks and a Selena cover band, Entra A La Plaza returned to campus last week. Hosted by Hispanos Unidos, the event encourages members of the Abilene community to celebrate Hispanic culture. “You don't have to be the same culture to support and celebrate us,” said Ashley Cortez, president of Hispanos Unidos. COVID-19 turned ... [Read More…]
Freshman Follies return to a normal, live performance
Freshman Follies is underway this week back in it's original format after a year of COVID-19. Freshman Follies will hold two live performances Sept. 17-18. “We are luckily able to go back to our 2019 format,” Courtney McGaha, ACU student productions coordinator and graphic designer, said. The format of the lip-syncing competition has been ... [Read More…]
SGA student organization budget still in the works after slight cut
SGA recently met with upper level financial officers to discuss making a budget for student organizations for the upcoming fiscal year. Jackson Suss, SGA treasurer and junior financial management major from Weatherford, said SGA is still working on a budget for the year. “We are still in the early stages on how much we need for certain ... [Read More…]
SGA elections more competitive after a year of COVID-19
SGA had their first Senate meeting with the new senators and class presidents this Tuesday after a competitive election week. The most competition was in the sophomore class with 15 students running for a senator position. There was similar competition in the freshman class with six students running just for president. Bekah Jones, SGA ... [Read More…]
Meet the 2021-22 Optimist Editorial Board
As the semester moves forward, you will see articles published by the Optimist Editorial Board. Such pieces are not indicative of one persons opinion, but rather a combination of opinions and beliefs of the Optimist Editorial Board. We felt it was beneficial for you to get to know us each individually before you hear our voice ... [Read More…]
Office of the Provost determines mask requirements among classes
As students return to campus, some professors and departments choose to keep safety in mind by putting up mask requirements for their respective classes. While individual faculty members have to make a request for a mask requirement for each class departments such as biology and art and design have collectively made the decision to keep masks in ... [Read More…]
Board approves Gardner demolition, set for this semester
Demolition of Gardner Hall will begin in the coming weeks to make way for a new residence hall that will continue the university's Freshman Village concept. The university's Board of Trustees approved the plan to take town the 60 year-old Gardner during its August meeting; however, details about what will replace it have yet to be ... [Read More…]
University turns to Compass to track Chapel, student progress
Compass, a new app, was launched this fall to provide a new way for students to earn spiritual formation points and find their way around campus. “It started with a different incentive, which is Compass,” said Derran Reese, director of the Center for Careers and Experiential Learning. “Compass is intended to provide a roadmap for the whole ... [Read More…]
Office of the Provost welcomes new assistant provost
Dr. Bill Carroll is set to take over the position of Assistant Provost for Graduate Programs after Dr. Donnie Snider retires this year. This position will oversee the graduate programs, primarily the residential programs, and oversees the residential communication and speech disorders program. Carroll, professor of Language and Literature, said ... [Read More…]
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