The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 95, No. 29, Ed. 1, Friday, January 19, 2007 Page: 2 of 10
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CAMPUS
Calendar
19
Friday
Electronic check In closes
Announcements
Due to the weather sMusttofli
which delayed the beglnnlnQ of on
campus daaaea this semester! the
schedule for adding and dropping
classes and for getting refunds from
withdrawals has been changed The
following Is a list of the new dates for
these events. Now through Tuesday
100-percent refund period web add-
ing and dropping of classes will be
permitted From Wednesday through
Jan 30" 80-percent refund period
web adding and dropping no longer
permitted classes marked as "W"
Jan. 31 through Feb 2 60-percent
refund period classes marked as
"W " The on-line check-in process win
continue until the end of the adddrop
period which Is midnight on Tuesday
In addition for those students expect-
ing credit balance refunds Student
Financial Services wi) begin posting
those refunds to student accounts
at 4 p m. on Wednesday These ad-
Justed dates do NOT apply to stu-
dents In the ACU VUcddVVide masters
programs. The existing refund sched-
ule for those programs wffl still apply
What do Tupac Shakur Leu-
ryn Hal and Kanys Wast havs to
do wRh Jesus? Come find out
Thursday evenings. "Jesus and the
Hip-Hop Prophets" will take place
at 8 JO p.m. In the Onstead-Packer
Biblical Studies Building Room 128
For more information contact Matt
Worthington at mrw03oOacueou
MseJs on Wheels needs vofce
tssrs to deliver lunch to the homes
of homebound elderly and adults
with disabilities Volunteers may
work alone or in teams of two or
three to deliver meals during the
noon hour Monday through Friday
This is a great way to serve In the
Abilene community and students
can get chapel credit if their delivery
time conflicts with Chapel For more
information stop by the Volunteer
Center In the Bean Sprout or call
Resources for
a Fresh Start
MYMAUST
STUMNTSl
Welcome tack' The New
Year s 2007 spnnj semester
Is already proven to pnscnt
a few challenges especially
since classes were deljved
due to the weather condi
lions. Hopefully the New
f
DEAR GRACE
Year will provide many new
opportunities for sou lo have a fresh Man
this semester The beginning of the ear is
a lime when some or us nuke new com
mlirncnts set ools and develop pi ins for
the mtuf the semester W hen ou decide
on what goals you would like to set for
ytmrself make sure they are designed In
ways that are obtainable If your g wis
ore to become more physically spmtu
ally mentally emotionally academ cally
and Miclully fit here are a few usaiUble
resources on campus i
Exercise Science Department the south
and north exercise rooms cost $30 fv
the use of one exercise room or $45 for
both per semester You can also use the
inside walking concourse and participate
in Tree Time' activities In the evening
without cost such as swimming racquet
ball badminton or basketball For more
Information call 323-674. 2278
Medical Clinic surfed with a lull time
physician two nurse practitioners and
two RN s to core for most of your health
care needs. Call 323-674-2MJ or drop by
McKltuie Hall to make an appointment
Spiritual Lift the Resident Halls offer
bible studies accountability groups and
prayer time for students at least once a
week Speak with your director about
getting plugged Into a gniup Spiritual
life also provides opportunities for you
to become active in a Small Group Cha
pel and will help you And ii church home
.Check out their website at htlp7www
acu cuWcampusofnccschapclsgc html
Counseling Center provides services
lo help you In become more menially
Submit your questions online and rood
archivd columns at www.otu.sWutsWsifyitics).
Dear Grace Ii a paid column sponsored by ACU's Counseling Center
Medical Clinic & Peer Health Education
Friday January 19 2007
Saturday
12 30pm
Southern Hills Campus Ministry
hosts The Amazing Race until
830pm Check In at 12 30 in the
Gibson double gym The day will
include team spirit competitions
relays a photo scavenger hunt
dinner an awards ceremony
worship and an after party
Mitzl McAndrew at (325) 672-5050
Students In rise Errisrprfss
(SffE) meets Wednesdays at 5 p m.
in COBA. Room 315 for those in-
terested In sharpening business
skills entrepreneurial leadership
skills and service to the community
OJrl Scout Troop 1550 needs
young women who want to make
a difference In young girls' lives
through Girl Scouting The girls are
from underprivileged homes and
they need positive Christian Influ-
ences in their lives. Meetings are ev-
ery Thursday from 4 30 p m. to 5 JO
p m This program will end In May
For more Information please contact
Diltzle Andrews at (325) 673-6379
Worldwide WKnsea is now ac-
cepting applications for more than 40
summer Internships around the worid
Apply online at wwwworicMdewit-
ness.org For additional information
contact Gary Green or WVnon Walker
atwtoessOcWe.acueou.
Looking for an adventure this
summer? Come Intern with Dry
Bones in Denver Dry Bones is a
ministry that works with homeless
youth living on the streets of down-
town in Denver The ministry needs
four city interns and one moun-
tain Intern who will facilitate youth
groups backpacking In the moun-
tains and working In the city Visit
the web site or contact Rebekah
Duke at mbekahQdrybonesdenver
org for more Information
Wesley Court needs volunteers
to work In their gift shop and assist
with Inventory Monday through Fri-
day from 8 am to 5 p m For more
information contact Susan Conwell
at (325) 437-1 184
Lee Elementary needs volunteers
to play Scrabble with third fourth and
fifth graders every Thursday from 3 1 5
pm.to4pm In the cafeteria. For more
Information contact Jennifer Clapp or
Andy Blessing at 671-4895
und emotionally fit If you arc
Interested come by the office
cast end of MeKlnzle first
floor and fill out an Intake form
or pnnt the online Intake l-orm
and bring it lo the office Ac
cesslng the Counseling Cen
ter s website contains self help
resources to assist you with
other areas of interests Their
website is http www acu eda campusof
liccscoumccl counseling html
Career &. Academic Development Scr
v ees provides services that will assist
you In accomplishing your academic
career and life ccxils Aeademic Devel
ipment Services designed the pa gram
"Sase Our Students" (SOS) to help you
deal with issues such as excessive ab-
sences a recent crisis poor grades be
ing unhappy or feeling unconnected with
i ther students They ofTer resources and
referral sources that are appropriate to
y Hir needs For contact call 323-674.
6400
Alpha Prt ram otTcrs support services
for undergraduates who ore first gen
cration college students economically
qualified and a student with a disability
(a physical or learning disability that re
quires accommodation in instructional
assessment methods) The student must
also demonstrate a need for academic
assistance Call 123-674 2667 or go to.
acu edualpha for additional Information.
Volunteer Services offers multiple op-
portuniues for you to gel irvnlved so-
cially with others If your interests ore
working with children elderly or com
munity services they can provide the
program thai best fit your needs Call
323 674 N)2
I hope I ve provided you with some help-
ful tools In getting your 21X17 New Year
off lou fresh stun
Bltulnp
Craet
& Events
amam
Monday
11 30 am
Sign up to be a Freshman Sing
Song Usher at the Campus Center
ticket windows
Volunteer Opportunities
Beltway Park Baptist Church
Preschool Department needs two
volunteers to paint a wooden counter
top and a door on Saturday Feb 3
from 10am to 12 p m. in the Fellow-
ship Hall For more Information please
contact Sandi fvtunlz at (325) 692-
6540 ext 127
Bkj Brothers Bkj Sitters Is look-
ing for young women willing to volun
teer their time and energy in a program
called Y teens every Thursday from 4
to 5 p m at Franklin Middle School
and Lincoln Middle School Y teens
will allow young women from Abilene
High School the opportunity to men-
tor girls from Franklin Middle School
Through activities and service projects
this program will empower young g rts
with knowledge about life skills and
build self-confidence while creating an
atmosphere for teaming and emotional
growth. For more information contact
Erin McMullen or MC Jennings at (325)
677-7839
CommunNas In Schools and
Fannin Bernsntary needs volunteers
to sit with a child at lunch to talk give
encouragement and mentor Assis-
tance is needed until May 18 on Mon
days Tuesdays Wednesdays and
Fridays from 1 0 50 p m. to 1 2 50 p m
For more Information contact Sheila
Ashford at (325) 671-4820
Fannin Elementary needs volun
teers to tutor fourth grade students In
reading writing and math to prepare
the students for TAKS testing until
February This will be held In Portable
Building 8 For more Information or to
set up an appointment contact Rosa
linda Walker at (325) 677 8085
The Center for Contemporary
Arts needs people to greet patrons
answer phones and help with gal
lery shows Three hour shirts are
available Monday through Saturday
from 10 30 a m to 5 p m The Cen-
ter for Contemporary Arts is at 220
Cypress For more information con-
tact David Herd at (325) 677 8389
The Christian Service Center
needs volunteers to help In every-
day operations Including inter
viewing clients praying with clients
and helping them get clothing The
Christian Service Center Is at 901
Mesquite St For more Information
call Jim Clark at (325) 673-7531
The Salvation Army needs vol-
unteers to sort clothing and other
items stain shelves and do pricing
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COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
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Paul's
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Monday MM am MO pm Tuesday
I SatuiilaytiOOam-
v Tuesday
10am
A service expo will be held in the
campus center tor students to learn
about service opportunities
7pm
The Men's Basketball team plays
Angelo State in Moody Coliseum
Hours are flexible The Salvation
Army Is at 1 726 Butternut For more
information contact Dawn Pulscher '
at (325) 677-1408
The Food Bank of West Central
Texas needs volunteers to stock
shelves with food and to clean and
Inspect food for distnbution Assis
tance Is needed Monday through
Friday from 8am to 3 p m The
Food Bank is at 5505 N 1st For
more Information contact Janice
Serraultat(325)695 6311
Abilene Hope Haven needs
babysitters for children whose par
ents are attending life skill classes
Volunteers are requested Monday
through Thursday from 6 45 p m to
815pm Abilene Hope Haven Is at
801 S Treadaway For more infor
mation contact Colleen or Anne at
(325)677 4673
The Achieve Enrichment Pro-
gram needs volunteers to tutor stu-
dents In core subjects and to help
with recreation activities and lessons
planned by the staff Assistance Is
needed Mondays Wednesdays and
Fndays from 3 30 p m to 6 p m The
Achieve Enrichment Program Is lo-
cated at 701 S Pioneer St For more
Information contact Katen Smith at
(325)437-1337
AISD Early CMkJrsood Centers i
needs people who are Interested In
working in a classroom with children
ages three to four years are needed.
Students may volunteer to help with
special events throughout the year
Help is needed anytime For more
information and to make an ap
polntment contact Mary McLeed at
(325)671 4594 ext 5956
The House that Kerry Built
needs volunteers to help with vari-
ous tasks Including upkeep clean-
ing reading to and playing with
children organization and clencal
work Assistance is needed anytime
Monday through Fnday from noon
to 5 30 p m The House that Kerry
Built is at 751 Hickory St For more
Information call Donna Salge at
(325)672 6061
Christian Ministries of Abilene
needs volunteers to paint and sten
cil the waiting area as well as bag
food on Mondays Wednesdays
and Fridays Christian Ministries of
Abilene Is at 701 Walnut For more
information call Camilla Becton at
(325)673 1234
7:30 am- 5:30 pm M-F
809 Oak Street
(325) 673-4916
lake Campus Court to tN Inth turn riuht on loth &
follow It In Trcadaway Turn left on Trtadaway and stay
on It until you reach South 8th Turn right on S Htlv 6
follow It ti Oak Stmt Turn lelt o (3ak
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The OptlmM maintains
this calendar for the ACU
community to keep track of
local social academic and
service opportunities
Groups may send
announcements directly to
optimistacu edu or to the
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ACU Police Tip off the Week
If you brought a new car back after the Christmas Break remember to
obtain a duplicate parking permit for it
Police Log
Edited for space
Monday 01082007
2 30am Refueled vehicle
7 05 a m Unlocked Gardner Hall
north door
1 2 07 p m Gave access to Gard
ner Hall for construction workers
3pm Briefing at the Station
320pm Refueled vehicle
3 55 p m Unlocked vehicle at
1600 Campus Ct
4 03 p m Unlocked vehicle at B g
Purple Lot
6 45 p m Unlocked Central Plant
for workers
Tuesday 01092007
6 39 a m Bnefing at the Station
812am Unlocked room at Zona
Luce
1037am Assisted motorist with
vehicle
1 42 p m Refueled vehicle
2pm Checked on suspicious ve
hide on Wildlife Trail and Parkway
3pm Briefing at the Station
5 40pm Medical emergency at
Library
8 59 p m Checked on suspicious
subjects In front of Bennett Gym
Checked OK
1045pm Briefing at the Station
1 1 02 p m Gave access to Don
Morris Center
Wednesday 01102007
415am Unlocked vehicle at 800
Vista
6 32 a m Briefing at the Station
7 47 a m Had vehicle moved at
2300 Campus Ct for construction
1019am Report of suspicious
person In Teague Lot gone on
arrival
11 16 am Incomplete 911 at
University Park Apartments room
312 misdtal
2 20pm Refueled vehicle
3 pm Briefing at the Station
4 50pm Jumpstart vehicle In
Library Lot
650pm Unlocked vehicle at
Powell Fitness Center Lot
7pm Unlocked room at Mabee
Hall
7 50 p m Gave access to Sikes
Hall
8 05 p m Gave access to Gibson
Thursday 01112007
945am Traffic stop at Almond
and EN 10th for speeding
1 1 50 a m Vehicle accident at EN
1 6th & Washington exchanged
Information no report
2 pm Briefing at the Station
3pm Unlocked vehicle at 500
EN 20th
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Serving Supper
Thurs Fri Sat
5 pJB. to 9 p.m.
Sunday Lunch
1 ltOO aun. to 2.80 pjn.
Carry Out k Catering
025) 554-9640
Great Home Cooking
Live Music
Country Gardens
Herb Osrden
Nature Walks
Bird Watching
Vintage Farm Equipment
Gin Shop
Private Parties Welcome
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Jomt family form"
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will appear on time the
announcement should be sent
at least 10 days before The
Optimist may edit items for
space and style
Corrections and
clarifications of published
news articles will be printed in
this space In a timely manner
4pm Telephone harassment at
1648 Campus Ct case 07 005
9 28 p m Assisted Abilene PD
with fight at Wh tten Inn
Friday 01122007
12 52am Checked 2300 Campus
Ct for prowler unable to locate
210am Checked 1300 Wes
the mer for subject asking for
money subject was qone upon
arrival
6 33 a m Brief ng at the Station
9am Patrolled Abilene Christ an
Schools
3pm Briefing at the Stat on
648pm Report of susp cious
vehicle at 1600 Cedar Crest
checked OK
8pm Locked up ma n campus
10 pm Refueled vehicle
Saturday 01132007
1 29 a m Criminal Misch ef at
2400 Church case 07 006
6 55am Bnef ng at the Station
7 30 a m Assisted visitor locat ng
Onstead Packer B blical Stud es
Bldg
9 04 a m Assisted vis tor locating
Onstead Packer Bibl cal Stud es
Bldg
9 30 a m Subject fell on ice at
WPAC slight Injures taken to 1300
Cedar Crest
1 2 43 p m Unlocked vehicle at
Lamar and Morrow
12 57pm Unlocked vehicle at
500 EN 20th
2 38 p m Unlocked vehicle at 500
EN 20th
6 06 p m Vehicle accident at EN
12th & Washington
7pm Bnefing at the Station
8 48 p m Attempt to locate stu
dent involved in accident she was
located at the hosp tal
Sunday 01142007
8 30am Unlocked Campus
Center
2 44 p m Report of squirrel inside
of WPAC opened door to let squ r
rel out
3 01 p m Contacted subjects
inside of Moody playing Fnsbee
416pm Report ol susp cious
subject at Univers ty Church of
Christ unable to locate
5 44 p m Unlocked vehicle at B g
Purple Lot
7pm Briefing at the Station
7 54 p m Vehicle acoldent at Hwy
351 and Interstate 20 vehicle ran
off road
910pm Unlocked veh cle at
Sikes Lot
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The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 95, No. 29, Ed. 1, Friday, January 19, 2007, newspaper, January 19, 2007; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth101918/m1/2/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.