The university will honor fall 2020 and spring 2021 graduates at Wildcat Stadium for the commencement ceremonies May 7-8, but it will look different than in year's past due to COVID-19 regulations. Dr. Eric Gumm, registrar and director of the first-year program and academic development, said it's a relief to have a slow return to normal that ... [Read More…]
Just two fraternities will compete in 2021 Sing Song
Sing Song will feature a much smaller crowd in attendance and on stage as several Greek clubs have decided not to compete, leaving only two fraternities and four sororities competing. Galaxy, GSP and Sigma Theta Chi, three of the larger clubs on campus, dropped out of Sing Song this semester. While the same number of class acts will compete as ... [Read More…]
SGA prepares to establish new Executive Cabinet
As SGA takes on a new president and vice president for the 2021-2022 school year, preparations are being made to establish a new Executive Cabinet.“SGA is the perfect opportunity for students who want to develop and facilitate all of the different skills that they have and challenge themselves,” said Ngozi Okorie, senior psychology major from Plano ... [Read More…]
Abilene hosting vaccination clinics for community
The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District has been scheduling vaccination clinics for community members 16-years-old and older at various locations in the city. Upcoming clinics include the following: Tuesday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Abilene Convention Center (Pfizer vaccine administered) Wednesday, April 14 ... [Read More…]
ACU lifting mask requirement, not requiring vaccinations in fall semester
The university will drop its mask mandate inside campus buildings and classrooms for the fall semester and resume large Chapel gatherings. ACU plans to keep its COVID-19 protocols in place throughout the summer, including face mask requirements inside and social-distanced classrooms. "Over this last year, ACU has demonstrated its ability to ... [Read More…]
FilmFest to hit the screen Friday at the Beauchamp
The 17th annual FilmFest Gala, organized by the Learning Studio will take place at 8 p.m. Friday at the Beauchamp Amphitheater. Melissa Henderson, director of this year's short film festival, has worked with FilmFest and the Learning Studio since 2015 and said preparation for FilmFest has been a far different experience during the COVID-19 ... [Read More…]
Jones, Denton run unopposed for SGA office
Annual elections for Student Government Association President and Vice President started this week, the second year with two candidates running unopposed. Candidates Bekah Jones and Boone Denton, running for President and Vice President respectively, have both been previously involved with SGA and have shaped a campaign geared towards ... [Read More…]
Virtual teacher fair opens registration for education prospects
The Career Centers' virtual teacher fair is now open for registration for anyone who wants a future in education. There will be 67 school districts attending this fair for students to explore. “With everyone's schedules being so different,” said Jill Fortson, director of the Career Center. “we switched to this Vimeo showcase because it gives a ... [Read More…]
Residence Life opens lobbies and rooms to guests
Residence Life opened up lobbies to guests and open-house to same-gendered guests on March 19 and 26, respectfully. The decision to begin reopening residence halls comes from analyzing decreasing positive COVID-19 cases with current numbers indicating zero positive cases and quarantined people associated with the university. Shannon ... [Read More…]
ACU Chapel Office develops new digital content
With the continuation of COVID-19 regulations, the Office of Spiritual Formation has developed a new series of digital content to give students more chapel credit opportunities. Coronavirus and the Moody Coliseum construction have led to a significant decline in chapel opportunities for ACU students this semester. Even with the hope of fewer ... [Read More…]
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