Archive for April, 2016

With so many of us using online sites and engaging in social networking, how do you keep yourself and family members safe online? Join Family First as we hear from Kristy Strickland, as she tackles this important issue and provides safety tips for kids and adults of all ages.  May 4th, from 11:30-1:00 p.m. in the Adams Center, with lunch provided. Space is limited, so reserve your spot at rsvp2ac@acu.edu.

If you receive a medical bill in the mail, do not pay it until you have reconciled it against your Explanation of Benefits (EOB). To view your EOB,  first login to your GPA account. Next, click on your “Claims” tab. You can then click on the claim number on the left-hand side of the page. There will be a link on the top left-hand side of the page titled “Original EOB.” This Explanation of Benefits will tell you the discounted rate you owe for a particular claim.

The Department of Marriage & Family Studies invites you to a farewell reception honoring Steve Wages for 19 years of distinguished and devoted service. Steve will be leaving ACU to take a position at Faulkner University. The celebration will be on April 28, 2016, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Lower Rotunda of the Biblical Studies Bldg.

Inspired by true events… For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, they’ll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck for a chance to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is Hands on a Hardbody, only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. Recommended for ages 13 and older April 15-16, 22-23, 2016. Tickets at acu.edu/theatre

April 17th from 3-5:30 p.m. in the Hunter Welcome Center, all ACU faculty, staff and students are invited to a relationship workshop entitled “Growing Emotionally Intelligent Relationships” by Dr. Gary Oliver.
From years of research we’ve learned that, while IQ is important, it is a person’s emotional and relational competencies that create success in their personal and professional lives.  Dr. Oliver will share some of the latest insights on Emotional (EQ) and relational (RQ) intelligence and how they can help you become more effective in your important relationships.
Among other things you will learn:
-The Neurobiology of Healthy Relationships
-The Importance of Using Both of Our Brains
-How To Increase Your Emotional Self-Awareness
-A Proven Approach to Making Your Anger Work FOR You
-The Power of Empathy & Listening
-7 Simple Steps Through Conflict to Productivity
Regardless of your relationship status, what you’ll learn will help you grow in your own self-awareness, and make an immediate difference in your personal and professional relationships. Sponsored by Family First

The Department of Language and Literature invites you to a retirement reception honoring Carolyn Thompson, Instructor of German and Director of the Institute of Intensive English, for 24 years of distinguished and diligent service. The celebration will be on April 20, from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Adams Center classroom.

Cayce Powell, President of Thompson & Associates,  is available to lead you through a personal, confidential estate planning process. ACU is proud to offer this service to our employees free of charge and with no obligations whatsoever.

Cayce will be on campus April 25th and has only two remaining appointment slots available at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Please email dennisk@acu.edu if you would like to meet with him.

Head Coach Julie Goodenough and the Women’s Basketball team invite you to celebrate the Wildcats’ historic 2015-16 season, highlighted by a Southland Conference championship and a postseason appearance in the WNIT. Please join us for dinner on April 21st at 7 p.m., visit with the team and hear from special guest Melanie Shankle, a New York Times best-selling author from San Antonio. Melanie has written three books: Sparkly Green Earrings, The Antelope in the Living Room, and Nobody’s Cuter Than You. Shankle speaks at events nationwide and writes the Big Mama blog. $25 per person. Proceeds benefit travel expenses for the team’s exhibition tour of Canada in August 2016. Visit acu.edu/basketball to purchase tickets.