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Welcome Week undergoes complete transformation

April 1, 2015 by Savanah Silva

The Office of Student Life is now in charge of Welcome Week and has implemented some changes in hopes of allowing future students an easier transition. Wildcat Week, as it's now known, will take the place of the old program in which incoming freshmen spent time with their future Core class while adjusting to ACU and life as a newly independent ... [Read More…]

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New leadership, ideas for Welcome Week, Passport

January 29, 2015 by Daniel Block

Changes to the First Year Program will result in a revamped Passport and Welcome Week for incoming students. According to an email from Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, to all faculty and staff, both programs now exist under new leadership and are no longer part of the First Year Program. Passport now operates under the Office of Enrollment, but ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats debut talent at Civic Center

August 27, 2014 by Optimist Staff

ACU's newest Wildcats show off their skills at the annual Welcome Week Talent Show. Video/editing by Nathan Lundeen and Jamie Swallows ... [Read More…]

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New Wildcats compete in Olympics

August 27, 2014 by Jamie Swallows

The incoming Wildcats compete in the annual Welcome Week Olympics on August 22nd, 2014. Winner: Group 35 Video/editing by Jamie Swallows ... [Read More…]

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Freshmen experience a welcoming tradition

August 27, 2014 by Brittney Johnson

New Wildcats "Awaken" at Candlelight Devo during the 2014 Welcome Week. Video/editing by Brittney Johnson ... [Read More…]

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Giant Twister remains central to Welcome Week

August 26, 2014 by Brittney Johnson

The freshman class took on the biggest game of Twister during the 2014 Welcome Week. Video/editing by Brittney Johnson ... [Read More…]

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New Wildcats move in on campus

August 26, 2014 by Optimist Staff

Incoming freshmen move into campus dorms for the new school year. Video by Laura Benson Editing by Brittney Johnson ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 08.25.14

August 25, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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Photo Gallery: Welcome Week 2014

August 22, 2014 by Optimist Staff

Every August the First-Year Program provides the Welcome Week experience for all incoming freshmen and transfer student. Students participate in mentor groups, games, service projects, intramurals and the infamous candlelight devo. [flickr album=72157646236926998 num=30 size=Square] ... [Read More…]

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New wildcats show off talent to close out Welcome Week

August 29, 2013 by Jaci Isham

The end of welcome week gives new students the opportunity to show their fellow peers their special talents. Video/editing by: Jaci Isham ... [Read More…]

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