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University closes in science center’s funds

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Ninety-two percent of fundraising for the Vision in Action Initiative's science centers is complete, according to Jim Orr. Orr, vice president for advancement, said the university is waiting on $3 million to be committed. Regardless, though, he said the fundraising is doing well in the 11 months since the initiative began. "We're really close ... [Read More…]

Playground for engineers expected to open in February

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Construction on Bennett Gymnasium, after a semester-long delay, will be finished by mid-February, and the Department of Engineering and Physics will move in throughout the remainder of the semester. The project was delayed after the discovery of an original concrete structure 21 feet beneath the ground. Much like a jigsaw puzzle, the concrete ... [Read More…]

Clock ticking on Bennett Gymnasium renovation

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Bennett Gymnasium's transformation into new engineering and physics laboratories has fallen behind schedule. The upgrade to the historical facility is one of five major projects included in ACU's Vision in Action initiative. Construction on Bennett Gymnasium began in April 2014, with the original date of completion expected to come before the ... [Read More…]

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