The Student Congress approved a spring budget topping $175,000 without any amendments Wednesday. The budget will distribute $175,717 to student organizations, campus entertainment, cabinet expenses, class allocations and campus initiatives. The Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization received the most funding at $7,000. FilmFest received the ... [Read More…]
Engineering and Physics department working toward accreditation
The Department of Engineering and Physics is seeking accreditation for its Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) program through the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., Engineering Accreditation Commission. ABET accredits programs, not institutions or departments. Other ACU programs such as the social work, nutrition and ... [Read More…]
Theatre’s winter comedy to premiere over weekend
By Leah Korte ACU's Department of Theatre will present Laughter on the 23rd Floor starting Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Fulks Theatre. Laughter on the 23rd Floor's director, Adam Hester, said the production is centers on a group of writers similar to those in 30 Rock. "The comedy is about a group of writers and what they bring into the ... [Read More…]
Head track coach back after health issues
Track and Field head coach Keith Barnier is back in the office after dealing with some severe health problems over Christmas break. Barnier was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, a blockage in the lung's main artery last month. He had two blood clots and had to undergo a new procedure in emergency surgery to save his life. The blood clots were a ... [Read More…]
Pre-med students face statewide residency issues
With an increase in Texas medical schools and a static number of residency spots, students could face a greater possibility of having to go out of state to become doctors. Students pursuing a medical degree must attend medical school for four years, and after that, they must participate in a residency program for three to five years where they ... [Read More…]
DET students participate in Global Game Jam
Last weekend, 14 students from the School of Information Technology and Computing participated in the Global Game Jam, the world's largest game creation event. Global Game Jam was founded in 2009 and is a 48-hour event in which participants build video games from organized locations all over the world. In January 2015, 28,800 registered ... [Read More…]
ASA Fashion Show search for models continues
The African Student's Association and the International Student's Association will create a cultural experience for ACU students of all ethnicities and cultural backgrounds in an annual fashion show March 5. This will be the fourth fashion show by ASA and will be assisted by ISA. The fashion show will not only showcase African styles, but also ... [Read More…]
Student group brings mental health awareness to campus
A group formerly known as "Allies" encourages students who are passionate about mental health issues to join the group and raise mental health awareness on campus. In the fall of 2015, Kasidi Gorneau, junior advertising and public relations pre-law major from Glen Rose, created a mental health awareness group on campus. "I am extremely ... [Read More…]
Grant encourages professors to improve learning
The initiation of the ACU 20/20: Envisioning the Future of Education grant gives professors the chance to submit ideas to compete for a $6,000 grant to fund classroom innovation. Provost Dr. Robert Rhodes said the grant serves to provide a level of support or funding to help bring their idea or new approach to life. "We prize innovation and ... [Read More…]
33rd annual Kirk Goodwin Run open for registration
The 33rd annual Kirk Goodwin Run, an event purposed to aid those with outstanding medical needs within the community, is now open for registration. The inspiration for the event comes from Kirk Goodwin, who was involved in a fatal car accident in late 1983. Goodwin died after being on life support for a few days following the accident. He was ... [Read More…]
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