A blog on the latest news and events for ACU faculty and staff
University Mail & Copy Services will be working slightly different hours during the winter break due to limited staffing. We will be open 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm December 19-23, 2022 and January 3-13, 2023. Please know that our office will be closing the same days as the Abilene campus.
Join the Department of Music, Saturday, December 10, 7:30 pm, at First Baptist Church Abilene, for an evening of music, scripture and poetry readings, and congregational singing. The annual Christmas Vespers is a holiday event you don’t want to miss!
Last month HR announced the addition of Paid Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child. The details of this leave can now be found online. Email humanresources@acu.edu with any questions you may have.
As traffic increases this holiday season, now is the time to review safe driving tips and practices: Avoid driving in bad weather Avoid driving if road or weather conditions are unsafe or worsening. Cancel, reschedule, or reroute trips to avoid hazardous driving conditions. Plan your trip before leaving. Check DriveTexas.org and local news and weather reports for current road conditions. Limit unnecessary travel Avoid unnecessary travel during the holidays whenever possible. Try to limit trips to and from destinations. Ensure vehicles are road worthy Keep vehicles maintained with a cold-weather tune-up. Review safety tips about road conditions Road conditions can vary across different regions and change very quickly. Before you get behind the wheel, review winter driving rules, such as braking safely in snow or ice and how to get out of a skid. Recognize holiday stress and fatigue Stress and fatigue impair driving abilities. Keep an eye out for symptoms: Inability to concentrate, Headaches Short tempers, Upset stomach, Aching muscles, Loss of appetite. The University Driver Policy can be found here.
We are excited about Commencement moving back into Moody Coliseum this December, and the Alumni and University Events teams need your help! We are asking for volunteers to staff the ceremony and help make it a memorable and enjoyable experience for our graduates and attendees. We’ll have a variety of roles for faculty and staff helpers from 6-11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. Complete this form to let us know you’re interested, and we’ll be in contact with more details.
Get $25 off MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. Payroll deduction is available. See store for details. * Buy one get one free on Retro Brand, 47 Brand, and Colosseum apparel. * Shop our clearance for great deals up to 50% off. * 20% off all in stock diploma frames. * Buy one get one 1/2 off on all paperback favorites.
With the busy traveling time among us, please keep in mind that ACU has a telemedicine option available. UCM telemedicine is available for all ACU faculty and staff. Getting sick is never convenient, and finding time to get to a doctor can be hard. UCM allows you to access a doctor from your home, office or anywhere — 24/7/365 — and is a convenient and cost-effective way to receive health care for common conditions. UCM’s licensed providers can diagnose any non-emergency medical condition with a short phone visit or secure video visit. They can also prescribe medication and send prescriptions to the pharmacy of your choice. Access UCM by visiting their website goseesam.com or by one of their two apps UCM Now or Sam by UCM.
Join us for a come-and-go reception at Allen Ridge on Friday, Dec. 9, as we commemorate the retirement of Jack Rich (’76), ACU’s chief investment officer, after 31 years of service to the university. We’ll gather from 3-5 p.m. on the lawn at Allen Ridge, with a short program in Jack’s honor at 4:15 p.m. Food will be provided from Chartwells and Allen Ridge restaurants. Dr. Allen Teel and Jacob Murillo from the ACU Music Department will be performing on steel drums. The event is free to attend but registration is required. Please RSVP by Monday, Dec. 5.
The African Students Association would like to extend an invitation to all ACU faculty and staff to come to CHOMA, ASA’s annual African Food & Music Festival! CHOMA will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3rd at 6pm at the Hunter Welcome Center (dress: formal). Tickets are only $5 and may be purchased at the campus center from 11am-1pm from 11/28-12/02 or online here.
