The Globetrotters return for a third time to Moody Coliseum Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. They visited ACU in 2008 and in 2012 bringing large crowds both years. John Houser, assistant director of athletic for operations, thinks the third trip will still bring in a large audience with multiple nuances. "They don't do the same show twice," Houser said, ... [Read More…]
JMC Network Newscast – January 31, 2014
This weeks newscast covers the celebration of Rwandan perseverance in the Documentary Screening of "Rising from Ashes." We take a look at cleanup around Cedar Creek here in Abilene, the new spring comedy "Is He Dead," as well as an overview of the four game homestand for ACU's basketball team and the ESPN coverage in Moody Colosseum. Rachel ... [Read More…]
Rwandan cyclists share with ACU
Students and faculty got the opportunity to watch the remarkable story of how cycling legend, Jock Boyer, moved to Rwanda, Africa to help a group of struggling genocide survivors pursue their dream of forming a national team. Rising from Ashes, a documentary by T.C. Johnstone and narrated by actor and executive producer Forest Whitaker, brings to ... [Read More…]
Ukrainian riots resonate with students
Students who were in Ukraine a few weeks before riots broke out are keeping up with the developments as violence escalates. Ukraine protests arose in late November. Riots in Kiev have since formed, with protestors fighting to become part of the European Union. According to CNN, demonstrations began as a peaceful method of opposing ... [Read More…]
Google Glass to be available for students
The Maker Lab purchased a Google Glass that will soon be available to students for check-out. The optical device allows students to pursue their interests for development in the wearables field of technology. The Google Glass is still in development and obtainable through closed invite only. Even if one is able to grab a spot, there is still a ... [Read More…]
Students develop video games in 48 hours
Several students spent 48 hours last weekend designing, developing and creating their own games to participate in the Global Game Jam. Global Game Jam is an international event that challenges participants to design a game within a two-day period. The event takes place once a year, toward the end of January, with contestants starting by watching ... [Read More…]
Winterguard wins Christmas Slam prize
Students who attended the Christmas Slam in December reaped the benefits of prizes, free pizza, Christmas Slam T-shirts and the opportunity to support the men's and women's basketball teams. Only one organization with the most tweets and attendance received the high-dollar prize. ACU Acuity Winterguard won $1,000 for having the most members ... [Read More…]
ACU Theater to bring Twain to life
In a departure from last semester's serious themes, the ACU Theater Department is presenting the ironically named 'Is He Dead?' by Mark Twain for the winter comedy. Kari Hatfield, associate professor of theater and director for 'Is He Dead?', said the play was a good fit for this particular season. "We've had a great season, but a lot of ... [Read More…]
Archibald seeks fourth mayoral term
Mayoral elections are May 10, and Norm Archibald is seeking reelection by asking the people of Abilene to consider the Cedar Ridge Reservoir. Archibald served as ACU dean of students in the 1980s and as president of the Alumni Association. "I have been the mayor of this city since 2004," Archibald said. Having served as Abilene's mayor ... [Read More…]
Faculty, staff open homes to foster children
Christian Homes and Family Services of Abilene, where some faculty and staff members have worked, are in need of more families to adopt and foster children. Christian Homes is a Abilene nonprofit organization that is dedicated to building Christian families through"¨ maternity, foster care and adoption services. Slade Sullivan, ACU vice ... [Read More…]
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