The university plans to expand its academic presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to offer "a high-quality Christian higher education to a larger demographic." The university issued a press release Tuesday to announce the move. Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, said the location has yet to be determined, but the university is looking at ... [Read More…]
CitySquare students finish semester with celebration
ACU students finished up their year at CitySquare with a celebration of their work with Design For Change inner city students Saturday in Dallas. Over the last year, sophomores Alan Songer, criminal justice and Spanish major from Tomball; Bethany Richardson, social work major from Nacogdoches; Molly Clemans, marketing and ad/PR major from ... [Read More…]
CitySquare opening exhibits ACU program
The grand opening of ACU at CitySquare in Dallas was hosted by ACU to display the work they've done so far. CitySquare, located in Dallas is an organization that focuses on fighting poverty and providing means of education to those less fortunate. Dr. Stephen Johnson, dean of the Honors College, said ACU and CitySquare are working together to ... [Read More…]
Robot reports for class at CitySquare
Bethany Richardson, sophomore social work major from Nacogdoches, lives at City Square in Dallas, 181 miles away from ACU. Despite being off campus, a new robot allows her to attend and stay mobile during class. "By using the Double, I have more mobility in the classroom," said Richardson. "I can hear people, people can hear me, and I have the ... [Read More…]
COBA takes January short-course to CitySquare
COBA is presenting students with an opportunity to earn credit this coming Jan. A 3-hour credit class is being offered Jan. 6-10, 2014, in Dallas and is open to any majors. There are no prerequisites required to enroll. Management 320, taught by Dr. Laura Phillips, assistant professor of management sciences, will be available as a short-course ... [Read More…]
CitySquare to offer program for education majors
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…]
CitySquare students take campus to south Dallas
Eleven students completed internships and research in Dallas over the summer. Fall classes started Tuesday for the justice and urban studies students working alongside CitySquare, a non-profit organization focused on fighting poverty. This past summer the students completed internships with Americorps, and worked through summer camps and food ... [Read More…]
New grad programs to be based in Dallas
ACU is expanding its Christ-centered community to Dallas with two new graduate programs, both of which will begin in 2014. The programs include a Master in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Medical Family Therapy, and a Post-Baccalaureate Dietetic Internship. Each program will challenge students to think critically about the world ... [Read More…]
ACU CitySquare joins majors with service
ACU CitySquare is already making a difference in its inaugural year. According to CitySquare's website, the CitySquare program in Dallas is a 25-year-old poverty-fighting enterprise. Its administrative headquarters occupies CityWalk, a 15-story building that since 2010 has provided a multi-faceted outreach program providing food to more than ... [Read More…]
Weekend Campaigns plan three trips
Weekend Campaigns have scheduled three trips to help students connect with their community. The trips include a trip to work with CitySquare, a multi-faceted, non-profit organization in Dallas on Oct. 25-27. Another trip is planned for Nov. 16-18 for a drive-in Thanksgiving dinner in Oklahoma City. The final Campaign of the semester is scheduled ... [Read More…]