The Office of Multicultural Affairs has recently begun deciding between three finalists for the director position that has been open since last semester. A committee of 12 members, including students and faculty are conducting on-campus interviews as well as listening to each finalists presentation on their vision for the office. Dr. Steven ... [Read More…]
BSU celebrates Black History Month
The Black Student Union has planned events each week leading up to and throughout Black History Month. Black History Month began early this year, with an event for each week, beginning Jan. 31 and ending Feb. 29. The first event put on by BSU was Black Out Skate Night on Jan. 31 at the Skating Place. All were welcomed to participate in ... [Read More…]
FCA offers cross-town campus life group for all university students
The Abilene branch of Fellowship of Christian Athletes began hosting in-depth Bible studies across all three major universities while offering food and games to those who could attend. Fliers began showing up across campus early this semester promoting the local chapter of FCA’s Bible study, one of which is hosted on campus. These Bible studies ... [Read More…]
Lectureship series promotes eduction of Black History Month
Two students will be conducting the Carter G. Woodson Black History Month Student Lecture Series, hosted by the Carl Spain Center, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the Walling Lecture Hall. For the celebration of Black History Month, the student-led lecture event will honor Carter G. Woodson, who began Negro History Week in 1915 which evolved ... [Read More…]
GATA celebrates 100th birthday
GATA members kicked off their 100th birthday celebration on Jan. 16 in The Campus Center after Chapel, handing out red velvet bundtinis. The women of GATA celebrated their centennial with a singing of happy birthday around the GATA fountain and a dance party in the campus center. According to “The Women of GATA” website, the group was ... [Read More…]
Wildcat Software commissioned to create Snacc Attacc
Wildcat Software’s Snacc Attacc app, commissioned by Dr. John Homer to promote the School of Information Technology and Computing, was released in December on Google Play and the App Store. “It started out with me doing a 3D model of the atrium for a class and Homer saw it and started paying me to create a 3D model of the building,” said Matthew ... [Read More…]
TEDxACU looking for unique speakers and performers
TEDxACU student speaker and performer auditions and steering committee applications are open until 11:59 p.m. on Friday. According to www.tedxacu.org/studentauditions, students auditioning need to submit a video no more than five minutes of an “idea worth sharing” that convinces the selection that the student would be a great speaker. Students ... [Read More…]
Hendrick feels hit of national blood shortage
Hendrick Regional Blood Center is asking for donations in response to a national blood shortage. Blood shortages are present on the East Coast of the U.S. and throughout Texas. Kelsey Caprio, donor recruiter, said a national shortage is always scary for any blood center. “Usually during the holidays it is slower because life takes over, people ... [Read More…]
CSSA puts on Lunar New Year celebration
The Chinese Student and Scholars Association hosted its annual Lunar New Year celebration Thursday. During the Lunar New Year celebration, CSSA presented multiple events, including a presentation about the history and traditions surrounding the Chinese New Year and the ‘8 cuisines’ of China. The evening concluded with a Chinese buffet style ... [Read More…]
Photo contest to be held by Pruett Gerontology
Older generations are in the spotlight due to the “Images of Aging” photo contest being held by the Pruett Gerontology Center taking place Jan. 22 to Feb. 10. “I expect to see photos that express all varieties of aging, from the mundane daily tasks like washing dishes to the extraordinary like the woman who bow hunts at age 70,” Dr. Suzie ... [Read More…]
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