Archive for May, 2019

ACU Volleyball is offering a week long and Lil Wildcats Day Camp from May 27-31. This camp is open to boys and girls ages 8-13. Kids will learn the basic fundamentals of volleyball during morning sessions; while the afternoons will include swimming at the ACU SRWC pool, games, movies in Moody Coliseum and much more.  Lunch is included in the camp fees. For more information or to register.

It’s time to cast your ballot for the June 2019-May 2021 Staff Senators! Each year the ACU Staff elects 10 new senators to represent them on the Staff Senate. Please review the candidates and cast up to 10 votes. You may only submit one ballot, so please carefully review before submitting. Voting will remain open through Sunday, May 19. Click here to vote.

On Wednesday, May 22 The Betty Hardwick Center, in conjunction with ACU, will offer all interested employees the opportunity to earn a certificate in Mental Health First Aid. The course will be offered in the LYNAY Classroom from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You must register to attend by Tuesday, May 21. Space is limited to the first 24 registrants.

Simple Steps for a Good Night’s Rest — Wednesday, May 15 @ 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. CST

Getting enough sleep is something worth working towards. Even small, daily changes that are practiced consistently can make a big impact. Learn tips for increasing the quantity and quality of your sleep for improved overall health and increased energy.

Space is limited – Register today!

Be a part of welcoming an incoming ESL student to Abilene and the ACU community this summer! We are looking for faculty or staff who would commit to meeting with a student 1 hour per week (times flexible) from June 24-August 16. If you’re interested and will be in town for at least 5 of those weeks, please contact Kayla Hewitt at kayla.hewitt@acu.edu.

Each year during Pre-Session, we take the opportunity to present awards to two outstanding staff members. The Senior Leadership Team will select the honorees based on nominations they receive from faculty/staff. Please take time to nominate a STAFF member for this honor by filling out this form. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, May 24.

Please note: These awards are for staff employees only; faculty members are honored in each college.

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming back to Moody Coliseum on June 23rd!  Special Ticket Offer – all Faculty, Staff, and Students! This ticket offer is valid from 5/7/19 through 5/13/19. To order yours and save 30% on select tickets, click here and enter the code AMAZING!  For any questions, please visit or call the Wildcat Ticket Center at their new location in the Teague Special Events Center at 325-674-2287.

Wildcats have three great opportunities this summer to enjoy a night of food, fun and baseball with ACU alumni, family and friends. We’ll be in Arlington on Tuesday, June 4, to root for the Texas Rangers, and Houston on Wednesday, June 12, to root for the Houston Astros. To buy tickets visit acu.edu/baseball. New this year: join us in Denver on Monday, July 29, for ACU Night at the Rockies. Read more and buy tickets at acu.edu/rockies.

The Cashier in the Finance office will be open everyday, 5/13 thru 5/17, the week following exams at the usual hours of operation – 1:30-4:30 p.m. Beginning Monday, May 20th through August 9th, the Cashier will only be open two days a week – Mondays and Thursdays at 1:30-4:30 p.m. Enjoy your Summer!

Due to the popularity of the Family First Speaker Series this Spring on mental health, there is interest in forming a group to keep the conversation going. If you are interested in being apart of that conversation group, please email Erica Pye at exp10a@acu.edu