A person with autism should not be treated like a little puppy that you see at the park, pet and love on for two minutes, then walk away from, not thinking about again. Unlike a dog, people with autism know what’s going on- they have minds and feelings. As for the everyday reality of autism, it is something that cannot be defined by a brief ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Galaxy sponsors annual Kirk Goodwin Run
The men of Galaxy sponsored the 39th annual Kirk Goodwin Run on Saturday morning. This year, for the first time, the proceeds of the race benefitted a Galaxy member whose child has a heart condition that requires many surgeries. After the race, a stone on the Lunsford trail honoring Goodwin was unveiled. ... [Read More…]
Maslow finds success in March soft opening
After their soft opening on Monday March 18, Maslow Coffee Company is officially open for business. Over the span of one year, owner Garrick Palmer and wife, Kristen, are stepping into a new chapter of life. With no previous exposure to commercial business or the fluctuating status of a small town coffee shop, Palmer embarked on this project ... [Read More…]
Homecoming 2019 Co-Chair and Steering Committee applications close soon
Applications for Homecoming Co-Chair and Homecoming Steering Committee are open but are closing quickly. Working alongside the Alumni Relations office, Homecoming Co-Chairs help put-on Homecoming. As a member of this team, students are given the opportunity to plan events for Homecoming 2019. These students are expected to be dedicated to their ... [Read More…]
Elliot to make history with gender and sexuality course
Dr. Kelley Elliott, associate professor of history, will teach the first course covering historical perspectives on gender and sexuality. The Department of History offers classes on social, ethnic and women’s history. However, a course directed towards the topic of sexuality, in particular, has never been taught. “Our courses need to reflect ... [Read More…]
Gallery: ACU for Life hosts concert benefiting Pregnancy Resources of Abilene
ACU for Life hosted a benefit concert on Friday evening featuring Willow City and Weston and the Evergreen to benefit Pregnancy Resources of Abilene. ... [Read More…]
Elliott to teach poetry course at Big Bend
For 12 days at Big Bend National Park and other historical locations in Texas, students will learn about poem, writing during a summer course. In past years, Dr. Jeremy Elliott, associate professor of language and literature, has led students in a study-abroad interactive course over the topic before, but it was offered only to those in ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Baseball sweeps Hartford in three-game series
In a three-game series against Hartford, baseball ended its weekend with a sweep. The Wildcats improved to an overall standing of 7-5. ... [Read More…]
Honors colloquia to tackle wide range of topics
The Honors College will offer colloquia next year on topics ranging from politics and bioethics to coffee and the Amish community. Each year, the Honors College presents a collection of colloquia, and for the 2019-20 year, nine faculty members will offer seven colloquia on those topics and others. The colloquia are a unique variety of ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Women’s tennis faces Tarleton State
On Thursday, the women's tennis team played Tarleton State at the Teague Tennis Center. The Wildcats defeated the Texan Riders 5-2. ... [Read More…]