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From Africa to Abilene

January 13, 2015 by Tommy Evans

Micah Conway's room is worlds apart from a typical college student. Pictures cover his wall containing memories of home; by his desk hang several traditional and ceremonial African weaponry draped against a red cloth. More pictures of African wildlife and scenery adorn the walls. No one would think while looking at Micah that he is originally ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features, Showcase Tagged With: Africa, Students

Computer auction expects large crowd

September 21, 2014 by Tommy Evans

ACU will auction off used and surplus computers and electronics to the public at 1 p.m. Sept. 27 in Cullen Auditorium. Items available will consist of used computers, laptops and desktops, printers, servers and other electronics. Eric Lemmons, Help Desk manager for ACU, has run the computer auction since fall of 2012. "The entire purpose ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auction

Universities discuss Yik Yak issues

September 4, 2014 by Tommy Evans

The advent of the anonymous social media app Yik Yak has not just been a hot topic in the ACU community. Many universities and schools across the nation are having to address some of the problems the app causes. "It is impossible to think that we are the only ones having this discussion," said Scott Kilmer, director of online marketing for ACU. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

TEDx Talk being brought to ACU

August 28, 2014 by Tommy Evans

ACU will host its very own TEDx event on April 17 in Cullen Auditorium. Under the theme "(re)think," the goal of the event is to question the status quo and consider how a single individual's idea might radically alter an entire community, according to their website. Dr. Lauren Lemley, assistant professor of communications and director of ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Students must purchase iPads for courses

April 24, 2014 by Tommy Evans

Unlike in past years when mobile devices were distributed to students, students must purchase their own iPads for several courses that will require students to own an iPad in the fall 2014 semester. This includes all incoming freshman; and upperclassmen may be required to purchase one as well. According to an email sent out by Dr. Robert Rhodes, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: iPad

16 called back for media campaign

April 3, 2014 by Tommy Evans

Enrollment Marketing has selected 16 students to callback for their social media campaign #lifeonthehill. More than 50 students applied for six positions in a social experiment put together by Enrollment Marketing. #lifeonthehill will follow students' lives over social media as a marketing tool to show prospective students what life is like as a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Social Media

Long-time professor’s passing has campus mourning

March 28, 2014 by Tommy Evans

Dr. Alvie Davis, both an alumnus and professor at ACU, died last Thursday after battling cancer for more than 10 years. Davis attended ACU in 1955 to study agriculture, but not long into his studies, he fell in love with both chemistry and the community at ACU. Davis went on to teach chemistry at ACU for 50 years, impacting the lives of students ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Faculty, Obituaries

‘Hank the Cowdog’ author to visit campus

March 20, 2014 by Tommy Evans

John R. Erickson, author of the well known Hank the Cowdog children's book series, will speak at the Friends of ACU Library Spring Event on 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Hunter Welcome Center. Erickson, an award-winning author, has published 75 books and more than 600 articles, including the popular children's series, Hank the Cowdog. He drew most of ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ACU, Brown Library

DET students create program for headset

February 20, 2014 by Tommy Evans

Digital entertainment technology students are in the process of creating a program for the virtual reality headset, Oculus Rift. The Oculus Rift is a next generation virtual reality headset that provides a 360-degree environment as opposed to the standard 90-degrees that a television game offers. The goggles provide a view that is only limited ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Technology

Students discuss what real relationships are

February 12, 2014 by Tommy Evans

Sundays on Mondays gives students the chance to have open conversations about social issues. Video/editing by: Tommy Evans ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: OME

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