Category: Events
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PTK’s Culture Night: Connecting Cultures at ACC
On Oct. 23rd, the Alpha Gamma Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) hosted its annual Culture Night at ACC Highland, bringing together diverse student organizations for an evening of global cuisine, hands-on activities, and cultural exchange. From Mexican folk art and Moroccan crafts to interactive games and mental health awareness, the event provided a…
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Constitution Day
On Sept. 17, students, faculty, and local leaders gathered to reflect on the U.S. Constitution and what it means today. From small-group discussions to powerful questions posed to elected officials, ACC students led thought-provoking conversations about identity, rights, and civic responsibility.
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Elgin Hours
As the eastern side of Austin Community College’s zoning district explodes in population, some students state that ACC’s Elgin campus hours do not adequately service student needs.
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Help Wanted: Meet the Three Finalists for Chancellor of ACC
In its 50th year, ACC is already nearing the final stages of its first middle-aged major change. Announced in an email to students, staff and faculty on June 16th was an invitation to meet the three top candidates to succeed Dr. Richard Rhodes in the role of ACC’s supreme position, the Chancellor.
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SXSW: Katharine Manning on Trauma-Informed Workplaces
Mental safety, as is dealing with trauma, is vital to creating a healthy workplace. Katharine Manning guides these topics for employees in the workforce.
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Riverbats Defeat Central Texas College in Men’s Basketball Tournament
by Jacob Tacdol Registration for participation in the spring 2023 ACC Rec Sports basketball league began Jan. 30 and is currently open to all ACC students. Last semester, ACC hosted a men’s basketball tournament after the regular season and put together a team of their top players. The tournament resulted in the ACC Riverbats defeating…
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The Honors Program: curiosity and critical thinking
Spring semester is around the corner, meaning students are taking the important step of making their schedule before registration ends on Jan. 3. What many students are not aware of is that their classes can improve significantly by enrolling in an honors course —which no, is not part of an elite society— but an academic…
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In the Eye of the Beholder: A Museum Exhibition Review
ACCENT’s Web Content Editor, Angelica Ruzanova, gives us an in-depth look into Daniel Johnston’s “I Live My Broken Dreams” exhibition at The Contemporary Austin’s Jones Center. Story by Angelica Ruzanova Edited by Pete Ramirez Truth, deep-seated within each one of us, finds its own way of expressing itself. For the late Austin artist and musician…
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Learn How to Go Green with ACC’s Green Team
Story by Georgina Barahona Edited by Pete Ramirez Have you ever wondered what you could do to protect the natural environment around you? Have you ever tried to calculate and lower your carbon footprint? Austin Community College’s Office of Energy & Sustainability can help you address these questions and discover how you can get involved…
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Black Voters Matter Tour Visits ACC
On February 16, 2022, organizers from Black Voters Matter visited Austin Community College’s Highland campus as part of their Campus Blackout Tour. The outreach tour across Texas aimed to educate and register young voters ahead of the recent March 2 primary election. The weeklong bus tour began in Houston, Texas on February 14 and ended…