Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Association of Colleges and
Universities (HACU) Info Session
Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT
Location: ACC Highland Campus, Make It Center, Building
2000, Room 2.2429
Also streamed live via Zoom

ASCENDER has partnered with HACU to bring an
informative session where all ACC students can learn
about HACU’s partnerships with federal agencies,
internships, scholarships, support programs, leadership,
and career development opportunities, as well as student
conferences and summits.

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MachisNO: A Conversation About Male Expectations
Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT
Location: ACC Highland Campus, Make It Center

Join us for a meaningful conversation about male
expectations and their link to domestic violence. Hear from
guest speakers as they discuss the historical roots of
machismo and strategies for challenging harmful
stereotypes. This session is an excellent opportunity to
engage and reshape perceptions.

No registration required.

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Appeal: The Story of Mexican American Civil Rights Attorney Gus Garcia
Date: Thursday, Sept. 12 – Saturday, Sept. 14
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT
Location: ACC Highland Campus

ACC will be hosting a symposium for Hispanic Heritage Month from September 12 to 14. Additionally, the ACC Drama Department is producing the world premiere of a brand new musical APPEAL: The Story of Mexican American Civil Rights Attorney Gus Garcia by ACC faculty Amparo Garcia-Crow. The musical runs from October 11 to 27.

Reflection and Renewal: Chican(x)Futurism in Texas
Date: Monday, September 23, 2024
Time: All Day
Location: ACC Highland Campus Gallery 2000

The Art Galleries (TAG) at Austin Community College is pleased to announce the Fall 2024 exhibition, Reflection and Renewal: Chican(x)Futurism in Texas. Building on the history of Chicano/a artworks of past decades, the four artists in this exhibition blend Indigenous cultural references with sci-fi and tech-based narratives to relocate Mexican-American identities. This exhibition will be on view in Gallery 2000, ACC Highland Campus from September 23-December 12, 2024.

Emerging Leaders’ Summit
Date: Friday, October 4, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT
Location: ACC Highland Campus, Building 2000,
Presentation Hall

Participate in intensive workshops and panel discussions
focused on leadership development and career readiness.
Connect with HACU’s partners, who will be actively
networking and recruiting for internship opportunities.

Special Opportunity: One student will receive sponsorship
to attend the 2024 HACU ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute at
the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Aurora,
CO. This includes event registration, airfare, lodging, and
some meals. Must be present to win.

Eligibility:

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at
  a HACU-Member Institution in the Austin area
  (Yes, ACC is a HACU-Member Institution)
• Open to all majors

Registration Coming Soon