Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Fiestas Patrias at Austin Community College District
Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 12 – 3 p.m.
ACC Riverside Campus | Building G – Parking Lot

ACC and Travis County Constable George Morales are proud to present Fiestas Patrias at ACC Riverside Campus. Celebrate the launch of Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 at ACC and learn more about ACC’s programs and services.

Roj Rodriguez Displays
September 15, 2023 – October 15, 2023
All Campuses – Student Life Centers

Stop by any Student Life campus office to check out 5 portraits of Mexican life from local photographer Roj Rodriguez. The images are from his book of portraits, titled Mi Sangre, which is available now. Interested in learning more about the story behind the art? Come to our event on October 12, where Roj will offer insight into these and other works from Mi Sangre.

Cafecito con Samuel Echeverria Cruz: Puerto Rico
Wednesday, September 20 | 3 – 4 p.m.
El Centro – ACC Riverside Campus

ACC Sociology Professor Dr. Samuel Echevarria-Cruz will present a discussion about Puerto Rico. Additional details to come.

Cine at El Centro 2: The Last American Colony
Wednesday, September 27| 12 – 1:30 p.m.
ACC Riverside Campus – El Centro

What comes to mind when you think of Puerto Rico? Join us for a viewing of The Last American Colony. Juan Segarra’s documentary examines the island’s relationship with the US and embraces the territory’s independence movement.

The Lyceum: We Are Texas: Tejano Life and Legacy
Wednesday, September 27| 6 – 9 p.m.
ACC Highland Campus | Presentation Hall, Bldg. 2000, Room 1550

The Lyceum is a monthly event focused on creating dialogue and discourse on topics of interest to ACC students, staff, and community members. Join ACC’s Honors Student Organization for a Hispanic Heritage Month conversation with ACC Professor Dr. Andres Tijerina. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact [email protected].

Dr. Alfonso Lopez: The Continuity of Maya Religion in Yucatan After the Spanish Conquest
Thursday, October 5 | 7 – 8:30 p.m.
ACC Highland Campus | Presentation Hall, Bldg. 2000, Room 1550

The ACC History Department presents its 25th Annual Emeritus Lecture, Dr. Alfonso Lopez: The Continuity of Maya Religion in Yucatan After the Spanish Conquest. Free admission and refreshments. For information or accommodations, contact [email protected].

Mi Sangre: A Conversation with Roj Rodriguez
Thursday, October 12 | 12 – 2 p.m.
ACC Riverside Campus | Room 8100

A conversation with local photographer Roj Rodriguez about his recent work, Mi Sangre. This discussion is a finale for the month-long photo display taking place across ACC campuses. Roj will talk with us about inspiration, the meaning behind his work and take questions from the audience.