Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 with a series of events and conversations.
Hispanic Heritage Month was established as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, traditions, and contributions of people and their ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
As a nationally certified Hispanic Serving Institute (HSI) for the past 12 years, ACC is committed to hosting not only opportunities for the community learn more about the culture, but to also establish the programs and resources that can best support our students. ACC’s Hispanic student population is fast-growing at the college, from 38% in fall 2019 to more than 41% in fall 2023. In the same timeframe, the college increased degrees and awards by 37% for Hispanic students, with more than 4,550 awarded during the 2023 academic year.
Events include:
Reflection and Renewal: Chican(x)Futurism in Texas
Date: Monday, September 23, through Thursday, December 12
Time: All Day
Location: ACC Highland Campus Gallery 2000
What: The Art Galleries (TAG) at Austin Community College hosts the Fall 2024 exhibition, Reflection and Renewal: Chican(x)Futurism in Texas. Four artists featured in this exhibition blend Indigenous cultural references with sci-fi and tech-based narratives to relocate Mexican American identities.
Emerging Leaders’ Summit
Date: Friday, October 4
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: ACC Highland Campus, Building 2000, Presentation Hall
What: Join intensive workshops and panel discussions on leadership development and career readiness. HACU’s partners will be actively networking and recruiting for internship opportunities.
All events are free and open to the community. Hispanic Heritage Month events at ACC are sponsored by the college’s El Centro/Latin American Cultural Center along with Ascender; Student Life; LatinX Student Union (LXSU); Honors Student Organization (HSO); The Art Galleries (TAG); and the ACC Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center.
For a full list of cultural month events and activities, visit austincc.edu/hhm.