Archive for September, 2007
Austin, TX – September 26, 2007 – Have you imagined the cuisine that graced the dining halls of the world’s great luxury liners as they voyaged the Atlantic?
Now you can experience it for yourself.
Over nine weeks, Bistro 3158 offers a fine dining experience that captures the glamour, grace, and flavors of the famous trans-Atlantic cruise ships.
Each evening features a different liner and regional cuisine, from the SS Ile de France’s European flavors to the SS Empress of Australia’s East Asian menu. Diners can sign up as either first-class, second-class or third-class passengers, with different prices and menus offered.
Your guides on the voyage will be Austin Community College students in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management and Meeting & Event Planning programs.
“Students prepare the most incredible dishes that are so authentic to the regions they study,” said Virginia Lawrence, hospitality management professor. “The quality of the food only tips the iceberg of the real talents of what is behind it, the students themselves.”
Bistro 3158 is located at the Eastview Campus and is open on Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Visit the full menu and make your reservation soon, as space is limited.
Posted on 09/26/2007 in Official ACC Press Releases | No Comments »
Austin, TX – September 26, 2007 – Current and prospective Hispanic students are invited to attend Austin Community College’s Avenidas de Información: Avenues of Information on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at 5 p.m. in Room 8500 of the Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Rd.
The event will provide students with direct access to the people and resources they need to be successful at ACC.
“Because many Hispanic students are the first in their family to attend college, they are often unaware of services available to help them succeed,” said Dr. Richard Armenta, associate vice president of student success. “This reception will connect students to people who can answer their questions on programs, financial aid, advising, and a host of other services at the college.”
Students who attend the reception will have an opportunity to win free textbooks, gift cards and movie tickets. Food and refreshments will be provided. The Hispanic Student and Staff Success Committee is hosting the event.
For more information, contact Vida Forrest y Salazar at 223.7745.
Fast Facts:
• Fall 2001 to fall 2006 – 31 percent increase in Hispanic students
• Fall 2004 – fall 2006 – 39 percent increase in Hispanic high school students coming through College Connection
Posted on 09/26/2007 in Official ACC Press Releases | No Comments »
Austin, TX – September 20, 2007 – The Austin Community College Foundation is proud to announce it is awarding 204 scholarships totaling $244,000 this 2007-2008 academic year – the most ever. This milestone is due to an endowment that grew from $648,000 in FY04 to $1.2 million in FY07.
“Over the last 12 months, the ACC Foundation’s board of directors has focused on how to provide more students with the resources to go to college,” said Alex Brown, ACC Foundation board chair. “The foundation has now set its No. 1 goal to significantly increase the number of scholarships it provides to ACC students.”
“Increasing access to higher education is key to closing education gaps,” said Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow, ACC president/CEO. “ACC has been tremendously successful in getting students into college, and with the ACC Foundation providing more scholarships we are removing another significant barrier.”
The foundation has created and expanded several scholarships this year:
1. ALA Silverton Occupational/Technical Scholarships – In partnership with the Assistance League of Austin and the Silverton Foundation, 10 scholarships were awarded to students in workforce education programs
2. Emma & Gonzalo Barrientos – Targeting students coming directly out of high school who also excel in community involvement
3. Longhorn Dental – For students pursuing a degree in Dental Hygiene
4. Tom Pittman Scholarship – Students in Commercial Music Management
5. Eric Hanson Endowed scholarship – For Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students; established in memory of Eric Hanson, graduate of ACC’s EMS program who was killed in 2006
6. Jo Frances Hill Endowed Scholarship – Established in honor of retired faculty member Jo Frances Hill, for students studying to become teachers
7. College Connection Scholarship – For students who have participated in ACC’s College Connection program, which takes admission and enrollment services onto high school campuses to increase postsecondary enrollment rates, particularly among minority and low-income students
Growth of the scholarship program over last four academic years:
FY 05: 149 scholarships awarded totaling $149,000
FY 06: 165 scholarships awarded totaling $167,000
FY 07: 170 scholarships awarded totaling $195,000
FY 08: 204 scholarships awarded totaling $244,000
Posted on 09/20/2007 in Official ACC Press Releases | No Comments »
Welcome to the September 2007 ACC eNewsletter
Posted on 09/19/2007 in eNewsletter, eNewsletter Roundup | No Comments »
ACC registered nursing students attend the Aug. 27 opening of the new Clinical Education Center.
Picture an intensive care unit at a hospital: A room lined with electronic beds and only thin pastel curtains separating one “room” from the next.
This is Gabriela Juarez’s new classroom.
“It’s a great opportunity to be able to work in a real hospital setting and get hands-on experience,” the first-year registered nursing student says.
One hundred and sixty first-year RN students recently enrolled in Austin Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program. ACC increased enrollment capacity in the program by 50 additional students each fall and spring, and now has a total of 465 students in the program. (more…)
Posted on 09/19/2007 in eNewsletter | 2 Comments »
It’s official. A garage is in Rio Grande Campus’ future.
The Austin Community College District’s Board of Trustees approved a $15 million budget to expand parking at the Rio Grande Campus, near the Skills Center site at 12th Street and Shoal Creek Boulevard.
The new parking garage, which Facilities and Construction Director Bill Mullane hopes to break ground on next spring, should accommodate around 400 spaces. The original concept was to build 1,200. (more…)
Posted on 09/19/2007 in eNewsletter | 1 Comment »
Getting There just got a little easier.
The online career center at www.austincc.edu/career debuted in August to give Austin Community College students access to the tools and information they need to plan a career or get a job.
The best part? This career center never closes. (more…)
Posted on 09/19/2007 in eNewsletter | 3 Comments »
You can’t flip through the cable channels these days without coming across an episode of “Bridezilla” or “Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?”
The wedding planning industry is booming, and Austin Community College is taking part. For the first time this semester, the college is offering a class in which students can become certified wedding planners. (more…)
Posted on 09/19/2007 in eNewsletter | 5 Comments »
ACC Scramble participants include Dr. Kinslow (left to right), SpawGlass’ Doug Worrell and Joel Stone, and Board Chair John Hernandez.
Fore & More: Following a rain delay, the ACC Scramble played through on August 30 with great success. The annual golf tourney hosted by Board of Trustees Chair John Hernandez raised over $20,000 for the college’s Student Emergency Fund, which helps students continue in school when faced with a catastrophic situation. Special thanks to: tournament sponsors The Associated General Contractors of America, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, and American Institute of Architects; breakfast sponsor Coastal Securities; and lunch sponsor SpawGlass.
Welcome to Welcomepalooza: Student Life kicks fall 2007 with Welcomepalooza! Students at each campus are invited to enjoy food, prizes, and check out what ACC has to offer. And, it’s free. Several Welcomepalooza dates still remain; stop by from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Rio Grande | Sept. 19
• Cypress Creek | Sept.25
• Pinnacle | Sept. 26
Mark Your Calendar: The third annual Black Student Academic Networking Reception is 5-7 p.m. Friday, September 21, in the Board Room (Room 201) at the Highland Business Center. The College-wide Hispanic Student Reception is 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, in the Eastview Campus Multi-Purpose Room (Building 8000, Room 8500).
‘IAM ACC’ Video: Public Information and College Marketing wrapped production of the new ACC promotional video. While still a work-in-progress, the “I AM ACC” video premiered during last month’s General Assembly. Click here to view the video.
Hats Off to Hats on: September 13 was hat day in Human Resources as staff members donned their hats to celebrate the good health of Payroll Manager Chista Shirazi (front row, second from right).
Drama Tryouts: Auditions have been held for Arts & Humanities highly anticipated production of “Far Away,” produced by the ACC Drama Department, written by Caryl Churchill, and directed by Guest Director Laura Somers. “Far Away” is being performed at the Rio Grande Campus Gallery Theater October 19-21 and 26-28. Also on the arts calendar, a Dance Video Sampler Series on October 12 at Rio Grande Campus Dance Studio (Room 130) and the Ethics Resource Center and Department of Philosophy host “Globalization and its Discontents” on October 4, 7-9 p.m. in the Eastview Campus Multi-Purpose Room (Building 8000, Room 8500). Visit Arts and Humanities for more information.
Did someone say food? It’s that time of year again – the Bistro 3158 is taking reservations. The Bistro, located at the Eastview Campus, offers one of the most unique dining experiences in Austin on Thursday nights. And best of all? It’s hosted by ACC students in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management and Meeting & Event Planning. This semester’s menu features six- to eight-course meals with fine homemade cuisine honoring famous cruise ships that once sailed the Atlantic. Prices start at $14. Click here to view the cruise cuisine schedule and to reserve your spot. Reservations can also be made by phone at 223.5334.
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Posted on 09/19/2007 in eNewsletter | No Comments »
Roy Lozano’s Ballet Folklorico de Texas add pageantry and color to
the Riverside celebration of Mexic’s Independence Day.
ACC celebrated Diez y Seis de Septiembre on catorce. Former Texas Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, ACC’s Center for Public Policy and Political Studies, and the Latino/Latin America Studies Center (El Centro) hosted an inspirational event at the Riverside Campus to celebrate Mexico’s Independence from Spain, complete with music, ballet folklorico, and lots of fun. Click here to view photos from our web gallery.
Posted on 09/19/2007 in eNewsletter | No Comments »
