A blog on the latest news and events for ACU faculty and staff
The finance office cashier will be closed Thursday, Dec. 23. The last day to make your deposits before the Christmas Break will be Tuesday, Dec. 21, between 1 and 4 p.m. The cashier desk will resume normal hours of operation for the spring semester – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. – on Jan. 4.
We are looking forward to celebrating our graduates at the December 2021 Commencement ceremony on Friday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. Because of construction on campus, we are holding a single ceremony in the Coliseum at the Expo Center of Taylor County. Faculty and administrators who are participating should report in full regalia to the concourse on the east side of the Expo Center at 6:45 p.m., Friday, December 10.
The Medical and Counseling Care Center holiday hours are: Dec. 6-10, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Dec. 13-17, 8 a.m.-noon; Dec. 20-24 and 27-31, closed for the holidays. The MACCC will reopen Jan. 3.
The National MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community.” This year marks the fourth year the College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) will participate in the national MLK Day of Service. We embrace this opportunity to join together to love and serve our community and honor Dr. King’s legacy. This service opportunity is open to all ACU students, faculty and staff members. Lunch and T-shirt provided.
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 17. Where: Meet at 9 a.m. at SRWC 260 for check-in, T-shirt distribution and devotional. Sign up to participate here. At 9:30 we will go to 5340 Hartford St. to partner with Abilene ISD to help serve families experiencing homelessness.
The Thanksgiving break (November 24-26), is included in this week’s pay period. We hope you enjoyed your time off with loved ones. Please remember to record your regularly scheduled hours as Holiday on your timesheet or leave report today. If you have any questions, you may refer to HR’s website for the holiday calendar and leave benefits.
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The Medical Clinic will hold a COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic Friday, Dec. 3, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in Mabee Business Building Room 316. Drop by to get your Moderna vaccine (or booster!) and/or your flu vaccine as we head into winter! These vaccines are also offered daily at the ACU Medical Clinic.
ACU Athletics and Hanner Chevrolet GMC have teamed up to thank and publicly recognize departments on campus who play a significant role in the success of our student-athletes. We are happy to announce that our students, coaches, and staff have selected the College of Business Administration as this month’s department honoree!
ACU Athletics has over 90 student-athletes majoring in one of the three departments within the College of Business Administration. Thank you for equipping these student-athletes for lives of inspired Christian service and leadership. To show our appreciation, Hanner Chevrolet GMC will be providing lunch for your team. Your department will also be recognized in a feature story on ACUSports.com, on Hanner Chevrolet’s website, and on the videoboard during the football game this weekend.
In addition, our partners at Hanner Chevrolet GMC encourage all ACU faculty/staff to explore their GM Educator Discount Program when considering their next vehicle purchase.
In honor of Al Haley’s 23 years as ACU’s writer in residence “The Last Lecture” will be held on Dead Day, Monday Dec. 6. This special event is occasioned by Al’s retirement at the end of this semester. Al’s lecture will begin promptly at noon; however, please consider arriving a few minutes early to hear entertainment by a live Music Department jazz quintet who will have the place swinging and set the mood for what will be a fun and uplifting time! The event will be held in Room 272 (Core Classroom) outside the Brown Library.
