Archive for April, 2013

University Purchasing is excited to announce our latest partnership with Facilities & Campus Management regarding the purchase of white boards and tack boards. Effective March 1^st, 2013, all white board and tack board ordersshould be initiated through the Facilities office. If you need a white board or tack board go to www.claridgeproducts.com and research the board you want.  They customize boards so if you do not see the one you want they can make it for you.  Once you have the specifications for your board email Facilities at facilitiesmgmt@groupmail.acu.edu and put in a work order request to order and install your new board.  Be sure and include your FOAP in the email.  Claridge Products gives us up to a 58-60% discount from market price on all of our orders.  Not only will you save money on your board but Facilities will already have a work order in their system to install it.  As soon as your board arrives at the warehouse, we will contact Facilities to notify them of your board’s arrival.  Facilities will then install the board in a timely manner.  By utilizing Claridge Products web site and Facilities work order system, we can guarantee cost savings and create a streamlined installation process which will save you time and money.  You save time because University Purchasing will order your board based on your work order request and notify Facilities upon arrival.  This means less lead time between shipping and installation.  We will take care of the process from request to install all while saving up to 60%.

The University Chorale, directed by Dr. Paul Piersall, and guests will present their spring concert – Schubert and the Romantics – on April 29, 2013 in the Williams Performing Arts Center Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.  Special Guest Artist, the Permian Basin String Quartet, will present the final 3 movements of the Beethoven String Quartet, Op. 131.  The concert centerpiece work will be the Schubert Mass in G with string ensemble, Schumann’s Zigeunerleben, as well as medleys from Miss Saigon and Les Miserables.  Over 20 student soloists will be featured within the presented works.  Join the Chorale for an evening of lovely music influenced by the 19th century romantics.  Free admission.

The Department of Music and Dr. Michael Scarbrough invite you to the senior voice recital of Kaleigh Sheffield, Sunday, April 28, 3:00 p.m. in the recital hall of the Williams Performing Arts Center. Reception to follow.

The ACU Bands concert will feature both the ACU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. The Concert Band, directed by Associate Director, Jason Missal, will perform works by Hanson, Ticheli, and Leemans. The Wind Ensemble will feature piano soloist Dr. Pauline Bjorem, performing the Stravinsky Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments. Also featured on the concert will be the performance of a new work by Steve Danyew, titled “This World Alive”, for Wind Ensemble and film, directed by Dr. Steven Ward. The film is the work of filmmaker Cuyler Bryant, and is inspired by the work of Ansel Adams. Please join us Thursday, April 25th, 7:30 p.m. at Cullen Auditorium for this special evening of music.  Free admission.

Congratulations to winners Tara Holland (Interior Design), Allye Foster (Communication), Asia Todd (Journalism and Mass Communication), Deanna Romero (International Studies), Theo Omileru (Pre-Architecture) and Brandy Rains (Art). What a great year for photos and for participation across 15 different departments.  Thank you to all who made this year’s Photo contest successful! Please visit our blog to see these great photos. Looking forward to next year already! Sponsored by Pruett Gerontology Center.

Celebrate your Administrative Professional with flowers! Wednesday, April 24 is Administrative Professionals Day. Show your appreciation with a beautiful garden bouquet from The Arrangement. As a member of the ACU Community, you will receive a 20% discount if you order through the Campus Concierge.  All orders must be received by Tuesday, April 23 at 5 p.m.

The Department of Music and Dr. Julie Pruett present the vocal recitals of senior, Crystal Martinez, on Friday, April 19, 7:30 p.m., and Sara Hasten and Naomi Worley, on Sunday, April 21, 2:30 p.m.  Both performance are to be held in the Williams Performing Arts Center with receptions to follow. Free admission.

You will enjoy the upbeat music of the ACU Jazz Band and combos, directed by Derek Brown, in concert on Thursday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. at Cullen Auditorium on the ACU campus.  It will be a mix of styles and composers throughout the history of American jazz.  Bring the family for this fun and free concert.

After 39 full years at ACU, Hazel Fillmon has decided to retire. There will be a come-and-go reception for Hazel on Friday, May 3rd from 3-5 p.m. in the Campus Center Living Room with a presentation at 3:30 p.m. Please come and help us celebrate her dedicated service to the university.

Rachel Lee has accepted a career advancement with Hendrick Medical Center. While we will certainly miss her, please rest assured that we are ready to assist you with any benefit questions you might have. Please feel free to contact HR Frontline at x2359 or humanresources@acu.edu; the ACU Benefits Helpline at 1.866.994.7852,  from campus x3359 or by email acuhelpline@ajg.com; Robyn Smith at robyn.smith@acu.edu or Wendy Jones at jonesw@acu.edu.