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Ground broken for new science building

November 14, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

On Monday, Nov. 10, the ground breaking for the new science building, The Onstead Center, occurred. Kay Onstead who donated a large part of the 45 million was in attendance and shoveled one of the first mounds of dirt in front of the building. The ground breaking was a ceremony indicating the construction that will begin in ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Construction, Foster Science, Onstead Center

Students compete for chance at TEDx

November 10, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

Three students deliver their qualifying speeches, while judges decide who will get to speak at ACU's first ever TEDx ACU speaking event. Victoria Sun, Alex Carstens, and Courtney Tee speak on why they chose to speak at TEDx ACU and what they think doing so will do for the university and for themselves. Video/editing by Nathan Lundeen ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: ACU, TEDx ACU

Professor rolls out Maker Lab project

October 27, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

Art professor and Maker Lab director, Nil Santana, has constructed an electric cycle in the ACU Maker Lab. Video/editing by Nathan Lundeen ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts, Videos Tagged With: Go-Kart, Maker Lab, nil santana

Wildcats come together for Homecoming

October 21, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

ACU's Homecoming was the weekend of October 10, 2014. It was celebrated with alumni coming home to traditional activities such as the parade, football game, and the crowning of the 2014 Homecoming queen. Video/editing by Nathan Lundeen ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Football, Homecoming, Homecoming game, Homecoming queen, Tailgating

Zeta Rho prepares first float as new chapter

October 7, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

ACU social club, Zeta Rho, prepares their first Homecoming float as a new chapter. Pledges work in shifts to get the float together in time for Homecoming on Saturday, October 11, 2014. Video/editing by Nathan Lundeen ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Floats, Homecoming, Parade, Social Clubs, Zeta Rho

Hockey Club raises money for children’s hospital

October 3, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

The ACU Hockey Club put on a charity game to benefit the Hendrick Children's hospital. The game was played by the ACU Hockey Club and The Men of Abilene. Before the game began, a hockey learning clinic was put on for children in attendance. Video/editing by Nathan Lundeen ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Hockey

Call Night dials up new group of bids

September 19, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

On Call Night, ACU's social clubs invited more than 600 students to pledge their clubs. This sparks the beginning of the three weeks of pledging for the 2014 bids. Video by Jamie Swallows & Nathan Lundeen Editing by Nathan Lundeen ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Bid Night, Pledging, Social Clubs

Improved Bean dining hall menu

September 12, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

The ACU Bean has improved their menu this year. They have made decisions to use local ingredients and make things in-house. Video/editing by Nathan Lundeen ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: The Bean

Old truck gets a new mission

September 5, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

Pepsico donated a Frito Lay truck to students and later gave a grant so that various departments can use their career paths to transform the truck into a mobile food learning lab. Video/editing by Nathan Lundeen ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: ACU, Honors College

Opening Chapel – Seize the day

August 27, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

Students heard from Jennifer Haltom Doan at Opening Chapel on August 25th, 2014. Doan implemented a "carpe diem" way of living and even took a selfie with the students and faculty. Video by Jamie Swallows and Nathan Lundeen Editing by Nathan Lundeen ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Opening Chapel

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