This week on the JMC Network Newscast: First, the demolition of Chambers Hall that occurred over spring break. Next, details about the 11th annual FilmFest, then this week's Spotlight with Catherine Blakemore. Finally, KACU makes the switch in radio frequencies. Savanah Silva - Anchor/Producer Videographers: "¢ Kynzie Newman "¢ Josh Cook ... [Read More…]
Hammer to swing on Chambers’ demolition Monday
Long-awaited demolition of Chambers Hall will officially begin Monday at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the rest of the semester. The building has been part of campus for 86 years, but demolition will make room for the Halbert-Walling Research Center, a part of the Vision in Action plan. "The construction site will be set off with fencing, ... [Read More…]
Cold weather affects construction, city
Last week's weather wreaked havoc on Abilene. Construction workers could not work on Foster Science Building during the snow days and had to wait for the ground to thaw and dry before returning to work. "When the ground's real wet, it tears up the heavy equipment," said Kevin Roberts, chief information officer. "So it's not just that there ... [Read More…]
Campus Center construction complete
The basement of the Campus Center is finally finished. For the past few months, construction workers have been drilling, tearing apart the basement floors and painting, among other things. An elevator was installed in early December, and so far, the Office of Student Life and Students' Association have moved into their spaces. The ... [Read More…]
JMC Network Newscast – February 6, 2015
First, remembering Peggy Teague. Then, a behind the scenes look at the men's social club rehearsals. Next, your JMC Network Sportscast. Also, a student caught the demolition of Walling Lecture Hall on tape. Last, a local sweets shop is preparing for their biggest weekend of the year. Video by Brittney Johnson and Jamie Swallows ... [Read More…]
And Walling came tumbling down
Demolition for the decades old building has been approved and the Walling Lecture Hall is being torn down. Student video by Stephanie Jordan Editing by Jamie Swallows ... [Read More…]
JMC Network Newscast – January 30, 2015
First, a look at the Sing Song preparations of the ACU women's clubs. Then, the drastic temperature change here in Abilene. Also, a look at the dance team, Sanctify Hip Hop Company's, newest auditions. We will also look at ACU sports for the week. Finally, we've got an update for the campus wide construction. Video by Brittney Johnson and ... [Read More…]
Campus construction prepares for future
Construction around the ACU campus is continuing to further advance the initiatives recently put into place. Video by Jessica Clark & Emily Studer Editing by Emily Studer ... [Read More…]
Playground for engineers expected to open in February
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…]
Track, soccer complex takes shape
The rubber track and grass field were laid in the new track and soccer complex on the North side of campus last week. The project is beginning to look the part as the two athletic surfaces nearing completion. The track is still without lanes, and the field has yet to fully take root, but the once pile of dirt is now a clean field of green grass ... [Read More…]