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Staff and faculty are invited to attend a come-and-go retirement reception in honor of Susan Gore on Thursday, December 4 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the east lobby of the Hunter Welcome Center. Light refreshments will be served.

Join us for Ethnos 2025, ACU’s biggest cultural showcase of the year presented by the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging and the International Students’ Association. This year’s show will feature not only incredible performances from our very own ACU students, but also groups from HSU, McMurry, and the greater Abilene community. You won’t want to miss it! Dates: Friday, November 14 & Saturday, November 15 Time: 7:00–9:00 PM Venue: Boone Family Theater On Saturday, come early and enjoy a Block Party featuring local favorites like Dragon Soul and Life of Pie food trucks before the evening performance. Tickets can be purchase online here or at the campus center between 11AM – 1PM (pay w/ cash to avoid fees!) Follow @ethnos_25 on Instagram for updates or check out our website for more information. Don’t miss this celebration of culture and community!

 If you currently have Critical Care Insurance and/or Accident Insurance, you can use this form to be reimbursed for a health screening.

Come support your Wildcat Volleyball team as they compete for the last ever WAC championship right here on campus at Moody Coliseum! November 20-22nd 

Quarterfinal Round, Thursday, November 20

• Match 1: No. 4 Seed vs. No. 5 Seed – 1 P.M . 
• Match 2: No. 2 Seed vs. No. 7 Seed – 4 P.M. 
• Match 3: No. 3 Seed vs. No. 6 Seed – 7 P.M.  

Semifinal Round, Friday, November 21 

• Match 4: Match 1 Winner vs. No. 1 Seed – 4 P.M.
• Match 5: Match 2 Winner vs. Match 3 Winner – 7 P.M. 

Championship, Saturday, November 22 

• Match 6: Match 4 Winner vs. Match 5 Winner – 7 P.M.

The Office of Intercultural Engagement & Belonging and Indian Culture Association invites all faculty and staff to join us at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Hillcrest Church of Christ, for the Golden Gala, ICA’s flagship fall event. The celebration will feature cultural performances, Indian cuisine, and engaging activities that highlight the richness of Indian heritage. Our cultural celebration aims to bring together students, faculty, staff, and the broader community for a festive evening of joy, connection, and shared traditions. Early Bird tickets are $15 per person for General Admission. Student tickets are $5. Tickets for General Admission increase to $18 after Friday, November 7th. Tickets can be purchased online here.

🌟 Join UAP for a First-Gen Student Panel 🌟 Celebrate National First-Generation College Student Week with an engaging panel discussion featuring ACU first-generation students. 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 5 ⏰ Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm 📍 Location: LYNAY Classroom 🍽️ Lunch Provided (must RSVP by November 2). Panelists will share their experiences, challenges, and successes navigating higher education as the first in their families to attend college. 🔹 Gain insights into the unique challenges first-generation students face inside and outside the classroom 🔹 Hear student perspectives on what types of support and encouragement make the greatest impact 🔹 Learn strategies to better connect with and support first-generation students in academic and co-curricular settings 🔹 Explore practical ways to foster belonging and persistence among first-generation students RSVP HERE.

Voice to Vision – We Want Your Feedback! ACU Dining is excited to launch our Voice to Vision survey, and we’d love to hear from you! Your feedback plays a vital role in shaping our dining programs, menu offerings, and overall campus dining experience. The survey only takes about 5 minutes to complete, and every response helps us serve you better.

Staff Senate still has space to join this week’s staff training on Vocation at ACU. Wednesday, October 22, at 11:30 A.M. until 1 P.M. Anne Hocking, director of internships and vocational formation, will share about vocational formation on campus. What is it? How does ACU go about such a vast and significant topic? How can staff be involved in these efforts? Signups are available here  until the seats are full. We’re also thrilled to introduce a new way to celebrate our colleagues! Through CompassPro’s new Recognizing Excellence Among Us activity you can give a shout-out to a coworker who consistently goes above and beyond. Each month, submissions will be reviewed, and a winner will be selected to receive an award alongside our CompassPro engagement winners.

ACU IT is hosting its next surplus computer auction on Saturday, November 15, in Hart Auditorium. The auction begins at 1 p.m., but doors open for bidder registration at 11 a.m. Follow our Facebook page, for additional details. We’ll have numerous computers, including Dells and Macs, desktops and laptops. We hope to see you there.

Join us on Tuesday, October 14 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Campus Mall as we celebrate Filipino American History Month with delicious food and cultural fun! Enjoy free Filipino snacks and treats, and don’t miss the chance to grab a meal from Batangas on Wheels, the popular Filipino food truck serving authentic dishes for purchase. Come by, learn more about Filipino heritage, and share in the celebration!