{"id":14,"date":"2023-02-17T11:39:59","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T16:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/ascender\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-03-12T12:46:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:46:51","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/ascender\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Spring Events Open to ACC<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">SEXucation SEXsion (Open to all ACC Students, Faculty, and Staff)<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>SEX, SEX, SEX! Now that we\u2019ve got your attention\u2026 let\u2019s talk about the real stuff\u2014no awkwardness, no shame, just honest conversation about sex. This is your chance to ask the questions you\u2019ve <em>always<\/em> had\u2014but never felt comfortable saying out loud. <strong>And don\u2019t worry\u2026 you\u2019ll be able to submit all your questions anonymously.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd0d What to expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Presentations from professionals in their areas of sexual health expertise<\/li>\n<li>Honest answers to your sex questions, curiosities, and concerns<\/li>\n<li>A supportive environment where all students are welcome<\/li>\n<li>Watch parties are happening at <em>every<\/em> Student Life Lounge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026<br \/>\ud83d\udd5b 12 PM \u2013 2 PM<br \/>\ud83d\udccd Highland Building 4000 Room 4.2205 + Zoom<br \/>\ud83c\udf89 Watch parties at every Student Life Lounge<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf55 Food Info:<\/strong><br \/>Pizza will be provided <strong>ONLY<\/strong> at the Highland campus watch party. Snacks will be available at the other SL lounges, but they may vary by location.<\/p>\n<p>Come learn, laugh, and get SEXucated!<\/p>\n<p>RSVP CLOSED<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Black History Month Kickoff (Open to all ACC Students, Faculty, and Staff)<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong>&nbsp;Monday, February 2, 2026<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong>&nbsp;11:00 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<br \/><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;Highland Campus \u2013 Truth, Community Healing &amp; Transformation Center, Building 4000, Rm. 2205<br \/><strong>Description:&nbsp;<\/strong>Kick off Black History Month with an afternoon of community and culture! We\u2019re celebrating&nbsp;<em>A Century of Black History Commemorations<\/em>&nbsp;with a casual mix of music, food, and connection. Come as you are and help us honor the past 100 years of legacy while looking toward the future.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">College Tour (Open to all ACC Students)<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>In collaboration with the ACC Transfer Office, students will get the chance to explore a college campus, learn how the admission process works, and discover exciting transfer opportunities! Once a university is selected, keep an eye out for an email from the Coordinator with all the details\u2014it&#8217;s going to be a great experience!<\/p>\n<p>Date and University: TBD<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Spring Calendar for Ascender Students and Mentors<\/h2>\n<p>Please note that the following events are exclusively for current ASCENDER students, faculty, and staff.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Class Visits<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>Get ready\u2014Alejandra and\/or Diana will be dropping by your ASCENDER class at the start of class time and will be sharing exciting updates, going over the Spring calendar, giving important reminders, and answering any questions you have. Oh\u2014and yes, there will be photos, so bring those smiles! \ud83d\ude04<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Student Success Programs Spring Kickoff! (Mandatory for ASCENDER and BRASS students)<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>Kick off the semester with community, inspiration, and fun! This event brings together ASCENDER and BRASS students for an energizing afternoon designed to help you make the most of your spring semester.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2728 At this event, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 January 30, 2026<\/strong><br \/><strong>\ud83d\udd52 11:30 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/strong><br \/><strong>\ud83d\udccd HLC 2.1550<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hear directly from ASCENDER and BRASS alumni about their journeys and success stories<\/li>\n<li>Learn about honors, service learning, and exciting study abroad opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Network and connect with fellow students across our programs<\/li>\n<li>Play games, win prizes, and enjoy a fun, welcoming atmosphere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/yKgoWoAyYuMTNpxr9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/yKgoWoAyYuMTNpxr9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RSVP Here!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Let's Give Back! (Mandatory for ASCENDER students Optional for mentors)<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>Join us for <strong>Let\u2019s Give Back!<\/strong>, an ASCENDER and BRASS opportunity where you can make a real impact in Austin! On <strong>Saturday, March 7th<\/strong>, Austin will be celebrating <strong>It\u2019s My Park Day<\/strong> across the city.<\/p>\n<p>We have identified <strong>two great locations<\/strong> for you to participate in. You may register for <strong>only one location<\/strong>, and if you attend and complete your shift, it will count as <strong>two ASCENDER events<\/strong>.\ud83e\udd73<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alejandra Polcik will be at the <strong>North location<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Diana Gorostieta will be at the <strong>South location<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Important Reminder:<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>This is <strong>not an ACC-organized event<\/strong>\u2014it is hosted by the Austin community. Because of this, space is <strong>limited<\/strong>, and it is very important that you follow all registration instructions carefully.<\/p>\n<p>Please <strong>only register if you are 100% sure you can attend<\/strong>. Not showing up takes a spot away from someone else and affects the community event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before selecting your location, please read the information below. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>North&nbsp; Location: \u201cShow Your Love for Gus Garcia Park!\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sat, Mar 7, 2026, 8-11 am (CT)<\/li>\n<li>~47 Spots Remaining<\/li>\n<li>Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/1201+E+Rundberg+Ln,+Austin,+TX+78753\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8644c976a03c2769:0x8feaf4d068c8c6a9?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:242&amp;ictx=111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1201 E Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About:<\/strong> Join your fellow park lovers as we give back at Gus Garcia Park! We&#8217;ll spend the day reinvigorating our butterfly garden and wildflower meadow, picking up trash, and showing our love &amp; appreciation for our wonderful parkland! Snacks and water will be provided. We highly recommend wearing closed-toe shoes, bringing sunscreen, and possibly a light jacket or rain jacket (because this is Texas and you just never know what to expect! \ud83d\ude0a). We&#8217;ll meet in front of the rec center and get started right at 8:00 am. Thank you so much for joining us on It&#8217;s My Park Day!<\/p>\n<p><strong>To register for the Show Your Love for Gus Garcia Park!, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.givepulse.com\/event\/814155\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a><strong>. Instructions are down below.<\/strong> Use your ACC email to register.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>South&nbsp; Location: Our Park, Our Home: Where Community Grows&#8221; at South Austin Senior Activity Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 9 am &#8211; 12 pm (CT)<\/li>\n<li>~24 Spots Remaining<\/li>\n<li>Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/3911+Menchaca+Rd,+Austin,+TX+78704\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8644b4cca8f652ed:0x24e4ce2082dc3d20?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:242&amp;ictx=111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3911 Menchaca Road, Austin, Texas<\/a> | South Austin Senior Activity Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About:<\/strong> This &#8220;It&#8217;s My Park Day Event&#8221; would be held at the South Austin Senior Activity Center on March 7th. The idea would be to gather a group of community volunteers and leaders, as well as participants from the South Austin Senior Activity Center, to help mulch the surrounding area park trees of the property. We would attempt to get mulch and work supplies donated. We would provide a lunch of tacos or hot dogs, and more than likely eat inside our multi-purpose room, which is adjacent to our community garden. We would have some senior participants volunteer to perform music during the food\/gathering, piano, and guitar performances. We&#8217;ve also discussed swag for volunteers.&nbsp; We feel this would be a great event to have at the South Austin Senior Activity Center and can really give us a wonderful sense of community in the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>To register for the South Austin Senior Activity Center, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.givepulse.com\/event\/827210-our-park-our-home-where-community-grows-at-south-austin-senior-activity-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a><strong>. Instructions are down below.<\/strong> Use your ACC email to register.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Career Day (Mandatory for ASCENDER students and mentors)<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>Prepare for your future with guidance from Career Services, interactive activities, and mock interview practice designed to help you present yourself confidently to employers, professors, and fellow students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u23f0 Time:<\/strong> 12 PM \u2013 2 PM<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday, Mar. 27, 2026 \u2014 HLC | Make It Center<\/li>\n<li>Friday, Apr. 10, 2026 \u2014 RRC | RRC 8 8202.00<\/li>\n<li>Friday, Apr. 10, 2026 \u2014 SAC | SAC1 1130<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u2728 At this event, you will:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receive tips to strengthen your resume, communication, and confidence<\/li>\n<li>Learn helpful information about the hiring process<\/li>\n<li>Participate in a mock interview with staff and professionals<\/li>\n<li>Gain insight that will support you <em>now<\/em> and when transferring to a 4-year university<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/isSUekHtp2XhUNL2A\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/isSUekHtp2XhUNL2A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RSVP Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">2026 Celebraci\u00f3n Ceremony (Mandatory for ASCENDER students and mentors)<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>Join us for a special evening as the ASCENDER family comes together to celebrate the culmination of our students\u2019 first year of college. This meaningful ceremony honors the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our Ascender students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Thursday, April 30, 2026<\/strong><br \/><strong>\ud83d\udd60 5:30 PM \u2013 8:00 PM<\/strong><br \/><strong>\ud83d\udccd Eastview Campus | EVC 8500<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2728 Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An inspiring <strong>Keynote Speaker<\/strong> addressing students and their families<\/li>\n<li>Recognition of the <strong>professors and staff<\/strong> who supported students throughout the year<\/li>\n<li>Presentation of the <strong>ASCENDER Graduation Stole<\/strong> to all completing students<\/li>\n<li>A warm, festive, and family-centered celebration of your journey and success<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Individual Invitations will be sent of via email a month before the event to RSVP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026 Spring Events Open to ACC 2026 Spring Calendar for Ascender Students and Mentors Please note that the following events are exclusively for current ASCENDER students, faculty, and staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/ascender\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/ascender\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/ascender\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/ascender\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/ascender\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/ascender\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":688,"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/ascender\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14\/revisions\/688"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/ascender\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}