Wed 2 Buff Bound Brunch 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM, October 2, 2019 Oeschger Family Mall Come enjoy some breakfast and learn more about the resources available through Destination WT.
Mon 7 Success 360 All day event, October 7 – 9, 2019 Amarillo Civic Center, North Exhibit Hall; 401 S. Buchanan St; Amarillo, TX 79101 Join us October 8th & 9th for an interactive expo showcasing each of AC’s nine Academic Communities and how they align with career endorsement areas. The event is open to all high school students who are considering AC or already committed to attend in 2020. Space is limited, so register now at info.actx.edu/success360. Additionally, we'll be hosting an Adult Student night on Oct. 7 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM and a Parent Night for parents of all area high school students from 5:30-8:00 PM on Oct. 8th (no registration necessary). Comedian Daniel Franzese 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM, October 7, 2019 Washington Street Campus, Ordway Auditorium Best known for his role as Damian in Mean Girls, the self-proclaimed momma's boy Daniel Franzese is coming to Amarillo! His upbeat high-energy stand up comedy act captures his amazing and quirky life in the entertainment industry, as well as hilarious stories about his New York parents. The show is FREE for AC and WT students to attend and tickets are only $5 for other attendees! Reserve your ticket today in The Burrow or online at www.actx.edu/studentlife/tickets The show will be held on the Washington Street Campus in the Ordway Auditorium. Doors will open at 6 PM.
Tue 8 Success 360 All day event, October 7 – 9, 2019 Amarillo Civic Center, North Exhibit Hall; 401 S. Buchanan St; Amarillo, TX 79101 Join us October 8th & 9th for an interactive expo showcasing each of AC’s nine Academic Communities and how they align with career endorsement areas. The event is open to all high school students who are considering AC or already committed to attend in 2020. Space is limited, so register now at info.actx.edu/success360. Additionally, we'll be hosting an Adult Student night on Oct. 7 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM and a Parent Night for parents of all area high school students from 5:30-8:00 PM on Oct. 8th (no registration necessary). Last Day to Withdraw (First 8-week classes) All day event – October 8
Wed 9 Success 360 All day event, October 7 – 9, 2019 Amarillo Civic Center, North Exhibit Hall; 401 S. Buchanan St; Amarillo, TX 79101 Join us October 8th & 9th for an interactive expo showcasing each of AC’s nine Academic Communities and how they align with career endorsement areas. The event is open to all high school students who are considering AC or already committed to attend in 2020. Space is limited, so register now at info.actx.edu/success360. Additionally, we'll be hosting an Adult Student night on Oct. 7 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM and a Parent Night for parents of all area high school students from 5:30-8:00 PM on Oct. 8th (no registration necessary).
Thu 10 Hands on FAFSA 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM, October 10, 2019 Byrd Business Bldg, Rm. 212; Washington St. Campus; 2201 S. Washington St. The Financial Aid Office will provide free, personal assistance to students wanting to complete the 2020/2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Participants should bring their 2018 federal income tax returns, W-2’s, and any other records of money earned in 2018.
Tue 15 2019-2020 AC Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline All day event – October 15 www.actx.edu/foundation/application The Amarillo College Foundation 2019-2020 Application will close for the year. The 2020-2021 Application will be available on November 15th.
Fri 18 First 8-week Class Finals All day event, October 17 – 18, 2019 First 8-week Class End All day event – October 18
Mon 21 Fall Break All day event, October 21 – 27, 2019 GED/HSE Orientation (Oct. 21-22 / Morning) 08:30 AM to 12:30 PM, October 21, 2019 Get college credit while also pursuing your HSE/GED. You can choose to take credit-earning courses in one of three Academic Communities: Healthcare, Business, or Industrial Trades. These concurrent courses will lead to a Level 1 Certification in your field—all while working to obtain your high school equivalency diploma. Students must attend both days (Oct. 21 & 22 from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM) of the two-day Orientation session. For more information please call (806) 371-5204. GED/HSE Orientation (Oct. 21-22 / Afternoon) 04:30 PM to 08:30 PM, October 21, 2019 Get college credit while also pursuing your HSE/GED. You can choose to take credit-earning courses in one of three Academic Communities: Healthcare, Business, or Industrial Trades. These concurrent courses will lead to a Level 1 Certification in your field—all while working to obtain your high school equivalency diploma. Students must attend both days (Oct. 21 & 22 from 4:30-8:30 PM) of the two-day Orientation session. For more information please call (806) 371-5204.
Wed 23 Fall Break All day event, October 21 – 27, 2019 GED/HSE Orientation (Oct. 23-24 / Morning) 08:30 AM to 12:30 PM, October 23, 2019 Get college credit while also pursuing your HSE/GED. You can choose to take credit-earning courses in one of three Academic Communities: Healthcare, Business, or Industrial Trades. These concurrent courses will lead to a Level 1 Certification in your field—all while working to obtain your high school equivalency diploma. Students must attend both days (Oct. 23 & 24 from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM) of the two-day Orientation session. For more information please call (806) 371-5204. GED/HSE Orientation (Oct. 23-24 / Afternoon) 04:30 PM to 08:30 PM, October 23, 2019 Amarillo, Hereford, and Dumas Get college credit while also pursuing your HSE/GED. You can choose to take credit-earning courses in one of three Academic Communities: Healthcare, Business, or Industrial Trades. These concurrent courses will lead to a Level 1 Certification in your field—all while working to obtain your high school equivalency diploma. Students must attend both days (Oct. 23 & 24 from 4:30-8:30 PM) of the two-day Orientation session. For more information please call (806) 371-5204.
Fri 25 Fall Break All day event, October 21 – 27, 2019 Monthly IT Maintenance 5:30 PM 05:30 PM, October 25 to 08:00 AM, October 26, 2019 Preventative Maintenance: Begins 5:30PM October 25, 2019 – 8:00AM October 26, 2019 Important information: We are shutting down the data center during this maintenance period to do some major upgrades to our SAN to stay in compliance with our support agreements and to keep the hardware up to date. Normal updates do not usually require downtime but this one does. The systems will be up by 8:00AM on Saturday October 26, 2019. All applications and Network Drives will be down during this time.
Mon 28 Second 8-week Classes Begin All day event – October 28 GED/HSE Classes Begin (Morning) 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM, October 28, 2019 Amarillo, Hereford, and Dumas The courses will be in 3 communities: Healthcare, Business, and Industrial Trades. The courses will lead to a Level 1 Certification in the respective field that the student wishes to pursue in the given communities. GED/HSE Classes Begin (Afternoon) 04:30 PM to 08:00 PM, October 28, 2019 Amarillo, Hereford, and Dumas The courses will be in 3 communities: Healthcare, Business, and Industrial Trades. The courses will lead to a Level 1 Certification in the respective field that the student wishes to pursue in the given communities.
Tue 29 HS Councelor Luncheon All day event – October 29 Board of Regents - Status Update Meeting 05:30 PM to 06:30 PM, October 29, 2019 Hereford Hinkson Campus 1115 W. 15th Hereford; Room 103 View Status Update Agenda Board of Regents - Regular Meeting 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM, October 29, 2019 Hereford Hinkson Campus 115 W. 15th Hereford; Room 133 View Agenda VIEW TAX ABATEMENT NOTICE
Wed 30 Library Open House All day event – October 30 AC Library; 2nd floor, Ware Student Commons; Washington St. Campus; 2201 S. Washington St. Join us for a book signing by author Marcy McKay and to check out what the AC Library has to offer!
Thu 31 Trunk or Treat Festival 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM, October 31, 2019 24th Street; Washington St. Campus; 2201 S. Washington St. Bring your little ghouls & goblins for trick or treating, activities, games, & prizes at the first ever Amarillo College Trunk or Treat FESTIVAL! Event is free and open to the community.