AUSTIN, Texas (March 10, 2009) – The Austin Community College District announces All Access ACC, an Education Celebration and 35th Anniversary Bash on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ACC’s Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Road. This year All Access joins Hip Hop into College for a fun-filled open house. Admission is free.

Since ACC’s first year in 1973-74, the college has grown into the primary gateway to higher education in Central Texas, the primary source of transfer students to area four-year universities, and the primary trainer and re-trainer of the local workforce.

“All Access is our thank you to the community,” says Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow, ACC president/CEO. “We invite everyone to come out and experience college for a day.”

All Access offers visitors free classes, two stages with live entertainment, games for all ages, and an opportunity explore new careers. From health professions, renewable energy, and graphic design to auto technology, filmmaking, and firefighting, there’s something for everyone. There are nearly 100 fun, hands-on activities including:

• Custom & classic car show (Automotive Technology)
• Health screenings (Health Sciences)
• Surgical demonstrations (Health Sciences)
• Firefighting demonstrations (Fire Academy)
• Film screenings (Radio, TV, Film)
• Pet CPR (Vet Tech)
• Robot Races (Electronics)
• ACC artist performances (Arts & Humanities)
• Video game design (Visual Communication)
• Make Pizza with Culinary Arts (Hospitality & Culinary Arts)
• Workshops on income taxes, drafting & design, auction training, math skills, and more!

Take a trip back in time on the Main Stage with ’70s classics performed by special guests Skyrocket! A Hip Hop stage features some of Austin’s finest wordsmiths, including Gnostic Prophet, Cipher, Public Offenders, and Guest DJ Brotha K.

ACC will light the birthday cake on the Main Stage at noon. The ceremony will include a proclamation from the City of Austin.

All Access ACC, an Education Celebration and ACC’s 35th Birthday Bash begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 28. The event goes on, rain or shine. For more information and a complete list of activities visit the All Access ACC website.