and space for athletic facilities to be built so future Firestorm athletes can practice and compete on-campus. The move to the new campus – which occurred during the summer of 2019 in time for classes in the fall of 2019 — enables ACU to continue to serve a growing student population while steadfastly maintaining its Christian identity, mission and purpose. In 2021, ACU acquired the former Glendale/Peoria YMCA adjacent to campus as a result of a major gift from Hobby Lobby founders David and Barbara Green and the Green family. It is now known as the Firestorm Recreation Center. Notable graduates of Arizona Christian University include Dr. Mark Bailey, Chancellor and former President of Dallas Theological Seminary, who also began his teaching and academic administration career at then-Southwestern College. Former National Basketball Association All-Star and coach Paul Westphal began his coaching career at then-Southwestern College, leading the school to a Christian college championship. Daniel Award During the 2010–2011 academic year, the university celebrated its 50th anniversary and established the Daniel Award for Courageous Public Faith. The honor is given periodically to an individual who has courageously stood for his or her Christian faith and biblical truth in the public square. The award is named for Daniel, the Old Testament prophet. The first Daniel Award for Courageous Public Faith was presented to President George W. Bush on March 16, 2011, at a dinner celebrating ACU’s 50th anniversary at the Phoenix Convention Center. 1,260 guests were in attendance, and $1.5 million in scholarships was raised for ACU students. On February 9, 2012, the second Daniel Award was presented to the Rev. Franklin Graham, President and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association as well as the international aid organization Samaritan’s Purse. The third Daniel Award was presented to Christian recording artist and three-time Grammy Award winner Michael W. Smith, who performed for ACU students, faculty and supporters in a concert at the Phoenix Convention Center on April 5, 2013. Subsequent Daniel Awards have been presented to Hobby Lobby founders David and Barbara Green and Focus on the Family founder Dr. James Dobson. Other speakers on ACU's campus have included author Eric Metaxas, businessman Herman Cain, and politicians Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R), and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT). Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University In March 2020, ACU established the