Amy Wink combines her love of writing and history in her upcoming book, ‘Their Hearts’ Confidante,’ based on the diaries of two pioneer women. A sixth-generation Texan, Adjunct English Professor Amy Wink, Ph.D., has always … Continue reading
Nursing Academy goes to high school
Cedar Park High School student Amanda Barrows checks for germs under a blacklight while Jean Montgomery, associate professor of nursing, and other high school students look on. The mannequin lay lifeless in a nursing lab … Continue reading
Watercooler: Inside scoop on campus events & news bits
‘Austin Cooks’ chefs Brian Hay, left, and Brian McCormick. Iron Chef, look out! ACC introduces distance learning with a twist. Chefs Brian Hay and Brian McCormick (instructors of ACC’s popular Culinary Arts Program) host “Austin … Continue reading
Actors Expo Coming to Rio Grande
The Rio Grande Campus hosts The Actors Expo on Sunday, January 20, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Main Stage Theater. Some big names from Hollywood will be in attendance, including host Mario Lopez … Continue reading
Despite Delays, Fire Academy Still Moving
Taylor Daily Press – Despite Delays, Fire Academy Still Moving
Talent show coming this spring
Get your act together and participate in Austin Community College’s first talent show. It’s not just for students – faculty and staff are welcome as well as the community! The Student Recruitment Office (SRO) presents … Continue reading
No joke: ‘Funnyhouse’ Wins Again
Austin Community College’s Drama Department was recently honored by the Austin American Statesman and the Austin Chronicle for last year’s production of “Funnyhouse of a Negro.” The Statesman named the play on its “best of” … Continue reading
Art Show Opened January 14
The second annual ART@ACC exhibit opened Monday, January 14, in the foyer of the Highland Business Center. A reception was held at 5 p.m. before the scheduled ACC Board Meeting. The exhibit, displaying works from … Continue reading
Police Relations Dialogue Saturday at Eastview
The Austin Community College District along with Austin Center for Peace and Justice is sponsoring a neighborhood dialogue on police relations Saturday, January 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville … Continue reading
Emergency notification system enhances campus safety
The Austin Community College District is installing hundreds of electronic message boards and public-address speakers across the district as part of the college’s new emergency mass notification system. “In normal operation, the electronic message boards … Continue reading