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Big Brothers and Sisters reduces list size

April 22, 2014 by Meigan Gardner

Two hundred and thirteen Abilene children have been removed from the Big Brothers Big Sisters waiting list thanks to Communities of Abilene Federal Credit Union and their record-breaking, five-year fundraising campaign. The campaign raised about $150,000 through their organized annual "Skip-A-Loan" program. "Our members are so supportive and ... [Read More…]

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Facility Management partners with Alpha Facility Services

April 22, 2014 by Meigan Gardner

ACU Facility Management is partnering with Alpha Facility Services to survey the campus for the next few weeks in order to keep ACU a beautiful campus. "We are partnering with Alpha Facility Services to basically get a better understanding of our true deferred maintenance needs," said Cory Ruff, director of landscaping and grounds. "We've got ... [Read More…]

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SA officers prepare for fall

April 15, 2014 by Meigan Gardner

As the semester draws to an end, the newly elected Students' Association executive officers prepare to serve ACU's campus. Cabinet members were elected Thursday when 1,304 students voted using an online voting system for the first time. SA saw an increase in student participation with about 120 more votes than last year. Rodney Johnson, ... [Read More…]

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Winery renamed, students can host formal

March 28, 2014 by Meigan Gardner

ACU Student Life turned down the venue for GATA social club formal, The Mill and Winery, because of its reference to alcohol. However, after a change to the name of the winery, GATA social club was approved to have its formal at what is now called The Mill. "Isabel Lee was the first one to tell me about The Mill," said Jennifer Ellison, ... [Read More…]

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Fairs offer jobs, internships for all majors

March 18, 2014 by Meigan Gardner

The Tri-University Teacher Job Fair and the Collegiate Career and Internship Fair will be open to former and present ACU, Hardin-Simmons and McMurry students on March 20 in the Abilene Civic Center. "This is for full-time jobs, part-time jobs and internships," said Jill Fortson, director of the Career Center. "It is for all sorts of things and ... [Read More…]

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Theatre performs show for one weekend

February 25, 2014 by Meigan Gardner

ACU's latest theater production, 100 Saints You Should Know, is sure to bring a crowd to Culp Theater on Thursday with its dramatic and compelling story. The play will take you through a journey while meeting a struggling priest, a young, spiritually troubled woman and a young boy confused with his sexuality. These diverse individuals find ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Theatre

Colloquium to discuss short-term missions

February 16, 2014 by Meigan Gardner

The 2014 Broom Colloquium will feature a professor of anthropology from Wheaton College who will discuss short-term missions during Chapel on Feb. 26 and will participate in a forum on Feb. 27 in Hart Auditorium. Dr. Brian Howell of Wheaton will discuss his research and experience regarding short-term missions. Howell is the author of ... [Read More…]

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Seniors preview artwork as final project

February 6, 2014 by Meigan Gardner

Four ACU students will demonstrate what they accomplished during their college career at a senior art show, opening in the Shore Art Gallery on Friday. Mandy Lambright, senior graphic design major from Carlsbad, N.M., Bethany Peterson, senior two-dimensional art major from Abilene, Brandy Rains, senior art major from Fort Worth and Megan Teel, ... [Read More…]

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