http://www.acu.edu/ Abilene Christian University en-us Copyright 2009, Abilene Christian University Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:01:32 -0500 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:01:32 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Collage Content Management System v5.1.1 rss@acu.edu (Editor) rss@acu.edu (Webmaster) This week, Abilene Christian University took the next step in its exploration of innovative ways to utilize mobile technology as part of the 21st century classroom. During the university's June orientation session, ACU administrators handed out the next-generation Apple iPhone 3GS for students to begin using over the summer. This second phase of implementation of mobile devices will continue ACU's efforts to provide new opportunities for professors and students to interact, explore and discover in and out of the classroom. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090701_iPhone3GS_dis.html http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090701_iPhone3GS_dis.html In today's globalized business world, an international perspective is a necessary element of business education. Abilene Christian University understands that need, and for the past three years has been offering global learning experiences through its Global Apprentice program. This year, ACU will offer its Global Apprentice program in Leipzig, Germany. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090629_COBAinGermany.html http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090629_COBAinGermany.html Dr. Dickie Hill, Abilene Christian University professor of exercise science and health, was recently honored with the Presidential Award for his service to the Christian Society for  Kinesiology and Leisure Studies (CSKLS). Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090629_DickieHill.html http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090629_DickieHill.html Abilene Christian University offers online graduate students from across the nation the opportunity to earn practical experience developing conflict resolution skills. The course, which is offered in January and June each year, will bring almost 80 students to the ACU campus, June 22-26. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090624_ConflictRes_R.html http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090624_ConflictRes_R.html Abilene Christian University Annika Johansson graduated in 2006 with a degree in theatre and dreams of succeeding as a positive influence in a predominantly non-Christian industry. Her recent recognition by Austin critics has acknowledged her success. Johansson was named Best Actor in a Leading Role for her performance as "Cathy" in the musical "The Last Five Years" at the 14th annual Austin Critics Table Awards. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090616_AnnikaJohanss.html http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090616_AnnikaJohanss.html Abilene Christian University alumna Brittany Huckabee has directed, produced and edited the documentary, "The Mosque in Morgantown," that will be broadcast on national PBS stations over the next two weeks. The film will air on Dallas's PBS station KERA Channel 13, June 16 at 8 p.m. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090616_MosqueDocumen.html http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090616_MosqueDocumen.html Abilene Christian University continues to gain worldwide recognition for its innovation ­‑ this time earning the title of "Center of Excellence" by the New Media Consortium (NMC), an international consortium of colleges and universities dedicated to the exploration and use of new media and new technologies. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090612_NMCCOE_award.html http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090612_NMCCOE_award.html Abilene Christian University continually works to support the sciences in area schools through support and information for teachers. This summer, as part of the Teacher Quality Grant, ACU is able to offer high school chemistry teachers and middle school earth science teachers unique summer workshops. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090611_TQG_chemistry.html http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090611_TQG_chemistry.html Members of the Abilene Christian University and Abilene community have come together again to present the work of William Shakespeare for free at the annual Abilene Shakespeare Festival. This year's production "Henry IV, Part One," will be directed by Adam Hester, chair of ACU's Department of Theatre. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090610_Shakespeare09.html http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090610_Shakespeare09.html For new teachers, the first five years of teaching can be the most frustrating because of the difficulty of the job and the lack of support. But for recent Abilene Christian University graduates, there is a support network and encouragement available at the Summer Institute for Beginning Teachers. Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090605_SummerTeacher.html http://www.acu.edu/news/2009/090605_SummerTeacher.html