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Nursing Association supports local business to source new masks

September 13, 2020 by Dillon Daniel

The ACU Nursing Association is making custom masks for nursing majors. Robert Smith, junior nursing major from Rockwall and vice president of the ACU nursing association, said he had come up with the idea and now would be good time for nursing majors to have their own custom masks. “The idea started that we wanted to sell masks to the whole ... [Read More…]

Changes introduced to Chapel

September 13, 2020 by Sydney Varner

COVID-19 regulations have caused multiple changes to how students are experiencing Chapel this semester. In place of normal Chapel times, students can take place in three different types of Chapel throughout the semester including small group Chapels, spiritual formation events and community groups. Small group Chapels and spiritual ... [Read More…]

New Bahama Buck’s coming to Abilene in 2021

September 13, 2020 by Jared Wright

Bahama Buck’s is looking to open a new location in Abilene in 2021 after frequent trips to ACU and the surrounding community. The trailer is operated by Dodd Roberts, director of the Halbert Center for missions and global service. Roberts currently has one Bahama Buck’s location in San Angelo and plans to expand into Abilene along with Abilene ... [Read More…]

Teacher Education majors’ Leipzig trip rescheduled for Summer 2021

September 10, 2020 by Dillon Daniel

The Department of Teacher Education has planned their five-week Leipzig trip meant for last summer to take place from May to June of 2021. Dr. Dana Kennamer, associate dean of the College of Education and Human Services and chair of the Department of Teacher Education, said that this trip was influenced by a prior education-majors Leipzig trip ... [Read More…]

Siggie Pavilion nearing October completion

September 10, 2020 by Sydney Varner

Sigma Theta Chi is expecting completed construction of its Siggie Pavilion on campus this semester. The pavilion is being constructed in commemoration of the club's 50th anniversary that took place last year. “It’s in commemoration of the 50th year so it was super exciting last year at the 50th Homecoming dinner and everyone was so ... [Read More…]

Chapel downsizes, goes virtual amid pandemic

September 9, 2020 by Jamon Nelson

Chapel has always been a part of one of many ongoing traditions at ACU, giving the opportunity for students to collaborate for worship, as well as earn credits towards their degree. However, this year, things are significantly different due to the ongoing pandemic. One of the changes that has occurred is the move from chapel being held daily to ... [Read More…]

Classes in Teague, gyms help to accommodate CDC guidelines

September 7, 2020 by Alyssa High

ACU's Campus Health and Safety Team's plan for fall return keeps students in-person through non-traditional classrooms and extended passing periods. The team started working in the spring with a subcommittee of academic members that included Dr. Jessica Smith, associate provost for curriculum and assessment, Dr. Bill Carroll, Chair of Faculty ... [Read More…]

Freshman Follies acts performing on TikTok

September 5, 2020 by Alyssa High

This year's Freshman Follies competition will take place via TikTok. Winning videos will premiere at the Town & Country Drive-In Theater. ACU's annual Freshman Follies is a freshman-only lip sync competition. This year, to comply with social distancing guidelines, freshmen will post videos on TikTok for judges to view, rather than ... [Read More…]

Psychology hosts support hour after police shooting of Jacob Blake

September 5, 2020 by Sydney Varner

ACU’s psychology department held a come-and-go support hour to support students and their mental health due to the aftermath of racial injustice protests and the shooting of Jacob Blake. Psychology department faculty attended the event Friday in hopes to talk to students about how they are being affected by the nation’s recent events. “I ... [Read More…]

$31 million residence hall housing freshman women in fall 2021

September 4, 2020 by Owen Simpson

The new residence hall being constructed on E.N. 16th St. will cost an estimated $31 million and house incoming freshman women for the 2021-22 academic school year. After the completed demolition and reconstruction of Gardner Hall, the new residence hall will house both freshman men and women. "The long-term goal, two or three years, would be ... [Read More…]