Austin American-Statesman – Bond Rating Upgraded

ACC’s Big Read Wraps Up Nov. 1 with Day of the Dead Celebration
Austin Community College and the Mexican American Cultural Center are co-hosting The Big Read Closing Ceremony and Day of the Dead Celebration on Sunday, November 1, from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Mexican American … Continue reading

ACC’s Big Read Wraps Up Nov. 1 with Day of the Dead Celebration
Austin Community College and the Mexican American Cultural Center are co-hosting The Big Read Closing Ceremony and Day of the Dead Celebration on Sunday, November 1, from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Mexican American … Continue reading

ACC’s ‘Under the Gaslight’ Runs through Sunday, Nov. 8
The ACC Drama Department’s production of “Under the Gaslight” opened Friday, October 30, at the Rio Grande Campus Mainstage Theater. Performances are held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 8. Performance Schedule: Friday, October … Continue reading

ACC’s ‘Under the Gaslight’ Runs through Sunday, Nov. 8
The ACC Drama Department’s production of “Under the Gaslight” opened Friday, October 30, at the Rio Grande Campus Mainstage Theater. Performances are held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 8. Performance Schedule: Friday, October … Continue reading

ACC Faculty Artwork at Bass Concert Hall
Faculty with the Austin Community College District’s Division of Arts and Humanities now have work on display in Texas Performing Arts’ Bass Concert Hall. The 2009 ACC Faculty Show features 39 pieces of art from … Continue reading

THE HR CONNECTION
Vice President’s Office Hurry! The last day to donate to the State Employee Charitable Campaign is this Saturday, October 31st! As ACC enhances College Connection programs, your contribution to the ACC Foundation (#228065) will ensure … Continue reading

Wanted: An ACC Mascot!
The Austin Community College District is looking for a mascot – and we want your input! The college is asking students, faculty/staff, and the community to contribute mascot ideas. “We think this is going to … Continue reading

ACC Students, Staff to Get Free Ride on Cap Metro
Austin Business Journal – ACC Students, Staff to Get Free Ride on Cap Metro

Grackles and Tigers and Bats – Oh, My! ACC Seeks a Mascot
Austin American-Statesman – Grackles and Tigers and Bats – Oh, My! ACC Seeks a Mascot

Saturday, Nov. 7 – ‘Project: Build a Park’ Offers Community Service, Friendship
The Student Life Office is sponsoring its annual community service activity, “Project: Build a Park,” from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, November 7, at the Barton Creek Greenbelt East, 3755-B Capital of Texas Hwy. … Continue reading

Saturday, Nov. 7 – ‘Project: Build a Park’ Offers Community Service, Friendship
The Student Life Office is sponsoring its annual community service activity, “Project: Build a Park,” from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, November 7, at the Barton Creek Greenbelt East, 3755-B Capital of Texas Hwy. … Continue reading

Capital Metro Board Approves ACC Green Pass
The Capital Metro Board of Directors has unanimously approved a bus pass pilot program for ACC students, faculty, and staff. The initiative, called “Green Pass,” is intended to help students get to class, ease parking … Continue reading

You Can Help ACC Choose a Mascot
Austin Community College students have plenty of pride. What they don’t have is a mascot. But that is about to change. The college’s Student Government Association, Student Life Office, and Public Information and College Marketing … Continue reading

Standard & Poor’s Upgrades ACC Bond Rating
In an affirmation of the Austin Community College District’s financial strength, Standard & Poor’s has raised the college’s bond rating from A to AA-. That is an increase of two rating levels. “This is a … Continue reading

Standard & Poor’s Upgrades ACC Bond Rating
In an affirmation of the Austin Community College District’s financial strength, Standard & Poor’s has raised the college’s bond rating from A to AA-. That is an increase of two rating levels. “This is a … Continue reading

Friday Announcements from the President’s Office
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS A message from Dr. Steve Kinslow: My thanks, again, to the faculty and staff who served on the Interview Committee for the new position of Associate Vice President, College … Continue reading

Green Car Preferred Parking Starts November 1
Do you drive a green car? Now is a good time to find out! Beginning November 1, ACC will launch its Green Car Preferred Parking program. If you drive clean, you could be eligible to … Continue reading

The HR CONNECTION
Employment We are delighted to welcome these New ACC Employees that started October 19th! Name Position Campus Suzette M Clement Cashier SVC Marti Cox College, Police Dispatcher SVC Peggy Edelen Administrative Assistant III HBC Cory … Continue reading

ACC Professor is Named Addiction Counseling Professional of the Year
Lake Travis View – ACC Professor is Named Addiction Counseling Professional of the Year

ACC Enrollment at Record High; Chamber Encourages More Growth
Austin American-Statesman – ACC Enrollment at Record High; Chamber Encourages More Growth

Practice, Practice, Practice: Jim Shepherd Takes ACC Singers to Carnegie Hall
So, a tourist asks someone in New York, ‘How do I get to Carnegie Hall?’ The New Yorker answers, ‘Practice, practice, practice.’ ” — One version of a very old joke Long daily practices have … Continue reading