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College Showcases Future of STEM Training at ACC Highland

College Showcases Future of STEM Training at ACC Highland
Posted by ACC Staff on Jun 18th, 2013
Austin Community College will showcase the future of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields at ACC Highland Wednesday, June 19. “We Bought a Mall: Reshaping Education and Revitalizing a Community” will be held in conjunction with the U.S. News STEM Solutions national conference. Attendees include experts in STEM careers and executives from top technology companies. For a live stream of the event, visit austincc.edu/highland. “With its...Read More

African-American Cultural Center Hosts Juneteenth Recognition

African-American Cultural Center Hosts Juneteenth Recognition
Posted by ACC Staff on Jun 17th, 2013
ACC’s African-American Cultural Center will host a Juneteenth event Wednesday, June 19, at Eastview Campus (3401 Webberville Rd., Building 2000, Room 2133). The program and reception run 10 to 11:30 a.m. It is free and open to the public. The event will include a recognition of community leaders, including the late Mae Pearl Leonard, who served as a member of Eastview’s original Campus Advisory Committee. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, is a national...Read More

Students, Faculty Invited to Colloquium on Social Thought

Students, Faculty Invited to Colloquium on Social Thought
Posted by ACC Staff on Jun 17th, 2013
International Programs and the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division are launching the Colloquium on Social Thought. The series of events provides an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to engage in an open discussion around philosophical and theoretical issues about the individual and society, across a range of academic disciplines. Events take place at Northridge Campus (11928 Stonehollow Dr.), in Building 4000, Room 4146. They will be held from 5 to 7...Read More

ACC Marks Juneteenth with Musical Celebration, June 14

ACC Marks Juneteenth with Musical Celebration, June 14
Posted by ACC Staff on Jun 12th, 2013
Austin Community College will host “Sounds of Freedom: ACC’s Musical Celebration of Juneteenth” on Friday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eastview Campus (3401 Webberville Rd.). The event is free and open to the public. Activities include entertainment, games, and a teen summit. Beginning at 1 p.m., Austin singers and wordsmiths will perform live in the courtyard. The public is invited to bring picnic baskets and blankets to relax on the lawn during the...Read More
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ACC In the News Austin Business Journal – Highland Building to Become World-Class Math Facility

In spring 2013, ACC broke ground on the first phase of redevelopment at Highland Mall – 200,000 square feet of space in the fomer J.C. Penney building. The innovative facility will house the college’s Math Emporium, an open lab that will allow students to progress through developmental math at an individualized pace. Read more about how ACC Highland will become a world-class math facility in the Austin Business Journal.


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Elgin Campus Updates ACC Hosts College Fair at New Elgin Campus June 1
ACC Hosts College Fair at New Elgin Campus June 1 Austin Community College will host a college fair at the new Elgin Campus Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event gives prospective students, parents, and the community an opportunity to tour the campus and explore college and career training ...Read More

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Hays Campus Updates June 2013 – Hays Campus Update
June 2013 – Hays Campus Update With construction 65 percent complete, we are nearing a milestone this month. Pedernales Electric Cooperative will connect power so air conditioners can operate, allowing workers to install interior wall and floor finishes more quickly. We are nearing the peak staffing...Read More

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