Tables in the campus center will overflow with cupcakes next week as a group of students advocate awareness of the Save the Storks Foundation. Students will hand out 500 free cupcakes April 18-19 to students in hopes of spreading a message about pro-life. The event was inspired by a larger National Pro-Life Cupcake Day that took place on Oct. 9 ... [Read More…]
Faculty to gather to pray through semester
For a group of ACU professors, Friday Chapel has become an opportunity to gather in community of prayer. Throughout the year, surveys are given to students and faculty about their concerns and hopes for ACU's campus. A survey was administered among the faculty over Christmas break and addressed a need for time of prayer amongst professors was ... [Read More…]
Students enjoy first-ever dance on campus
Tuesday night went down in ACU history as the first on-campus dance. Themed "Dance in Disguise," the dance took place the Bob and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center in celebration of the passing of a revised dance policy granting students permission to dance at social events. About 750 students showed up to take part in the celebration throughout the ... [Read More…]
SpringFest to feature free carnival games, concerts
The Students' Association is partnering with the Student Alumni Association to organize SpringFest, a concert and carnival event Saturday evening on the Faubus Lawn next to the Hunter Welcome Center. The event will feature nine concerts, eight of which will be performed by ACU students, beginning at 5 p.m. The headlining band, Loftland, will begin ... [Read More…]
First campus dance considered success
ACU's first on-campus dance had students swaying to the music Tuesday night in the Bob and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center. "Dance in Disguise" was the first implementation of recent changes in the university's dance policy. Tom Craig, director of student productions, was thrilled about the first official dance on campus. Craig said they hoped to ... [Read More…]
Students perform in Edwards concert series
The lobby of Edwards Hall was filled with the sounds of acoustic guitars and the voices of three students Friday. Gabe Guerra, Erin Daughtery, and Spencer Goudeau displayed their musical talents as a part of a concert series held in Edwards Hall. "I thought it would be a good way to bring people together on a Friday night," said Jordan Bunch, ... [Read More…]
Soccer tournament benefits mission trip
Students from across campus participated in a soccer tournament last weekend to benefit Mission Lazarus. The event was conducted as an attempt to help families in poverty-ravaged Honduras, where soccer is a part of the children's culture. "Soccer is what kids love in Honduras," said Sarah Boleslawski, senior communications major from Spring. Over ... [Read More…]
New nursing school to replace Ag in Zona Luce
The Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will move from Zona Luce to the Hardin Administration Building after the Fall 2012 semester. The School of Nursing will move into Zona Luce before Fall 2013. Dr. Greg Straughn, interim provost, outlined the location changes in a faculty meeting Monday. Other changes discussed include the ... [Read More…]
Dancing: Only the policy changed
ACU struck down its long standing no dancing policy causing a stir across Abilene. Many students celebrated, but many people didn't really see much of a change happen. A cynic would point out that the Churches of Christ are behind the Baptists, citing Baylor's repeal of its no-dancing policy 20 years ago. Indeed, many have picked out ACU's ... [Read More…]
‘The Help’ opens discussion on campus
The Office of Multicultural Enrichment partnered with the Campus Activities Board for a viewing of The Help on Saturday in Cullen Auditorium, followed by a conversation about race relations. The Academy Award nominee for Best Picture was free for all students and faculty with their ID and open to the public for a $1 admission. A forum after the ... [Read More…]