The ACU Career Center, in conjunction with the ACU Alumni Office, has been developing a new externship program for ACU students. The program would pair students with ACU alumni, which would better equip students in their respective desired fields by observing those in that field. Different from internships, externships, specifically concerning ... [Read More…]
Startup Week inspires entrepreneurship in different disciplines
ACU's second annual Startup Week inspired entrepreneurship the week before Thanksgiving by connecting students of all majors with various entrepreneurs. Barrett Lewis, student director of Startup Week, said 100 events took place throughout the week. The events, which started at 7 a.m. Monday and continued until 9 p.m. Friday, featured various ... [Read More…]
City Sidewalks brings Christmas cheer
Downtown Abilene bustled with Christmas cheer Tuesday evening, as residents filled the streets to participate in the Abilene Downtown Association's annual City Sidewalks event and KXVA Fox Christmas Parade. This was the 27th annual City Sidewalks for the ADA and the first year KXVA Fox has sponsored the parade. The event had an especially ... [Read More…]
Highland partners with CitySquare on Abilene homeless initiative
Highland Church of Christ has partnered with Dallas-based non-profit CitySquare in an effort to combat the problem of homelessness in Abilene. The church raised $600,000 as a part of its Called Campaign, and a portion of those funds will be put toward the goal of ending homelessness in Abilene. The project centers on a housing-first model, which ... [Read More…]
ACUPD adds body cameras to officers’ uniforms
The ACU Police Department recently added body cameras to its arsenal of equipment each officer uses. JMC Network reporter Savanah Silva spoke with ACUPD Chief of Police Jimmy Ellison about these new additions. Video by Aaron Pokluda Edited by Savanah Silva ... [Read More…]
Shewmaker chosen as chair of Athletics self-study
President Phil Schubert has appointed Dr. Jennifer Shewmaker, executive director of the Adams Center for Teaching and Learning, to be the new chair of the steering committee for ACU's self-study as it moved into full NCAA Div. I status. The decision came after former executive vice president Dr. Allison Garrett accepted the presidential position ... [Read More…]
Gas prices go easy on student wallets
The average gas price in Texas is $1.86 while the surrounding ACU area is on average $1.79. This time last year, gas was at $2.61. With gas being at a low price, students are able to fill up with less damage to their wallets. Jessica Winniger, sophomore digital entertainment technology major from Fort Worth, said gas prices makes it easier ... [Read More…]
Students raise awareness via facial hair
November, also known to some as No Shave November, is a month where men opt out of shaving their beards and mustaches in support of men's health. Four students have used their environmental science class project as a vehicle to promote awareness and raise funds for the Movember Foundation. The Movember Foundation was started in 2003 and has ... [Read More…]
Community supports local craft scene
A People Party Productions hosted their annual craft fair Saturday at The Mill Winery from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The craft fair featured over 40 artisans, live music, a bake sale and many of the local food trucks. Items such as jewelry, handmade soaps, T-shirts and home decorations were featured. Jen Harmel, owner and curator of A People Party ... [Read More…]
Four students attempt men’s club recharter to offer more diversity
In an effort to diversify the social club scene, four students have taken the initiative to recharter and revamp a seventh men's social club on campus. Chuck Oputa, Tryce Prince, Shakur Smith and Liam Flowers have formed Noble Kings, a student organization, in hopes of forming it into a social club by fall 2016. Noble Kings started when ... [Read More…]
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