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ACC and UT at Austin students got a firsthand look at the political process as they took part in a mock hearing on healthcare reform legislation at the Texas Capitol. The event, sponsored by CPPPS, CSPS, and other organizations, featured students filling the roles of Democratic and Republican members of Congress. They heard expert testimony from witnesses like Jose Camacho, E.D and general counsel for the TACHC, on the issue of healthcare for the uninsured and underinsured. Attny. Bill Hopkins spoke to the students about patient safety and hospital staffing. “I felt like a real congressman trying to get the best information in the time available,” said ACC participant Brice Gump. "I enjoyed listening to both sides of arguments.” said UT participant Miranda Colletta. The National Nurses Organizing Committee joined faculty from ACC, the University of Texas at Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs, and UT School of Law to prepare students for the event.

2011-2012 Events

Texas Independence Day – A Multicultural Celebration!
Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: ACC Eastview Campus, Room 8500 (event flier)

Join us for the 2nd Annual Texas Independence Day Celebration. ACC students, faculty, and staff will enjoy music, traditional food, and be able to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of Texas Independence Day, and the role that the many peoples played...

Distinguished guest speakers include Senator Gonzalo Barrientos, ACC Professor of History Larry Willoughby, and ACC Government Professor Lisa Perez-Nichols.

ACC students, faculty, and staff will enjoy music, traditional food, and be able to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of Texas Independence Day, and the role that many peoples played...

Salt Lick is our BBQ sponsor...yummy!

Questions? Please contact: cjackso3@austincc.edu, 512-223-7049

Students needing a sign language interpreter or other accommodations, please contact John Aintablian at aint@austincc.edu at least 48 hours in advance.

Honoring the Service: Veterans Day Reading
November 11, 7:00 p.m.
Riverside Campus Lecture Hall (Bldg. G, Room 8500)

CPPPS and ACC’s Arts and Humanities Division hosted on November 11th, the annual Veteran’s Day Reading. This program, attended by Mayor Lee Leffingwell, ACC President/CEO Dr. Richard Rhodes, and other community members, was held at the ACC Riverside Campus. Event flier

Constitution Debate Day Celebration
When: Thursday, September 22, 2011
Where: Palmer Events Center (map)
Time: 5:30-8:30 p. m. Refreshments will be served.

ACC's Center for Public Policy and Political Studies (CPPPS), its Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and their CSPS (Center for Student Political Studies) invite ACC students to examine their knowledge and beliefs about the U.S. Constitution, and to reflect on the state of their rights in today's politically-charged climate. Event flier

Celebrate Diez y Seis de Septiembre at ACC
Thursday, September 15, 2011
ACC Riverside Campus, 1020 Grove Blvd.
Noon – 1 p.m., free and open to the public

Learn the meaning of el Diez y Seis from historians. Sample tasty traditional dishes and enjoy the rhythmic steps of Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklórico, plus musical entertainment from Mariachi Estrella, Johnny Degollado y su Conjunto Band, and Boca Abajo. Event flier

2010-2011 Events

Thanks goes out to the sponsors,student helpers, AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, general supporters of ACC CPPPS, and of course, Senator Cornyn for a great night of food and inspirational speeches at our annual fundraiser that was held on 4/25. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

April is Environmental Awareness Month at ACC

Earth Fair: Get the Facts!
April 18, 2011, 6:00-8:30 pm
ACC’s Eastview Campus, Room 8500, 3401 Webberville Rd., 78702

The Earth fair seeks to empower students and the community with the environmental skills/knowledge that they need to change their lives for the “greener.” The program will include presentations about the impact of global warming on Texas, eating/growing local, and use of alternative forms of energy. Internal and external vendors will also be on hand to demonstrate their green services/mission. Light refreshments will be available.

Open to the public. Hosted by the Center for Student Political Studies, Department of History, and Center for Public Policy and Political Studies at ACC. Questions? Contact Carla Jackson, cjackso3@austincc.edu, 512.223.7049.

Water, Water is NOT Everywhere: Water Awareness/Conservation Fair
April 15, 2011, 6:00-8:15 pm, Booths open 6:00-7:00 pm
Presentation 7:00-7:45 pm, booths open again 7:45-8:15 pm
ACC’s Northridge Campus Lecture Hall (Bldg. 4000), 11928 Stonehollow Dr., 78758

Join ACC for an evening discussing one of life’s most precious resources –water. A presentation will be made by ACC Geology Professor Dr. Bruce Darling about his work with Hydrologist without Borders to bring water to Kenyan villagers. More information on Professor Darlings’ work in Kenya is available at: http://tinyurl.com/DrDarlingswater. In addition, before and after the presentation, Students for Environmental Outreach will have general information booths open. Tours of the Well House, that ACC drilled in 1998 as part of Earth Science Week, will be given upon request.

Open to the public. Hosted by ACC’s Students for Environmental Outreach and Physical Sciences/Geology Department. Questions? Contact Carla Jackson, cjackso3@austincc.edu, 512.223.7049.

The Sustainability Fair: Focus on Food and Sustainable Agriculture
April 7, 2011, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
ACC’s Rio Grande Campus Student lounge (cafeteria), 1212 Rio Grande Street, 78701

ACC’s Students for Environmental Outreach hosts a fair each semester to address environmental issues. This semester, their fair will focus on sustainable living with an emphasis on food and gardening. In addition to the booths, the students will be hosting a sustainability game show. Contestants will be asked questions regarding food, gardening and sustainable practices. Winners will get club T-shirts. Light refreshments will be available.

Open to the public. Hosted by Students for Environmental Outreach. Questions? Contact Carla Jackson, cjackso3@austincc.edu, 512.223.7049.

Texas Independence Day - A Multicultural Celebration!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Eastview Campus, Bldg. G, Multipurpose Room 8500

This program is presented by ACC’s Center for Student Political Studies (CSPS), its Center for Public Policy and Political Studies (CPPPS), its Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Department of History. Read more...

Living for 32 Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Thursday, February 17, 2011 · 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

At 6:00 pm this Thursday, February 17, Austin Community College’s South Austin campus will screen the acclaimed documentary “Living for 32.” The screening of the 40-minute film about Colin Goddard’s journey from shooting survivor to gun violence prevention advocate is being held in collaboration with the Texas Brady Campaign Chapters, Students for Gun-Free Schools, the College Democrats at Texas State, UT-Austin's University Democrats, and ACC’s concerned students and professors. Read more...

Honoring the Service
Thursday, November 11, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
ACC Riverside Campus, Room 8100
1020 Grove Blvd., Austin

ACC’s Big Read, in collaboration with ACC’s Center for Public Policy & Political Studies, and ACC’s Veterans’ Affairs Department presents “Honoring the Service.” A reading of works composed by ACC Veterans; also featuring award-winning veteran affairs novelist Larry Heinemann.

Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 223-3226. 

RESCHEDULED EVENT: River Bats Election Convention
Wednesday ~ October 13, 2010 ~ 6 pm
ACC’s Eastview Campus
Building 8000, Multipurpose Hall (room 8500)

The The Center for Student Political Studies invites you to come out and run for office or help vote in the next officers for one of the most dynamic clubs at ACC.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

• Terral Smith, Former St. Rep., Former Leg. Dir. to Gov. Bush
• Former Austin Mayor Bruce Todd, Bruce Todd Public Affairs

Refreshments will be served. Don't forget to bring your favorite RIVER BAT!

“The Economy Furniture Strike” is a feature length documentary about a local labor dispute which resulted in the political mobilization of Mexican-Americans in Austin/Travis County. The film is produced by Paradigm Shift Multimedia and the ACC Center for Public Policy and Political Studies, and is hosted and narrated by Emmy award-winning journalist Dan Rather. The documentary is the result of hundreds of hours of interviews of the principals of the strike and research utilizing newspapers, legal documents, and artifacts. Please view trailer and see more information about the project here.

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