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This Day in PGC History
On this day in 1984, Dr. Rae Adams, Assistant Professor of the sociology and social work department is asked by 9th President Dr. William Teague to serve as the Director of Gerontology and Social Services Administration. Dr. Adams was also asked to start...
Chris Kyker Memorial Service September 18, 2017
Yesterday, Chris Kyker was honored at a memorial service celebrating her life. Paul Rotenberry, 326th District Court Judge officiated the memorial service at the University Church of Christ. Rotenberry noted that although Chris passed away at age 92 years, she...
Looking Forward to ACU Summit September 17-20
Join the conversation at ACU Summit on Sept. 17-20 (it’s free!) as we discuss ways Christians can come together and care for others. One new feature this year is the Global Refugee Medical Mission experience, an interactive event designed as a small window into the...
Happy Grandparents’ Day from PGC
Happy Grandparents' Day!! The role of grand-parenting has certainly changed in our history. Take a look at the statistics: Did You Know: Number of grandparents in the U.S. ...
Save The Date Community Block Party
Next Thursday, September 14th from 5:00pm-6:30pm, meet the neighbors within walking distance of ACU. The invitation jpeg (below) has all the details! For more information, please contact Lisa, Community Relations Manager Chisholm Place,...
ACU Today Online Magazine
ACU introduces an all-new ACU Today online magazine. Robin Saylor Editor. ACU Today online is designed for in-depth storytelling, shareable news updates and relevant conversation about the university all in one place. Take a look by visiting the easy-to-remember URL:...
While You Were Away this Summer: Abilene’s New Mayor !
Students: while you were away this summer, Anthony Williams, executive community relations officer for ACU’s Office of Advancement, was sworn in as the new mayor of Abilene. He succeeds Dr. Norman Archibald (’76 M.S.) who holds the distinction as the city’s...
Resources for Hurricane Harvey Help
ACU President Dr. Phil Schubert announced that ACU will continue to be in contact with students from the affected areas from Hurricane Harvey and ACU continues to work to find the best ways to help them. Please keep in mind the following resources are available to ACU...
Back to School at ACU! Welcome from the Pruett Gerontology Center!
Welcome back to ACU! If you attended chapel yesterday, you were blessed with the energetic attendance, the music, the parade of flags, the happy faces, your administration and faculty, and the positive and affirming message from Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, President of...
GERO Courses and Dr. Pruett’s Courses for Fall, 2017
The campus is getting ready and we are eagerly awaiting your return to campus!!! Here are the GERO courses offered this fall that will count toward the Minor in Aging Studies: GERO: T 3:00pm-5:50pm Adult Development and Aging - 10503 - GERO 352 - 01 Room 103, Dr....