The Office of Multicultural Affairs has recently begun deciding between three finalists for the director position that has been open since last semester. A committee of 12 members, including students and faculty are conducting on-campus interviews as well as listening to each finalists presentation on their vision for the office. Dr. Steven ... [Read More…]
BSU celebrates Black History Month
The Black Student Union has planned events each week leading up to and throughout Black History Month. Black History Month began early this year, with an event for each week, beginning Jan. 31 and ending Feb. 29. The first event put on by BSU was Black Out Skate Night on Jan. 31 at the Skating Place. All were welcomed to participate in ... [Read More…]
FCA offers cross-town campus life group for all university students
The Abilene branch of Fellowship of Christian Athletes began hosting in-depth Bible studies across all three major universities while offering food and games to those who could attend. Fliers began showing up across campus early this semester promoting the local chapter of FCA’s Bible study, one of which is hosted on campus. These Bible studies ... [Read More…]
Lectureship series promotes eduction of Black History Month
Two students will be conducting the Carter G. Woodson Black History Month Student Lecture Series, hosted by the Carl Spain Center, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the Walling Lecture Hall. For the celebration of Black History Month, the student-led lecture event will honor Carter G. Woodson, who began Negro History Week in 1915 which evolved ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Students enjoy snowy day, canceled classes
Classes were canceled all day by ACUPD due to snow and ice conditions affecting travel safety on Wednesday and a delayed start on Thursday. ACUPD sent out an email alerting faculty, staff and students of campus closure at 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bean remained open on normal hours on Wednesday, despite closure. The Brown Library and Starbucks ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Sing Song acts prepare for Moody Week
Students have been working hard on music, lyrics and choreography for their club and class Sing Song acts since the first week of the semester. Each club and class has eight hours per week to prepare its act before the week of the show. ... [Read More…]
State rep returns to school: King decided to take break from politics to study theology, social work
After serving five terms as a member of the House of Representatives for the state of Texas, Susan King has returned to Abilene to go back to school. “When I got out of the Legislature, I thought, ‘You know, I’ve always wanted to go back to school so I’m going to do it,’” said King, who worked as a nurse for over 35 years before being elected to ... [Read More…]
GATA celebrates 100th birthday
GATA members kicked off their 100th birthday celebration on Jan. 16 in The Campus Center after Chapel, handing out red velvet bundtinis. The women of GATA celebrated their centennial with a singing of happy birthday around the GATA fountain and a dance party in the campus center. According to “The Women of GATA” website, the group was ... [Read More…]
Golding’s rise to prominence that was nearly cut short
Men’s basketball Head Coach Joe Golding made a name for himself last March after the program’s first-ever Southland Conference Championship and an NCAA Tournament berth. But his journey to ACU was one that was almost cut short years before playing Kentucky in 2019’s March Madness. “I’m really fortunate that the administration here stuck with me ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Abilene community marches in honor of MLK
Citizens of Abilene, Texas, marched in a parade honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday afternoon. Participants gathered near the MLK Memorial Bridge on E. Hwy. 80 where they worshipped, prayed and listened to Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech. ... [Read More…]
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