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ACUPD conducts active shooter training over summer

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ACUPD conducted active shooter training over the summer through the ALERRT national program. ALERRT, Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training, teaches law enforcement, fire and medical to be on the same page and understand their roles in an emergency. Texas State University developed the program in 2002 in partnership with the San Marcos ... [Read More…]

Pledging numbers down 10 from last year

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The number of students pledging social clubs is down slightly from last year’s 421 pledges – 142 men and 279 women, with only 411 total this year – 120 men and 291 women. Pledging numbers for each club are: Alpha Kai Omega: 18 (four more than in 2017) Delta Theta: 28 (one fewer than in 2017) GATA: 59 (same as in 2017) Ko Jo Kai: 65 (two more ... [Read More…]

ACU is better together

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This Homecoming, ACU is welcoming back the graduate classes from years ending with a 3 or 8. Homecoming is an eventful time for alumni and current students. The weekend will consist of events such as: club breakfasts, a parade, Chapel, tailgating and sporting events. The theme for this years homecoming is "Better Together." "The theme ... [Read More…]

Life as a black female at ACU

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ACU has been a home for the past two years, going on three. I first chose ACU because of its Christian atmosphere and small population. I value close relationships and community that can be beneficial for my growth mentally and spiritually. As a minority at a predominantly white institution, I have a different experience than most of my ... [Read More…]

Theatre students perform ‘Wonderful Town’ after seven weeks of preparation and rehearsal

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Wonderful Town, the Homecoming Musical will open on Friday at 8 p.m. at the Abilene Civic Center, and will continue through Sunday at 2 p.m. Written by Joseph A. Fields and Jerome Chodorov, with music by Leonard Bernstein, Wonderful Town, is about two sisters, Ruth and Eileen Sherwood (Payton Reeves and Helena Lynch, respectively) who leave ... [Read More…]

CrossFit powerhouse: how Mitcham overcomes cerebral palsy using competitive fitness

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Savannah Mitcham, Wodapalooza and Agoge Challenge Champion, uses CrossFit to overcome spastic diplegia cerebral palsy. Savannah Mitcham, sophomore child and family services major from Lewisville, is a CrossFit powerhouse with multiple athletic achievements under her belt, that most of us could only dream of. Mitcham has triumphed over many ... [Read More…]

Everything you need to know about Homecoming

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Homecoming, themed Better Together, will feature both new events and long-standing traditions for alumni. The alumni class tailgate is new on the schedule of events, replacing the usual class dinner. There is a $5 sign-up fee for the tailgate, with free admission to children ages two and younger. Beginning in 1973, graduates of years that end ... [Read More…]

Chemistry circus opens Friday

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The 32nd annual Chemistry Circus will take place Friday at 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Dr. Kim Pamplin, professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, participated in this event when he was a student, and said he is excited to be able to just watch and reminisce on old times. "I was involved in this as a student and have fond ... [Read More…]

A night out on the rooftop

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Once a month, The Grace Museum partners with the Historic Paramount Theatre for late-night rooftop film showings selected from the Paramount's 24 FPS International Short Film Festival, called Grace After Dark. The program began four years ago when the two local downtown attractions began discussing different ideas for collaboration. Rebecca ... [Read More…]

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