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“It’s a moment when we celebrate our roots” | Hear how graduate Elisha M. honors Hispanic Heritage Month

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month from  September 15 to October 15. The month recognizes the history, culture, traditions, and contributions of people and their ancestors with Hispanic and Latino heritage. … Continue reading

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“It means connecting with others of similar backgrounds” | Hear how graduate Jose A. honors Hispanic Heritage Month

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. The month recognizes the history, culture, traditions, and contributions of people and their ancestors with Hispanic and Latino heritage. ACC … Continue reading

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ACC commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month with series of events

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 with a series of events and conversations.  Hispanic Heritage Month was established as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate … Continue reading

Mi Sangre: A Conversation with Rojelio Rodriguez

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, photographs by Austin artist Rojelio “Roj” Rodriguez have been on display in all 11 Student Life offices. On Thursday, October 12, Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts a conversation to discuss … Continue reading

Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet ACC Students in Ascender

From September 15 to October 15, Austin Community College District (ACC) recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month, a month celebrating the history and culture of those of Hispanic/Latinx descent.  ACC spotlights students involved in the college’s Ascender … Continue reading

ACC kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiestas Patrias

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites faculty, staff, students, and the community to start off Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiestas Patrias from 12 to 3 p.m., Thursday, September 14, at ACC Riverside Campus.  Fiestas Patrias … Continue reading

ACC hosts events to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events and conversations. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 and recognizes the culture and influence of Hispanic … Continue reading

ACC talks Hispanic Heritage Month with Gary Moreno

Meet Dr. Gary Moreno, ACC’s new director of the Latino/Latin American Studies Center, also known as El Centro. What do you do at ACC?This is my first semester at ACC and I look forward to … Continue reading

ACC talks Hispanic Heritage Month with Susan Thomason

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, Austin Community College District (ACC) asks influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them and their advice for Hispanic/Latinx students. Dr. Susan (Susy) Thomason … Continue reading

ACC talks Hispanic Heritage Month with Hector Aguilar

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, Austin Community College (ACC) asks influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them and their advice for Hispanic/Latinx students. Dr. Hector Aguilar has worked … Continue reading

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