Three ACU graduates accepted positions with Abilene's largest Church of Christ congregation this summer. Early in the summer Ben Siburt, Brandon Scott Thomas and Matt Pinson filled the various roles of executive minister, worship minister and director of communications, respectively, at Highland Church of Christ. Ben Siburt, who graduated in 2000 ... [Read More…]
Multicultural enrichment aims new events to promote diverse thinking
The Office of Mulitcultural Enrichment is planning several on-campus events to celebrate its' mission of embracing diversity. The plans include the traditional events, such as the annual Ethnos Culture Show and the annual Black History Production, and new events, such as movie nights, basketball tournaments and Chapel groups. "The office provides ... [Read More…]
Progress made in engineering department development
The Department of Engineering is a step closer to being established in the 2012-2013 school year. Faculty members of the Department of Physics are working together to develop the Department of Engineering, which will be housed in the Foster Science Building along with the physics department. They are now focusing on hiring a professor and applying ... [Read More…]
Evolving technology keeps Optimist cutting edge
In 1955, two curious Optimist freshman volunteers entered the university's print shop where the school newspaper went to press to check on its progress. The door was open, but the pressman was across the street taking a break. The students spied a large Linotype machine in the room, and began to examine it. One of the inquisitive freshman saw a ... [Read More…]
University looks into foreign language requirements
The university is moving toward implementing a three-year-old requirement that students must take two semesters of a foreign language or show they can pass a standardized credit test. This change in the foreign language policy was approved back in 2008, along with other changes to ACU's core classes. As of now, the university requires students to ... [Read More…]
Swing Cats invite community to Fall Stomp
ACU's swing-dance club invites the public to watch the club's classic moves to the rhythm of big band music at the ACU Swing Cats' Fall Stomp on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Windsor Hotel ballroom. "There are not many opportunities in Abilene to experience live swing music from a big band, so if people want to hear some great swing tunes and ... [Read More…]
Multicultural enrichment director brings unique experience
The Office of Multicultural Enrichment has a new leader. After an extensive search for candidates, Russ Kirby has been named the new director of the Office of Multicultural Enrichment. "Russ gets it, he is well versed in multicultural competencies, " said Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, vice president of student life and dean of students. Thompson said ... [Read More…]
Lynay to foster diversity through community
Lynay serves the university as a service-learning program promoting leadership and building community through diversity. Created by Vice President of the University, Dr. Gary McCaleb, this organization operates as the student component of the Center of Building Community and prepares its members to live out the university's mission statement of ... [Read More…]
Expo to give students access to nonprofits
The university is offering a chance for a positive life-changing experience. Local agencies and non-profits including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Hendrick Equine Rehabilitation Opportunities (H.E.R.O.) and Young Life will be available to students 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday in the Campus Center. "We hope that it will expose students ... [Read More…]
Rainbows make me happy
Rainbows make people happy. Food can make people happy. Put the two together and I am pretty sure that is a recipe for world peace. I'm always on the look out for eclectic recipes. If you have read my past blog posts, you know that I am not the best cook. Alright, alright, I'm horrible, but I'm learning. My desire to become a perfect cook leads me ... [Read More…]
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