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Student Organizations hold fair to reach students on campus

January 31, 2017 by Sallie Phipps and Optimist Staff

The All Student Organization Fair was held in the Campus Center on January 25. Over 100 organizations participated in the event and talked to interested students about their organization. Video/editing by Laurel Drain, Sallie Phipps ... [Read More…]

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Refugee children race with World’s Backyard

November 17, 2016 by Sallie Phipps

Students in World's Backyard visited refugee children and participated in the annual Turkey Derby race. The children raced in cardboard race cars that they built and cheered on their neighbors from the same building they live in.   Video/editing by Sallie Phipps ... [Read More…]

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Students gather to watch Presidential Debate

September 27, 2016 by Sallie Phipps

Students were encouraged to learn more about the Presidential Election by attending a watch party for the Presidential Debate on Monday. A group of students will go to Washington D.C. in the spring semester to see the inauguration as a part of a short course. ... [Read More…]

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Jacob’s Dream celebrates 10 years on campus

September 23, 2016 by Sallie Phipps

The unveiling of Jacob's Dream was celebrated during Summit with a session Tuesday night. Jack Maxwell, professor of art and design and creator of the statue, talked about the inspiration and process behind the creation of Jacob's Dream. Small-scale replicas are available for order through the campus center to commemorate the 10 year anniversary. ... [Read More…]

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Grace Museum begins new monthly College Night program

September 17, 2016 by Sallie Phipps

The Grace Museum started a new monthly program targeted to college students on Thursday nights. All universities in Abilene will participate in varying ways each month of the semester. ... [Read More…]

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ArtWalk offers public look at different arts in town

September 9, 2016 by Abbigale English and Sallie Phipps

ArtWalk is a monthly event that takes place in downtown Abilene on the second Thursday of every month. The next ArtWalk will be on Oct. 13. ... [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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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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