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The Dream of the Burning Boy | Cornerstone Production
By David West Read
Directed by Dawne Meeks

“Deep into the darkness I dared to dream …”

In The Dream of the Burning Boy, the sudden death of a high-school overachiever exposes a secret that could destroy those left behind or bring them closer together. Since the death of his favorite student, high-school teacher Larry Morrow has been falling asleep at his desk and dreaming. The school’s guidance counselor hangs inspirational posters designed to help everyone “process their emotions” while the student’s sister and friends find little solace in their schoolwork. The Dream of the Burning Boy is a bittersweet story of choices made, opportunities lost and finding the strength to move on.

November 14-19 at 7:30 p.m.
Fulks Theatre
Talkback every performance
Recommended for ages 13 and older

Fall 2016 Procurement Newsletter

Join us November 16th from 11:30-1 pm in the Adams Center for Top Estate Planning Red Flags and Mistake. Cayce Powell, President of Thompson & Associates, offers personal, complimentary, and confidential estate planning processes to friends and supporters of ACU. Now he takes his knowledge and expertise and brings it to this informative lunch session to help you think through effective estate planning. Lunch is included, but space is limited so RSVP at rsvp2ac@acu.edu or call ext. 2455.

If you have remaining funds in your 2016 flexible spending account, AND you will be on the HRA plan in 2017, you may use your Discovery Benefits card for claims incurred through 3/15/2017.

The Procurement office has partnered with Lowe’s using our buying group cooperative TCPN contract to help save money on all Lowe’s purchases for university business. With the use of the Lowe’s Pro Services Government Contract Savings Card you get 5% off every order without having to go through the commercial service desk. Please contact the Procurement office at purchasing@acu.edu or call us at 2246 to receive a savings card.

Please join us for a reception honoring Carol Bailey’s 29-years of service at ACU. Carol has been an incredible asset to ACU and we hope you will come and honor her on Tuesday, November 15th, 4-5 p.m. with a special presentation at 4:30 p.m. in the Hunter Welcome Center lobby.

The Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy will host Larry James and John Siburt of CitySquare, on Tuesday, November 15, from 11:45-1:00 at the Hunter Welcome Center for a luncheon event. The conversation will focus on non-profits, taking entrepreneurial action, and the impact of social entrepreneurship. The event will also feature Enactus, our student organization that is focused on taking entrepreneurial action for the good of others. The cost is $15 per seat, or $125 for a table seating 8. You can purchase tickets online.

The Broom Colloquium exists to increase the missional and cultural competence of all our students and the entire ACU family.
This year’s speaker, Dr. John A. Azumah, specializes in Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations.
The two day Colloquium will include the following events that are open to anyone:
Wednesday, Nov 9th
11:00-11:30 “What Every Jesus-Follower Should Know about Radical Islam” University Chapel-Moody Coliseum
3:00-4:00 “Radical Islam: What Students Must Understand and What They Can Do” College of Biblical Studies Room 117
Thursday, Nov 10th
11:00-11:30 “The Islamic World: What is God Doing Today?” Combined Small Group chapels-Chapel on the Hill
7:00-8:00 “Challenging Radical Islam: A Christian Response to Religious Extremism”- Hart Auditorium, College of Biblical Studies Building

Informational meetings for Benefits Open Enrollment will begin this week. We will be in Chapel on the Hill on Thursday, October 20, 9:00 – 10:30 and Friday, October 21, 9:00 – 10:30.

The ACU Medical Clinic is partnering with Human Resources to offer free flu shots to all ACU insured employees, their spouses and dependents 12 and over on the Abilene campus. We will have licensed medical professionals from Hendrick Provider Network available to administer the vaccine.

Wednesday, October 26
at the Royce and Pam Money SRWC Lobby
2:30 pm to 4:30pm

Watch myACU ads and follow @acumaccc on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for announcements! Thank you for your help to keep our community Wildcat Strong this flu season!

Flu shots are considered preventative and can also be obtained at your physician’s office or pharmacy. The high dose injectable flu shots (Fluzone) are not covered.