ACC Public Affairs

College is more than just going to class. We love it when students & employees get involved! We invite you to The Red Bench Dialogue Event! Join us for a chance to learn & discuss “empathy for those who differ from us.” Tonight from 6-8 pm >> bit.ly/3nnl5sM

Congratulations to the 4 ACC students named semifinalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship! The highly competitive national scholarship provides transfer students with up to $55,000/year to complete a bachelor’s bit.ly/40TQ9yK

Did you know that at ACC you just have to submit one application to be eligible for many scholarships that you may qualify for? Do it now before the May 1 deadline. More >> austincc.edu/scholarships. #future #ready #funds #aid

The Student Advocacy Center is holding a free Thrift Event at Elgin Campus on Tuesday, April 18 from 11 am to 2 pm (Rm 1143). Gently used clothes will be available for ACC students & staff. #gothrift

Hey Riverbats! Are you a current student? It's time to go big and accomplish more this summer at ACC. Summer registration opens on April 3! Start planning now >>> austincc.edu/summer

Tell us your story Riverbat community! As the college prepares for its 50th anniversary celebration, we are collecting many many personal anecdotes. Submit your story now >> infohub.austincc.edu/blog/2023/03/2…

R.B. is looking for a few good Riverbats to help fill spots on his mascot team. Are you an active ACC student looking for a fun gig and a way to make some extra 💰 No experience is necessary. 📌 Reach out to anzaldua@austincc.edu for more information.

Come check out the Academic Support Services Virtual Open House tomorrow, March 29, from 2:30-4 p.m. to get a tour of all the free support available to help you come out on top. Visit austincc.edu/learninglab to register.

“This space we are standing on today really is historial ground. This is a great way to give back to the community” - CEO of UFCU (5 million dollar endowment scholarship will help students cover tuition and fees)

We are standing on historical ground aimed at improving educational opportunities > St. John’s Encampment Community Park. Here a pavilion will be built with the help of #ufcu. This will be the UFCU Pavilion.

Happening in a few minutes >> groundbreaking of the soon to be #ufcu pavilion on the NE side of Highland Campus.

At ACC, we love our furry pals! Several dogs & cats cared for by Vet Tech students are available for adoption. Bring a little joy to your home. Learn how to adopt > austincc.edu/pets

Know about our new center >> The ACC Military Families Center is on FB and Insta! Are you a veteran? Or a spouse of one? Follow them and stay up to date on events: @accmilitaryfamiliescenter , facebook.com/accmilitaryfam…

Did you know that at ACC you just have to submit one application to be eligible for many scholarships that you may qualify for? Do it now before the May 1 deadline. More >> austincc.edu/scholarships. #future #ready #funds #aid

Do you have a big paper coming up? ✏️ Did you know that you have access to a full library of writing resources through Upswing's Writing Lab? From pre-writing to editing to using citations, it has everything you need to ace your next assignment. More > austincc.upswing.io

Psst ..the secret is out. We have a few open spots on our mascot team. Only current ACC students are eligible to apply. This is a paid position, and can gain lots of experience with outreach and promotion while having FUN! 🤩🦇 Contact anzaldua@austincc.edu for more info.

These are the spring semester fur babies! They've all been cared for by our wonderful Vet Tech students, and they're ready to meet you! 🐾 If you'd like to adopt, please visit austincc.edu/pets to learn how. #ACCPets #Adopt #ForeverHome

In just half an hour, come over to the TRHT center where #ElCentro is having a screening of Dolores, a Mexican American activist who fought for Chicano rights throughout her lifetime. The event starts at noon.

It's now official --> Spring is here.

Join El Centro at the TRHT Center at the Highland campus March 20 for a screening of "Dolores", with snacks from Lima Criolla. This event is free and open to all. Dolores Huerta is among the most important, yet least known, activists in American history.