The Freshman Follies acts will debut their first performance tonight as a part of Family Weekend. The event, which includes acts performed solely by freshmen, will be held in Cullen Auditorium. Performances will run tonight at 8 p.m. and again tomorrow at 1, 3:15 and 8 p.m. "Freshman Follies is a musical variety show put on entirely by freshman," ... [Read More…]
Learning studio ready for academic year
The AT&T Learning Studio is open for its first full year of business. Located on the third floor of the library, the studio is open to all students in need of help with digital media projects and space for group collaboration. The studio also offers gear for students to checkout, such as cameras and microphones, and a wide range of software ... [Read More…]
Springboard competition to challenge ideas
Students have the opportunity to win $1,500 in two minutes or less in the Springboard Elevator Pitch competition. The catch is that participants must pitch a business-venture plan in about the same amount of time as an elevator ride, said Dr. Richard Lytle, dean of the College of Business Administration and professor of marketing. "It will ... [Read More…]
Students, faculty remember 9/11’s impact on campus
Ten years ago the regular hum of busy campus life came to a standstill. Lesson plans were put on hold as students, staff and faculty crowded around television sets to witness history. The World Trade Center fell to terrorist attacks on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Ten years later, students and faculty remember where they were on campus that ... [Read More…]
President maintains faculty Chapel goal
Continuing with last year's request, Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, and Dr. Jeanine Varner, provost, are continuing to encourage staff and faculty attendance in Chapel on Mondays. More chairs were filled in Moody Coliseum last semester after Schubert and Varner suggested that supervisors close down their offices during Chapel ... [Read More…]
106th school year begins during Opening Chapel ceremonies
As he began the university's 106th year, Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university urged students and others who packed Moody Coliseum Monday for Opening Chapel to find ways to outlive their lives. "As we begin this 106th year of Abilene Christian University together, students, I ask you to do this: keep your Christ-centered focus - or get ... [Read More…]
Chapel begins Monday with opening ceremonies
The semester will officially begin Monday with opening ceremonies in Moody Coliseum. Students and faculty will gather to partake in this traditional welcoming of new and returning students and faculty. Students who arrive on time and stay for the entirety of the program will receive two chapel credits, said Mark Lewis, assistant dean for ... [Read More…]
Blue Taco plans Ambler location opening
Blue Taco, a restaurant known for its quirky taco and burrito combinations, will open a new location on Ambler Avenue. The grand opening is set for July 1. This second site will replace Java City, located next to Hardin Simmons University, which owns the establishment. Manager and Executive Chef Nathaniel Erwim said the push to add an additional ... [Read More…]
Design majors honored at competition
Three ACU students were honored for their creation in hotel design for the 25th annual Brass Ring design competition for interior designers. Ashley Ohlhausen, senior interior design major from Abilene, received the bronze award for her design, "Mareas Vivas Hotel." Alex Potess, senior interior design major from Lubbock, and Lisha Cottrill, junior ... [Read More…]
Social clubs to host FunFest event
Social clubs are partnering with the Students' Association to create a campus-wide fun fair. Set for the week of April 4, plans are in the works for Fun Fest, an event designed to provide students with activities to alleviate spring fever. Trojan's President Justin Prince, president of men's social club Trojans, said the event is an opportunity ... [Read More…]