The search for the university's next provost began last semester with the formation of the provost search committee. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, sent an email to all university faculty and staff Thursday announcing the members Provost Search Committee. Schubert said the committee was to begin the search process ... [Read More…]
Archives for January 2012
The Optimist Print Edition: 01.27.12
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Sing Song nears, rehearsals continue
Sing Song season is in full swing, bringing history-making dance numbers, unique musical arrangements and themes that have never been done in ACU's Sing Song history. There will be 14 upstage acts in the Feb. 17-18 shows, and several dance numbers by the hosts and hostesses as well as on-campus groups Omega, Sanctify and SHADES. The production ... [Read More…]
Behind the curtain
"Oh Dear, Christian College" - by Ben Miller Behind the curtain January 27, 2012 Go to the "Oh Dear, Christian College" Gallery ... [Read More…]
‘Cats try to stop slide against TWU
Coach Shawna Lavender and the women's basketball team look forward to facing Texas Women's University this Saturday as a chance to redeem themselves from a tough losing streak that has become a frequent trend this season. ACU lost two heartbreakers in the final minutes of the second half this past week in a home-and-home series with Angelo State. ... [Read More…]
Fascinating questions in Moody
As I recently illustrated, Moody Colosseum looks like a flying saucer. Except it doesn't fly, it just sits here on our campus. But as I glance around its vast interior during Chapel, I sometimes wonder what would happen if it lifted itself into the sky and flew off to some distant planet bearing its small sample of earth people. Would the alien ... [Read More…]
The big game as seen through the eyes of a classic
The football match up of the year has been set. The New England Patriots and the New York Giants will square off in Super Bowl XLVI. It sounds exciting, but sadly we have to sit through a little more than a week before we get to witness the outcome. And don't get me started on how pointless the Pro Bowl is. Luckily, with today's simulation ... [Read More…]
University’s SACS accreditation reaffirmed
The university's efforts over the past several years to satisfy its regional accrediting body have succeeded. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools notified the university late last semester that its accreditation with the organization has been reaffirmed. What's more, the reaffirmation comes with no required monitoring or probationary ... [Read More…]
Ranks: Home stand opens 2012 season
The baseball polls are out, and according to this year's Lone Star Conference preseason rankings, the ACU Wildcats will start the year as the fourth best on the diamond in the LSC. LSC coaches, sports information directors and writers cast their ballots for the conference, and the Wildcats, a perennial first place selection, will have to surprise ... [Read More…]
Wildcats hit road for meets in Colo., N.M.
The ACU track and field program will attempt to add to the ten athletes that provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championship Meet Friday and Saturday as the team travels in two separate directions. The multievents athletes - Parker Petty, Matthew Stark and Cassie Brooks will travel northwest to Colorado Springs, Col. to compete at the Air Force ... [Read More…]
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