Archive for November, 2017

The ACU Foundation is partnering with Human Resources and Family First to offer a free showing of the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Paramount. All current and retired faculty and staff are invited, as well as family members. RSVP by Dec. 15 to let us know you’re coming.  Concession discount vouchers will be available for the first 100 guests.

What:  November Staff Town Hall Meeting and Complementary Breakfast
When:  Wednesday, November 29 from 9-10 a.m.
Where:  World Famous Bean
Hosted by:  Wildcat Central

We are excited to announce that this month’s Staff Town Hall Meeting will be hosted by Wildcat Central! Come hear a brief presentation about Student Services and Academic Advising. There will also be a Q&A session, followed by a tour of the facilities and an opportunity to visit with the Wildcat Central staff. The information presented will assist you in your work with students as you guide them to appropriate resources. We look forward to seeing you there — The Staff Senate

Please join the College of Biblical Studies as we honor Dr. Doug Foster on Monday, December 11, for his 26 years of service to our college and the university. The reception will be in the lower Rotunda (under the big globe) of the Onstead-Packer College of Biblical Studies building from 10-11:30 a.m. Words of gratitude, well wishes, and a special presentation will begin at 11:00 a.m.

The Department of Communication and Sociology invites you to a come-and-go appreciation reception honoring Dr. Joe Cardot for his 27 years of service as department chair. Reception will be on Monday, Dec. 11th, 2-3:30 p.m., in the Sherrod building, SHB 134. Special presentation at 2:30 p.m. Come celebrate Dr. Cardot’s service to the university as he transitions back to full-time teaching in the Spring.

As the calendar year is coming to an end, it is time to start thinking about making sure you have used all of your FSA money before you lose it. Need to know what is considered to be an eligible expense to use your FSA or HSA funds on?  Check out this chart to help you determine if you are using your funds appropriately.

Please join the School of Nursing in honoring Dr. Anita Broxson as she retires after 5 years of inspirational teaching at ACU. Her reception will be on Thursday, Decmeber 14, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Hunter Welcome Center lobby. Special presentations will start around 2:30 p.m. We hope you and many alumni will be able to join us to honor her for this special occasion.

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center will have adjusted hours this week for the Thanksgiving break. Tuesday: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday: Closed Sunday: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Pool Hours will also be adjusted. For additional information, please see the SRWC Operating Hours Calendar and the Pool Hours Calendar.

Family First wants to remind faculty and staff that you have free access to RightNow Media, the largest video bible study library world-wide. It has been referred to as “the Netflix of Christian Bible study” (Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor of the Village Church, Dallas), with over 15,000 Bible studies available for adults, couples, and children. There’s something for everyone. Here’s your personal invite link.

Please join us for a reception honoring Kay Reeves for her 27 years of service at ACU. We hope you will come celebrate with her on Thursday, November 30, from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in the  East Foyer of Hunter Welcome Center. Kay is retiring from ACU after serving in several important service roles from 1990-2017.

You can always let survivors know you’re thankful to have been entrusted with their story, but don’t stop there. The Title IX office wants to help! Referring students to our office gives them access to resources such as counseling and academic support. For assistance please contact, Title IX Deputy Coordinator, Sherita Nickerson, x6802, sherita.nickerson@acu.edu