Doug Mendenhall, instructor of journalism and mass communication, checks his email every night before shutting his laptop and going to bed, not expecting any form of danger to threaten the safety of his home. However, without his knowledge, a surge of data has begun to transmit from his ACU Banner account. Thousands of data bytes of valuable ... [Read More…]
Students must purchase iPads for courses
Unlike in past years when mobile devices were distributed to students, students must purchase their own iPads for several courses that will require students to own an iPad in the fall 2014 semester. This includes all incoming freshman; and upperclassmen may be required to purchase one as well. According to an email sent out by Dr. Robert Rhodes, ... [Read More…]
Red Thread raises awareness with fashion
The Red Thread Fashion Show will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday downtown at the Windsor Hotel for the fifth straight year. The fashion show partners with Eternal Threads, and its purpose is to raise awareness and funds to help end sex trafficking in Nepal. The theme of this year's show is "Power Through the Red" with the hashtag #EndIt. ... [Read More…]
Williams runs for city council position
Anthony Williams is running for his fifth term in office for Abilene City Council. Early voting starts April 28, and the election is on May 10. Williams, chief business services officer at ACU and Place 3 city council, has been working hard for the upcoming elections. He has begun door-to-door campaigning and meeting with the citizens of Abilene ... [Read More…]
McCaleb marks 50th year working with university
Vice President Dr. Gary McCaleb was honored Monday for his 50 years of service at ACU. During Monday's Chapel, President Dr. Phil Schubert recognized McCaleb and presented to him an authentic ACU Baseball jersey with the number 50 on the back, which he wore while throwing the first pitch that afternoon at the ACU v. McMurry baseball ... [Read More…]
Rushing begins with rule change
Pledging requirements have changed for the fall; Potential women pledges will now be expected to attend at least one rush for each women's club. "One of the things that we were noticing is that with the girls in particular, several were only going to one tea, which is kind of the kick-start for rushes," said Mark Jackson, associate director of ... [Read More…]
Students nominated for Mr. & Ms. ACU
Five men and five women from ACU's graduating class have been nominated by students to receive the honor of being named Mr. and Miss ACU. Rodney Johnson, junior marketing pre-law major from Odessa and executive vice president of Students' Association, is in charge of the 2014 Mr. and Ms. ACU. SA President Dylan Benac who would normally be in ... [Read More…]
Condoleezza Rice to visit Global Samaritan
Abilene nonprofit Global Samaritan Resources will bring one of the most famous women in America to Abilene in the fall. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will speak at the Abilene Civic Center Nov. 18 at an event sponsored by Global Samaritan and all three local private universities. "A couple of months ago we reached out to her ... [Read More…]
Big Brothers and Sisters reduces list size
Two hundred and thirteen Abilene children have been removed from the Big Brothers Big Sisters waiting list thanks to Communities of Abilene Federal Credit Union and their record-breaking, five-year fundraising campaign. The campaign raised about $150,000 through their organized annual "Skip-A-Loan" program. "Our members are so supportive and ... [Read More…]
Students audition for ‘Big Fish’
Open auditions for the Homecoming musical in the fall, "Big Fish", took place last week in Fulks Theatre in the Williams Performing Arts Center. Any student or members from the Abilene community were welcome to audition. Those who auditioned were required to prepare a cut of a song in the style of "Big Fish" as well as a minute-long ... [Read More…]
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