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Professors take leave to pursue research opportunities

March 2, 2005 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Dr. Tom Lee needs only to travel to Europe to have been on all seven continents, something most people only dream about. With the help of ACU, he plans to achieve his goal this fall. Lee, associate professor of biology, is one of seven faculty members taking teacher renewal leave to pursue research interests ... [Read More…]

Leeson honored at alumnus lunch: ‘Dallas Morning News’ photographer named Alumnus of the Year

February 22, 2005 by Lori Bredemeyer

By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor When David Leeson was younger and developing an interest in photography, he didn't know people could get paid for doing something that he loved to do so much. He said he once saw a photographer at a graduation ceremony, and he asked the man why he had so many cameras and where he had gotten them. The man ... [Read More…]

Trustees approve tuition increase: Cost per credit hour will jump from $455 to $487 next year

February 22, 2005 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Tuition will increase by $32 per credit hour beginning next semester, said Phil Schubert, vice president of finance for the university. Each credit hour will cost $487 instead of the $455 students currently pay, which is a normal 7 percent increase. For a typical student living on campus, Schubert said the ... [Read More…]

Change headlines opening event: Lectureship will transition to September in 2006

February 22, 2005 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, announced Sunday night that Bible Lectureship will move from its traditional February timeslot to the third week of September in 2006. During that transition, the university will conduct two Lectureships within seven months of each other. Dr. Mark Love, director of ... [Read More…]

Change headlines opening event

February 22, 2005 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Songs echoed throughout Moody Coliseum on Sunday as more than 2,300 people gathered for the opening night of the 87th annual Bible Lectureship to worship with ZOE Group and listen to Billy Wilson, guest lecturer from Glasgow, Scotland. Guests also heard two important announcements regarding Lectureship and the ... [Read More…]

University halfway to centennial goal: School’s celebration will coincide with other local anniversaries

February 22, 2005 by Sarah Carlson

By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor About $77 million in gifts and pledges have been donated to the "Called to Faith and Excellence" Centennial Campaign, which is a little more than halfway to the goal of $150 million to be raised by Dec. 31, 2006, said Phil Boone, director of the Centennial Campaign. "We're pleased with our progress, and we hope to be ... [Read More…]

Businesses plan for visitors: The Campus Store, The Bean prepare for large numbers

February 20, 2005 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Two businesses on campus, The Campus Store and Dining Services, are preparing for the hundreds of visitors who come to campus during Sing Song and Bible Lectureship. Businesses face an increase in customers and profits. Cory Bourg, director of ARAMARK, said employees are stepping up to the plate in light of the recent ... [Read More…]

School remembers trustees: Building renamed for Packer, Onstead; Institute honors Halbert

February 20, 2005 by Lori Bredemeyer

By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Former Board of Trustees members H. Lynn Packer and Robert Onstead and missionary Jo Ann Halbert were remembered in dedication ceremonies Saturday as the Biblical Studies Building and the Institute for Missions and Evangelism were renamed their honor. Family and friends and members of the administration and ... [Read More…]

Forum to focus on ICOC relations: Another will center on overcoming racial distinctions in churches

February 20, 2005 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Two ongoing forums at this year's Bible Lectureship will address hot issues among Churches of Christ. One forum, "Continuing Conversations with the International Churches of Christ," will begin at 3:15 p.m. Monday through Wednesday in Room 114 of the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building. The main focus of the ... [Read More…]

87th Lectureship opens: Topic to center around theme, being ‘Raised with Christ’

February 20, 2005 by Sarah Carlson

By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor The 87th annual Bible Lectureship will open Sunday night with the first of seven keynote speakers, Billy Wilson of Glasgow, Scotland, in Moody Coliseum at 7 p.m. Lectureship's theme is "Since You Have Been Raised With Christ," and Dr. Mark Love, director of Ministry Events, said after a theme is established by a ... [Read More…]