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ACU has unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources (it’s been called the “Netflix of video Bible studies”). This extensive library has more than 20,000 videos from a wide range of speakers. These Bible study videos can be used as part of a class, team, or personal devotions, and many series include free discussion guides and handouts.

We believe that RightNow Media is a tool that can help you live out your faith in every area of your life—at school, at home, and in your community. In addition to series on books of the Bible, RightNow Media has videos for everyone in our families 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.

You should have already received an email invitation for FREE access to RightNow Media. (If you haven’t received it yet, check your spam or promotions folder.) To get started, simply click the link in the email, create your free account, and start browsing more than 20,000 inspiring videos. We pray that RightNow Media will be a blessing to you, your family, and our students!

To express our appreciation for you and provide opportunities for you to rest and recharge, we have arranged for you to have membership access to the nearby properties of Refuge Ranch. This organization was founded by a fifth-generation Wildcat and former employee, Jason Groves and his wife, Amber. It is intentionally designed to make it easy to say “yes” to reconnecting with each other, ourselves and our Creator. These short videos of Refuge Ranch in Buffalo Gap and Fort Refuge in Tuscola provide a glimpse of the array of experiences you can enjoy throughout the year with others or alone. View the calendar for current experiences.

Your membership includes everyone in your household and provides these benefits:

• Complimentary access for designated experiences: includes Family Fun Days, Personal Retreats, Guided Meditation, etc.
• Discount on premium experiences and merchandise: includes Marriage Date Night, Concerts, Festivals, etc.
  • Receive 10% off marriage date nights with code: ACUMemberDate
  • Receive free entry to the Bluebonnet Festival on April 30 with code: ACUMemberBB
• Members-only access to both properties for personal/family use: subject to availability.
• Discount on group events: including senior blessing for departments, faculty/staff retreats, strategic planning sessions, team building, etc.

For any questions or to make a request, email info@myrefugeranch.org.

ACU and the City of Abilene continue to partner to make the streets surrounding campus as safe as possible. After a recent traffic study, the City has installed new stop signs at the intersection of 19th and Campus Court. The best way to avoid a ticket and keep your fellow wildcats safe is to follow the traffic laws. As a reminder pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks.

Every residential address in the U.S. is eligible to order two sets of four free at-home tests. Order your tests today to have them in stock if you need them.

National Student Employment Week is celebrated the second full week in April. Please take time to recognize your student employees this week.

We seek to further transform our community into a loving, inclusive space for people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. We also want to leverage the unique strengths found at ACU to better meet the needs of all students, faculty and staff so we can fully carry out our mission.

Due to the urgency of developing DEI training and the timing of Black History Month, we are scheduling meetings this month to get input from faculty and staff as we prepare training curriculum. Your input is vital to the success of these future training opportunities for our campus.

We hope you will join us for one of these conversations and bring your best ideas and insights. Lunch will be provided, so bring your appetite as well!

RSVP here.

Did you know ACU provides faculty, staff, students and alumni with unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources? This extensive library has more than 20,000 videos and the Bible study videos can be used as part of a 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.

Due to the inclement weather on 2/3 and 2/4, please see the following is information regarding submitting time:

Non-Exempt employees will see an “Inclement Weather” line on their Web Time. Non-Exempt employees (including temporary employees) who did not work during the closure should record their normally scheduled hours as inclement weather. Non-Exempt employees who worked during the closure, including checking work email and voice mail, should record the time worked as base pay and the remainder of their regular schedule as inclement weather.

Exempt employees need not take any action due to the weather.

Note: Employees who were already taking vacation days should still record the time off as vacation, not inclement weather.

Each department needs to decide as to how to handle their student employees. Departments may: 1) allow students to work extra hours to make up the time missed, 2) pay your student employees their regularly scheduled hours during the closure. These employees will not have an inclement weather line and should record the hours as timed work, OR 3) inform students that they should not log missed hours for the closure days.