Archive for December, 2025

Save the date – February 17 at 6 p.m. – for the ACU Faulkner Center dinner event at the Hunter Welcome Center. It will be a hometown welcome featuring authors and speakers, Eleanor Hamby and Dr. Sandra Hazelip. Their new book, Here We Go, published by Penguin Random House, chronicles their adventures and friendship that took them around the world in 80 days while turning 80 years old. Their international fan base has landed them guest appearances on CBS Mornings and The Drew Barrymore Show. Tickets will go on sale the week of December 22nd. For more information, contact faulknercenter@acu.edu.

With the busy traveling time among us, please keep in mind that ACU has a telemedicine option available. ACU partners with Teladoc to provide telemedicine to all employees and dependents enrolled on the medical plan. Getting sick is never convenient, but telemedicine provides more convenient, quicker access to a medical professional for common conditions. Teladoc allows members to access a doctor from your home, office, or anywhere – 24/7/365. To access Teladoc, you will visit Teladoc.com or the Teladoc app.

 Thanks to all who joined the Jingle Mingle last week! The next dates to mark your calendar for are: Communal Sabbath with Yoga Nidra – Thursday, Dec. 11, 1:30-2:30 p.m in SWRC, Studio A. This will be a time of yoga nidra (yoga rest). No special attire, equipment or flexibility required. Come rest together with guided, scripture-based meditation. All Staff Chapel – Tuesday, Dec. 16, 11-11:30 a.m. at Chapel on the Hill Worship with us before the HR Christmas lunch at the Bean. Dr. BJ Gensic will share and Eric Lemmons will lead music. It will be a meaningful time together to close the semester! Congratulations to our November CompassPro winners: Tyson Alexander, Katrina Simpson-Pelleran, Claire Ferrell Rawlins, and Jonathan Smith We’d like to give a special thanks to our November Shout Out Winner, Hayleigh Honea, for her commitment, dedication, sacrifice, and contribution to ACU’s mission and fellow employees, especially in her behind-the-scenes efforts readying us for Workday! We’re grateful for you, Hayleigh!

The Standard’s Travel Assistance offers members aid before your trip, which includes assistance with cultural information, immunization requirements, visa and passport requirements, foreign exchange rates, assistance with lost or stolen luggage and/or prescriptions, and other travel advisories. The Standard’s Travel Assistance also assists with emergency medical transportation benefits for covered individuals traveling 100+ miles from home. If you would like to learn more about this program, you can call 800-872-1414 for more information or services.

ACU provides faculty, staff, students and alumni unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources. This extensive library contains more than 20,000 videos that can be used for group study or personal devotions. Many series include free discussion guides and handouts.

RightNow Media is a tool that can help you live out your faith in every area of your life—at home, at work, and in your community. In addition to series on books of the Bible, RightNow Media has videos for everyone in your family on various topics like marriage, parenting, personal finances, mental health, and more. There’s even a library for kids with over 2,000 safe, entertaining videos. RightNow Media has a free app available on all major streaming devices so you and your family can access content anywhere, anytime.

To sign up, just visit this personal invite link.

ACU is bringing eHealth Screenings back on campus for your convenience! Complete your complimentary biometric screening to help earn points toward your 2027 wellness credit. To avoid the wellness premium surcharge in 2027, all employees and spouses enrolled in ACU’s medical plan for 2026 must complete a biometric screening and annual physical with their physician by 7/31/26. Onsite Screening Dates and Times: ACU (Abilene) – Hunter Welcome Center December 10th, 11th, & 12th: 7:30 am-12 pm Visit the link for eHealth in the flyer provided to register for your screening. If you are unable to attend one of the on-site screenings, whether you are a remote employee or due to a schedule conflict, you can download a form on the eHealth website to complete your screening with your physician. Follow the steps to schedule a screening to access the form. Please see the attached flyer for additional information about registering for the mobile app. If you have any questions, you can also contact humanresources@acu.edu. REMEMBER: You must fast (no food) for 9 hours before your appointment. Please drink plenty of water. Black coffee is permitted. Continue to take any prescription medications. If you have diabetes, please consult your physician before fasting.