Students heard the Chapel bells ring before Chapel on Wednesday for the first time in a long time. Deborah Niccum, executive assistant to the dean in the College of Biblical Studies, said the bells chimed at least up until daylight savings time, but was not sure when they stopped ringing. "I believe it was the Friday before daylight savings ... [Read More…]
Lighting up the night purple and white
The ACU tower is one of the most visible structures of Abilene, seen all over campus and even from Abilene's highway. When lit purple, it blares Wildcat pride. The Students' Association is working closely with administration and the maintenance crew to create policies so that the purple glow will have a prideful purpose in Wildcat country. SA ... [Read More…]
Famous structures
"Oh Dear, Christian College" - by Ben Miller Famous structures September 9, 2011 Go to the "Oh Dear, Christian College" Gallery ... [Read More…]
The university’s most recognizable landmark has spent 15 years… Lighting the way
By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor The Tower of Light stands as a fortress by day and a beacon by night-150 feet, 15 stories, 60 slabs of Leuders limestone high, one of the tallest structures in Abilene. The tower was built in 1989 with the Biblical Studies Building, Chapel on the Hill and Beauchamp Amphitheater. Bob Omstead, then co-chair of the ... [Read More…]