Kim Dennis's Archive

In March, Google announced that it would be providing premium features for Google Meet to all education customers for a limited period of time. On October 1st, that time will end and those features will be inaccessible. At that time, meetings will be limited to 100 participants, live streaming functionality will be unavailable, and dial-in access to meetings will be limited to the US only. Recording functionality will continue to be available for the time being, but will eventually be adjusted such that recordings will only be available for 30 days.

If you have empty Virex spray bottles in your offices or meeting spaces (not classrooms), please return them to Risk Management for refilling. There is no need to turn in bottles from classrooms as they are refilled by WFF.

Chartwells is offering complimentary breakfast for all faculty/staff on Friday, Sept 11 from 8-10 a.m. or until supplies last. Event to be held in the Adams Center. Help spread the word and make plans to join them!

At this time, ACU has made the decision NOT to participate in the temporary suspension of withholding the employee’s portion of Social Security payroll taxes. This means you will not see a change in your pay due to taxes.

The Executive Order issued on August 8, allows for employers to temporarily defer withholding the employee’s portion of Social Security payroll taxes. This tax deferral allows employees to see an increase in take-home pay for the remainder of 2020; however, the withholding will then have to be repaid between January 1 through April 30 of next year by collecting the additional amounts from employee’s paychecks.

Please contact Human Resources regarding any questions at humanresources@acu.edu.

The Maker Lab offers various opportunities to create decorative and practical things. Join the Innovation Foundry in this webinar on Sept. 14th from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to learn how to set up an Adobe Illustrator file to make storage boxes and gift boxes in the Maker Lab using the laser cutters or CNC router. RSVP

Adobe Illustrator is a powerful tool for graphic design available to all faculty, staff, and students at ACU. Join the Innovation Foundry on Sept. 10th from 2-3 p.m. for this webinar that will focus on the type tool and the various options within Illustrator to modify and enhance the text within your graphic projects. RSVP 

Minutes from the August meeting are on the Staff Senate blog.

Please exercise vigilance when using alcohol-based hand sanitizer to ensure it is completely evaporated before touching any metal object or other items that often harbor static electricity. Also, please do not place alcohol sanitizers, including alcohol-based disinfectant wipes, within 6 inches of outlets, light switches or other electronics. Use extreme caution in laboratories or other areas with open flames or heat sources.

There are 16 days left for ACU insured employees and spouses to receive an annual wellness exam and earn a discount on the 2021 monthly benefits premium! Schedule your appointment today at the ACU Medical Clinic by calling 325-674-2625 or online at acu.medicatconnect.com

The contents of what most people remember as the home economics lab in the Sherrod Building are priced to sell on September 2nd and 4th at 9:00 -11:00 a.m. & 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the lab. The Sherrod Building now houses Communication and Sociology. The “Home Ec” lab is on the first floor, room 131, with the easiest access through the door facing the GATA Fountain mall area. The sale includes large quantities of kitchen gadgets, appliances, cookware and bake-ware including: flour sifters, rolling pins, measuring cups and spoons, cutting boards, egg beaters, strainers, knives, mixing bowls, casseroles, pots, pans, pressure cookers, canning supplies, canisters, dishes, stand mixers, electric frying pans, waffle makers and woks–crystal salad/dessert plates, stemware, drink ware, dessert dishes and serving pieces. Better crystal includes Fostoria American and Imperial Candlewick patterns. A large silver plate collection includes fancy trays, serving pieces, beautiful punch bowl with cups, flatware, gorgeous coffee urn, plus a few little pieces of sterling. Other items for sale include silverware trays, kitchen scales, microwaves, refrigerators, stove units, dryer, ironing machine, rolling food prep demonstration table, rolling metal lectern and more! These items are great to add to your own collection, set up a new kitchen or outfit rental property, campers or vacation homes. Some things are fairly new while others are vintage, but all are good, usable and steeped in ACU history! Cash and card will be accepted. Come ready to carry away your treasures!