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ACC STORY PROJECT<\/p>\n

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ACC Story Project<\/h1>\n

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Tell Your Story<\/h2>\n

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In honor of our 50th Anniversary, ACC is collecting the voices and memories of those whose lives have been touched by this institution whose mission has evolved to support multiple generations of Central Texans. We want to add your voice. Our mission is to build connections, encourage compassion, and share stories.Have a story to tell? We\u2019d love for you to join the ACC Story Project and preserve your voice for future generations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In the 50 years since Austin Community College opened its doors, hundreds of thousands of lives have been impacted. ACC celebrates every individual journey.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Dorado Kinney\u2019s ACC Story<\/p>\n

“We are really working hard to put the community back into the community college. As we grow, and as we broaden horizons it\u2019s only going to benefit the communities that we serve. I think it\u2019s going to be a bright 50 years coming.”<\/p>\n

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Terry Barksdale\u2019s ACC Story<\/p>\n

“I stand on generations of shoulders. There are many many people who, they day they arrived here in 1973, already had a mindset of what our community could look like if we call worked together.”<\/p>\n

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Dr. Manuel Gonzalez\u2019s ACC Story<\/p>\n

\u201cWhenever I talk about ACC, I do it with a great sense of pride. Pride, in knowing that I am a part of an institution that is really making a difference in breaking generational cycles of poverty.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Get Started<\/h2>\n

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You can record a story using ACC\u2019s 50th Anniversary ACC Story Project self-directed recording tools or visit one of our roaming 50th Anniversary Story Project recording sites.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Use your own phone or computer to record your story using ACC\u2019s DIY resources. This option is great if you just want to tell your story and avoid an interview format.<\/p>\n

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Schedule a virtual appointment with a member of ACC\u2019s Story Project team to record your message. This opportunity can be both in interview format or a solo recording.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Visit one of our roaming ACC\u2019s Story Project booths to record your story in-person. This option is great for those who want to record a story on their own or in an interview format.<\/p>\n

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Share Your Story<\/h2>\n

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We invite you to share your thoughts about ACC’s 50th anniversary. To submit a message, begin by pressing the red plus button in the lower right hand corner.
Note: This wall is moderated. Posts that are offensive, insulting, bullying, or problematic because of libel, legal or other issues will be removed.<\/p>\n

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