Archive for April, 2013

Effective May 1, Anthony Williams, ACU’s Chief Business Services Officer, will report to Allison Garrett, Executive Vice President.  Anthony, an ACU employee since 1997, will continue to oversee the World Famous Bean, Pura Vida Salon, Campus Store, Purchasing, Mail Services, vending and laundry.

Thanks to the great work of adjunct professor Dr. Dale Hembree, his students, and Facilities and Campus Management staff, we have successfully had 39 cats go through the Trap-Neuter-Release program this semester.  The feral cats are humanely trapped, spayed or neutered, vaccinated for rabies and safely returned to campus.

The ACU Feral Cat Initiative’s mission is to raise awareness about the feral & stray cats living outdoors throughout our campus and to successfully manage the existing colonies.

Inquiries about the Feral Cat Program, and questions about volunteer opportunities can be emailed to: feralcats@groupmail.acu.edu

Tuesday, April 30, 6-8 p.m. come to Chick-Fil-A (Hwy. 351, East of ACU) for dinner with a portion of the proceeds during the two-hour window going to the Rex Fleming Touching Lives Foundation. The foundation will help provide iTouches and iTunes gift cards to pediatric cancer patients at Cook Children’s Hospital in Ft Worth. The Chick-Fil-A cows will also be on hand to entertain the kids who are present. Make sure to mark your calendars and help touch the lives who have been touched by cancer.

The Abilene Mardel will host a special book launch event for ACU Press/Leafwood Publishers author and former ACU professor, Sally Gary, entitled “Safe Places for Conversations about Same-Sex Attraction” on Saturday, May 18. The event will begin at 2:30 p.m. and Sally will be signing copies of her new book, “Loves God, Likes Girls” released by Leafwood Publishers on May 1 at the Pepperdine Bible Lectures.

The Obesity Action Coalition has announced Your Weight Matters Campaign, a national initiative, which encourages each and every American to talk to their healthcare provider about their weight. Just 5-10% weight loss can make such a difference in your health. Take the Challenge. Start the Conversation. Change your Life.

Let the ladies of WACU make dinner for you.  Pick up casseroles, bread, pies, cakes, pastries every Thurs. from noon to 6:00 p.m. at the ACU Museum, 1602 Campus Court across from Sewell Theater.

The Department of Music and Dr. Paul Piersall invite you to the senior voice recital of Dean Willis, Sunday, May 5, 2:00 p.m. in the recital hall of the Williams Performing Arts Center, reception following.  Free admission.

Employees who are covered on ACU’s plan and choose to have a preventive exam (i.e. a physical or a well woman visit) between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013 will pay a lower monthly premium in calendar year 2014 than those who do not. Read more 

Many Americans — including faculty and staff at ACU — are looking for ways to save money and stay healthy. That’s why Human Resources is pleased to announce that in calendar year 2014 we will have two levels of premiums for your health insurance.

Employees who are covered on ACU’s plan and choose to have a preventive exam (i.e. a physical or a well woman visit) between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013 will pay a lower monthly premium in calendar year 2014 than those who do not. It’s that simple. Make an appointment with your doctor for your FREE preventive exam and save money in 2014. The 2014 premium rates will be determined later this year, and they will be announced in annual enrollment meetings in the fall.

Visit the 2014 Wellness Premium page for FAQ’s or contact Human Resources at 2359 or humanresources@acu.edu.

The Siburt Institute for Church Ministry is excited to announce two events coming this summer. The first is Leadership Oasis: A Brief Retreat for Elders and their Wives, May 31-June 1 on the ACU campus.  It will be a great time of fellowship, learning and inspiration for those who volunteer their time in congregational leadership.  The second retreat is Rest Stop: Renewal for Ministry Couples, July 8-10, also on the ACU campus.  It is designed to provide rest, encouragement, and re-commitment for those in local congregational ministry.

You or someone you know may need to attend one of these retreats. Read here for more information about these events. Enrollment for each retreat will be limited, so please register soon.