Bennett Gymnasium's transformation into new engineering and physics laboratories has fallen behind schedule. The upgrade to the historical facility is one of five major projects included in ACU's Vision in Action initiative. Construction on Bennett Gymnasium began in April 2014, with the original date of completion expected to come before the ... [Read More…]
KACU fall pledge drive donations look promising
KACU, Abilene's public radio station, commenced its fall pledge drive last weekend with an increase in donations. This will be the first of two pledge drives this year; the second will be in the spring. KACU opened its phone lines on Oct. 18 with a goal to raise $40,000 by the end of the fundraiser. "Experience Abilene" was the fundraiser's ... [Read More…]
WACU luncheon hopes to expand organization
Women for ACU looks to expand their organization by conducting their annual membership luncheon as they look for members ready to encourage and provide financial support to students. In 1969, Women of ACU was founded by a group of women associated with ACU with a focus to providing students scholarships. The organization was only made up of ... [Read More…]
Minda Street church celebrates 35th anniversary
A local church celebrated its 35-year anniversary on Friday. Gas was only 86 cents, and a Happy Meal was new to the McDonald's menu when the Minda Street Church of Christ opened in 1979. Since then, it has been a cornerstone in the Abilene community and lives of its members, said Gary Bryant, a long-time member and elder at the church. "It ... [Read More…]
University proposes closure of Department of Agriculture and Environmental Science
The university is seeking to close the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Science as part of its efforts to reduce expenses. Dr. Gregory Straughn informed students in the department at a meeting after Chapel on Monday. Straughn, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said this fall and into the spring the university will decide how ... [Read More…]
JMC Network Newscast – October 24, 2014
This week on the JMC Network Newscast: All the behind the scenes details of the Frater Sodalis haunted island construction process. Then, all of the 2014 Jam Fest highlights. Finally, a look at the first ever ACU homecoming dance. produced by Laura E. Benson ... [Read More…]
New campus organization campaigns for gender equality
Allies for Feminism is a new student association this semester that intends to raise awareness about gender equality and the social stigmas surrounding feminism on campus. The student association plans to emphasize the race and gender-encompassing aspects of feminism. They will attempt to dispel the stigmas associated with feminism, and partner ... [Read More…]
Gandhi’s grandson speaks at Interfaith Council event
Mahatma Gandhi's grandson spoke in Abilene early this week regarding the value of a peaceful and nonviolent culture. Dr. Arun Gandhi visited Abilene as a guest of the Abilene Interfaith Council. He presented as the council's featured speaker at First Baptist Church on Monday and at Hardin-Simmons University on Tuesday. Gandhi's speech, titled ... [Read More…]
Congress passes bill to fund bike rental business
SA voted to give $2000 to a new Wildcat Ventures bike rental company. Connor Osburn, senior business finance major from Southlake and CEO of Wildcat Ventures, and David Guinn, senior marketing major from Graham, presented their business plan for UBikes to the 36 members present in Wednesday's session. UBikes is a bike rental service that will be ... [Read More…]
Global Samaritan announces Ebola relief efforts
Global Samaritan Resources, a local Abilene non-profit, announced a plan Wednesday to send relief to West African countries. Simple Works, the new initiative, is an effort to provide simple solutions to the complex Ebola crisis in West Africa. The program focuses on three primary needs of people affected by the outbreak. Global Samaritan will ... [Read More…]
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