The construction of the new freshman village on the south side of campus is scheduled to be complete in late July opening up to incoming freshmen in August for the 2021 school year. The project is on schedule, with some changes happening in the recent weeks. “A lot has changed in the recent week and we started pouring the concrete on the ... [Read More…]
Some students remain in quarantine during online shift
Although the last day of in-person instruction was on Nov. 24, some students still remain in quarantine. Because of this, the Student Opportunities, Advocacy and Resources team (SOAR) is working with students who need assistance while they are in quarantine and away from friends and family. Lyndi Felan, SOAR coordinator, said that students we ... [Read More…]
Kinesiology Department offices, labs moving for upcoming semester
In a year full of campus renovations, the Kinesiology and Nutrition Department prepares for new office and lab locations in Teague Special Events Center starting next semester. This relocation doesn't include all of the department's classrooms, yet there's hope for an eventual uniting of all classrooms and offices. Split between the second ... [Read More…]
Provost committee reviewing general education curriculum
The general education and university requirements for students are going under review for the first time since its last revision in 2015. This change is coming after faculty approval for new undergraduate student learning outcomes earlier this year. "After the faculty approved new undergraduate student learning outcomes in the spring, it was ... [Read More…]
Theater department presents “American Son” to the public
The theater department will be putting on "American Son," a play about systematic racism in America, for the public Saturday night. "At the time of selection, obviously, we had no idea that COVID was going to hit and that systemic racism would be so exposed in the way that it was in 2020; none of us could have predicted that. I think only God was ... [Read More…]
UChorale and A Cappella ring in Christmas spirit with virtual performances
To ring in the Christmas spirt despite COVID-19, A Cappella and UChorale will record songs releasing in early December. Christmas Vespers is a joint performance of the orchestra and choir groups. Due to Christmas Vespers not being put on this year, the choir department has found the solution of recording for the ACU community. These recordings ... [Read More…]
Rushing nears its end; bids received before Thanksgiving break
Rushing has been continually postponed this semester due to fluctuating COVID-19 cases on campus, but students are finally receiving their bids before Thanksgiving break. The men received their bids on Sunday and the women are receiving their bids a week later. “All that really means is it gives an opportunity for them to to receive a bid from a ... [Read More…]
Intro psychology course provided to Christian universities through online platform
ACU psychology professors are starting a new introductory course through an online platform called Campus, allowing students from various Christian universities to enroll. "The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities has well over one hundred member universities and oftentimes those students want to take classes that their home ... [Read More…]
Political Science and Criminal Justice Department adds legal studies minor
The Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice will now offer a minor in legal studies starting next year. Chris Riley, assistant professor of political science and criminal justice, worked with Andy Little, associate professor of business law, to create this new minor to better help prepare students for advanced legal ... [Read More…]
Online instruction creates altered residence hall checkouts
Changes to the freshman and sophomore move-out process will make it look different compared to previous semesters. As opposed to past semesters, freshmen and sophomores living in the residence halls will be moving out before Thanksgiving break. "Typically the move-out process is after finals with students, approximately 24 hours after their ... [Read More…]
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