Rock Camp

Learn to rock this summer at the ACC Rock Camp.

Students can bring their instruments and improve their skills on the guitar, bass and drums.

You can register or find out more information at www.alvincollege.edu/Music/RockCamp.aspx

Summer Camps

There are several camps available for kids this summer whether it's learning about criminal investigation, making pottery and more.

Check details below:

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Blue and Puppies

The ACC mascot Blue got a chance to play with a few puppies during Jacket Day on Saturday.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to all of our ACC graduates who received their degrees during the Commencement ceremonies on Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

New Courses Begining in CEWD

There are several Continuing Education and Workforce Development programs beginning soon including Bank Teller training, Human Resources certification and Banking Operations certification.

Register online today!

Go to the ACC website: https://www.alvincollege.edu

Under the ACC logo at the top of the page – follow steps below:

1. Curser over Continuing Ed/Career Training
2. Left click on CEWD/Online Registration
3. Choose the topic Code: Human Resource or Banking
4. Choose the location: ACC Main Campus
5. Click submit to choose course

-Stacey Chambless, CEWD program coordinator

ACC Baseball out of Tournament

ACC Baseball dropped a close game 4-2 to Navarro on Tuesday afternoon, bringing their season to a close after a great run in the tournament.

Good job Dolphins.

Fresh Fruit for All Produce

Biology instructor Dwight Rhodes project Fresh Fruit for All is now underway and has produced it's first fruit ever.

If you see Rhodes be sure to congratulate him.

The project is to help develop a community garden on campus that, once finished, will cultivate methods to help establish additional gardens.

The burgeoning garden is set up behind the S-Building. Check it out when you get a chance.

Baseball Update

The ACC Dolphins scored 2 in the bottom of the 9^th inning to beat San Jacinto 4-3 this afternoon! This win advances them to the Championship Bracket against Navarro in the Region XIV NJCAA tournament.

The Dolphins play Navarro at 5PM today and must win to stay alive in the tournament.

Watch the game live on TSRN Sports.

Summer Financial Aid

Dear ACC Student,

Your tuition and fees for Summer 2013 must be paid by May 29, 2013, but there is still time to apply for assistance with your educational costs!

ACC participates in most federal and state grant and loan programs. These funds can be used to assist students with tuition and fees, books, and other expenses associated the cost of your education.

If you would like to apply for aid assistance, please do one of the following:

Complete the 2012-2013 FAFSA Steps provided on the ACC website. Submit your results to the ACC Enrollment Services Center for further instructions.

If you have already completed the 2012-2013 FAFSA for another school, add ACC's code (003539) to your application. Submit your results to the ACC Enrollment Services Center for further instructions. NOTE: You have a limited amount of aid to used per academic year. ACC will review your eligibility to determine if you have aid left to use for summer 2013.

The FAFSA is your first step to apply for aid. Students must meet all eligibility requirements before aid is disbursed.

-ACC Financial Aid Office

Region XIV Baseball Tournament

ACC plays their first game of the Region XIV Tournament at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow at Angelina College.  

If you would like to see the game via livestream, visit http://www.tsrnsports.com/

ACC Instructor Receives Scholarship

Alvin Community College Nursing instructor Christy Scales received a scholarship for $500 from Western Governors University of Texas to attend the school's College of Health Professions.

WGU Texas is celebrating National Nurses Week by establishing the Go Further in Nursing Scholarship, which is awarded to licensed RNs who wish to pursue a bachelor's or master's degree to further their education and careers.

WGU Texas degree programs are online and competency-based, and are ideal for working nurses and health professionals because they utilize a competency-based learning model that lets students complete program requirements based on their prior work experience and academic knowledge. This model allows them to accelerate through things they already know so they can focus on what they still need to learn.

Christy is now enrolled as a new WGU Texas student in the College of Health Professions, and is on her way to earning her degree.

ACC Nursing instructor Christy Scales, left and Nursing director Sally Durand.

Sombrero Galaxy

Take a look at what's called the Sombrero Galaxy.

ACC instructor Dr. Joseph Mills recently took a picture of the galaxy using the college observatory.

Details about the picture: It was taken in a 30 second exposure with a Nikon D300 at an ISO level of 3200 using the 16" Meade telescope in the observatory in place of a camera lens (focal length 4000 mm f/10).

Finals Almost Done

Think you're grumpy about finals?

ACC Honors Student Photo Wins Honorable Mention

Deana Gardner's A Peaceful Night

Deanna Gardner, one of ACC’s honor students, presented her photography project featuring her images of Galveston at College of the Mainland’s Symposium on Saturday, May 4.

The Symposium’s theme was “Our Gulf Coast: Past, Present, and Future.” In addition, she won honorable mention (a $50 award) in the Fine Arts category.

-Dr. Ann Guess, ACC Honors Committee Chair

Student Ambassador Recruiting

Want to be a Student Ambassador? Apply today!

Get details at the Student Ambassador site.

Alvin Live Concert Series

The Alvin Live Summer Concert Series is set to go starting in June. The lineup includes Texas Country legend Roger Creager!

Get the details, dates and times below. Questions? Tickets? Call 281-756-3600.

DCVS Volunteers Needed

If anyone would like a heart scan please call X6803 (The Echo Lab) and let us know. They will be here from 8-12 then 1-4 and it will take about 1 to 2 hours.

Come, get a little nap, rest on a comfy stretcher, in the dark, with the soothing sound of your heart beat on Doppler.

It’s relaxing, and you will be doing us a BIG favor.

-Jessica L. Murphy, Program Director, Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography

Culinary Arts Club Fundraiser

They will be selling thick Banana Bread Slices for $2.00 each and taking orders for entire loaves for $12today either outside of the Student Center or inside depending on heat/weather.

They will have small bite-sized samples should someone want to try the banana bread before buying.

They will also be selling chocolate-covered strawberries for $1 each, and a special of buy 4 get one free.

They will be set up from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Thanks for your support.

-Leslie Bartosh, Chair/Instructor Culinary Arts

Baseball/Softball Tournaments

The ACC Softball squad begins their playoff competition this Thursday at 3:00 p.m. as they take on Paris in the opening round of the Region XIV Tournament. The games are in beautiful downtown Corsicana, on the campus of Navarro College if you feel like a road trip. Wish the ladies luck as Coach Loryn Johnson takes her team to begin their post-season play against a tough Paris College team.

The ACC Baseball team is headed into the final series of the regular season tied for first place with San Jac. The two teams will play here at Phillips Field this Friday afternoon at 2:00. They have a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday at San Jac, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Both teams are 20-7 in conference play headed into the series. Bryan Alexander’s team took 2 out of 3 against San Jac in their first series this year and a repeat performance will give the Dolphins a #1 seeding in the post-season tournament.

Hope you can get out and support your teams this week-the students always appreciate seeing new faces in the crowd.

-Bill Lewis, ACC Athletic Director

Get a Scholarship

As the spring semester draws to a close please note that there are plenty of scholarship opportunities available to students.

Check out the ACC website to learn more. Applications are due soon.