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106th school year begins during Opening Chapel ceremonies

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As he began the university's 106th year, Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university urged students and others who packed Moody Coliseum Monday for Opening Chapel to find ways to outlive their lives. "As we begin this 106th year of Abilene Christian University together, students, I ask you to do this: keep your Christ-centered focus - or get ... [Read More…]

Schubert to attend President’s Circle Dinner

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Dr. Phil Schubert will attend his first President's Circle Dinner as president of the university on Saturday from 5-7 p.m. in the Teague Special Events Center. The dinner, a tradition since 1969, gives the president the chance to recognize all of the university's donors, said Suzanne Allmon, senior adviser to the president. "It's really an ... [Read More…]

Schubert to speak in Homecoming Chapel

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ACU alumni and campus visitors will head to Moody Coliseum at 10:45 a.m. Saturday for this year's Homecoming Chapel. In charge of planning the event were Jama Cadle, assistant director of Alumni Relations and university events, Samantha Adkins, senior Alumni Relations officer, and Grant Boone, Alumni Relations officer. The Alumni Association and ... [Read More…]

President takes Facebook hiatus

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Linda, Thanks so much for highlighting my lack of Facebook etiquette! I think the term is "Boom! Roasted!" You definitely got me! Not to worry though. You're not alone. After a quick peek this morning, I see that I have 876 friend requests, several invites to events and groups - even an invite to play Mafia Wars! Yes, it's been awhile since I ... [Read More…]

Friend request left unanswered

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Dear President Schubert, Please accept my friendship on Facebook. It's been about a month since I requested you, and quite frankly you have broken some serious Facebook rules of etiquette by waiting this long to confirm my request. I look longingly at my notification box at least six times a day hoping to see that magical red box appear notifying ... [Read More…]

Opinion: Schubert presidency promises greatness

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In Monday's inauguration, Dr. Barry D. Packer, chairman of the Board of Trustees, said the Board of Trustees has prayerfully considered who to choose as president of ACU since 1906. "God has always blessed us with the right one to serve at the right time, and we believe it is true today," Packer said. We agree. In his inaugural address, Dr. Phil ... [Read More…]

Schubert challenges ACU community during Opening Chapel

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Dr. Phil Schubert challenged the ACU community to "outlive their lives" during his inaugural address Monday. "The outlive your life principle gets right to the heart of our ACU promise," Schubert said. "We make a promise that ACU will be a vibrant, innovative, Christ-centered environment that engages students in authentic, spiritual, intellectual ... [Read More…]

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