The construction project in Moody is now complete. As part of ACU's continuing efforts to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the project aimed to provide accessible seating for individuals with disabilities. ADA requires that establishments, including universities, accommodate for disabled individuals where ... [Read More…]
Moody undergoing construction
Seats have been tossed aside in preparation for a minor Moody face lift. The United States Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, which in part requires establishments to accommodate disabled individuals if possible. Scot Colley, executive director of risk management and construction, said the Office of Construction and Risk ... [Read More…]
Construction on Sewell Theatre finished
Construction and repairs on Sewell Theatre have been completed. The project to renovate some of the outdated features in Sewell began in July and was completed at the beginning of this week. Scot Colley, the executive director of Risk Management and Construction, said that the project consisted of an installation of new equipment in Sewell "We ... [Read More…]
Judge Ely businesses make way for Walgreens
Construction crews, bulldozers and dirt mounds have overtaken several lots at the corner of North Judge Ely Boulevard and East North 10th Street to make way for another addition of a well-known drugstore. The popular intersection will soon house a Walgreens, replacing the Mexican restaurant Alfredo's and an already vacant Shell gas station. The ... [Read More…]
Campus construction completed
With the completion of the loading dock at the McGlothlin Campus Center, campus construction has reached its conclusion. The dock's renovation was to improve the view from the front door of the new Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The bulk of the plan was adding plants and flowers to the area, which was difficult ... [Read More…]
Loop line completion set for October
Despite rain delays and several large events on campus, construction continues to progress on the new heating and cooling loop line and the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Construction crews have successfully connected nine of 23 buildings to the new heating and cooling loop line. The rest of the buildings on campus ... [Read More…]
Burst pipe floods Bennett Gymnasium
A water pipe burst last Thursday night, flooding Bennett Gym and threatening the cancellation of Welcome Week basketball. The gym was cleaned up and restored to a playable condition just in time for Welcome Week activities to begin. "I was out of town Friday, but Kenli came into the office Friday morning and found the gym flooded,"said Assistant ... [Read More…]
Campus construction creates parking frenzy
There are a total of 4,291 parking spaces on campus. At the moment, many of these spaces are inaccessible because of two major construction projects on campus. ACU Police Chief Jimmy Ellison has been dealing with the changing parking situation since construction began last semester. He has kept in contact with the university through periodic ... [Read More…]
Judge Ely Boulevard, Taylor Elementary construction coming to an end
Northeastern Abilene's extreme makeover is coming to an end after almost three months of construction on Judge Ely Boulevard and a complete renovation of Taylor Elementary School. Since May, the city has been repaving roads throughout town, including Judge Ely Boulevard, ACU's main entrance roadway. Cody Marshall, Abilene City Engineer, said he is ... [Read More…]
New students adjust to campus construction
As freshmen settle in for their first week of classes, they are also dealing with campus construction. The  new students have already been at ACU a week, allowing time to figure out where everything is. However, construction has been a factor in the freshmen's acquaintance with the campus. The new students have had to take alternate routes and ... [Read More…]