Dr. Phyllis Bolin, associate professor of mathematics, gets excited when she talks about ACU's Quality Enhancement Plan. The plan, which centers around "research literacy," aims not only to fulfill university recertification requirements but to enhance students' learning experience, Bolin said. But Bolin, chairman of the QEP Development Team, ... [Read More…]
Intramurals rise in popularity
As he sits watching a heated Galaxy intramural volleyball game, Randall Knox notices two familiar faces in the crowd. ACU intramural directors Kenli Edwards and Mark Jackson are enjoying the game with students in an effort to build community and promote interest in intramurals. Intramural sports play a major part in the lives of college students ... [Read More…]
Runners raise thousands for Bizaillion family
The men of Galaxy raised $2,000 for the family of Jenny Bizaillion through the 27th annual Kirk Goodwin Run on Saturday. Members of the ACU and Abilene community came together to be a part of the five-kilometer race. The purpose of the marathon is to raise money for families with unforeseen medical finances. After the death of Jenny Bizaillion, ... [Read More…]
Business project fosters discussion over tea
Bret Pinson and three of his classmates completed a business management assignment Monday night that received a bit more media attention than most class projects. Pinson's group chose to organize a tea party event at the center of campus. "We thought we could educate students about a lot of issues that are really important," Pinson said. "We ... [Read More…]
Turning the page in textbooks
What does the future of books look like? What if books allowed us to initiate a conversation with fellow readers, classmates or even the author, while jotting notes in a digital margin? The Mobile Learning Executive Team and the Adams Center for Teaching and Learning is part of a three-year partnership with Bell Labs of Alcatel-Lucent, a voice, ... [Read More…]
Students celebrate, honor Money presidency
More than 750 students flocked to the Bean on Monday night to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Royce and Mrs. Pam Money. The celebration featured complimentary cake and ice cream, live music and the chance to have your picture taken with life-size cutouts of the Moneys. Kevin Claypool, chair of the organizing committee and resident director for ... [Read More…]
The Challenge of Diversity
After touring ACU during her senior year of high school, Alvina Scott was sure where she wanted to spend the next four years. But for Scott, entering ACU and remaining at ACU became two very different things. In the spring semester of 2008, a week before finishing her freshman year, Scott received an e-mail telling her a hold had been placed on her ... [Read More…]
Outdoor clubs take it outside
Participants in the fifth annual Red Dirt Adventure Challenge lined up on Saturday to compete in the running-cycling biathlon organized by the ACU Outdoor Club at Abilene State Park. Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff and the general public were allowed to participate in the beginner-level adventure race, which, unlike past years, ... [Read More…]
Photo Gallery: Looking Back
Another year in the illustrious history of ACU athletics is almost complete. After 104 years and 62 team national championships, fans have come to expect greatness from their Wildcats, and greatness is what they received in 2009-10. However, with success comes the spotlight and with the spotlight, relentless scrutiny. In the last year, ACU ... [Read More…]
Knox receives Brian Piccolo Award from Bears
The Chicago Bears awarded former Wildcat and current Bears' wide receiver Johnny Knox with the Brian Piccolo Award on Tuesday, according to the Chicago Tribune. Knox and six-time Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz were honored with the annual award given to a Chicago Bears' rookie and veteran. The award honors players who demonstrate courage, loyalty and ... [Read More…]
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