2008: July | August | September | October | November | December
2009: January | February | March | April | May
July 21
Learn Microsoft Word at ACC
Learn how to implement Microsoft Word for home or office use with a course offered at Alvin Community College beginning on July 21. This course is for those who are just beginning to use Microsoft Word and also for those who are “self-taught” and need to enhance their skills. Students will learn to create, edit, format and print documents. Other tools and techniques include the use of tables and graphics in documents. Students will also learn to use find-and-replace, spell check, auto-text, and other features of this very powerful word processing software. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., through July 30. The cost is $122 (including lab fee and materials) for in-district residents and $137 for out-of-district. For more information or to register, call (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
July 21
ACC Offers CPR Basic Life Support Course
The Alvin Community College Continuing Education Department will offer a one-day Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Course on July 21 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Nolan Ryan Center. Students will receive instruction in lifesaving skills of respiratory (choking) and cardiac emergencies. Automated external defibrillator (AED) training is included. The course meets the American Heart Association for Healthcare Provider requirements. The course costs $40 and a textbook is required. Call the ACC Continuing Education Department, at (281) 756-3787, to register. The Nolan Ryan Center is located at the ACC main campus, 3110 Mustang Road.
July 21-24
ACC Hosts Kids’ College at Pearland Center
Alvin Community College will host Busy Bodies Kids’ College at the ACC Pearland Center, 2319 N. Grand Blvd., July 21-24. Students entering kindergarten through sixth grade for the 2008-2009 school year are eligible to participate in numerous classes. In addition to having lots of fun, kids will have the opportunity to learn skills in creativity, computers, writing, directing, acting, athletics, and social interaction. Registration is held Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Nolan Ryan Center and ACC Pearland Center. Deadline to register for each session is four working days prior to the first day of the session. Registration must be done in person. The cost per child is $95 per session and T-shirts can be purchased for $10 each while supplies last. The Nolan Ryan Center is located on the ACC main campus, 3110 Mustang Road. For more information, call (281) 756-3729.
July 22
Learn Microsoft Excel 2003 at ACC
Learn how to implement Microsoft Excel 2003 for home or office use with a course offered at Alvin Community College beginning on July 22. This course is for those who are just beginning to use Excel and also for those who are “self-taught” and need to enhance their skills. Students will learn to create, edit, format and print spreadsheets. Other tools and techniques include creating formulas, moving and copying data, charts and graphs, and using functions to analyze data and solve problems. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, through July 31. The cost is $122 (including lab fee and materials) for in-district residents and $137 for out-of-district. For more information or to register, call (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
July 22
Learn Advanced Microsoft Excel 2003 Skills at ACC
Learn how to implement advanced Microsoft Excel 2003 techniques for home or office use with a course offered at Alvin Community College beginning on July 22. Topics in this course include linking spreadsheets, using database functions, conducting data analysis, using Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, and creating macros. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., through July 31. The cost is $122 (including lab fee and materials) for in-district residents and $137 for out-of-district. For more information or to register, call (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
July 24
ACC Holds Monthly Board Meeting
Alvin Community College will hold its monthly Board of Regents meeting on July 24, at 7 p.m., in the Nolan Ryan Center Community Room. For more information, contact Wendy Del Bello, ACC Assistant to the President, at (281) 756-3600. The Nolan Ryan Center is located at the ACC main campus, 3110 Mustang Road.
July 25
One-Day Microsoft PowerPoint Course Offered at Pearland Center
The Alvin Community College Continuing Education Department will offer a one-day course in Microsoft PowerPoint at the ACC Pearland Center on July 25 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students will learn to plan, create, edit, include graphics and special effects, and run slide shows of the presentations. The cost is $97 (including lab fee and training materials). To register, call the ACC Continuing Education Department at (281) 756-3787. The ACC Pearland Center is located at 2319 N. Grand Blvd.
July 28
Learn Microsoft Excel 2003 at Pearland Center
Learn how to implement Microsoft Excel 2003 for home or office use with a course offered at the Alvin Community College Pearland Center beginning on July 28. This course is for those who are just beginning to use Excel and also for those who are “self-taught” and need to enhance their skills. Students will learn to create, edit, format, and print spreadsheets. Other tools and techniques include creating formulas, moving and copying data, charts and graphs, and using functions to analyze data and solve problems. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon, through Aug. 6. The cost is $122 (including lab fee and materials) for in-district residents and $137 for out-of-district. For more information or to register, call
(281) 756-3787. The ACC Pearland Center is located at 2319 N. Grand Blvd.
July 28-31
AISD, ACC Host Tennis Camp
The Alvin Independent School District and Alvin Community College will host a tennis camp for all ages, with beginner to intermediate skill levels, July 28-31 from 8 to 10 a.m. All sessions will be at Alvin High School, 802 S. Johnson, and taught by AHS and ACC tennis instructor Mark Curtis. The cost per session is $60 and includes a camp T-shirt. For more information, contact the ACC Athletic Department at
(281) 756-3691.
July 28-31
ACC Presents Summer Children’s Theatre Festival
The Alvin Community College Theatre Department will present the second show of the Summer Children’s Theatre Festival season, “The Pied Piper,” July 28-31 in the main campus theatre, 3110 Mustang Road. Performance times are at 10 a.m. July 28-31 with a second performance on July 31 at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the Box Office at (281) 756-3606.
July 29
Learn Microsoft Excel 2003 at ACC
Learn how to implement Microsoft Excel 2003 for home or office use with a course offered at Alvin Community College beginning on July 29. This course is for those who are just beginning to use Excel and also for those who are “self-taught” and need to enhance their skills. Students will learn to create, edit, format, and print spreadsheets. Other tools and techniques include creating formulas, moving and copying data, charts and graphs, and using functions to analyze data and solve problems. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, through Aug. 7. The cost is $122 (including lab fee and materials) for in-district residents and $137 for out-of-district. For more information or to register, call (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
July 31
ACC Hosts New Student Orientation
Alvin Community College will host its annual new student orientation, “The Road to College Success,” on July 31, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the ACC gym. Speakers will provide tips and advice for making the most of college, advisors will be available and tours of the campus will be given. This event fulfills requirements for mandatory orientation for first-time students and will be filled with information, fun, food, and door prizes. Reservations are required. Log onto www.alvincollege.edu to make your reservation. For more information, contact the ACC Office of Admissions and Academic Advising at (281) 756-3531. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
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August 2
Concealed Handgun Renewal in One Day
Alvin Community College will host a one-day concealed handgun renewal class on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This class meets state requirements to renew a Concealed Handgun License. Tuition fee includes photographs, notarizing of required documents, fingerprinting, target, ammunition, and certificate fee. The cost is $68. There is an additional state licensing fee. For more information or to register, call the ACC Continuing Education Department at (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
August 2
Concealed Handgun Permit Training in One Day
Alvin Community College will host a one-day concealed handgun training course on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. This class is designed for people desiring qualification to obtain a permit to carry a concealed handgun. This is not a class for someone who does not know how to safely operate and fire a handgun. Tuition fee includes photographs, notarizing of required documents, fingerprinting, target, ammunition, and certificate fee. Tuition is $90. There is an additional state licensing fee. For more information or to register, call the ACC Continuing Education Department at (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
August 2
ACC Offers CPR Basic Life Support Course
The Alvin Community College Continuing Education Department will offer a one-day Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Course on Aug. 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nolan Ryan Center. Students will receive instruction in lifesaving skills of respiratory (choking) and cardiac emergencies. Automated external defibrillator (AED) training is included. The course meets the American Heart Association for Healthcare Provider requirements. The course costs $40 and a textbook is required. Call the ACC Continuing Education Department, at (281) 756-3787, to register. The Nolan Ryan Center is located at the ACC main campus, 3110 Mustang Road.
August 4-7
AISD, ACC Host Tennis Camp
The Alvin Independent School District and Alvin Community College will host a tennis camp for players 12 years old and up, with beginner to intermediate skill levels, Aug. 4-7 from 8 to 10 a.m. All sessions will be at Alvin High School, 802 S. Johnson, and taught by AHS and ACC tennis instructor Mark Curtis. The cost per session is $60 and includes a camp T-shirt. For more information, contact the ACC Athletic Department at (281) 756-3691.
August 4-7
ACC Hosts Kids’ College at Wilder Elementary
Alvin Community College will host Busy Bodies Kids’ College at Wilder Elementary, 2225 Kingsley Drive in Pearland, Aug. 4-7. Students entering kindergarten through sixth grade for the 2008-2009 school year are eligible to participate in numerous classes. In addition to having lots of fun, kids will have the opportunity to learn skills in creativity, computers, writing, directing, acting, athletics, and social interaction. Registration is held Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Nolan Ryan Center and ACC Pearland Center. Deadline to register for each session is four working days prior to the first day of the session. Registration must be done in person. The cost per child is $95 per session and T-shirts can be purchased for $10 each while supplies last. The Nolan Ryan Center is located on the ACC main campus, 3110 Mustang Road. The ACC Pearland Center is located at 2319 N. Grand Blvd. For more information, call (281) 756-3729.
August 5
ACC Offers CPR Basic Life Support Course
The Alvin Community College Continuing Education Department will offer a one-day Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Course on Aug. 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nolan Ryan Center. Students will receive instruction in lifesaving skills of respiratory (choking) and cardiac emergencies. Automated external defibrillator (AED) training is included. The course meets the American Heart Association for Healthcare Provider requirements. The course costs $40 and a textbook is required. Call the ACC Continuing Education Department, at (281) 756-3787, to register. The Nolan Ryan Center is located at the ACC main campus, 3110 Mustang Road.
August 11
Learn Microsoft Outlook 2003 at Pearland Center
Learn how to implement Microsoft Outlook 2003 for home or office use with a course offered at the Alvin Community College Pearland Center beginning on Aug. 11. This course is for those who are just beginning to use Outlook and also for those who are “self-taught” and need to enhance their skills. Students will learn to use electronic mail, track events with a calendar, use task list effectively, manage address books and contacts, maintain a journal, and integrate with other Microsoft Office applications. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon, through Aug. 20. The cost is $122 (including fee and materials) for in-district residents and $137 for out-of-district. For more information or to register, call (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
August 11
Learn Advanced Microsoft Excel 2003 Skills at Pearland Center
Learn how to implement advanced Microsoft Excel 2003 techniques for home or office use with a course offered at the Alvin Community College Pearland Center beginning on Aug. 11. Topics in this course will include such techniques as linking spreadsheets, using database functions, conducting data analysis, using Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, and creating macros. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m., through Aug. 20. The cost is $122 (including lab fee and materials) for in-district residents and $137 for out-of-district. For more information or to register, call (281) 756-3787. The ACC Pearland Center is located at 2319 N. Grand Blvd.
August 11
Microsoft PowerPoint Course Offered at Pearland Center
The Alvin Community College Continuing Education Department will offer a course on Using Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 at the ACC Pearland Center beginning on Aug. 11. Students will learn to plan, create, edit and include graphics and special effects, and run slide shows of the presentations created in class. Techniques taught in this class are both basic and intermediate levels. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., through Aug. 20. The cost is $122 (including lab fee and materials) for in-district residents and $137 for out-of-district. For more information or to register, call (281) 756-3787. The ACC Pearland Center is located at 2319 N. Grand Blvd.
August 11
One-Day ‘Understanding Fibromyalgia’ Class Offered
Learn about the effects fibromyalgia has on the body with a one-day class offered by the Alvin Community College Continuing Education Department on Aug. 11, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the main campus. The cost of the class is $10. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road. For more information, call (281) 756-3787.
August 11-14
AISD, ACC Host Tennis Camp
The Alvin Independent School District and Alvin Community College will host a tennis camp for advanced players, of all ages, Aug. 11-14 from 8 to 10 a.m. All sessions will be at Alvin High School, 802 S. Johnson, and taught by AHS and ACC tennis instructor Mark Curtis. The cost per session is $60 and includes a camp T-shirt. For more information, contact the ACC Athletic Department at (281) 756-3691.
August 12
LEARN Courses for Adults with Disabilities Available
The Alvin Community College LEARN Project will offer a six-week course for adults with disabilities beginning on Aug. 12. Each six-week session is different and unique and participants can learn skills in money management, functional reading, food and nutrition, social interaction, vocational preparation and much more. Guest speakers and field trips are often included. The courses are designed primarily for individuals with some form of mental retardation. It is the mission of the ACC LEARN Project to provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to learn skills that will allow them to become more independent in their daily lives. Classes will be held each Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $60 per session for in-district residents and $75 for out-of-district. For more information, contact ACC LEARN Project Instructor Vicki Griffin at (281) 331-3109. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
August 12
Learn Microsoft Outlook 2003 at ACC
Learn how to implement Microsoft Outlook 2003 for home or office use with a course offered at Alvin Community College beginning on Aug. 12. This course is for those who are just beginning to use Outlook and also for those who are “self-taught” and need to enhance their skills. Students will learn to use electronic mail, track events with a calendar, use task list effectively, manage address books and contacts, maintain a journal, and integrate with other Microsoft Office applications. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, through Aug. 21. The cost is $122 (including lab fee and materials) for in-district residents and $137 for out-of-district. For more information or to register, call (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
August 12
Learn Advanced Microsoft Word 2003 Skills at ACC
Learn how to implement advanced Microsoft Word techniques for home or office use with a course offered at Alvin Community College beginning on Aug. 12. Topics covered will include mail-merge, headers and footers, working with long documents, tables on contents, creating templates, and using styles for formatting. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m., through Aug. 21. The cost is $122 (including fee and materials) for in-district residents and $137 for out-of-district. For more information or to register, call (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
August 14
ACC Offers CPR Basic Life Support Course
The Alvin Community College Continuing Education Department will offer a one-day Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Course on Aug. 14 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Nolan Ryan Center. Students will receive instruction in lifesaving skills of respiratory (choking) and cardiac emergencies. Automated external defibrillator (AED) training is included. The course meets the American Heart Association for Healthcare Provider requirements. The course costs $40 and a textbook is required. Call the ACC Continuing Education Department, at (281) 756-3787, to register. The Nolan Ryan Center is located at the ACC main campus, 3110 Mustang Road.
August 15
One-Day Microsoft Word Course Offered at Pearland Center
The Alvin Community College Continuing Education Department will offer a one-day course in Microsoft Word 2003 at the ACC Pearland Center on Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students will learn to create, edit, format, and print documents. Other tools and techniques include the use of tables and graphics in documents. Students will also learn to use find-and-replace, spell check, auto-text and other features of this very powerful word processing software. The cost is $97 (including lab fee and training materials). Call the ACC Continuing Education Department, at (281) 756-3787, to register. The ACC Pearland Center is located at 2319 N. Grand Blvd.
August 20
ACC Offers CPR Basic Life Support Course
The Alvin Community College Continuing Education Department will offer a one-day Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Course on Aug. 20 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Nolan Ryan Center. Students will receive instruction in lifesaving skills of respiratory (choking) and cardiac emergencies. Automated external defibrillator (AED) training is included. The course meets the American Heart Association for Healthcare Provider requirements. The course costs $40 and a textbook is required. Call the ACC Continuing Education Department, at (281) 756-3787, to register. The Nolan Ryan Center is located at the ACC main campus, 3110 Mustang Road.
August 27-28
ACC Hosts Blood Drive on Aug. 27-28
Alvin Community College Student Activities will host a blood drive at the main campus on Aug. 27-28 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. ACC blood drive donors will receive a free T-shirt and have the opportunity to enroll in the Blood Center’s Commit for Life program. Commit for Life encourages people to donate regularly to save lives and earn different levels of service. The ACC blood drive will be held in the game room of Building E. For more information about the blood drive, contact ACC Student Activities at (281) 756-3686. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road. For frequently asked questions about donating blood, visit www.giveblood.org.
August 28
ACC Holds Monthly Board Meeting
Alvin Community College will hold its monthly Board of Regents meeting on Aug. 28, at 7 p.m., in the Nolan Ryan Center Community Room. For more information, contact Wendy Del Bello, ACC Assistant to the President, at (281) 756-3600. The Nolan Ryan Center is located at the ACC main campus, 3110 Mustang Road.
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September 1
ACC Closed for Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, Alvin Community College will be closed on Sept. 1. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at
(281) 756-3600.
September 25
ACC Holds Monthly Board Meeting
Alvin Community College will hold its monthly Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., in the Nolan Ryan Center Community Room. For more information, contact Wendy Del Bello, ACC Assistant to the President, at (281) 756-3600. The Nolan Ryan Center is located at the ACC main campus, 3110 Mustang Road.
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October 16
ACC Wind Ensemble, Alvin Community Band Perform Fall Concert
The Alvin Community Band and Alvin Community College Wind Ensemble will perform a free concert on Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m., in the ACC Theatre. For more information, contact ACC Band Director David Griffith at (281) 756-3588. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
October 23
ACC Holds Monthly Board Meeting
Alvin Community College will hold its monthly Board of Regents meeting on Oct. 23, at 7 p.m., in the Nolan Ryan Center Community Room. For more information, contact Wendy Del Bello, ACC Assistant to the President, at (281) 756-3600. The Nolan Ryan Center is located at the ACC main campus, 3110 Mustang Road.
October 25
ACC Hosts 33rd Annual Fall Festival & Carnival
Alvin Community College will host its 33rd Annual Fall Festival & Carnival on Oct. 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the main campus. There will be numerous games, carnival rides and activities for the kids. The event is held each year to give area children and their families a fun and safe alternative to Halloween. For more information, call
(281) 756-3686. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
October 27
Registration Begins for Spring 2009 Semester at ACC
Registration for the spring 2009 semester at Alvin Community College will be held Oct. 27 to Jan. 14, 2009. Classes begin Jan. 14. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions and Academic Advising at (281) 756-3531.
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November 12-13
ACC Hosts Blood Drive on Nov. 12-13
Alvin Community College Student Activities will host a blood drive at the main campus on Nov. 12-13 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. ACC blood drive donors will receive a free T-shirt and have the opportunity to enroll in the Blood Center’s Commit for Life program. Commit for Life encourages people to donate regularly to save lives and earn different levels of service. The ACC blood drive will be held in the game room of Building E. For more information about the blood drive, contact ACC Student Activities at (281) 756-3686. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road. For frequently asked questions about donating blood, visit www.giveblood.org.
November 20
ACC Holds Monthly Board Meeting
Alvin Community College will hold its monthly Board of Regents meeting on Nov. 20, at 7 p.m., in the Nolan Ryan Center Community Room. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600. The Nolan Ryan Center is located at the ACC main campus, 3110 Mustang Road.
November 26-30
ACC Closed for Thanksgiving
Alvin Community College will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 26-30. For more information, call ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at
(281) 756-3600.
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December 3
ACC Choir Presents Christmas Concert
Alvin Community College will host its annual Christmas Choir Concert at First United Methodist Church in Alvin on Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church is located at 611 W. South Street. For more information, contact Music Department Chair Kevin Moody at (281) 756-3587.
December 4
ACC Foundation Annual Christmas Gala
The Alvin Community College Foundation will host its annual Christmas Gala on Dec. 4, at 6 p.m., at the Nolan Ryan Center. Celebrating the Christmas traditions around the world, the ACC Foundation has chosen Italy as this year’s theme. There will be a wine reception, dinner, silent and live auction and musical entertainment. The event is held each year to raise funds for ACC Foundation scholarships, staff development and community enrichment programs. Tickets are $50 each or $600 for a reserved table for eight. For more information, call (281) 756-3600. The Nolan Ryan Center is located on the ACC main campus, 3110 Mustang Road.
December 5
ACC Wind Ensemble, Alvin Community Band Perform Christmas Concert
The Alvin Community Band and Alvin Community College Wind Ensemble will present its annual Christmas concert on Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m., in the college theatre. The band will perform a wide variety of traditional and contemporary holiday music. For more information, call ACC Band Director David Griffith at (281) 756-3588. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
December 17 through January 4, 2009
ACC Closed for Winter Break
Alvin Community College will be closed for the winter break from Dec. 17 through Jan. 4, 2009. The college will reopen on Jan. 5, 2009. For more information, call ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600.
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January 19, 2009
ACC Closed for MLK Day
In observance of Martin Luther King Day, Alvin Community College will be closed on Jan. 19. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600.
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February 20, 2009
No Classes at ACC
Due to the 61st Annual Texas Community College Teachers Association Convention, there will be no classes at Alvin Community College on Feb. 20 and offices will close at noon. For more information, call (281) 756-3600.
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March 16-22, 2009
ACC Closed for Spring Break
Alvin Community College will be closed March 16-22 for spring break. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at
(281) 756-3600.
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April 10-13, 2009
ACC Closed April 10-13
Alvin Community College will be closed April 10-13. For more information, call
(281) 756-3600.
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May 25, 2009
ACC Closed for Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, Alvin Community College will be closed on May 25, 2009. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600.
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