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Relay for Life runs for two days on fields

April 22, 2014 by Micah Hermsdorf

The American Cancer Society will host Abilene's 20th anniversary Relay for Life event Friday and Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The Relay will take place at Big Country Soccer Complex. Amy Carnes, Relay for Life Specialist for the American Cancer Society, helped organize this event. "Cancer never sleeps and so that night, neither do we," ... [Read More…]

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Campaigns end year’s outreach programs

April 22, 2014 by Micah Hermsdorf

Spots are still available for any students interested in going on the free, final Weekend Campaign in Laredo from Friday to Sunday. Jaymee Myller, a senior nursing major from Arvada, Colo., is one of the leaders of the campaign. She is responsible for the location of the campaign at the Latin American Lutheran Mission. "My grandparents have ... [Read More…]

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Dallas PD recruits college campuses

April 22, 2014 by Micah Hermsdorf

The Dallas Police Department is recruiting heavily at college campuses, seeking students interested in a career in law enforcement. The Dallas PD application process includes a preliminary interview, an interview with the police board, a polygraph examination, a background investigation, and psychological and medical examinations. A physical ... [Read More…]

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Six co-chairs chosen for Sing Song

April 8, 2014 by Micah Hermsdorf

Though still 11 months away, the co-chairs for ACU Sing Song 2015 have been chosen. Zeke Morgan, Amy Sloan, Brance Armstrong, Ashley Crisp, Kirk Farrell and Cheyenne Rawlings represent the new team of students involved in the year-long process of organizing one of ACU's annual traditions. "When Tom Craig told me that they wanted me to be a ... [Read More…]

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‘Death in Dark Glasses’ debuts at reading

March 25, 2014 by Micah Hermsdorf

Three professors and one student will perform Death in Dark Glasses during the Culp Professor Reading Thursday. Death in Dark Glasses is a live murder mystery written by Dr. Chris Willerton, Culp professor of English. It will debut during the Culp Professor Reading from 7-8 p.m. in Mabee Library Auditorium. Admission is free, and refreshments ... [Read More…]

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Images of Aging hosts third annual contest

March 18, 2014 by Micah Hermsdorf

The Images of Aging photo contest extended the due date to Friday, March 21 from its previous date, March 17. A high response rate and photo opportunities over spring break impacted the decision to push back the submission date, announced on the Images of Aging blog, http://blogs.acu.edu/imagesofaging/. Students now have until Friday to ... [Read More…]

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DET reschedules tour of Reel FX studios

March 4, 2014 by Micah Hermsdorf

The Reel FX tours scheduled in March have been delayed until next fall for the ACU Digital Entertainment Technology department. Reel FX is an award-winning animation and visual effects company based in Dallas. Some of their recognizable works include a Kit Kat commercial, Despicable Me animation and Katy Perry's Firework music video. The DET ... [Read More…]

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Scholastic Book Fair returns to campus

February 25, 2014 by Micah Hermsdorf

Theta Epsilon is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair this week in the Curriculum Materials Lab of the ACU Education Building to fundraise for their literacy event next spring. The event started Monday and remains open through Friday. Jessica Bailey, junior elementary education major from Brownwood, took advantage of the event early, purchasing ... [Read More…]

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Mock interviews rescheduled to later date

February 12, 2014 by Micah Hermsdorf

The Career Center was forced to reschedule their professional mock interviews last week due to the unexpected snow days. The ACU Career Center offers students mock interviews with professionals from the Abilene community at the beginning of every semester. Jill Fortson, president of the Big Country Society of Human Resource Management, organized ... [Read More…]

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ACU and Abilenians work at Cedar Creek

February 4, 2014 by Micah Hermsdorf

The Abilene community has the opportunity to volunteer and clean up the junk yard on South 5th as a progressive stepping stone in the Cedar Creek Waterway project this Saturday morning at 9 a.m. The junk yard clean-up is part of the ongoing development of Cedar Creek Waterway and its vision to transform Abilene into an oasis of new recreational ... [Read More…]

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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