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November 9, 2011 by Ben Miller Leave a Comment

"Oh Dear, Christian College" - by Ben Miller Life November 9, 2011 Go to the "Oh Dear, Christian College" Gallery ... [Read More…]

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Panoramic: Jacob’s Dream

April 22, 2011 by Corinne Morris

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Jacob’s Dream documentary wins four Telly’s

April 2, 2008 by Laura Acuff

By Laura Acuff, Staff Writer "The Making of Jacob's Dream," a 28-minute high-definition film detailing the final two years of the production of Jacob's Dream, won four International Telly Awards in the 28th annual competition. Jacob's Dream, the 40-foottall bronze sculpture of four angels ascending and descending a ladder into heaven, depicts a ... [Read More…]

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Jacob’s Dream documentary film to show inside story

January 31, 2007 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor The story behind Jacob's Dream, a Centennial Celebration sculpture, is as rich as the sculpture itself, said Ron Hadfield, director of Creative Services. "This is a story that people need to see and hear about because I think not only is the piece of art inspiring, but I think the story behind it and how it came to ... [Read More…]

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Jacob’s Dream Becomes a Reality

September 9, 2006 by Hutton Harris

After years of planning and creation, ACU art professor Jack Maxwell oversees the installation of his massive Jacob's Dream sculpture. Video/editing by Hutton Harris ... [Read More…]

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‘Jacob’s Dream’ gift set for dedication

September 8, 2006 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor Jacob's Dream, a 7,000 pound, 32-foot sculpture that depicts the Genesis 28 story of Jacob's dream will be dedicated to the university Saturday at 1 p.m. on the southeast lawn of the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building commemorating the $26.5 million gift from the Grace L. Woodward Memorial Endowment Trust and the ... [Read More…]

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Jacob’s Ladder sculpture taking shape for Maxwell

March 2, 2006 by Hutton Harris

For the past two years, art professor, Jack Maxwell, has been recreating the statue version of Jacob's Ladder in hopes of presenting it in September of 2006. Video/editing by Hutton Harris ... [Read More…]

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Maxwell awaits funding to begin construction of ‘Jacob’s Ladder’

April 13, 2005 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Jack Maxwell's dream balances in his office on a miniature pedestal beside a model of an architectural garden and among other sculptures he has designed, waiting for completion. Maxwell, chair of the Art and Design Department, has been busy designing and constructing a sculpture and a garden-like surrounding ... [Read More…]

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An Epic Vision

February 23, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Inspired by Jacob's dream in Genesis 28, Jack Maxwell hopes to share the inspiration with others through his sculpture, Jacob's Ladder Jack Maxwell had a vision. When the Woodward family donated $26 million to ACU five years ago in memory of Grace Woodward, the university wanted to find a way to commemorate a ... [Read More…]

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