With the residence halls closing and many students traveling back home with their families, some international students haven’t had as smooth of a transition. Tobias Cameron, junior communications major from Gold Coast, Queensland, AUS, said the idea of traveling back home was quite scary. “Coach Golding told us after we had a team meeting ... [Read More…]
Students’ weddings being affected by the coronavirus
Many events around the world have been affected by COVID-19 and student weddings have been no exception. Weddings have recently been limited to a total of 10 people all across the U.S.. Many have postponed weddings or switched to live-streamed weddings. “After they announced a 500 person restriction for public events, guests started backing ... [Read More…]
Teachers receive a fast deadline for textbook lists
Professors were requested to have a required textbooks list for their courses turned in by March 27 even with the uncertainty of the fall semester. Shannon Wallis, textbook manager for the Campus Store, said, "The requirement to have [the textbook list] in by registration is so students can help plan how to use federal grants and loans when ... [Read More…]
Athletics battles eligibility, financial decisions amid COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a mark on the ACU sports community, but the Athletic Department is ready to take the challenge head on. The NCAA came to the decision to approve an extra year of eligibility for spring athletes, Monday. "First of all, I'm pleased the NCAA made that decision," said Allen Ward, director of athletics. "I think it's ... [Read More…]
Professor produces viral music video to motivate students
Assistant Professor in Management, Dr. Dennis Marquardt, produced a music video titled "We're Going Online!" and posted it to YouTube on March 12. The video features Marquardt rapping along to an unlisted track with lyrics that can be summarized by the line, "Yeah, Corona's bringing some heat, but we're not gonna retreat 'cuz your learning's ... [Read More…]
University to reimburse students for housing, meal plans during pandemic
Administration plans to issue partial refunds to students who have vacated on-campus residence halls this semester due to the coronavirus pandemic. Students living in on-campus residence halls were required by the university to vacate their rooms by March 31, unless approved to the exception process. Exceptions are students who have permanent ... [Read More…]
Summer mission trips canceled or postponed due to spread of coronavirus
WorldWide Witness has canceled or postponed summer mission trips scheduled before July 1. “The decision was made by ACU to cancel all mission experiences, including Global Service Trips and WorldWide Witness, along with all Study Abroad trips, which were planned to leave prior to July 1, 2020,” said Dodd Roberts, missions area coordinator and ... [Read More…]
Study abroad cancels trips prior to July 1
Study abroad trips planned before July 1 have been canceled, but those after are awaiting university decision. University President Dr. Phil Schubert announced March 20 that, "All Study Abroad programs and WorldWide Witness and Global Service Trips scheduled to start before July 1 have been canceled or postponed." Following that announcement, ... [Read More…]
Chapel continues through live-streaming
Over 1500 students and alumni tuned in to the first live-stream of Chapel Wednesday during the COVID-19 outbreak. “I think it was great decision to continue to do chapel even with everything going on,” Jaelyn William, freshman biology major from Mesquite, said. “Because for a lot of the students chapel is where they feel like they grow the most ... [Read More…]
The MACCC asks students not to return to campus
The Medical and Counseling Care Center is asking students to not return to campus unless necessary. Online scheduling and walk-in appointments have been suspended. Only patients with appointments are allowed entrance to the clinic. No visitors may enter the clinic unless they are accompanying a minor. Patients must clean hands and put on a ... [Read More…]
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