The ACU football team took the field for the first time as a Div. I football team and did not disappoint, beating the Concordia Hornets 84-6. Despite barely playing into the third quarter, senior John David Baker shattered the single game ACU passing touchdowns record with seven. "It was fun. Honestly, we were clicking offensively," Baker ... [Read More…]
University justifies new iPad requirement
All incoming freshmen students this semester are required to have either an iPad mini, iPad 2 or newer device. "We're treating it very similar to a textbook, in that it is not required to be a student, but it is required in certain courses," said Dr. Susan Lewis, vice provost. This year all the commitments for the original mobile learning ... [Read More…]
University justifies new iPad requirement
All incoming freshmen students this semester are required to have either an iPad mini, iPad 2 or newer device. "We're treating it very similar to a textbook, in that it is not required to be a student, but it is required in certain courses," said Dr. Susan Lewis, vice provost. This year all the commitments for the original mobile learning ... [Read More…]
CitySquare students take campus to south Dallas
Eleven students completed internships and research in Dallas over the summer. Fall classes started Tuesday for the justice and urban studies students working alongside CitySquare, a non-profit organization focused on fighting poverty. This past summer the students completed internships with Americorps, and worked through summer camps and food ... [Read More…]
Grade-A speaker: Opening Chapel recognizes new achievements
Opening Chapel is the kick off for every fall semester, and this year's assembly definitely did not disappoint. The Parade of Flags, just one of Opening Chapel's traditions, recognizes every country represented in the ACU body. Many students look forward to watching the parade at the beginning of Chapel each year. Kaileb Holland, junior ... [Read More…]
New recipe for Food Court check-out lines
The Hilton Food Court got a face lift to reduce the amount of clutter in the Campus Center over the summer. "The question came up, 'What can we do to renovate the food court so that we can accommodate more tables, more chairs and make it more of a full food court?'" said Tom Arellano, senior food service director. According to Anthony ... [Read More…]
Moody floor, sound system updated
Moody Coliseum has been significantly upgraded over the summer with a new floor and sound system. The changes came after renovations last spring to facilitate handicap access. With the switch from the Lone Star Conference to the Southland Conference and NCAA Div. I and the introduction of new sports logos, the Department of Athletics decided to ... [Read More…]
Welcome Week kicks off new semester
More than 1,000 students started their semester off with Welcome Week. The event is the university's way of helping new students meet each other, as well as learn their way around campus and participate in the university's traditions. "Being on campus when all the other students are around makes college seem more real to me," said Evan Bridges, ... [Read More…]
Large freshman class disrupts dorm space
A large incoming freshman class expected to top 1,000 students has forced the Office of Residence Life to make drastic changes in rooms assignments and reshuffle student among dorms. Curtis Smith, interim director of Residence Life, said this class of incoming freshmen, estimated to be about 1,030 students, is among the top five largest classes ... [Read More…]
Cullen Auditorium floods during summer
A storm that generated six inches of water in 30 minutes flooded Cullen Auditorium in mid-June damaging the building and forcing weeks of repairs. Chris Cornell, who worked in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning in the Department of Facilities and Campus Management, helped with the restoration. "I went to work on Tuesday morning and ... [Read More…]
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