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Preserving the past: Chambers and Bennett’s legacies are remembered

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"I met my wife here," said Dr. Charlie Marler. "We were both in the same class. We did date a little bit in the library when we had to, when we had assignments that made it necessary." Marler, now professor emeritus and senior faculty of journalism and mass communication, spent countless hours dining in the Bean, going on dates with his wife ... [Read More…]

Designs unify buildings’ styles

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ACU's newest plan to construct several buildings, including a science building and a football stadium, have brought the issue of building expenses to the forefront. The university also wants to continue to create harmony between the new and old structures on campus. Decades ago, ACU's buildings were constructed differently for several reasons, ... [Read More…]

Faculty concerns about space are addressed as departments move buildings

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Dr. Kim Pamplin, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said he is excited to see how the new Halbert-Walling Research Center and the Onstead Center buildings will enrich his students. "We're really looking forward to some newer space, some prettier space and some more functional space," Pamplin said. He is excited to use the ... [Read More…]

Possibility of building plans affecting neighbors has led to concern

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"We have been in this house 22 years next month, and for the eight years before that we lived four houses down the street," said Cindy Earles, resident on Rountree Drive. Earles is one of the residents on Rountree Drive who could be effected by the university's plans to build the new stadium. If the university needs to, it will expand and build ... [Read More…]

Drawing lines: Construction of new stadiums will affect parking

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Thirty minutes before kick-off, dozens of cars still circle the ACU campus trying to find a parking spot. Parking could be a significant factor in the new building and stadium plans ACU recently released, and while the university studies show the planned parking will be enough, some on campus aren't so sure. Many students seem to agree the ... [Read More…]

Beautifying the entrance to Abilene

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In 2007, the university petitioned to the Abilene City Council to change the name of Ambler Avenue to University Avenue. The stretch from Interstate 20 to Grape Street is a major pipeline for businesses and visitors to the city. The street passing two universities and other retailers and restaurants is an entryway to the city. Because Ambler is a ... [Read More…]

ACU Drive to be abandoned

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The university has not wasted time preparing for construction of an on-campus stadium. ACU petitioned the city of Abilene to re-zone property north of Ambler Avenue and abandon ACU Drive, which cuts through the land. The university owns the plot of land on both sides of ACU Drive across Ambler. Although renderings of the new stadium on the north ... [Read More…]

Building initiative spurs fundraising

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Though $55 million has already been gifted to the "Vision in Action" initiative, it appears as much as $30 million remains to be raised by the university by May 31, 2014. ACU's three new science facilities are expected to cost a total of $45 million - $30 million of which has already been donated by Kay Onstead, Kathy and David D. Halbert, and ... [Read More…]

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