A blog on the latest news and events for ACU faculty and staff
Staff and Faculty are invited to attend the A Cappella Chorus Fall Masterworks Concert on October 12, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of Abilene. The A Cappella Chorus presents Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem, featuring guest organist Joshua Boyd and faculty soloists Kara Covey and Rick Piersall. Duruflé’s masterpiece is a dramatic musical prayer, a tour de force for the organist, a rarely-heard piece you don’t want to miss. Approximately 50 minutes in length.
Staff and Faculty are invited to attend the Civic Orchestra of Abilene Fall Concert in the Boone Family Theater on Thursday, October 9, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
All benefits-eligible employees will need to participate in annual enrollment this week from October 20 to 24.
Be sure to take time to review your options, then follow these simple steps to enroll.
Elections take effect January 1, 2026.
You must take action by October 24 to ensure you have benefits coverage for 2026. Your current benefits will NOT carry over.
If you need assistance completing your Annual Enrollment, you may schedule an appointment here.
Summit registration closes tomorrow, and we hope you will join us on Oct. 8, at 7:00 pm through Oct. 10, at 1:00 pm. Our focused ministry communities will have sessions designed specifically for those serving in ministry. Or, for sessions that are more broad, we will have two general interest communities – one centered around Isaiah 40-66 and the other examining the world-wide phenomenon of The Chosen. In addition to our other keynote speakers, Dr. Nijay Gupta—author, New Testament scholar, and host of the podcast Slow Theology—will deliver the plenary address at our Anchor Point dinner. We will also be led in worship by United Voice Worship. Whether you are able to come for all or only a portion of the event, we hope to see you there. Registration is required and closes tomorrow, Sept. 23. Learn more and register here.
First-Generation College Student Celebration Week is happening November 3–8! This week is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the achievements, resilience, and unique contributions of first-generation college students, faculty, and staff in our community. We would love to highlight voices and stories from across campus. If you are first-generation yourself or would like to participate in the celebration, please complete this form. Your participation will help us showcase the diversity of experiences that make our community stronger. Thank you for helping us celebrate and support our first-generation community!
Hey Wildcats! As the new school year begins, we also are headed into FLU season. Be sure to get your flu shot this year. The ACU Medical Clinic is offering several FLU Shot Clinics on campus for your convenience. Listed are the info for those clinics:
The vaccine is available at no charge to all ACU-insured employees, spouses and dependents. The flu shot is $25 for individuals without ACU insurance. You may also call 325-674-2625 to schedule an appointment to receive your flu shot at the ACU Medical Clinic.
Staff and Faculty are invited to the Suit Up event on Friday, October 3, 2025 JC Penney at the Abilene Mall 3-6 PM, hosted by the West Central Texas Career Consortium in partnership with the local JC Penney store. Come shop for professional wear at up to 30% off! This shopping event is open to ACU, McMurry, and Hardin Simmons students, faculty, and staff. Contact careers@acu.edu with any questions.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Havana Nights En La Plaza on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the ACU Campus Mall / Gata Fountain. This vibrant, family-friendly event welcomes the entire Abilene community, including families, faculty, staff, and students, to enjoy an evening filled with lively Latin music from DJ Dom, Zumba by Ruthie, traditional performances by Alvaro’s Ballet Folklórico, and beautiful mariachi music. Guests can savor delicious Latin-inspired cuisine from local food trucks, enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, and a petting zoo for kids, and experience one of ACU’s biggest cultural celebrations of the year. The first 500 ACU students to arrive will receive a free meal ticket redeemable at one of the food trucks. There will also be raffles and giveaways exclusively for ACU students. This year’s festive theme, Havana Nights, encourages everyone to dress in tropical style and immerse themselves in the vibrant colors, rhythms, and traditions of Hispanic culture. The event is free, open to all ages, and proudly hosted by the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging, as well as the Hispanic Student Association, as part of ACU’s ongoing commitment to celebrate and uplift Hispanic heritage.
ACU’s Center for the Study of Ancient Religious Texts invites Staff and Faculty to join on campus or online for the Carmichael-Walling Lectures, presented by Dr. John Barclay of Durham University, on Thursday, Oct. 16, 4-5pm and 7-8pm in Room 114 in ACU’s Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building. Find more details here.
Please mark your calendars for Benefits Annual Enrollment, which will be held October 20-24. All benefits-eligible employees will need to either enroll in or decline benefits for 2026 during this time. More information will be sent via email closer to Annual Enrollment.
