Local businesses, organizations, student clubs join forces to educate participants on environmental
An array of speakers and exhibitors will present greener ways of living at Austin Community College’s annual Earth Fair on April 19, in honor of Environmental Awareness Month.
Tax credits, free tax preparation services for simple returns available to students
As the tax deadline of April 17, 2012 approaches, many may wonder what their options are for filing.
Social and Human Services Club promotes safety, responsibility in interpersonal communications
Social interaction is a big part of any person’s life. Every day, people are offered a chance to get to know other people, discover new places and forge new relationships. It’s a fundamental part of growing up, and many would argue it is one of the many secrets to success.
Students, faculty, share personal passions, poetic insights, creative thoughts at open mic event
The Austin Community College Creative Writing department held its Literary Coffee House meeting with a moderately sized crowd March 5 at Austin Java.
Honors project examines effects of natural disaster, records Texas history
Members of Austin Community College's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK), Alpha Gamma Pi, are working to preserve Texas history. For their annual "Honors in Action" project, the group is chronicling the experiences of those affected by the Labor Day wildfires in Bastrop, Texas.
Adult education program helps nontraditional students transition into college, provides free college
Higher education is now even more accessible for nontraditional students through a program jointly created by the University of Texas at Austin (UT) and Austin Community College. The Free Minds Project makes pursuing a college degree easier for nontraditional students through its supportive learning environment.
Honor society partners with national bone marrow registry to recruit students for life saving
Honor society partners with national bone marrow registry to recruit students for life saving donations
Students will have the opportunity to give the gift of life this semester. Be the Match will be on Austin Community College campuses seeking volunteers for the national bone marrow registry beginning Feb. 20.
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The Alpha Gamma Pi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) came back in full swing for the Spring 2012 session with the election of new officers and a meeting for returning members held Jan. 27 at the Highland Business Center.
Long-time campus food vendor to decide next steps as lease comes to a close
Simon's Café has been a staple at Austin Community College since 1996, but principal of Simon Burger, LLC Jae Park said the food vendor's contract with the college is due to expire.
Park graduated from the University of Texas in 1994, then opened his first ACC cafe two years later at Pinnacle campus. At the time, the establishment was known as Krack A-Jack. In eight years time the name changed to Simon's Café and is now at several campuses including Pinnacle, Eastview, Cypress Creek, Northridge, Rio Grande
Mardi-Gras themed event commemorates unity, shows appreciation
The Austin Community College Gay-Straight Alliance hosted "Snag-A-Straight Person," a Mardi-Gras-themed masquerade ball Feb. 4 at the Q Austin located at 3408 West Ave.
Despite initial roadbumps, student hits stride on road to forming ACC’s first biking club to offer
Bats on Bikes, a new club being formed to encourage and support riding enthusiasts, seeks to promote bicycle commuting to and from campus.
According to Bats on Bikes President Sasha Wasko, commuting to school can be tough, especially for those students who aren't lucky enough to own a car. Biking seems like a great alternative, but it's not always easy.
Students, faculty, staff blend voices to ring in Black History Month
Three rows of 13 powerful voices rocked the East 19th Street Baptist Church Jan. 30. The Austin Community College Gospel Choir was rehearsing in preparation for their 12th annual Gospel Extravaganza held in celebration of Black History Month Feb. 11 at the Eastview Campus.
Student Life hosts annual recruitment drives, clubs, organizations reveal opportunities for active
A variety of clubs, organizations and services offered Austin Community College students an opportunity to be more engaged in their school's activities at the Involvement Fairs held Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at several campuses.
Campus groups collaborate to showcase student talent in annual show, foster teamwork, promote
This April students will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and win prizes by participating in the talent show sponsored by ACC Creative Incubator, the Student Activity Advisory Board (SAAB), and Student Government Association (SGA).
Students chill out with RB, free ice skating lessons, food at Student Life sponsored welcome back
Student Life welcomed back students for the spring 2012 semester with a winter- wonderland-themed ice skating party Jan. 19 at Chaparral Ice in Northcross Mall.
Student Government Association participates in student advocacy, encourages students to vote
The Student Government Association (SGA) covered a lot of ground on Jan. 20 in its first meeting of the 2012 spring semester at the Highland Business Center.
For students who wonder what Austin Community College's student government does, SGA President Dylan Pera provided insight into the importance of student government at ACC.
Students voice opinions on smoking ban with majority in favor of the new regulation
All campuses at Austin Community College are now smoke free. The ACC Student Government Association surveyed 745 students regarding the Board of Trustee's recent decision to "implement a smoke-free policy for all campuses and facilities."
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