"A Night in Ghana"
Sponsored by The ACU Carl Spain Center on Race Studies and Spiritual Action
A Night in Ghana, hosted by the ACU Carl Spain Center on Race Studies and Spiritual Action, is a celebration of all things Africa. Our hope for this event is to raise awareness about special topics affecting African nations, the African Diaspora, and our ever-growing community of exchange students and immigrants from across Africa. Please join us in support of Heritage Christian College in Ghana and its mission to transform lives all across the continent of Africa one student at a time!
FRIDAY - APRIL 27, 2018
SCHEDULE
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Public Lecture on Africa
Dr. Kwame Essien, PHD
Lehigh University
HART AUDITORIUM
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Movie Screening: “Mully”
Talkback to Follow
Chapel Credit Available
HART AUDITORIUM
SATURDAY - APRIL 28, 2018
SCHEDULE
10:00AM – 3:00PM
Conference on the African Diaspora
BSB ROOM #114
5:00PM – 6:00PM
Reception for Dr. Samuel Twumasi-Ankrah,
President of Heritage Christian College
LOWER ROTUNDA BSB
6:00PM – 9:00PM
Heritage Christian College
Fundraiser Concert
CHAPEL ON THE HILL
Dr. Taylor: Forever Changed
“I have been able to see for myself the good that Samuel Twumasi and the people working with him at HCC, I’ve seen the profound impact that they are having, not only in Ghana, but across the continent of Africa.” ~Dr. Jerry Taylor, ACU Bible Professor
Ghana is an African nation on the rise. Give to HCC’s scholarship fund to allow African students to continue their education and continue setting their sights on a higher purpose.
An education at Heritage Christian College is an opportunity for students to learn and grow in a cutting edge educational environment with Christ at their side. Tuition is the first and greatest expense that students must overcome to earn their college education.
Dina Appekey is a first year student at HCC majoring in HR Management. She shares how she has overcome many difficulties, including not being able to walk. After graduation, Dina plans to start an NGO for others in her community with disabilities.
HCC SPOTLIGHT
HCC’s 3D Printer: New Dimensions for Students
There is a saying that “good things come in threes.” At Heritage Christian College, it could be said that “good things come from a 3D printer.” In 2018, students at HCC were given the opportunity to apply for the 3D printer internship offered during the long vacation through the CEPE. They were to be supervised […]
‘What Laptops Mean to Students At HCC’ by Dennis Abbey
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The Impact of Technology at HCC (Part 3)
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The Impact of Technology at HCC (Part 2)
The first part of our series highlighted the unique tech-forward environment at HCC. In this installment, we take a closer look at HCC’s Maker Lab, modeled after a similar program currently employed at Abilene Christian College (ACU). Click Here To Read Part 1 Cutting-Edge Technology at HCC Let’s dive into the specific tech-minded projects that […]
Meet the Faculty: Information Technology Department
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The Impact of Technology at HCC (Part 1)
In the first part of our series highlighting the unique tech-forward environment at HCC, the importance of student laptops, and the unique needs of a near-paperless campus are examined. Heritage Christian College is a distinct university for many reasons. However, there is one specific aspect makes HCC especially unique and distinctive - being a highly [...]
