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Hey Wildcats! As the new school year begins, we also are headed into FLU season. Be sure to get your flu shot this year. The ACU Medical Clinic is offering several FLU Shot Clinics on campus for your convenience. Listed are the info for those clinics:

• 10/9/25: COBA 116, 12:45 (MACC staff administering)
• 10/10/25 HWC 254, 11-11:45 (MACC staff administering)
• 10/14/25: SRWC, 11-12:45 (Nursing students administering)
• 10/14/25: BEAN, 4-6 PM (Nursing students administering)
• 10/16/25: SRWC, 11-12:45 (Nursing students administering)
• 10/20/25: ADMIN 112, 11-11:45 (MACC staff administering)

The vaccine is available at no charge to all ACU-insured employees, spouses and dependents. The flu shot is $25 for individuals without ACU insurance. You may also call 325-674-2625 to schedule an appointment to receive your flu shot at the ACU Medical Clinic.

Staff and Faculty are invited to the Suit Up event on Friday, October 3, 2025 JC Penney at the Abilene Mall 3-6 PM, hosted by the West Central Texas Career Consortium in partnership with the local JC Penney store. Come shop for professional wear at up to 30% off! This shopping event is open to ACU, McMurry, and Hardin Simmons students, faculty, and staff. Contact careers@acu.edu with any questions.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Havana Nights En La Plaza on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the ACU Campus Mall / Gata Fountain. This vibrant, family-friendly event welcomes the entire Abilene community, including families, faculty, staff, and students, to enjoy an evening filled with lively Latin music from DJ Dom, Zumba by Ruthie, traditional performances by Alvaro’s Ballet Folklórico, and beautiful mariachi music. Guests can savor delicious Latin-inspired cuisine from local food trucks, enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, and a petting zoo for kids, and experience one of ACU’s biggest cultural celebrations of the year. The first 500 ACU students to arrive will receive a free meal ticket redeemable at one of the food trucks. There will also be raffles and giveaways exclusively for ACU students. This year’s festive theme, Havana Nights, encourages everyone to dress in tropical style and immerse themselves in the vibrant colors, rhythms, and traditions of Hispanic culture. The event is free, open to all ages, and proudly hosted by the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging, as well as the Hispanic Student Association, as part of ACU’s ongoing commitment to celebrate and uplift Hispanic heritage.

ACU’s Center for the Study of Ancient Religious Texts invites Staff and Faculty to join on campus or online for the Carmichael-Walling Lectures, presented by Dr. John Barclay of Durham University, on Thursday, Oct. 16, 4-5pm and 7-8pm in Room 114 in ACU’s Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building. Find more details here.

Please mark your calendars for Benefits Annual Enrollment, which will be held October 20-24. All benefits-eligible employees will need to either enroll in or decline benefits for 2026 during this time. More information will be sent via email closer to Annual Enrollment.

Summit will be here before you know it, and we have many exciting possibilities for you to choose from this year. Our focused ministry communities will have sessions designed specifically for those serving in ministry. Or, for sessions that are more broad, we will have two general interest communities – one centered around Isaiah 40-66 and the other examining the world-wide phenomenon of The Chosen. In addition to our other keynote speakers, Dr. Nijay Gupta—author, New Testament scholar, and host of the podcast Slow Theology—will deliver the plenary address at our Anchor Point dinner. We will also be led in worship by United Voice Worship. We invite you to come to as much of Summit as you are able. Registration closes Sept. 23. For more information, including a schedule, or to register, check out the Summit website.

ACU Athletics invites you to attend the dinner and ceremony honoring this year’s inductees to the ACU Sports Hall of Fame, Friday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person or $350 for a reserved table of eight payable by FOAP. Registration closes Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Join the Lytle Center’s annual Abiding in Christ Dinner on Sept. 16 from 6-8 p.m. featuring Lyle Wells, president of Integrus Leadership. A nationally recognized leadership coach and former pastor, Lyle brings a deeply biblical and practical approach to leadership. He will challenge us to embrace a mindset of humility and service, reminding us that the world needs more servant leaders, not platform builders. Purchase tickets here. RSVP by Sept. 8.

Our Fall ’25 group exercises classes are in full swing! Did you know as an employee of ACU you can attend The REC group exercise classes at no cost? Please consider joining our community as we encourage and support each other toward our fitness and wellness goals. Visit this link to view our schedule and the wide range of class offerings.

If you are enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan at ACU, you will be receiving a new card from HSA Bank, featuring the convenience of tap-to-pay technology, as well as enhanced security with features like Mastercard ID Theft Protection, designed to help protect your personal information.  You won’t be able to use your old or new card to pay for purchases during a 1- to 3-day transitional period after your new HSA Bank card is delivered. You’ll get a more detailed timing of this period when your card arrives. You can still make eligible purchases with a personal card, reimburse yourself and pay providers directly from your account during this time.