A blog on the latest news and events for ACU faculty and staff
National Denim Day is Wednesday, April 30! It’s a national awareness day where we encourage all students, faculty, and staff to wear denim to show support to victims and survivors of sexual assault. If you would like to decorate your denim to wear on denim day, please join the Title IX Office on Tuesday, April 29, from 10-11:11:30 a.m. McKinzie Hall in room 142. We are encouraging everyone on campus to wear denim on Wednesday, April 30th!
You’re invited to the ACU Credit Union Open House! Join us Tuesday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 701 College Drive in Abilene as we celebrate an exciting new chapter — ACU Credit Union is now powered by University Credit Union! Stop by to: — Meet your new local team — Score exclusive giveaways — Enjoy tasty refreshments — Discover new services designed with YOU in mind — Events and giveaways are happening all week long! Whether you’re a longtime member or just curious, this is your chance to see what’s new, what’s better and what’s next. We can’t wait to welcome you! Come celebrate your credit union — stronger, smarter, and still right here for you.
As the end of fiscal year 2025 approaches on May 31, you will want to be aware of some important dates related to the university’s fiscal year-end. Please read the attached memo and keep this information to assist your year-end planning and purchasing. If you have any questions, please contact the following offices:
For Prime Physician (covered employee resides outside Texas):
Educational Technology is providing a survey to assess the current state of academic technology on campus. The insights gathered will help Educational Technology and other campus offices make informed decisions about future hardware and software purchases. We encourage all faculty and staff to complete the survey. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with cat@acu.edu. The survey should take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete.
ACU Staff and Faculty are invited to attend the final Spring concert for the Civic Orchestra of Abilene on Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30 PM in the Boone Family Theater. Featuring Dvorak Sym No. 8, the Rodrigo Adagio for Winds, and chamber ensembles. Admission is free.
ACU Staff, Faculty, and Students are encouraged to join ACU PD for a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course on Thursday April 10, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Onstead Packer Biblical Studies Room 117.
Law enforcement officers and agencies are frequently requested by schools, businesses, and community members for direction and presentations on what they should do if confronted with an active shooter event. The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course, designed and built on the Avoid Deny Defend™ strategy developed by ALERRT™ in 2004, provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, the role of professional guardians, civilian response options, medical issues, and drills.
Join us and meet your Auxiant and Fairos Team, and Benefits Analyst Elsa Dunson. We will be having two virtual Q&A sessions with our Auxiant and Fairos team on April 14th at 9am and 12pm. Auxiant is the third-party administrator that pays ACU’s medical claims and administers the plan. Fairos can help you find healthcare providers, provide a medical advocate if needed and assist with balance bills. There will also be an opportunity for individual meetings for those interested. Follow the links below to join the meeting. Please reach out to HR with any questions!
The ACU Staff Senate Service Committee is deeply concerned about the destruction and loss of life resulting from the recent earthquake in Myanmar, and suggests a couple ways that our campus might be engaged. David and Karen Eubank, founders of the Free Burma Rangers have spoken at ACU Chapel three times in the past eight years and are deeply involved in humanitarian work in Myanmar. In addition, the Highland Church of Christ supports Eden, an effective ministry in the capital city that is doing significant earthquake relief around the country. (To make a contribution through Highland, mark ‘MYANMAR’ in the memo line.) For more information on how to help in Myanmar, contact Larry Henderson (hendersonl@acu.edu).
