A blog on the latest news and events for ACU faculty and staff
The Medical and Counseling Care Center will be open December 17-19 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. We will reopen on January 7th. All employees, spouses and dependents covered by ACU insurance will continue to have access to Wildcat Care, available 24/7 from anywhere – even if you are traveling! Simply visit http://wildcat.care/ and click on the “Sign In” button in the upper right corner to access care.
Applications and abstracts for the 2019 Undergraduate Research Festival are due on Friday, February 8th by 5 p.m.
The ACU Undergraduate Research Festival, scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2019, gives students an opportunity to present their research during concurrent sessions or as a poster. Students who present their research compete for Outstanding Presentation Awards in several categories. This year a new creative arts category will be available for presentations focusing on digital, vocal, theatrical, and creative expression. Click here to submit an abstract. Additional information about the Research Festival and Tips about abstract writing can be found at the Research Festival blog.
If you have questions, you may contact the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
at orsp@acu.edu or the Office of Undergraduate Research at uresearch@acu.edu.
The SRWC will have adjusted hours over the Christmas Break. Please see the SRWC Operating Hours Calendar and the SRWC Pool Hours Calendar for our daily schedule.
You can earn wellness points by helping out your local community! What causes are you passionate about? ACU’s Wellness Program encourages you to participate in local community fun runs, walks or charity events, such as Habitat for Humanity, Wounded Warriors Project, or American Red Cross. You can help contribute to the wellbeing of the community and earn wellness points for participating!
After participating in the event, report your completion on the wellness portal by entering the name of the event you attended and the date you completed the activity. Earn 1 point for this activity.
Questions? Contact GPA BeWell at 469.445.3150 or wellness@gpatpa.com
Intuitive eating is a powerful approach to balanced eating and optimal health. Discover how to get in tune with your body and make healthier decisions. Learn techniques on how to adopt mindful eating principles.
Wednesday, December 19, 1:00 p.m. (CST) Register at www.gpatpa.com under the Wellness tab. All webinars are archived for future viewing.
Credit for viewing webinars will be awarded within 48 business hours. Questions? Contact GPA BeWell at 469.445.3150 or wellness@gpatpa.com
Please join us at a retirement reception honoring Barbara Hejl. The reception will be held in the East Lobby of the Hunter Welcome Center on Dec. 14 from 1-2 p.m.
Xythos (aka Files, ACU Files, myACU Files) will be retired on Thursday. You must move all of the data that you want to keep before that day. Please review more details on the Computing Services blog.
Human Resources would like to invite all Faculty and Staff to enjoy a Christmas Luncheon in the Bean. Lunch will be served from 11:30 – 1:00 on Tuesday, December 18. Lunch will be provided at no charge to Faculty and Staff with their ID Card. Family members and students may purchase a meal for $5.
Staff Senate and HR are asking attendees to bring blankets to donate to the Christian Care Center to help care for the homeless in Abilene. Please RSVP by December 17th.
Xythos (aka Files, ACU Files, myACU Files) will be retired on Thursday, December 20, 2018. You must move all of the data that you want to keep before December 20th. Please review more details on the Computing Services blog.
