Welcome to the October 2008 ACC eNewsletter
Editor’s Note: On December 9, 1972, fewer than 10,000 voters cast ballots on the issue of whether to establish a community college. Previous efforts to establish a college with a tax base had failed; however, discovery of a legislative loophole allowed the Austin ISD Board of Trustees to resubmit the issue to voters. Here is a shortened report on the historic election that founded the Austin Community College District. The story appeared in the Austin American-Statesman on December 10, 1972.
By Nell Sheffield
Staff Writer
Austin voters – by a vote of almost four to one – Saturday approved establishing a community college as an extension of the Austin Independent School District – with classes to begin in September 1973. (more…)
Men of Distinction participants get a solid start in college with the Transitions to College Success class.
“Describe the most outstanding ‘You’ in the future – the person you aspire to be someday, the person you’d want others to admire,” Professor Glynis Christine tells her class. (more…)
Bistro diners enjoy rustic cuisine from a variety of interesting geographic points.
By KC Caliz
I’ve always wanted to travel from one end of the earth and back just to experience the variety of foods from countless exotic, tucked-away pockets of the world. So, I packed my bags and headed over to Bistro 3158 at the Austin Community College Eastview Campus. (more…)
The gaming industry is a growing segment of the Austin economy. The Game Development Institute will help develop skilled workers and entrepreneurs.
Prospective students and their families got a hands-on look at video and computer game careers during an open house held October 24-25 to unveil the college’s new Game Development Institute. (more…)
A team of cadets from the Austin Community College Fire Academy competed for the first time ever in a firefighting skills competition during the 51st annual Buda Fire Fest October 4 at the Buda City Park. (more…)
Lined with flags from various Latin American countries, vibrant displays of artwork, and pleasant aromas from a delicious buffet, the Multipurpose Room of the Austin Community College Eastview Campus set the perfect stage for the third annual Hispanic Student Reception: Latino Connection. (more…)