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In response to the recent tragic events occurring in Texas and around the U.S., Hardin-Simmons University will be hosting the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004. This training is available on Tuesday, August 16^th 10:00 A.M – 11:30 A.M.

This training is a collaboration between both the HSU Police and Abilene Police Department. The collaboration allows this invitation to be open to local businesses, churches, and non-profits to attend the training as well. An RSVP is required in order to provide adequate seating at each session.

All WACU members and friends are invited to Women for ACU’s fall brunch on Saturday, Sept. 3. Join us in the University Church of Christ Family Room from 10-11:30 a.m. for quiche and fruit, courtesy of the WACU board, a discussion of WACU activities for the fall and a special message from Marty (Shipp ’77) Groves, daughter of the late Bettye Shipp, one of the original WACU board members. There is no charge to attend – bring a friend for good food and fellowship! RSVP today.

The Parade of Flags is a celebrated part of the Opening Assembly on the first day of classes each fall. Its absence has been felt these past two years, but we are excited to announce that it will return on August 29th! In this exciting ACU tradition, current students and/or employees are invited to carry flags representing their home states and countries. We need your help to ensure every state, territory, country, and province of the ACU family is represented in the procession. If you are interested in participating in the Parade of Flags, please reply today to the office of University Events (ext. 2632) or send a message to acuevents@groupmail.acu.edu. Be sure to include your name, email address, and the flag you would like to carry. Flags are assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis, so reach out today!

With the upcoming opening of Moody Coliseum, Dr. Schubert and the Senior Leadership Team would like to remind all faculty and staff to make plans to attend Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Mondays throughout the semester. This is a core gathering in our community, and your presence is requested. Offices may close so that everyone can attend. Your participation any day in addition to Monday is also encouraged, as you have availability.

Refuge Ranch is celebrating 2 years, and your ACU membership allows you to attend the celebration on August 27th. Details and RSVP here. Look for the fall calendar to be released soon and save the date for a private ACU event on November 3rd.

Do you want to make a life-changing difference in the life of a child in the child welfare system? Big Country CASA is hosting an informational event for staff where you can find out more about what it means to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Drop by the library atrium between 9:00-10:30 AM on Friday, June 10th, to hear more about this opportunity to advocate for a child or sibling group. Employees can request Sick to Service hours for CASA. Reach out to Amy Boone or Cole Bennett with questions. Hope to see you there!

Don’t miss Movies on the Hill this Friday, June 3, when we screen Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021) at Wildcat Stadium. Sit in the stands or bring a blanket to lounge on the field and enjoy this family film on the stadium’s Wessel Scoreboard. Concession stands will be open, too, so you can grab a snack! Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Learn more at acu.edu/moth.

Do you have a few hours a month to help a child? Big Country CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) will host a come and go informational gathering on June 10th from 9-10:30AM in the library atrium. Come enjoy a pastry and cup of coffee as you hear how you could be an advocate for a child in the Big Country. Please reach out to Amy Boone or Cole Bennett with questions.

All ACU staff are invited to a Bahama Bucks snow cone party Wednesday, May 18th, between 2-4PM in the Quad (In front of the Onstead Science Center). Staff Senate wants to celebrate the good work you contribute to the university! See you there!