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Faculty join freshmen, eager to add to initiative

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Freshmen will not be the only people beginning the school year with a free iPhone. About 150 faculty members will be equipped with iPhones or iPod touches to use in their classes this semester. "I've found my colleagues very supportive," said Dr.Kyle Dickson, associate professor of English and co-director of ... [Read More…]

Dr. Money pledges to remain president

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor ACU president Dr. Royce Money assured members of the faculty and staff during his State of the University speech in Cullen Auditorium Wednesday he intends to continue serving as president to see the 21st Century Vision implemented. "In May, the Board [of Trustees] asked me to extend my time as president, which ... [Read More…]

ACU first in Abilene to add 3G network

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By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor 3G has come to ACU with the AT&T installation of four 3G towers around campus, accelerating the initial plan to equip the city of Abilene with 3G capability sometime in 2009. These towers support the recently launched mobile learning initiative because 3G technologies enable operators to offer users a wider range of ... [Read More…]

Mobile learning initiative garners ACU recognition

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By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Campus Technology magazine named ACU a 2008 Campus Technology Innovator in the category of Mobile Technology for the university's mobile learning initiative launching this semester. Giving some ACU students and faculty iPhones and iPod touches to incorporate in the classroom, the initiative joined numerous ... [Read More…]

Project collects food for community

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By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Fifty-three groups consisting of freshmen and Welcome Week leaders roamed the neighborhoods of Abilene Thursday for the annual Welcome Week service project. At one time, almost 1,000 students were knocking on doors, praying over houses and handing out fliers as they asked citizens for canned goods, ... [Read More…]

Freshmen connect through new Common Reading program

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By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Fifty freshmen crowded into the Walling Lecture Hall on Thursday with books in hand, ready to converse and interact academically even though classes had not yet started. They were participating in the first session of the Freshman Common Reading, an optional activity that centered on the analysis and discussion ... [Read More…]

Facebook dazzles students with features, applications

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By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter In the Brown Library, row of eight computers meant for studying instead all feature the same Web site - Facebook. Students are checking on friends' statuses, the latest posts and updated profiles at one of the most popular social networking sites for the average college student today. With more than 69 ... [Read More…]

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