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Research festival shifts to virtual

January 19, 2021 by Maci Weathers

Abstracts for the Undergraduate Research Festival are due Friday, and registration dates will be released later this semester. The URF will take place virtually on March 30 rather than spanning over a week. Any undergraduate student can participate in this festival. Some high school students and college students from different universities can ... [Read More…]

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Wildcat Academics on Mission receives full funding for spring semester

November 27, 2020 by Maci Weathers

The Wildcat Academics on Mission (WAM) received generous funding from a donor that relieves the need for student fundraising in the spring semester. WAM incorporates international missions and students academic degree plans. Students take a practicum class in their major and a missions class. In their majors course, they work on a project for a ... [Read More…]

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UChorale and A Cappella ring in Christmas spirit with virtual performances

November 19, 2020 by Maci Weathers

To ring in the Christmas spirt despite COVID-19, A Cappella and UChorale will record songs releasing in early December. Christmas Vespers is a joint performance of the orchestra and choir groups. Due to Christmas Vespers not being put on this year, the choir department has found the solution of recording for the ACU community. These recordings ... [Read More…]

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United Way Campaign minds the gap for those in need

November 9, 2020 by Maci Weathers

ACU has started the annual fundraising for this years United Way Campaign called Mind the Gap. United Way focuses on education, financial stability and health. This year, they hope to mind the gap for people who normally wouldn't seek help. With COVID-19, there was an influx of people who need financial support because of a loss of ... [Read More…]

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Wind ensemble auditions held virtually to limit COVID-19 spread

October 30, 2020 by Maci Weathers

COVID-19 has not stopped the band from attending practice or auditioning. However, the auditioning process looked different Sunday due to the virus. Auditions are open for wind ensembles, however there is not an audition required for the concert band. Each band had students who auditioned send a video instead of an in-person audition. In the ... [Read More…]

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Annual Ethnos Culture Show to premiere at the drive-in due to COVID-19

October 28, 2020 by Maci Weathers

The Ethnos Culture Show will be premiered a the Town and Country Drive In at 7 p.m. This year the Ethnos Culture Show theme is "Awaking," focusing on taking students on a trip around the world. Tickets can be purchased with cash at the gate if preferred. All of the students performances including the performances from outside of ACU were ... [Read More…]

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Student Productions and A Cappella Chorus filming videos for Homecoming

October 10, 2020 by Maci Weathers

Due to COVID-19, videos will be recorded of the A Cappella Chorus instead of an in person concert this Homecoming. A Cappella filmed two songs this Wednesday and will film "Oh Dear Christian College" in the Stadium later in the week. The two songs they filmed were "From Here On In" by Lisa Gutkin and Woody Guthrie and "Go Down, Moses" by Micheal ... [Read More…]

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Nutrition majors receive hands-on experience in the Bean

October 2, 2020 by Maci Weathers

The Quantity and Production class received hands-on experience while serving food in the Bean Wednesday.   Students were able to make menus, follow recipes and directions. Students were also able to help accommodate food allergies for students. They were able to see the behind the scenes of a dining operation and learn how to plan and ... [Read More…]

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Kinesiology Club helps organize third annual Wildcat Ironman

September 28, 2020 by Maci Weathers

The Wildcat Ironman will take place from Oct. 1 - 18 for its third-consecutive year. Ironman is a three-part race all recorded by students and faculty who wish to take part. The race consists of swimming, cycling and running. Both, students and faculty, log as many hours as they can achieve for each event.   Participants can ... [Read More…]

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COBA plans three 2021 study abroad programs

September 21, 2020 by Maci Weathers

The College of Business Administration has partnered with ACU Study Abroad to offer three international programs for 2021. Dr. Andrew Little, associate dean of  COBA, said the programs will be in Montevideo, Uruguay, from May to June, Oxford, England, from May to July and in fall in Leipzig, Germany.   "Courses from several ... [Read More…]

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