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RA and AD process changes slightly

January 23, 2015 by Rachel Fritz

The Office of Residence Life Education and Housing is in the process of filling 70 positions and hopes to fill the positions by March. Every year, ResLife sifts through 200-250 applicants to fill resident assistant positions. Ryan Randolph is the area coordinator for Barret and Smith-Adams Halls and has a hand in selecting ADs and ... [Read More…]

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Sanctify getting a fresh start

January 21, 2015 by Laura E. Benson

The dance team Sanctify is getting a fresh start this semester. The club will conduct dance tryouts from 2-5 p.m. Saturday in Studio B of the Money Student Recreation and Wellness center. The mission of Sanctify is to redeem the image of hip-hop and glorify God through dance. While the club did not perform last semester, it did not ... [Read More…]

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Online sexual assault and harassment course still available

January 21, 2015 by Rachel Fritz

The deadline to be entered in a drawing for three $100 Starbucks Coffee Company gift cards for taking the sexual assault course ended Monday and winners were chosen Tuesday. Before winter break, the Office of Student Life sent an email to students requesting they take an online sexual assault course as part of a legal requirement. "The purpose of ... [Read More…]

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SBCs return on smaller scale

January 12, 2015 by Rachel Fritz

Spring Break Campaigns have returned, though they are structured differently and are on a much smaller scale. SBCs began in 1976 when a group of ACU students went to Guatemala in response to an earthquake. The program transformed over the years into a multi-city, multi-country mission effort. Last year, confusion struck as the SBC program was ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Honors College, Justice and Urban Studies, Spring Break Campaigns, Student Life

Students asked to take part in sexual assault prevention training

December 4, 2014 by Madeline Orr

The office of Student Life has asked students to participate in an online training course for sexual assault prevention over the upcoming Christmas break. The course, "Haven-Understanding Sexual Assault" is facilitated through EverFi, a website created as a learning platform. The course takes approximately an hour to complete and can be ... [Read More…]

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The Wildcatitudes

December 2, 2014 by Special Contributor

In preparing for the end of the semester and all that entails, I thought a blessing would only be fitting. Study in peace. Blessed are those without Netflix subscriptions, for they will have time to inherit the earth. Blessed are the remaining Chapel goers, for they will see God. Let's be honest, at this point in the semester, you are ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: guest column, Student Life

Riley selected as vice president of Student Life

August 22, 2014 by Madeline Orr

Chris Riley, a 2000 ACU graduate, was hired this summer for the position of vice president of Student Life. Previously he served as the university's associate general counsel and legal compliance coordinator for eight years. Riley said his first week in the role, beginning on August 4, was spent meeting with all other officers and ... [Read More…]

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Fourteen grads to be awarded by Student Life

May 6, 2014 by Rachel Fritz

Fourteen students will receive awards that honor character and other admirable qualities at Saturday's commencement ceremonies. Every year, Student Life awards outstanding students with these awards. Each student was nominated by faculty and staff and had to meet certain qualifications to be considered for an award. "The executive assistant ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Graduates, Student Life

Winery renamed, students can host formal

March 28, 2014 by Meigan Gardner

ACU Student Life turned down the venue for GATA social club formal, The Mill and Winery, because of its reference to alcohol. However, after a change to the name of the winery, GATA social club was approved to have its formal at what is now called The Mill. "Isabel Lee was the first one to tell me about The Mill," said Jennifer Ellison, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: GATA, Student Life

Search continues to fill interim positions

January 14, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

Candidates for the vice president of Student Life, director of Resident Life and vice president of Advancement positions continue to be evaluated. The process of finding a VP of Student Life began in March 2013 when Jean-Noel Thompson took a post at Faulker University in Montgomery, Ala., and remains ongoing. Dr. Jan Meyer filled the position ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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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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