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Bible majors to see tuition reduction

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A tuition reduction for Bible majors has been approved and will be implemented for next year's incoming freshmen. Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, said the College of Biblical Studies offered the initial idea, and campus leaders met to discuss the possibilities. "We met as a campus leadership looking at everything from financial aid to admissions ... [Read More…]

Feral Cat Initiative sets up feeders

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A minimized melody of meowing can be heard on campus compared to years past. Last semester, Campus Management took action against a cat-crowded campus by implementing a new program named the Feral Cat Initiative. Corey Ruff, executive director of facilities and campus management and main advisor for the initiative, said around 40 cats have gone ... [Read More…]

ACU professor publishes book in French

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Yann Opsitch, instructor of French, published a book entitled "La Sagesse et L'Adversite" in June. The book is written entirely in French. The title translates to "Wisdom and Adversity." Opsitch said he was invited last fall to present a conference in Colmar, France about the theme of wisdom in the Bible and decided to write a book to reach ... [Read More…]

Dept. of Language adds new Korean course

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Korean language classes began this semester. The course is a new addition to the Department of Language and Literature. Dr. Harland Rall, assistant professor of Language and Literature, is the language coordinator for Dialektos. "Dialektos is a name we gave to the language program for non-traditional languages on campus," Rall said. "It ... [Read More…]

CitySquare to offer program for education majors

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In the fall of 2014, the education department is offering an opportunity for education majors to shadow teachers in urban classrooms through the CitySquare program. CitySquare is a faith based organization located in downtown Dallas that "exists to fight the root causes of poverty by partnering with those in need". Their goal is to empower ... [Read More…]

Study Abroad program creates Spanish-intensive trip for 2014

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A new and rigorous Spanish-intensive course will replace regular study abroad courses at Montevideo, Uraguay in Fall 2014. Stephen Shewmaker, executive director for international education said they were urged to create the program. "Paul Roggendorff challenged us to develop a program that would provide an even more robust purpose that would ... [Read More…]

Occupational therapy masters program begins degree accreditation process

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A program for a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is in the process of being approved for the summer of 2014. The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition is currently accepting applications. Since there is no specific corresponding bachelor's degree, any student with the prerequisite science courses can apply, said program ... [Read More…]

Chapa’s big plays lead to big defense

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Third quarter, Concordia is on offense and the ball is snapped. Their quarterback scans the field and finds a receiver on the left side. He fires a strike, but sophomore defensive back Tyler Chapa sees it coming all the way. He picks off the ball and runs it all the way down the sideline to the end zone for a touchdown. "The rush of emotions ... [Read More…]

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