Archive for February, 2025

Staff and Faculty are invited to attend a film screening of the new Twisters movie followed by a Q & A with Executive Producer, Ashley Jay Sandberg in the Boone Theater on February 25 at 6PM.

The Graduate School of Theology is hosting a Preview Day on Friday, March 28th, from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM for individuals interested in pursuing a theological graduate degree. Attendees will have the chance to meet faculty, get your questions answered, and explore your future. Expect Lunch Provided, Swag Giveaways, and Waived application fee for those in attendance. Campus tours are available afterward. If you are feeling called to further your education we would love to meet you! For questions please contact gst@acu.edu. Registration is required. Deadline to register is March 19th. Register now to take the next step in your journey! Register HERE.

Please join us as the Pruitt Speaker Series welcomes Dr. Kenneth Sytsma to discuss, “Future Species & Habitats – Should Faith Play a Role?” on Monday, February 24 at 7 p.m. in ACU Halbert-Walling Research Center 101 with Reception to follow. Dr. Kenneth Sytsma is a professor of botany at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His previous studies include a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Calvin College, a Master of Science in Ecology and Biology from Western Michigan University, and a Ph.D. in Systematic and Evolutionary Biology from Washington University. Among Sytsma’s many studies, he is also a member of Geneva Campus Church which he attends with his wife and nine children. With his vast scope of interest, Sytsma offers valuable perspectives and interesting insights on how the future of species and habitats will evolve and where faith should play its role.

Save the date! ACU is bringing eHealth Screenings back on campus for your convenience. Complete your complimentary biometric screening to help earn points toward your 2026 wellness credit. All employees and spouses enrolled in ACU’s medical plan for 2026 must complete a biometric screening & annual physical with their physician by 07/31/2025 to avoid the wellness premium surcharge in 2026. Onsite Screening Dates and Times: Hunter Welcome Center April 9, 10, 11 More information on registration to come!

The SRWC offers American Red Cross private swim lessons year-round for children 3 years old through adults. For more detailed information please visit our website or contact Alyssa Owens at akh04b@acu.edu.

If you know a senior graduating in May or December, and interested in attending graduate school at ACU, please encourage them to apply for the V. W. and Loreta Kelley Alumni Endowed Scholarship. They will need a letter of recommendation from a faculty or staff member in their application. The application window closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 7.

Hendrick Regional Blood Center supplies blood to Abilene hospitals as well as several counties surrounding Taylor County. Currently, the blood supply is LOW, and the ACU Department of Biology has coordinated a blood drive to help. The blood donation bus will be on campus Thursday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The bus will be parked in the Nelson Hall parking lot between Onstead and Halbert-Walling science buildings. Please help us spread the word. It normally takes only 20 minutes, and walk-ins are welcome.

We are excited to invite you to the Annual International Food & Fashion Festival, hosted by the Office of Intercultural Engagement & Belonging and the International Students Association! This vibrant event will celebrate the diversity and cultures that make our campus truly special.

Date: Saturday, March 1st

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Hunter Welcome Center

Join us for an evening filled with delicious global cuisines and stunning fashion from around the world! It’s a great opportunity to support our international students and experience the richness of diverse cultures within our community. Tickets are limited and must be purchased online via the ACU Marketplace. Tickets will not be available at the door. Secure yours today here. We look forward to seeing you there for a night of culture, community, and celebration!

Please join us for the ACU Bands first concert of the semester, Saturday March 1st at 7:30 p.m. in Boone Family Theater. Wonderful music performed by the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble, and the Wind Ensemble portion is what the group will be taking on tour March 3-4. Free admission.

Valentines day sale in the Campus Store on February 14th! Get 14% off 1 branded item valued over $20. In store promotion only.