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Gallery: Opening Assembly starts off the new school year, Cope addresses students

August 29, 2025 by John Stai and Steven Infante

The university community gathered in Moody Coliseum on Monday morning to mark the beginning of ACU’s 120th academic year with the traditional Opening Assembly. This year’s ceremony featured more than 100 flags representing the home countries, states and territories of students and faculty, including representation from the Navajo Nation for the ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Opening Assembly marks the start of the new academic year

August 30, 2024 by Daniel Curd

The Opening Assembly returned to Moody Coliseum on Monday morning, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and alumni to mark the beginning of the new academic year. The ceremony featured a reading of Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill, music by the Big Purple Marching Band, and an address by Texas Supreme Court Justice Jeff Boyd, a 1983 ACU graduate. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Opening Assembly starts off the new school year, Honorable Shelton Gibbs addresses students

September 1, 2023 by Daniel Curd

The long-awaited Opening Assembly made a return to Moody Coliseum on Monday morning. Distinguished alumni, joined current students, faculty, and staff to witness the event. The ceremony encompassed time-honored traditions such as the parade of flags and a worship session featuring traditional hymns. ... [Read More…]

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ACU begins year with 110th Opening Assembly

August 24, 2015 by Optimist Staff

Faculty and staff, along with students and community members gathered in Moody Coliseum Monday morning to officially begin the new school year. video by Aaron Pokluda & Forrest Lorenzen & John Puckett edited by Savanah Silva ... [Read More…]

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Opening Chapel – Seize the day

August 27, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

Students heard from Jennifer Haltom Doan at Opening Chapel on August 25th, 2014. Doan implemented a "carpe diem" way of living and even took a selfie with the students and faculty. Video by Jamie Swallows and Nathan Lundeen Editing by Nathan Lundeen ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 08.27.14

August 27, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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The 2013 fall semester starts with the opening ceremonies

August 29, 2013 by JP Festa

The 2013-2014 years begins with the 108th opening ceremonies. Video/editing by: JP Festa and Denzil Lim ... [Read More…]

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Cartoon: When Rick Atchley was taken too seriously

August 29, 2013 by Ben Todd

"When Rick Atchley was taken too seriously" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 08.28.13

August 28, 2013 by Optimist Staff

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Grade-A speaker: Opening Chapel recognizes new achievements

August 27, 2013 by Maggie Marshall

Opening Chapel is the kick off for every fall semester, and this year's assembly definitely did not disappoint. The Parade of Flags, just one of Opening Chapel's traditions, recognizes every country represented in the ACU body. Many students look forward to watching the parade at the beginning of Chapel each year. Kaileb Holland, junior ... [Read More…]

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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