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Summit theme, keynote speakers released

March 27, 2015 by Daniel Block

The seven keynote speakers for Summit 2015 have been confirmed, with two familiar faces at ACU highlighting the list. Dr. Brady Bryce, director of contextual education, and Dr. Richard Beck, chair of the Department of Psychology, will speak during the first two sessions Sunday night and Monday morning, respectively. Other speakers will come to ... [Read More…]

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Bryce exchanges Summit role for full-time faculty post

February 25, 2015 by Bailey Werderich

Brady Bryce has handed over the reins of Summit after more than seven years as the director of ministry events. During his time in leadership, Bryce has been credited with revolutionizing Summit, the university's annual fall lectureship event. He refocused the event on students by using social media to start conversations with presenters, ... [Read More…]

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“Earthed” Summit draws audience from all over

October 3, 2014 by Stephanie Jordan

ACU's annual Summit for 2014 was themed "Earthed." Over 1,000 people came out to it's many sessions to hear speakers from around the world. Video/editing by Stephanie Jordan ... [Read More…]

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Reflections on art and Summit

September 25, 2014 by Richard Lyne

Art can be a praiseworthy thing. By art, we create experiences and forge common identities with others. We share stories and build visions. People express love through their work. Humans give glory to God when they honor him with the fruits of their labors. There should always be adornments and songs in the House of God, because our offerings ... [Read More…]

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September 22, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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Summit offers 12 chapel credits

September 18, 2014 by Callie Oliver

Many visitors and long-time friends of ACU gathered in Moody Sunday night as this year's Summit began. With the theme of "Earthed," Summit will go back to the beginning and focus on Genesis. "This year's theme is 'Earthed,' and it represents God's creative work in humanity," said Dr. Phil Schubert, president of ACU. "This week the speakers and ... [Read More…]

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Summit to further complicate parking

September 18, 2014 by Madelyn Bane

The competition for parking spots will heat up Monday with the start of Summit. With the loss of about 360 spots to construction, students, faculty and visitors will have to adjust to the lack of parking space. "It will be tough, and it will be frustrating for some, but I still think we have adequate parking," said Jimmy Ellison, chief of ... [Read More…]

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Episcopal priest to be Summit’s first female preacher

September 18, 2014 by Linsey Thut

This year's Summit will feature the first woman preacher as a theme speaker. Barbara Brown Taylor is an Episcopal priest and the author of several award-winning books, her most recent being Learning to Walk in the Dark. Brady Bryce, director of Summit, said Taylor is an outstanding preacher and various people suggested her as a speaker. "Her ... [Read More…]

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Students to speak at Summit

September 18, 2014 by Elijah Evans

Summit recruited numerous students to speak at this year's conference. Brady Bryce, director of ministry events and Summit, said Summit leadership listened to students, faculty and other individuals across campus to unearth student speakers. "We tried to be widely diverse in the disciplines that are represented and just find out who people ... [Read More…]

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Speakers selected for 2014 Summit

April 3, 2014 by Denzil Lim

The Summit committee did not waste time in organizing Summit fall 2014, beginning preparations last summer. The coming Summit will feature famed speakers ranging from an episcopal priest, Gilbert T. Rowe professor from Duke University and a young documentary producer. Summit 2014 is themed "Earthed: Discovering Our Origin in God." Earthed ... [Read More…]

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