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Donors’ gifts make ‘Vision’ possible

February 14, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

The university has received the largest gift in its 108-year history - a $55 million commitment from three families that will help fund the construction of a major science complex and two stadiums. The donation will lay the foundation for ACU's Vision in Action initiative, the newest approach to the university's 21st Century Vision developed in ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: 21st Century Vision, ACU, Athletics, Construction, Vision in Action

Construction will be messy, but worth it

February 14, 2014 by Optimist Editorial Board

Constructing a new football stadium and science facility is a positive announcement, but concerned students may find themselves wondering how these developments will affect their campus activities. The truth is the construction on a campus our size will probably be inconvenient. The campus will be torn apart. It will be noisy, and parking might be ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials, Opinion Tagged With: Construction, Vision in Action

The Optimist Print Edition: 01.24.14

January 24, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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Filed Under: Print Edition Tagged With: Basketball, Construction, Print Edition

Beltway to construct new church past Walmart

January 23, 2014 by James Eldred

Beltway Park Baptist Church has broken ground on a new satellite campus just blocks from ACU. Construction workers are clearing the land and preparing to lay a foundation for the new Beltway Park North Campus northeast of Walmart on Highway 351. The Beltway congregation voted unanimously to create the new campus in mid-November after the elders ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Beltway Baptist Church, Construction

Cullen becomes more weather-resistant

January 23, 2014 by Daniel Zepeda

Renovations to Cullen Auditorium have continued into the spring semester as workers have begun installing a new roof on the building. The new roof should prohibit water flow and protect the overall wellbeing of the auditorium. Cullen experienced two floods last semester that caused severe damage to the 40 year-old building. "Construction workers ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Construction, Cullen Auditorium

Renovations continue to prevent flooding

November 21, 2013 by Melany Cox

Most of the renovations to Cullen Auditorium have been completed and measures are being taken to ensure the auditorium does not flood again. The renovations began after Cullen was flooded in mid-June. Scot Colley, executive director of Risk Management and Construction, said the only part of the renovation that remains to be completed is the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Archive, Construction, Cullen Auditorium

Lawn, patio to be added next to Mabee Hall

October 15, 2013 by Melany Cox

The area between Mabee Hall and the Don Morris Center will be transformed into a lawn and patio. Scot Colley, executive director of Risk Management and Construction, said the area was dug up for part of the loop line construction project, which began in mid-May and has reached completion. He said, for the most part, the area is shaded throughout ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Archive, Construction, Mabee Hall

Construction continues into fall semester

August 26, 2013 by Brittany Jackson

Phase two of a construction project on loop lines which began in mid-May is expected to be completed by the end of September or beginning of October. Loop line pipes located under the Brown Library, Sherrod building and Don H. Morris building have been dug up and replaced with new high-density polyethylene pipes that feed out from directly ... [Read More…]

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Cullen Auditorium floods during summer

August 23, 2013 by Denzil Lim

A storm that generated six inches of water in 30 minutes flooded Cullen Auditorium in mid-June damaging the building and forcing weeks of repairs. Chris Cornell, who worked in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning in the Department of Facilities and Campus Management, helped with the restoration. "I went to work on Tuesday morning and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Archive, Construction, Cullen Auditorium, Facilities and Campus Management, Flooding

Water leak causes SWRC demolition

May 3, 2013 by Josh Garcia

Facilities Management opened a hole in the ground in pursuit of a water leak in front of the Rec Center. A flange, which attaches two pipes together, was leaking under the sidewalk in front of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. After finding the location of the leak, Facilities Management set to the task of repairing it. Kristian Allen, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Construction, Rec Center

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