A blog on the latest news and events for ACU faculty and staff
SA President uncovers what really happens during the summer: Have you ever wondered what happens around campus over the summer? Student Association President, Dylan Benac, did some digging to see what the faculty and staff “really” do while students are gone. Find out in this short video.
The Information Technology Training Center is proud to offer technology summer camps! Through these camps, we hope that your child will learn skills and other technology aspects that will last a lifetime. These camps will give your child a chance to build on their creative skills and have fun doing it!
Here are the dates for the upcoming sessions:
Session 1: July 22-26 8:30-12 (Ages 5-10)
Session 2: July 22-26 1:30-5pm (Ages 11-18)
Session 3: Aug 5-9 8:30-12 (Ages 5-10)
Session 4: Aug 5-9 1:30-5pm (Ages 11-18)
The registration deadline is July 19th. For more information, visit acu.edu/mediacamps. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Kristy Strickland.
The Academic Division invites you to a come and go Summer Celebration featuring ice cream sundaes with your choice of toppings in celebration of a successful summer here at ACU. You have served a record number of students during our first block tuition summer sessions; recruited and admitted a great freshman class; hosted future Wildcats during Passport and Leadership Camps; completed a tremendous year of fund raising; pumped water out of Cullen; remodeled buildings; mowed grass; planted flowers; etc. Whatever role you played, we want to thank you for making summer successful.
Who: All Staff and Faculty
When: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 2 – 4 p.m.
Where: Hunter Welcome Center, East Lobby
All faculty and staff employees are reminded that the current Faculty/Staff Parking Permits (F/S Permits) will expire on August 10th. ACUPD will begin issuing new annual F/S Permits on July 15th.
Beginning this year, the initial F/S Permit will be issued to employees at no charge. Replacement F/S Permits issued due to theft/lost, etc., will cost $5 each.
F/S Permits can be obtained at ACUPD during lobby hours of 8am-5pm- Mon-Fri. Please note that F/S Permits will no longer be available in The Depot.
In order to receive the new F/S Permit, employees will be required to fill out a new F/S Vehicle Registration Form (available online for printout at F/S Vehicle Registration Form or the form can be obtained/completed when the employee comes into ACUPD.
Questions can be directed to ACUPD via email at acupolice@acu.edu or by calling Office Manager Teri Tilly at ext. 2305.
Students from ACU’s Department of Engineering and Physics are involved in research this summer that could change the way we look at the world. They’re taking advantage of world-class internships at places like the Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island, New York, and at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory outside Chicago. Learn more in this month’s Wildcat Video Minute.
Employee Tuition Discount – If you or your dependent will be enrolled in classes this fall, please complete your Employee Tuition Discount Application on or before the 12th day of classes.
An updated version of the paper PAFs is available on the HR website. Please be sure to use the updated version and review the Summary of PAF Changes (June 2013).
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the changes made to the PAFs, or if you have any suggested changes, please email kcl99a@acu.edu.
Bring the family, some blankets and chairs to the ACU campus for an unforgettable night of great food, great fun and a great movie: Despicable Me! It all begins Tuesday, July 9, at 7:30 p.m., when food trucks from Gypsy Blu and The Smokery will open their doors; popcorn, lemonade and candy will also be available. Despicable Me will begin at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free; all we ask is that you bring a donated item for Food Bank of West Central Texas. Join us on the front lawn of campus, east of the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building. Like last time, parking will be available on ACU Drive, accessible from Ambler Avenue or East North 16th Street; Teague Boulevard will be closed to traffic.
If you can’t make it, we’ll be showing Oz, the Great and Powerful on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and collecting donations for Global Samaritan Resources. We can’t wait to see you on the Hill!
Are you looking to lose weight but not sure how to get started? With our Weight Management program, you’ll have guidance and support through personal motivational coaching – at no additional charge to you.
Your Lifestyle Management Coach will provide personal assistance with:
Get started now and reach your goal weight. Call us toll-free today at 866-412-8795 to enroll in the Lifestyle Management/Weight Management program. Or check out the online wellness courses in Blue Access for Members, click on the Well onTarget link.
