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Stargazing Returns: ACC Hosts Spring Star Party at Riverside Campus

Experience the wonders of the universe—right here in Austin. Austin Community College District (ACC) invites the community to its Spring Star Party on Friday, April 11, at the Riverside Campus. Location: ACC Riverside CampusTime: Begins … Continue reading

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Discover the Wonders of the Night Sky at ACC’s Public Star Party!

Ever wonder what Saturn’s rings look like up close? Austin Community College District (ACC) invites the community to a stargazing experience at its Public Star Party. Date: Friday, February 28Time: Event begins at 5:30 p.m. … Continue reading

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From Community College to the Cosmos: A Journey of Passion and Perseverance | Meet CSAA Winner Theodore Courtois

Austin Community College District (ACC) honors our students’ incredible achievements at the upcoming Spring 2024 Commencement. More than 3,000 are invited to the ceremony at 4 p.m. Friday, May 17, at H-E-B Center at Cedar … Continue reading

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Glasses, experts, and more! ACC gets ready for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, most of Central Texas will be in the direct line to witness a total solar eclipse. Austin Community College District (ACC) is your place to learn what you need to know … Continue reading

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Join Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing at ACC Round Rock Campus

Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Astronomy Department invites you to watch the solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14, at ACC!  The college invites students, staff, faculty, and the community to gather at ACC Round Rock … Continue reading

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ACC Experts: One year until Austin witnesses a total solar eclipse

Mark your calendars now! On April 8, 2024, most of Central Texas will be in the direct line to witness a total solar eclipse. Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Astronomy Department prepares you for this … Continue reading

ACC invites community to a celebration of Apollo 11 mission with Moon Party

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, Austin Community College (ACC) invites students, faculty, staff, and the community to a Moon Party 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at ACC … Continue reading

Observe outer space at ACC’s Star Party from the Round Rock Campus

Austin Community College (ACC) invites the community to stargaze at its first star party of the semester Friday, February 19, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Round Rock Campus (4400 College Park Dr.). “This is … Continue reading

View the Night Sky at ACC Star Party, April 4 at Round Rock Campus

Join Austin Community College’s final star party of the semester Friday, April 4 – your chance to stargaze from the Round Rock Campus observation deck. The event will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with shows … Continue reading

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