Civil Rights Tour to visit historic Southern sites
Students will have the opportunity to go on a Civil Rights Tour the week after finals, visiting many places that were pivotal during the Civil Rights Movement.
Dr. Richard Beck, professor of psychology and department chair; Dr. David Dillman, professor of political science and Jennifer Dillman, associate professor of sociology and family studies, will offer the [...]
Abilene Jack N Jill Donut Shops serve different purposes
Abilene is home to four Jack N Jill Donut Shops, but they don’t all bring the same donuts to the table. Each location provides a different atmosphere and a different donut.
ACU students who want to grab a quick Jack N Jill donut on a Saturday morning should visit the Judge Ely Boulevard location. The donuts [...]
The Optimist Print Edition: 01.28.2011
JMC Network Sportscast January 25, 2011
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Photos of the Week: 1.21.11
Photos from the week of January 21, 2011.
Campus construction remains on track
With new grass taking root and temporary fences disappearing, the completion of several construction projects is returning ACU’s campus to an improved version of its former glory.
AT&T Learning Studio
Construction on the third floor of the Brown Library will come to a close in the next several weeks as the AT&T Learning Studio plans to open [...]
Winter weather, cold air headed for Big Country
The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a winter storm watch for most of the Big Country, as dangerous winter weather is expected to move into the area Monday night.
Seth Nagle, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said a dense arctic air mass will move into the area tonight, bringing bitter cold temperatures [...]
Three men’s clubs to offer spring pledging
ACU men’s social clubs Frater Sodalis, Pi Kappa and Sub T-16 are recruiting new members to join their clubs and participate in Sing Song through the newly reinstated practice of spring pledging.
Mauri Westbrook, director of student organizations and activities, said the men’s clubs participating in spring pledging began the process last semester.
“The new Inter-Social Club [...]
University to eliminate PE education program
Exercise science major Kelly Baskin came to ACU knowing she wanted to work with athletes. But future Wildcats who hope to work in high school athletics, as does Baskins, may have hit a snag: ACU has just completed the paperwork for terminating the Physical Education Teacher Education program.
Joe Bell, chair of the Department of Exercise [...]
Ellison named state’s top cop
ACU Police Chief Jimmy Ellison was honored with the Outstanding Police Chief Award for 2010 by a state-wide group of college police departments.
The Texas Association of College and University Police Administrators gave Ellison the award. Ellison, who has served as ACU’s Chief of Police since 2001, said the award demonstrated the commitment the university and [...]
Presidential Scholar requirements increase
Presidential Scholarship applicants and winners this year will participate in a transformed program as the scholarship undergoes alterations in both candidate requirements and award administration.
In the past, students could apply for either a half- or full-tuition Presidential Scholarship. This year, all students will compete for up to a full-tuition scholarship, with unset awards adding more [...]
Debate duo ranks No. 20 in national standings
The ACU Forensics team, more commonly known as speech and debate, is no stranger to success. Among other notable achievements, its qualifications for the national debate tournament against opponents like Rice University demands the attention of the debate world.
“I’m proud of all of our kids. We’ve done really well. It’s been very exciting,” said Dena [...]
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