Archive for October, 2020

In this challenging year, we want current ACU students to know they aren’t alone and that faculty and staff are united in supporting them. That’s why we’ve started  United in Prayer. When you register to participate, you’ll be matched with a student, or students, who have also signed up to participate. There is no expectation of contact – this is an opportunity for faculty and staff to lift up a student in prayer and for our students to know a Wildcat is praying for them.  Registration is open through Nov. 6.

The ACU Library is offering current students, faculty, and staff access to the digital version and content of the New York Times, including breaking news, multimedia, opinion, blogs, videos and more. To activate your access : 1) Go to http://accessnyt.com 2) Search for and select “Abilene Christian University” 3) Create a NYTimes.com account using your @acu.edu email address If you have previously registered your @acu.edu email address on The New York Times site (paid or free), you will click the “Already have an account?” Log in here” link for Step 3, and login using your password that you have used for NYTImes.com previously. If you have been paying previously for a subscription to NYTimes.com using your @acu.edu email, then you will need to first cancel your paid subscription by calling/emailing NYT Customer Care at (800) 591- 9233 e-mail: customercare@nytimes.com For questions, contact Mark McCallon at mccallonm@acu.edu

In an effort to lower the number of COVID-19 cases on our campus, the university made the decision to limit most in-person gatherings with more than 25 people for the next two weeks. Consequently, we have made significant changes to tomorrow’s faculty and staff kickoff event and postponed ACU Night at the Zoo. The Alumni Relations team will send a separate email to registrants with updated information about these events. We have several virtual events still planned for this weekend – learn more at acu.edu/homecoming.

Shed Market sandwiches and Homecoming T-shirts will be available at the Hunter Welcome Center from noon –  2 p.m. on Saturday. Drive-through pickup will be available on the north portico side, and we’ll have tables set up on the west side of the building for walk-ups. Food and shirts will be available on a first come, first served basis.

This week, we are focusing on protecting our marriages during Covid. Creating a strong marriage is challenging even without Covid, and now these additional stressors can leave partners weary and neglecting their relationship. Can you relate? As we seek to care for our students, children, and other work and life demands, let’s remember to not put our marriages on the back burner. A little reflection and intentionality can be enough to strengthen the marital bond. Check out this article, 5 Quick Ways to Protect Your Marriage During Coronavirus. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help and support if the marital distress lingers. Let’s pray for our marriages and support each other along the way.

This week Apple is holding an event at which it is anticipated that they will announce the release date for their newest macOS update, macOS 11 Big Sur. Updating to the new version can potentially cause problems ranging from software incompatibility to rendering the computer unusable. If you choose to update, please be aware that there is limited support we can provide until we receive updates to our supported software. We are in the process of testing our software, systems, and services with this update. Once all issues have been identified and resolved, we will begin supporting this update.

The Maker Lab Homecoming Make & Take returns the Saturday of Homecoming, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This year we have two project options: a 9” x 18” felt ACU Pennant or an ACU Lightbox. We have 150 lightbox kits available and plenty of pennants. Build your project in the lab (depending on capacity) or pick up your kit to build at home. Registration required and one kit allowed per household. RSVP

A consultant from TIAA will be offering individual counseling sessions via phone/virtual to discuss your personal financial situation and retirement investments on Oct. 23 & 26. Register for an appointment online.  Appointments are limited and are reserved on a first come, first serve basis.

Please join us Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. in the Reading Commons, as Brown Library partners with the Department of Language and Literature for Cover2Cover – a marathon-style reading of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling. Come by, listen, and grab some candy! Each reader takes a 15-minute shift until the entire book is finished. Students, staff, and faculty readers are welcome! Please contact Dr. Womble at mtw04b@acu.edu to have your name added to the reading list.

The International Students Association in collaboration with Cultura Local ABI proudly presents, Ethnos: Awakening 2020! Let us take you on a trip around the world on Saturday, Nov. 7th at the Town & Country Drive-In as we celebrate and bring the cultures of Abilene to life! Show begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets may be purchased via Venmo, CashApp or with cash at the ACU Campus Center from Monday-Friday, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Tickets may also be purchased online. To take advantage of a Faculty/Staff discount, please present your ACU ID at the ticket table in the campus center or contact Veronica Summers at vdw09a@acu.edu.  Take a moment to view the Ethnos Trailer here.