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Please join us as we celebrate a remarkable career and a well-earned retirement! We will be gathering on Monday, December 1, in the Halbert-Walling Research Center Lobby from 3:30–4:30 p.m. to honor and thank Dr. Perkins for his years of dedication, service, and impact on our ACU community. This come-and-go reception is an opportunity to share memories, express appreciation, and wish him well as he begins this next chapter. We hope to see you there!

Applications and abstracts for the 2026 Undergraduate Research, Creativity, and Innovation Festival at Abilene Christian University are due on Friday, January 30, 2026 by 5 p.m. The ACU Undergraduate Research, Creativity, and Innovation Festival is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in the Hunter Welcome Center. To learn more about the Undergraduate Research, Creativity, and Innovation Festival, watch this video. For additional information and to submit a proposal, visit the following link. All students who have participated in research and other scholarly activities are encouraged to submit an abstract. If you have questions, you may contact the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at orsp@acu.edu or the Office of Undergraduate Research at uresearch@acu.edu.

Theologian Tim Keller suggests that it’s not enough to just stop working and engage in leisure… we need intentional Sabbath rest. Practicing Sabbath rest in community helps us remember our shared dependence, echoes God’s vision of shalom, and guards against isolation and burnout. Sound intriguing? Head over to Studio A in the Rec Center on Thursday, December 11th, from 1:30-2:30 for an hour of Sabbath rest, engaging in the practice of yoga nidra (yoga sleep!). This yoga practice is designed for complete stillness (in other words, no yoga poses!) and guided meditation. Specific clothing is not needed, just show up! Bring your own yoga mat and/or blanket, or use a mat in the Rec Center. We look forward to practicing Sabbath together! Reserve a spot HERE!

HERE is the Zoom link for those who were not able to attend the Staff and Faculty meeting on Wednesday, November 5th.

The passcode is: #=z=+804

The ACU Library is administering a survey called LibQUAL to help us gather feedback about how the library is meeting the needs of its users. The purpose of the survey is to help us assess and improve library services. To participate, you must be a student or employee at ACU, either on the Abilene campus or the Dallas campus. Completing the survey would take about 15 minutes of your time. You will be asked to indicate your minimum, perceived, and desired levels of service regarding collections, facilities, and service points. Results are securely stored in off-campus servers and are anonymous. If you haven’t already completed the survey this year, please click HERE for the required Consent Form and the link to the survey.

We’d like to invite all staff to join the next Staff Senate Training with Tyson Alexander, MACCC. This Friday, November 14, 11:30-1:00, ACU’s Director of the Medical and Counseling Care Center, Tyson Alexander, will be sharing about What To Do With Students In Crisis: Exploring what it means for a student to struggle well, how to best support them in your role, and looking at how the ACU campus responds to crisis situations. Lunch will be provided, and we can host up to 40 staff at this event. If you’d like to sign up for this conversation, you may do so here, and we’ll send you a Google Calendar invite to indicate if you’ve secured a spot. Also, remember to give a shout to your colleagues for their amazing work through the Recognizing Excellence Among Us activity. Congratulations, Abby Easley for being the October Shout Winner for her welcoming presence and for going above and beyond in her work so regularly – Thank you, Abby, for shining on this campus! And Congratulations to our other CompassPro Winners for October: Lauren Boyles, Deborah Niccum, Rene Ciscneros & Lindsay Snyder.

With the busy traveling time among us, please keep in mind that ACU has a telemedicine option available. ACU partners with Teladoc to provide telemedicine to all employees and dependents enrolled on the medical plan. Getting sick is never convenient, but telemedicine provides more convenient, quicker access to a medical professional for common conditions. Teladoc allows members to access a doctor from your home, office, or anywhere – 24/7/365. To access Teladoc, you will visit Teladoc.com or the Teladoc app.

Ready to boost your confidence and learn a few self-defense moves? Join us on November 11 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the Student Recreation Center, Room 260 A/B at Abilene Christian University for our Women’s Self-Defense Class!  Whether you’re a beginner or just want to refresh your skills, this short session is designed just for you. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a friend, and let’s build strength together! Email acupolice@acu.edu to RSVP.

Sign-ups Open for the Faulkner Center Marriage Retreat ACU faculty and staff are invited to enter a drawing to attend the Faulkner Center’s second annual marriage retreat. The marriage retreat will be held at the beautiful Gruene Mansion Inn located in New Braunfels, Texas, on February 27th – March 1st, 2026. The ten couples drawn will pay a total of $200 (per couple), which will include 2 nights at the Inn and a Saturday marriage enrichment workshop (meals are on your own). It will be a wonderful time to connect with your spouse and enjoy the lovely and relaxing surroundings. To register for the drawing, email faulknercenter@acu.edu by December 8th.