2006 News

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12/18/2006:  

ACU students to participate in service learning trip to Honduras Jan. 3-8

12/12/2006:  

ACU 2006 commemorative Christmas ornament features Sewell Auditorium

12/05/2006:  

High school students to attend college seminar at ACU Dec. 9

11/29/2006:   Charles and Betty Nelson share gift of Messiah with Abilene Dec. 3
11/28/2006:   ACU promotes AIDS awareness on "World AIDS Day" Dec. 1 
11/22/2006:   Tribute dinner to honor Brecheen and Faulkner following final marriage seminar
11/21/2006:   Microsoft's Chief Operating Officer to speak at ACU Dec. 8
11/18/2006:   Wildcats lose overtime heartbreaker to Buffs, 30-27
11/18/2006:   Wildcats win first cross country national title
11/17/2006:   ACU's new master's in higher education nearing end of first semester
11/15/2006:   ACU student honored for research presentation at psychology annual meeting
11/13/2006:   ACU alumnus auctions painting this week to benefit Welcome Center
11/13/2006:   Annual culture show to highlight diverse cultures of ACU students
11/12/2006:   Wildcats earn spot in playoffs; will play Buffs
11/07/2006:   ElderLink Forum to be held in Dallas Nov. 11
11/06/2006:   WWII documentaries produced by ACU history professor and students televised Veteran's Day
11/06/2006:   Christian author Lauren Winner to speak at ACU Nov. 9
11/03/2006:   Dr. Margaret Mitchell to discuss Bible interpretation Nov. 9
11/03/2006:   Texas Secretary of State brings importance of voting to ACU students Oct. 30
11/01/2006:   Hunter honored for 20 years of service by 800 of his "closest friends"
10/31/2006:  

ACU's FilmFest offers "unReel" experience with student-produced films Nov. 3

10/25/2006:   ACU gears up for Sing Song '07 with announcement of hosts, hostesses and co-chairs
10/23/2006:   Former ACU instructor inducted into Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame
10/20/2006:   Malone's 6 TD passes lead ACU to rout of No. 4 Buffs
10/16/2006:   Tribute Dinner in Dallas to honor retiring State Rep. Bob Hunter
10/13/2006:   Lunsford family to dedicate trail on ACU campus Oct. 16
10/12/2006:   Wildcats roll to 6-0 with 35-7 win over Angelo State
10/12/2006:   Genesis Networks plans to add 40 jobs in next 30 days
10/11/2006:   5-0 Wildcats face rivals at Homecoming football game Saturday
10/09/2006:   ACU to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 12-15
10/09/2006:   ACU announces 2006 Homecoming Court nominees
10/09/2006:   ACU's Gutenberg Dinner to honor three distinguished journalism alumni Oct. 12
10/02/2006:   Wellness Week to help ACU community "raise the bar" in pursuit of personal best
10/02/2006:   ACU remembers former library director and professor : Article courtesy of the
09/28/2006:   ACU to honor Parents of the Year Friday in Chapel
09/27/2006:   ACU hosts conference on Christianity and literature Sept. 28-30
09/26/2006:   ACU remembers golf program benefactor, former Board of Trustees member : Byron Nelson died Tuesday at age 94
09/22/2006:   ACU community constructs walls on Habitat for Humanity House
09/20/2006:   Friends of the ACU Library Honor "Friend of the Year"
09/20/2006:   Hundreds of freshmen take the stage at ACU for Freshman Follies 2006
09/15/2006:   ACU’s 89th Bible Lectureship to make fall debut Sept. 17-20
09/15/2006:   Theological reading room to be dedicated Sept. 19
09/13/2006:   ACU announces record enrollment for fall 2006
09/11/2006:   Three dreams realized at Saturday's
09/11/2006:   Abilene community enjoys a full weekend of activities at ACU Centennial Birthday Celebration
09/08/2006:   Nation’s largest sculpture based on Jacob’s Dream to be dedicated Sept. 9 at ACU
09/04/2006:   Former faculty and alumni together again in creation of musical production for ACU Centennial Birthday Celebration
08/30/2006:   Four ACU faculty members to speak in ElderLink 2006 Northeast conference
08/28/2006:   C.E. "Doc" Cornutt named new board chair; Don Crisp completes third term in role
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08/28/2006:   Polnick, others help dedicate new ACU education building
08/22/2006:   ACU to dedicate newly renovated Education Building Aug. 26
08/22/2006:   Big Country Tribute Dinner to honor Bob Hunter and raise money for new ACU Welcome Center
08/22/2006:   ACU again ranked among 'America’s Best Colleges'
08/17/2006:   ACU to bring in new century with celebration and convocation
08/01/2006:   McCaleb to receive oral history award
07/31/2006:   55th annual National Youth Conference starts today at ACU
07/18/2006:   Dallas business leader Doc Cornutt to be honored with Distinguished Alumni Citation
07/12/2006:   Local minister to be featured speaker at ACU’s Summer Workshop
07/10/2006:   ACU film honored in Telly Awards competition
07/06/2006:   Global technology company to open software testing facility in Abilene
07/03/2006:   Burton Coffman dies at 101
06/27/2006:   Keynote speakers announced for Christian literature conference in September
06/27/2006:   ACU Centennial book wins international gold medal
06/23/2006:   U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez visits Abilene, discusses immigration reform with community and business leaders
06/23/2006:   ACU Foundation appoints Kevin Christian as Foundation officer, associate general counsel
06/22/2006:   Abilene Christian University creates new School of Information Technology and Computing
06/22/2006:   Commerce secretary talks immigration at ACU
06/19/2006:   Centennial Challenge reaches goal
06/14/2006:   ACU faculty members receive grant to help improve education in Texas by training K-12 teachers
06/13/2006:   ACU faculty member, preacher releases book "What Jesus Did" through Leafwood Publishers
06/12/2006:   ACU’s sports information director receives prestigious media award
06/09/2006:   ACU professor, students establish scholarship; honor long-time teacher, business icon Don Drennan
06/02/2006:   KACU celebrates 20th year as NPR affiliate with dinner and a movie
06/01/2006:   Apple accepts ACU into the iTunes U content distribution system
05/27/2006:   Assistant Director of Career and Academic Development dies May 19
05/26/2006:   Coach Hugh Sandifer receives ACU’s Distinguished Alumni Citation
05/24/2006:   Centennial Challenge numbers near goal
05/23/2006:   ACU signs three local high school seniors for academic excellence
05/18/2006:   Newsweek names ACU one of America’s Most Interesting Schools
05/18/2006:   K.B. Massingill named executive director of Adams Center for Teaching and Learning
05/17/2006:   ACU creates new College of Education and Human Services, names Dr. MaLesa Breeding dean
05/09/2006:   New celebration to kick off ACU’s centennial-year graduation; 590 to graduate during special Centennial ceremonies
05/04/2006:   President appoints Dr. Wayne Barnard as university dean of spiritual formation
05/04/2006:   ACU director of bands accepts position at Baylor
05/03/2006:   ACU to sell excess furniture, equipment, miscellaneous collections
04/29/2006:   Manning drafted in second round by Bears
04/28/2006:   ACU alumni couple to receive Christian Service Award in Houston
04/28/2006:   Theatrical translation
04/27/2006:   Students, alumni and friends invited to shooting range to Shoot for Success
04/26/2006:   ACU to honor Rick Marrs with alumni citation
04/26/2006:   ACU names Harris County extension director Hurley Miller Young Alumnus of the Year for 2005
04/25/2006:   Leadership teacher John Maxwell shares secrets for success
04/25/2006:   Third annual Rachel Blasingame Educational Memorial Golf Tournament to take place in June
04/25/2006:   Alumni Association to honor John and Diane Duncum of College Station
04/21/2006:   Elshtain lectures feature Harry Potter, higher ed, more
04/21/2006:   Students, alumni collaborate for Centennial Pops performance : Part two of a two part series
04/19/2006:   Local educators, others honored at annual Morlan Award Dinner
04/19/2006:   Centennial Pops Concert a true family affair : Part one of a two part series
04/18/2006:   Church of Christ leadership forum to take place at Highland Oaks church
04/18/2006:   Leadership expert John Maxwell to speak at ACU April 25
04/16/2006:   Speaker Series to feature political philosopher Jean Bethke Elshtain
04/15/2006:   Robin Roberts enamors ACU crowd
04/14/2006:   ACU alumnus receives Magazine Photographer of the Year Award
04/14/2006:   Past business department chair receives alumni award from University of Arkansas
04/13/2006:   Faculty, staff awards presented at ACU appreciation celebration
04/13/2006:   ACU WorldWide launches two new master’s degree programs online, uses Apple Video iPod technology as study tool
04/11/2006:   Ag Department to conduct all-school rodeo, concert proceeds benefit toddler's liver surgery
04/07/2006:   Alumni to be honored in double Distinguished Alumni Citation ceremony
04/05/2006:   Teacher job fair to bring school districts, employment opportunities to Abilene university students
04/04/2006:   New business course explores economic development of poverty-stricken countries, guest speakers discuss Afghanistan
04/04/2006:   Religion and modern life
04/03/2006:   “Good Morning America’s” Robin Roberts to speak Saturday
04/02/2006:   New Library Commons to open April 12
04/02/2006:   ElderLink Forum to take place in Houston April 29
03/31/2006:   ACU to honor Charme Robarts with alumni citation
03/31/2006:   Dr. James Orval Filbeck, longtime professor of education, dies
03/28/2006:   Soulforce visit to ACU marked by respectful, peaceful dialogue
03/27/2006:   ACU Wind Ensemble to perform at regional conference
03/24/2006:   Soulforce Equality Ride to stop at ACU
03/22/2006:   Abilene Educational Supply launches ministry resource site
03/21/2006:   ACU’s Graduate School of Theology to present "Theology in the Christian University" conference
03/20/2006:   Music faculty to perform collaborative recital Friday in WPAC
03/20/2006:   Plane crash kills ACU Trustee, wife
03/17/2006:   TRIO week to spotlight academic support programs at ACU
03/16/2006:   Neighborly Projects
03/14/2006:   ACU alumni, students, friends go extra miles this week for Wildcat Week of Service
03/10/2006:   Spring Break sparks service for ACU students
03/10/2006:   Dan Garrett receives AEP certification
03/09/2006:   Grammy nominee Casting Crowns to perform in Moody Coliseum
03/06/2006:   Good Morning America host to speak at ACU in April, tickets on sale now
03/02/2006:   Deputy commerce secretary keynote speaker at COBA Emerging Leaders Conference
03/01/2006:   ACU students, alumni give Spring Break time for Wildcat Week of Service
03/01/2006:   Norris captivates capacity crowd at ACU
02/28/2006:   Yale professor, best-selling author to speak at ACU
02/27/2006:   Wednesday presentation to coax students to choose a career field
02/24/2006:   Soulforce Equality Ride plans stop at ACU on seven-week bus tour
02/24/2006:   S.E. “Sam” McReynolds Jr., professor emeritus of mathematics, dies
02/24/2006:   Professors conduct study of black farmers, injustice
02/23/2006:   Board of Trustees approves 2006-07 budget
02/22/2006:   Reputable percussion ensemble to perform in WPAC, part of Department of Music Guest Artist Series
02/22/2006:   ACU to name Alumni and Welcome Center for Dr. Robert D. Hunter and Shirley Hunter
02/22/2006:   ACU presents six Hashknife Awards
02/22/2006:   ACU to confer 100 Centennial Change the World awards
02/22/2006:   Don Crisp receives 2005 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Award
02/19/2006:   Ruth Stevens, wife of John C. Stevens and former instructor, dies
02/17/2006:   Collaborative audiovisual service to take place at Lectureship
02/17/2006:   ACU to present Don Crisp Outstanding Alumnus of the Year award
02/16/2006:   ACU Bible Lectureship to focus on truth this spring; lectures moving to fall
02/14/2006:   Jane Eyre musical takes stage as ACU's Winter Dinner Theatre
02/10/2006:   Sing Song 2006 celebrates anniversary year with 1,200 students producing "The 50th Show"
02/10/2006:   Healthy Relationships Week to focus on "Sacred Relationships"
02/10/2006:   ACU chapter of Society of Physics Students receives award of excellence
02/03/2006:   Junior Cheerleading Camp set for Feb. 25
02/03/2006:   Dr. Dickie Hill receives award from Texas School Health Association
02/03/2006:   Manning shines in Shrine Game
02/03/2006:   ACU names Slade Sullivan general counsel
02/01/2006:   Dr. Harold Wilkinson, longtime professor of education, dies
02/01/2006:   Kathleen Norris to speak at ACU as part of Centennial Speaker Series
01/26/2006:   Popular Texas economist to address local/area economy
01/26/2006:   Essence of Ebony presents ninth annual black history production
01/25/2006:   Mathematics and Sciences Celebration scheduled for Jan. 27-28
01/25/2006:   Investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell to speak at ACU
01/23/2006:   One-day conference to equip professionals with leadership skills
01/18/2006:   Sandra Morrow to receive Distinguished Alumni Citation
01/12/2006:   Interior design program to offer seminar
01/11/2006:   Leadership Summit offers unique learning experience