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…]
Young Life hosts talent show fundraiser at ACU
Young Life Abilene is hosting a talent show to help send special needs students to camp. Walker Johnson, senior health promotions major from Fort Worth, serves as a team leader and student staff member for the Abilene Young Life program. Walker describes the program as a Christian ministry dedicated to being present in the lives of ... [Read More…]
Renovations continue to prevent flooding
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…]
Rain floods Cullen for second time
Cullen flooded, once again, because of excess rains on Saturday and Sunday. Corey Ruff, executive director of Facilities and Campus Management, said that there are plans to fix the flooding problem in Cullen. "There is a drainage improvement project for Cullen that is scheduled to start in the near future," Ruff said. This is not the ... [Read More…]
Cullen Auditorium floods during summer
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…]
Cullen, Chapel on the Hill get card readers
Much to the joy of students and faculty alike, new card readers have been installed in both Cullen Auditorium and the Chapel on the Hill. Mark Lewis, assistant dean for Spiritual Life and Chapel Programs, said the new card readers will make signing in and out of Chapel forums easier. "It's a lot more efficient than having to hand enter them or ... [Read More…]