The College of Business Administration (COBA) implemented Wildcat Software to give students further business experience. Wildcat Software operates similar to a student-run company, complete with paid internships and its own chain-of-command, from a student CEO to its project developers. Wildcat Software has been operating for four years and ... [Read More…]
OMA fosters spiritual intimacy
OMA has chosen a different kind of fast each month to foster spiritual growth and intimacy within the organization. April Napier, Director of OMA, said the purpose of the fast is to grow in faith together and create a community that uplifts and supports each other. Napier also said the choice to fast is not for attention or the glorification ... [Read More…]
First Christmas in the Garden brings crowd
The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council hosted its first Christmas in the Garden: A Night on the Polar Express event on Nov. 30 at the Abilene Convention Center in the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden. Availability for the event closed in the morning due to a high registration rate for the event. Attendees were sipped on hot chocolate, took ... [Read More…]
ACUTV partners with ESPN for men’s basketball broadcast
ACUTV co-produced with ESPN in broadcasting the men's basketball game on Tuesday for the first time in ACU history. Student employees worked with ESPN in the control room. Due to the high demand, there were 20 employees working, which is double the regular staff. Local broadcasters Grant Boone and Ron Holmes commentated the game. Hutton ... [Read More…]
Optimist Newscast – November 30, 2018
Mariana Cedillo brings the latest in campus news. https://youtu.be/Clu9lByjpEs ... [Read More…]
One Night Only dance showcase premieres
The Department of Theatre's dance showcase, One Night Only, will premiere on Saturday. One Night Only will featuring the new theatre dance track. Styles performed will include ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, hip-hop and more. “This show is special to me because it showcases how far we have come as a department,"said Lauren McDonald, a ... [Read More…]
SGA passes Pepperdine relief fund bill, three other legislations
The Student Government Association (SGA) passed four legislations, two bills and two resolutions, Wednesday night, including a Pepperdine relief fund of $1,000. C.B. 95.05, the Pepperdine Relief Fund bill, was presented by Madison Shewmaker to allocate $1,000 from SGA's congressional budget to ACU's sister school. The Executive Cabinet also ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Missions Students Association benefit concert
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Griggs Center announces Elevator Pitch Winner
The Griggs Center hosted the Springboard Elevator Pitch competition on Nov. 12. Winners were chosen from four categories: Overall, Innovative Product Design, Web/App Product and Social Entrepreneurial Venture. Each winner was awarded prize money. According to the Griggs Center website, an elevator pitch describes the product or service, the ... [Read More…]
International students showcase campus diversity
The African Students Association (ASA) and the International Students Association (ISA) presented an opportunity for students to experience other cultures at their International Showcase on Nov. 17. According to the ACU website, there are 51 states and territories and 41 nations represented among the 4,544 students. At the beginning of each ... [Read More…]