Through the work of their non-profit organization, Mercy Project, two ACU alumni were recently able to help free 24 child slaves in Ghana, West Africa. Chris and Stacy Field ('06) started Mercy Project to help end child slavery in Ghana. They met through their high school youth group and eventually ended up attending ACU together. They have been ... [Read More…]
Demand increases for counseling
The Medical and Counseling Care Center has been a part of the ACU community since 1984. While the MACCC has grown, so has the number of students they serve. Because of the number of students using the MACCC has increased over the years, it is becoming difficult for students to schedule appointments. Steve Rowlands, Counseling Center director, said ... [Read More…]
Pros and cons of “pre-Christmas”
I have a confession to make. I've already put up my Christmas tree. Here's my reasoning behind it: According to tradition, the holiday season starts on Thanksgiving (or after Santa makes his appearance at the end of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade). Once I return from Thanksgiving break I will only have three weeks left in my apartment before ... [Read More…]
Colorado State professor to assess campus ecology
The university's Intercultural Effectiveness Team invited Dr. James Banning, professor in the School of Education at Colorado State University, to come to ACU Nov. 14-15 and conduct a campus ecology assessment. Banning began the initial work to create a field of study known as "campus ecology." He is the author of the book, Education by Design: ... [Read More…]
Looking back at Anabel Reid’s life
Does it feel like it’s been a year? Yes. And at the same time, no. I still have flashbacks to the exact moment when I found out I would never get to hug my best friend again. This Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the bus accident that ended one life and changed so many others, including mine. I befriended Anabel Reid during the first ... [Read More…]
OME pushing for diversity
The Office of Multicultural Enrichment has been making efforts to increase diversity around campus, while also pushing for a higher rate of retention among minority students. Byron Martin, director of multicultural enrichment and support, said OME pushes for a higher rate of retention to increase the feeling of having a diverse culture on the ACU ... [Read More…]
Care, attention bring decision
During a recent outing with my family we ended up discussing the upcoming presidential election. I heard one of them say that the only way we will ever accomplish anything is if Republicans and Democrats work together. Even George Washington himself warned us about dividing into political parties. I dislike talking about politics because it leads ... [Read More…]
Suppliers set margins
Many students buy snacks from the Campus Store and Campus Center, though some students complain that items are overpriced. However, prices of food items sold in the Campus Store are determined by the food suppliers, not the store, said Scott Harsh, director of the Campus Store. Amber Rush-Jones, freshman math major from San Antonio said she ... [Read More…]
Average number of students depledge from clubs
Two weeks after the pledging process began, about 20 students have decided to depledge. This number is consistant with the number of students who decided to depledge last fall. Mark Jackson, associate director of Student Organizations and Programs, said almost every club has been impacted in some way by students depledging. "I would say across ... [Read More…]
New Task Force to create new Vision
The Planning Task Force met Sept. 26-27 at the Abilene Country Club at Fairway to begin the process of creating an updated version of ACU's strategic plan. The PTF is made up of 32 faculty and staff members. The task force was commissioned by President Schubert and is lead by Adam Hester, chair of the Department of Theatre, and Wendy Jones, ... [Read More…]
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