On the second to last night of Wildcat Week 2023, campus welcomed Aaron Watson ('00) and Jenna Paulette for the Back to School Bash at Moody Coliseum on Friday night. Before the concert, SGA held a soda bar, featuring fun ACU-inspired drinks. Aaron Watson played many of his hit songs and stayed afterward for a meet and greet with students. ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 12.04.13
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Aaron Watson returns to ‘Mingle & Jingle’
ACU looks forward to its second annual Mingle & Jingle on Dec. 2, which will kick off the holiday season with free hot cocoa, a visit from Santa and a concert by country music star Aaron Watson. Mingle & Jingle is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community to join together on ACU's campus in celebration of the ... [Read More…]
Mingle and Jingle rings in Christmas season
On Sunday ACU hosted its first Mingle & Jingle, an event designed to celebrate the Christmas season and bring the Abilene community together. Tamara Long, director of Admissions, said that Mingle & Jingle was a collaboration across the entire campus. "Student life and staff came together wanting to do something that drew together ACU and ... [Read More…]
Video: Community gathers for first Mingle and Jingle
Students and community members gathered for the first annual Mingle and Jingle. Patrons enjoyed visits with Santa, a showing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and an acoustic concert by country star Aaron Watson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2vmZ3ooHHo Video/editing by: Brance Armstrong ... [Read More…]
Holiday spirit Slams, Jingles campus
Charity, presents, an NBA acrobat group and President Schubert were all part of ACU's second annual Christmas Slam Tuesday night, giving students a time to mingle  before finals week. It came two nights after "Mingle and Jingle" put campus in full Christmas spirit with Santa Claus, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and an acoustic Aaron Watson ... [Read More…]
Community gathers for first Mingle and Jingle
Students and community members gathered for the first annual Mingle and Jingle. Patrons enjoyed visits with Santa, a showing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and an acoustic concert by country star Aaron Watson. Video/editing by: Brance Armstrong ... [Read More…]
‘Mingle & Jingle’ to open Yule season
Students can get their Christmas spirit on this Sunday with Santa, the Grinch, Aaron Watson and holiday lights. Mingle & Jingle is an opportunity for members of the community to join students and faculty in kicking off the holiday season. The celebration will be held on the front lawn of the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building from 7 -9 ... [Read More…]
Aaron Watson earns recognition as young alumnus of the year
Aaron Watson, country music singer, will be honored on April 26 as ACU's Young Alumnus of the Year. Samantha Adkins, senior alumni relations officer, said the Alumni Advisory Board selected Watson out of the group of finalists because he showed that people can succeed in their career while still balancing a healthy family life. "He's doing ... [Read More…]
Country star brings act to Paramount: Former student was one class from graduating before music career
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Country singer and former ACU student Aaron Watson will return to Abilene on Tuesday for a concert and the release of his latest CD. The concert is planned for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Paramount Theatre, and tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 at the door. All audience members also will receive Watson's CD, Live ... [Read More…]