Archive for July, 2016

On Tuesday July 26th, Information Technology will be removing the wireless network “ACUwireless”.  Since January 2016, ACU has offered the wireless network “ACUsecure” which offers wireless users better protection and keeps data safe while using computers, tablets, or mobile devices.  IT recommends that faculty, students, and staff connect to “ACUsecure” as the preferred wireless network.  Campus guests will continue to have the option of utilizing the “Guest-ACU” wireless network.  If you have any questions, please contact the Helpdesk, x4357.

Brad Bennett (Information Services) and his family are continuing to recover from their recent car accident. You can find a link to Caring Bridge and opportunities to serve the family here.

The new 2016-17 Faculty/Staff Parking Permits (F/S Permits) have arrived and are now available at NO CHARGE during regular ACUPD lobby hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday–Friday.

All Faculty and Staff are encouraged to attend Pre-Session on Wednesday, August 17 in the Hunter Welcome Center. The morning will begin with coffee being served at 7:45 and a time of worship at 8:00 a.m. The staff portion of the meeting will conclude at 10:30 a.m. and the faculty will continue to meet until 12:30 p.m. Offices should be closed or operated by student employees during this time. Please make every effort to attend this important time.

Please join us for a farewell reception honoring Kevin Roberts, Vice-President of Operations and Planning. There will be a come-and-go reception celebrating Kevin’s 17 years of service to ACU on Tuesday, July 26, from 3:30-5:00 p.m., in the Hunter Welcome Center, East Lobby. Dr. Schubert will make a presentation at 4 pm. Kevin has accepted a position with Campus Management and will begin his new role with them in August. We hope you’ll take time to come by and visit with Kevin and his family.

In our ongoing efforts to build and strengthen relationships with K-12 Christian schools, we are excited to announce that on July 1, Kelly Moore (’79) became the first full-time president of National Christian School Association (NCSA). NCSA, headquartered at Oklahoma Christian University for the past 25 years, accredits and supports K-12 Christian schools across the U.S. Moore recently retired after seven years as president of Fort Worth Christian School and 30-plus years in education. ACU has agreed to support NCSA by hosting the president’s office on campus, which will be located in the Hunter Welcome Center. Kelly and his wife Kathy (’79) are excited to continue to serve in Christian education and return to Abilene.

Our final Movies on the Hill screening of the summer is The Jungle Book (2016) on Thursday, Aug. 4. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with great eats from local food trucks; live music begins at 7 p.m.; and the movie starts at 8:45 p.m. Stay up to date with local events by following the ACU in Abilene Facebook page.

The “2016 Summary of Benefits and Coverage” and the “Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms” are now available for review on the HR website under the “Important Notices” section.

The ACU community is invited to attend a Prayer Vigil hosted by the ACU Men’s basketball team. The Prayer Vigil will be held this Wednesday, July 13, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Hart Auditorium. In light of the recent tragedies, join members of our community as we seek God’s direction through prayer and petition for peace.

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