By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor The Centennial Campaign's yearlong celebration will begin in February with production of a photographic book honoring ACU and its 100-year history. Ron Hadfield, director of creative services and editor of ACU Today magazine, plans to begin compiling the 192-page, hardback book that will be for sale for $40 to ... [Read More…]
Centennial vision tops State of University speech
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Dr. K.B. Massingill, director of the Adams Center, asked about 280 people at Monday's State of the University Address in the Teague Special Events Center about the second century vision, "What will ACU be like for our grandchildren and great-grandchildren?," as ACU approaches its Centennial Celebration next year ... [Read More…]
Fund-raising goal sets record of $150 million: ‘Called to Faith and Excellence’ campaign sets Centennial goals
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The university announced Saturday a far-reaching campaign to raise $150 million by the end of 2006. With a theme of "Called to Faith and Excellence," the Centennial Campaign is the largest in university history and includes plans to construct at least two buildings, renovate a third and expand the school's ... [Read More…]
Semi-annual Board meeting to vote on major budget issues
By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor The Board of Trustees will meet this weekend to discuss next year's budget and the Centennial Campaign. Don Crisp, chairman of the Board, said one major topic of discussion and approval will be the budget for the 2004-05 school year. He said the finance committee will make recommendations regarding the budget to ... [Read More…]
Task forces help plan centennial: First round of ideas submitted for 2005-06 campus celebration
By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor With the university's centennial celebration about two years away, committees planning the celebration have been formed and are submitting ideas for the university's improvement. Most of the 10 task forces have convened for several months now and have submitted their first round of ideas for consideration to the ... [Read More…]
Two years till 100, ACU plans for big bash: 11-member committee to recommend goals, ideas for centennial
By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Planning for the university's 100th anniversary is underway, and 10 task forces have submitted ideas for Centennial Celebration goals. Ideas submitted by the task forces will not been released until after the plans are finalized early next year, said Michelle Morris, assistant vice president for university and alumni ... [Read More…]
With new campaign, a new look: Priorities include Burford renovation, track, new building
By Steve Holt, Staff Writer A significant portion of the Centennial Campaign, a $150 million university fund-raising project, likely will focus on campus improvements and beautification. Dr. John Tyson, vice president for development and alumni relations, said that while a monetary goal for the campus, or capital, improvements has not been set, ... [Read More…]
New Centennial director hired: $100-plus million campaign to go public next year
By Kyle Peveto, Arts Editor ACU hired Phil Boone this month as the new director its centennial campaign. Boone graduated from ACU in 1983 with a bachelor of business administration degree in finance. Since then Boone owned, operated and worked in various sales firms and training companies. Before being hired by ACU, Boone owned and operated ... [Read More…]
Centennial Campaign leader leaves ACU: Officials shuffle responsibilities for $100M campaign
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The university's latest fund-raising campaign is without a specific leader after Mike Barnes left the university Sept. 30. The Centennial Campaign was begun Jan. 1, 2001, with the hopes of earning at least the total raised by the previous campaign, and Barnes' resignation will not affect that goal, officials ... [Read More…]