A blog on the latest news and events for ACU faculty and staff
Plan to join your colleagues for university updates on Wednesday, November 5, at noon or 4 p.m. We will meet in person at noon in the Hunter Welcome Center’s McCaleb Conference Center. At 4 p.m., we will meet virtually so that faculty and staff who work remotely or are traveling will have the opportunity to participate. Remote employees can access the virtual meeting here and will need to sign in to Zoom with their ACU account.
You and your covered dependents have access to The Standard’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This confidential service offers free over-the-phone counseling any time, day or night, to help you with a variety of personal situations. The EAP also provides up to 3 counseling sessions for both you and your covered dependents, either in person or over the phone. Counselors can help with concerns such as emotional well-being and health, relationships, parenting and addiction. To contact the EAP, call 888-293-6948, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to talk to a professional counselor. Register online.
We are less than two months away from our launch of Workday for the ACU Campus. Here is your weekly update:
As always, if you have any questions, please email workdaytransition@acu.edu.
The launch of our Workday system is quickly approaching! As we move toward our December go-live date, we will begin providing weekly updates on the project so that everyone can be aware of the progress and expectations. – Feedback from our Workday Experience Sessions has been overwhelmingly positive with 2/3 people already feeling confident in their ability to navigate the system out of the gate. Some quotes from the sessions include: “Very user friendly!” “Simple to use.” “Everything is one place and it is much more user friendly.” – With Workday you will have the ability to navigate the system in a native mobile app for iOS and Android. You’ll be able to get notifications when things need approval and complete those items on the go with a single tap! – As a reminder, we’ll begin training sessions in earnest coming in November. Keep checking in for more information to come. As always, if you have questions, you can email workdaytransition@acu.edu or visit our site at acu.edu/workday transition.
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.
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.
