While some students are dreading what they assume will become an inevitably fully online semester, how must we expect to fight the battle against COVID-19 without any optimism? Yes, classrooms, instruction, and campus life may be radically different, but the university still has managed to bring students together in the place many of us feel is ... [Read More…]
Mentor leader tested positive for COVID-19 during Wildcat Week
A Wildcat Week mentor leader tested positive for COVID-19 during Wildcat Week, which saw extensive health protocols as students returned to campus. Students and the other group leaders involved were informed of the positive result. Initially the Wildcat Week group was sent back to their residence halls. “I got back and was prepared to do ... [Read More…]
Bean reduces to 50% capacity
The Bean has implemented new rules and regulations to better protect the university as the fall semester begins. The campus dining hall has put into place multiple new precautions for the semester, including a 50% capacity limit for students as well as safety training and personal protective equipment for all associates. “All associates are ... [Read More…]
Gallery: New students begin Wildcat Week with move-in
Incoming freshman started Wildcat Week by moving into their residence halls on Sunday with the assistance of parents, friends and Wildcat Week volunteers. Students were limited to two guests in their rooms during the move-in process, and all volunteers wore masks throughout the day. ... [Read More…]
ACU acquires University Park Apartments
ACU acquired University Park Apartments on the north corner of campus May 29, which is under the jurisdiction of Residence Life. The purchase will provide more opportunities for students to live on campus during the school year and throughout the summer months. “By enabling us to acquire this we hope to better accommodate our upperclassmen ... [Read More…]
Abilene shelter in place order extended through April 30
The city of Abilene was placed under a shelter in place order in March that was recently extended to end on April 30. The extension to the limited shelter in place order was announced April 13 according to the city website, www.abilene tx.gov. In addition to updates on the shelter in place order, the city has also provided different resources ... [Read More…]
Coronavirus postponements: Craig Churchill’s journey with Parkinson’s finds delay due to COVID-19
Craig Churchill, theological librarian of the ACU Brown Library, is feeling the effects of coronavirus more than most. Churchill was scheduled this March to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation surgery (DBS) to combat Parkinson’s disease, but with COVID-19 outbreaks beginning in Texas, Churchill’s surgery was postponed. Parkinson’s, a disease ... [Read More…]
Students find ways to stay connected off campus
As campus remains closed for the remainder of the spring semester, students and staff are finding creative ways to stay connected. Whether it be through Zoom calls, social media or email chains, there are multiple examples of how the community is holding together while most are living in quarantine. Resident halls are using social media ... [Read More…]
Student mission trip shows global effect on missions due to COVID-19
As travel bans and quarantines continue to increase across the United States, ACU students continue to experience the global chaos that has been caused by COVID-19. Katie Walker, a freshman psychology major from Coppell, traveled to Zambia on a missionary care trip and has since returned to the United States as of March 24. “We went to ... [Read More…]
SWRC closure and dining service changes to take place on campus
The Student Wellness and Recreational Center (SWRC) closed as of March 20 in efforts to keep students safe. Other student services on campus are following suit by closing completely or reducing hours of operation. Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Thursday limiting social gatherings to 10 people, closing bars, restaurants, gyms, ... [Read More…]