Note: This event will be held rain or shine.
Austin Community College  invites military veterans and their families to attend “From Humvee to ACC,” a veterans appreciation and open house Saturday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cypress Creek Campus in Cedar Park (1555 Cypress Creek Road).
Special guest is Dr. Granville Coggs, one of the last remaining Tuskegee Airmen who flew during World War II. Coggs, in his 80s, still works as a radiologist in San Antonio and competes in various athletic competitions around the state.
“From Humvee to ACC” provides veterans with an opportunity to learn about their college benefits, meet with ACC staff, and find out about community resources. There will be food, entertainment, and activities for adults and students.
Visitors will receive information on ACC’s veterans services, student services, financial aid, and disability services. A number of community and government organizations also will be on hand to provide information.
“Many military veterans are unclear about their educational benefits,” says Mervin Jones, an ACC counselor and Army veteran who started “From Humvee to ACC” four years ago. “We at ACC are that resource they can rely on for help and to answer questions.”
For more information on services for veterans at ACC, visit austincc.edu/veterans or call 223.7574.
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By Deirdre MOSS September 13, 2012 - 4:42 pm
ACC’s Veterans Services is one of the best that exists! I truly appreciate all the help I have received from Mr. Jones and all the staff that work very hard for the veterans to have a smooth and informative transition when returning to school. I am currently in the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) and the help I received from scheduling appropriate classes for my degree plan to getting the books required for the classes would not have happenend if it wasn’t for the kindness and expertise of the Veterans Services Staff. Every encounter I have had with Veterans Services I walked away knowing they truly care and the confidence of I can do this and do it well. The support you received is truly over whelming… I would like to take this opportunity to THANK the entire Veterans Services Staff from the bottom of my heart.
Deirdre Moss
US Army Veteran
ACC Student
By Eka October 25, 2012 - 3:57 pm
Happy Veterans sa imong hubby and FIL Dhemz! We are grateful to their unaohtamfble service and love to our country (USA)! God bless and happy weekend!