AUSTIN, Texas, June 16, 2009 – Austin Community College invites the community to take part in ACC’s Juneteenth Celebration. The event will be held on Thursday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 6.pm. at the ACC Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Road, Building 2000 Courtyard.

The event, sponsored by the Office of Student Success, will feature a diverse lineup of entertainment, with viewings of the Juneteenth Jamboree movie and music from the Austin Community Steelband and ACC’s Jazz Ensemble.

Additional highlights include contests, prizes, and art exhibits. Vendors will also be on site with jewelry, apparel, and other goods.

ACC will continue its celebration on Friday, June 19 by participating in the annual Juneteenth Historical Parade – the signature event of Austin’s Juneteenth festivities.

For more information, call Pamela Jones at 512. 223.5030, or email [email protected].

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About the Austin Community College District (austincc.edu):

ACC, Central Texas’ community college, is the primary gateway to higher education and career training for residents in eight counties. The college provides access to affordable, quality education. ACC enrolls more than 35,700 credit students, offering university transfer courses, two-year associate degrees, certificates, Early College Start, access programs that get students “college-ready,” and continuing education. At ACC you can “Start here. Get there.”