Dina Deligiorgis, a representative from UN Women, spoke to ACU faculty, staff and students Tuesday about the progression of gender equality and how to end violence against women. Deligiorgis is a knowledge management specialist for UN Women, a United Nations organization that was created to address the issue of gender inequality. "From a ... [Read More…]
Hailey recognized as nation’s best pre-law adviser
Dr. Mel Hailey is being recognized as the nation's best pre-law adviser with the Dean Gerald Wilson Award for Excellence. Dr. Neal Coates, chairman of the Department of Political Science, said the winner of this award must have an uncanny sense of how to match students' interests in law schools with their ability to gain admission. "Dr. ... [Read More…]
Former members of Congress visit with students
Two former congressmen visited with various student groups and classes on campus Monday and Tuesday. Former Rep. Dan Miller of Florida and former Rep. Nick Lampson of Texas last served in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2003 and 2009, respectively. Both are part of a nonprofit organization called The United States Association for Former ... [Read More…]
One big leap for mankind
The world can be so full of hate sometimes, but on this particular day, it seems as if there's a little less. Yesterday, while I was putting off my work, I saw on TV that Tiffany & Co. featured a same-sex couple in their new ad campaign entitled "Will You." This is the first time the company has done such a thing, and it's received a lot of ... [Read More…]
Diplomat in residence visits campus
Diplomat in Residence Floyd Cable visited campus Thursday to discuss government internship opportunities in Washington and abroad. Cable spoke in the Campus Center Living Room during Chapel with 60 students of various majors and classification in attendance. He discussed various opportunities that joining the Foreign Service can offer as well as ... [Read More…]
‘Tis the Season of Civic Duty
It's election season. Early voting polls opened Monday morning for the Nov. 4 midterms that are quickly approaching. Now, I know what some of you are thinking. Voting is a hassle because you don't have time; you aren't in your hometown (unless you're from Abilene), your vote doesn't actually matter"¦ etc., etc. But I'm here to tell you that ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 10.04.13
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Government begging for an extension
By Parker Gordon, senior music and political science major from Stephenville As of Oct. 1, the federal government is shut down. A contributing factor to this has been the debate over funding Obamacare which, believe it or not, is a normal and healthy response for a governing body. Good laws become good laws when they go through the write, ... [Read More…]
What if the ACU ‘government’ shuts down?
Republicans and Democrats refuse to budge and pass a spending bill, leaving no end in sight for the government shutdown. Because Republicans will only agree to pass the budget if Obamacare is delayed or defunded and Democrats won't agree to a budget that destroys Obamacare, we find ourselves at an impasse. It seems ridiculous, shutting down the ... [Read More…]
Government begging for an extension
By Parker Gordon, senior music and political science major from Stephenville As of Oct. 1, the federal government is shut down. A contributing factor to this has been the debate over funding Obamacare which, believe it or not, is a normal and healthy response for a governing body. Good laws become good laws when they go through the write, ... [Read More…]
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