Una llamada inesperada que recibió el profesor de geología Torvald Hessel de ACC le trajo no solo una experiencia especial a él, sino también a estudiantes que cursan en clases de ciencias. “No lo podía … Continue reading
Future Riverbats show their pride on College Signing Day
More than 130 future Austin Community College students joined their college-going peers at the second annual Central Texas College Signing Day April 29 at the University of Texas at Austin. The Riverbat contingent was about … Continue reading
Board Briefs: 2016-17 tuition rates; new degree, certificate awards; Rackspace agreement
At its May 2 regular session, the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees set tuition rates for 2016-17, approved new certificate and degree awards, and discussed the ACC Highland lease agreement with Rackspace. Find … Continue reading
Employee award recipients exemplify excellence
ACC congratulates the recipients of the Riverbats Excellence award. Selected from previous Riverbats Bravo award winners, the Excellence award recipients exemplify teamwork, noteworthy customer service, morale-building, and integrity. In addition to four hours of paid … Continue reading
HR Connection: Financial Wellness Fair, PEP evaluations, medical coverage while traveling, retirees, and more
The following is provided by the Human Resources Office. Attend Financial Wellness Fair May 12 All employees are invited to attend ACC’s annual Financial Wellness Fair on Thursday, May 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 … Continue reading
ACC students place at international DECA competition
Six ACC students recently competed at the 2016 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Washington, D.C. DECA is an international organization open to all high school and college students interested in the business world. … Continue reading
ACC recognizes first Veterinary Technology grads
Amber McDonald celebrates the degree she worked hard to achieve, but it’s the unique experience she gained in a real-life setting that has started her career caring for animals. McDonald is one of the first … Continue reading
ACC students get hands-on learning with rare historical fossils
The call came unexpectedly, and in that moment Torvald Hessel’s life took a turn. “I didn’t believe it. This is the story of life, and it was coming to my museum,” says Hessel, ACC professor … Continue reading
ESTABLISHING SHOTS to screen at Marchesa Theatre
ACC’ Radio-Television-Film (RTF) Department invites the community to Establishing Shots, a special screening of current student digital film and video projects from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, at the Marchesa Theatre (6406 North … Continue reading
ACC celebra sus graduados de la primavera
El Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrará sus graduados de la primavera durante una ceremonia a las 6 p.m., el jueves, 12 de mayo en el Frank Erwin Center (1701 Red River St.). Los estudiantes … Continue reading