When Sing Song began in 1956, the clothing choices started simple. Students wore the same color slacks or skirts and shirts or blouses. “They dressed more like what you would expect from a choir,” said Tom Craig, director of student productions. Throughout Sing Song’s six decades, costume designs have changed and evolved, and today, how ... [Read More…]
ACU professor discovers lost play
An English professor has received international acclaim for discovering and reviving a lost play from the 1600's. Last April, associate professor of English Dr. Joe Stephenson inadvertently discovered a never before seen play which had been sitting in a Boston library since the 1880's. Because of this, he was named the Culp Distinguished ... [Read More…]
Just call her ‘April’
At the mere age of 25 years old, April Anthony decided to dream big, risk everything and achieve what she couldn't imagine. Today, overseeing two of the largest home health service companies in the nation, Anthony has conquered the impossible, including becoming the first woman to chair of the ACU Board of Trustees. Outgoing chairman Dr. Barry ... [Read More…]
Sing Song scoring updated for Tatum’s first year
Sing Song scoring was updated this year to ensure judging is fair and relevant. Nick Tatum, assistant director of student productions, said every few years the judging sheets are reconsidered. This year, with the help of the upstage co-chairs, he decided to make major changes based on his familiarity with the criteria. For the past 10 or so ... [Read More…]
Friendly foes: childhood chums leading rival freshman acts
Freshmen Abigail Zeller and Lauren Wertheim began their friendship in the 3-year-olds Bible class at Highland Church of Christ. They performed together in the church Christmas musical, went to the same youth group functions and both graduated from Abilene High School last May. But come this weekend, they will be Sing Song rivals. Zeller, ... [Read More…]
What Forbes should have seen
The city of Abilene lives and breathes community and Christ. With more churches per capita than any other city, there's no wonder that the town we call home is full of faith-centered families and businesses, but that's not all. Abilene has the only zoo in Texas west of Dallas and east of El Paso. Country music thrives in our Christian community, ... [Read More…]
ASA to sell head wraps
The African Students Association will sell head wraps from Uganda during the week preceding International Women's Day. ASA president Grace-Kelly Muvunyi, junior nutrition major from Rwanda, said the head wraps are a big part of African culture and those wearing them can live out a small part of the African lifestyle. ASA will sell the head ... [Read More…]
Study abroad expands scholarship funding
The Center for International Education has recently unveiled a slate of new scholarships available to students interested in studying abroad. The scholarships are a part of a larger push by the Senior Leadership Team to boost student participation in experiential learning opportunities. Experiential learning is defined in the university ... [Read More…]
Police Log: January 30 – February 6, 2018
01/30/2018 0905 THEFT ADJUNCT AREA: 500 EN 20th An elderly resident reported the theft of his locked 3-wheel bicycle from his carport. Local media covered this theft, resulting in donors replacing the bike for the elderly resident. 02/02/2018 5:38 pm HIT & RUN ACU PARKING LOT: MCKINZIE HALL LOT Officers investigated a ... [Read More…]
Faculty take retirement packages as board cuts budget
The university will reduce faculty by 30 full-time positions through retirement packages and non-renewal of contracts for non-tenured faculty as part of an effort to make up a $7-8 million budget deficit. University provost Dr. Robert Rhodes said a voluntary retirement incentive was offered to 27 tenured faculty, and 24 accepted the offer. Other ... [Read More…]
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