I am a senior and I still like going to Chapel. Chapel is one of the traditions that makes ACU so unique. It separates us from hundreds of other schools. It's usually taken for granted, but lately I've been noticing people treating it with no proper respect at all. Chapel provides students with a half-hour break from class and studying every ... [Read More…]
Bible majors to see tuition reduction
A tuition reduction for Bible majors has been approved and will be implemented for next year's incoming freshmen. Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, said the College of Biblical Studies offered the initial idea, and campus leaders met to discuss the possibilities. "We met as a campus leadership looking at everything from financial aid to admissions ... [Read More…]
ACU professor publishes book in French
Yann Opsitch, instructor of French, published a book entitled "La Sagesse et L'Adversite" in June. The book is written entirely in French. The title translates to "Wisdom and Adversity." Opsitch said he was invited last fall to present a conference in Colmar, France about the theme of wisdom in the Bible and decided to write a book to reach ... [Read More…]
Chapel should get more respect
I am a senior and I still like going to Chapel. Chapel is one of the traditions that makes ACU so unique. It separates us from hundreds of other schools. It's usually taken for granted, but lately I've been noticing people treating it with no proper respect at all. Chapel provides students with a half-hour break from class and studying ... [Read More…]
Texas Secretary of State speaks on voting law
Texas Secretary of State John Steen briefly visited the university while attending an election education event in Abilene. While on campus he attended Chapel, ate lunch with President Phil Schubert and toured the AT&T Learning Studio. Steen said Alicia Pierce ('02), communications director for the Office of the Secretary of State, ... [Read More…]
Real life is not like TV
Everyone has a television series they keep up with on a regular basis. Some people even have multiple shows they eagerly tune in to weekly. The genres of these shows vary. Some people are addicted to action-packed crime dramas. Others prefer comedies or sitcoms. Reality TV is always popular. Science fiction programs are entertaining for those ... [Read More…]
Office of Student Life undergoing transitions
The Office of Student Life has experienced several changes in staffing since the departure of Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson from the university. Dr. Thompson served as vice president of Student Life and dean of students from June 2007 - March 2013. He left ACU to take a post at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Ala. Dr. Jan Meyer has been serving ... [Read More…]
UCC to discontinue Nine O’Clock worship
After more than two decades, the University Church of Christ Campus Ministry decided last semester to discontinue the Sunday night Nine O'clock service. The service took place weekly during the school year. Nine O'Clock usually included a time of singing, a brief devotional, communion, prayer and fellowship. Ben Fike, UCC campus minister said ... [Read More…]
Senate elects 2013-14 officers, members
After a week-long election, new members were welcomed into the Faculty Senate April 25 during the senate's last meeting of the semester. Dr. Neal Coates, chair of the Department of Political Science, said there were three openings on the Senate and one officer position, the chair elect, which is a three year post. "The Faculty Senate is the ... [Read More…]
CFO preparing to leave post
Chief Financial Officer Kelly Young will take a new role with Abilene Christian Investment Management Company, the endowment management arm, as soon as a new CFO is chosen. Young said he will most likely become the Vice President or Managing Director for Direct Investments for ACIMO. He said after 15 years of serving in senior administration at ... [Read More…]
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