Master Calendar for October, 2019

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Wed 2
Buff Bound Brunch
10:00 AM to to 1:00 PM
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, 2019 � October 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
7:00 PM to to 8:30 PM
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/ticketsThe 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, 2019 � October 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 eventOctober 8, 2019
Wed 9
Success 360
All day event, October 7, 2019 � October 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
9:00 AM to to 7:00 PM
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 eventOctober 15, 2019
The Amarillo College Foundation 2019-2020 Application will close for the year. The 2020-2021 Application will be available on November 15th.
Thu 17
First 8-week Class Finals
All day event, October 17, 2019 � October 18, 2019
Fri 18
First 8-week Class Finals
All day event, October 17, 2019 � October 18, 2019
First 8-week Class End
All day eventOctober 18, 2019
Mon 21
Fall Break
All day event, October 21, 2019 � October 27, 2019
GED/HSE Orientation (Oct. 21-22 / Morning)
8:30 AM to to 12:30 PM

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)
4:30 PM to to 8:30 PM

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.

Tue 22
Fall Break
All day event, October 21, 2019 � October 27, 2019
Wed 23
Fall Break
All day event, October 21, 2019 � October 27, 2019
GED/HSE Orientation (Oct. 23-24 / Morning)
8:30 AM to to 12:30 PM

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)
4:30 PM to to 8:30 PM
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.

Thu 24
Fall Break
All day event, October 21, 2019 � October 27, 2019
Fri 25
Fall Break
All day event, October 21, 2019 � October 27, 2019
Monthly IT Maintenance 5:30 PM
5:30 PM to to 8:00 AM

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.

Sat 26
Fall Break
All day event, October 21, 2019 � October 27, 2019
Day of Caring
All day eventOctober 26, 2019
Sun 27
Fall Break
All day event, October 21, 2019 � October 27, 2019
Mon 28
Second 8-week Classes Begin
All day eventOctober 28, 2019
GED/HSE Classes Begin (Morning)
8:30 AM to to 12:00 PM
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)
4:30 PM to to 8:00 PM
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 eventOctober 29, 2019
Board of Regents - Status Update Meeting
5:30 PM to to 6:30 PM
Hereford Hinkson Campus 1115 W. 15th Hereford; Room 103
Board of Regents - Regular Meeting
6:30 PM to to 9:00 PM
Hereford Hinkson Campus 115 W. 15th Hereford; Room 133
Wed 30
Library Open House
All day eventOctober 30, 2019
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
4:00 PM to to 6:00 PM
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.