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A New, Exciting way to Navigate Life4U
An Interactive Experience To help students navigate college, Life4U Magazine provides important information about the ACC District and Student Life. In this edition, the staff has added an interactive, multimedia component. The interactive campaign found throughout the magazine features Mikasa Mcknight, host of the Student Life Chronicle web series, as she accompanies readers on a tour of ACC and its new Guided Pathways system. To enjoy the interactive features, use a smart phone and follow the QR codes to the corresponding videos and links.
Download a free QR code reader here: bit.ly/QR-READERS (case sensitive) In addition to the magazine, check out the Student Life Chronicle web series to stay up-to-date with the latest news in the ACC District at
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Life4U is Austin Community College’s student-contributed, back-to-school, insider’s guide for new and returning students. The magazine covers important information, people, places and events in the ACC District.
L4U M A G A Z I N E Contributing Staff
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Malinda Baum - Photography Andrew Gonzalez - Graphic Design Cody Lee - Writing Joe Lee - Photography Alexander Lewis - Writing Rene Ramos, Jr. - Writing Alexis Ruiz - Layout and Graphic Design Elliott (Malsy) Thomeyer - Cover Art
Jill Davis - Editing Joe Lee - Multimedia Cody Lee - Editing Mikasa McKnight - Host Rene Ramos, Jr. - Multimedia Era Sundar - Adviser
Cover: Each spring ACC students vote on the theme for Life4U Magazine. This year’s subway/transportation theme was brought to life by Elliott (Malsy) Thomeyer.
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To place an ad email: editor@austincc.edu
editor@austincc.edu Special Thanks: Cheryl Richard, Stefanie Vermillion, Brian McLean, Alanna Hollyway, Mary Maule and the Student Life Staff
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ACC Board of Trustees Dr. Victor H.P. Villarreal Allen H. Kaplan Dr. Barbara P. Mink Mark J. Williams Gigi Edwards Bryant Dr. Nan McRaven Jeffrey K. Richard Guadalupe Q. Sosa Dr. Betty W. Hwang
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study, collaboration and academic progress through the following services: • Free tutoring is available in general courses including English, reading, writing, math, study skills, science and assessment test preparation. For tutoring in specialized areas such as English for Speakers of Other Languages, accounting, forge in languages and health sciences, check posted schedules and call BIFBE UP DPOmSN BWBJMBCJMJUZ • Computers with instructional software and applications are available along with personalized assistance as needed. *Handouts and study aids are available. • Study rooms may be reserved with an ACC Student ID card. For more information visit bit. ly/acclearninglab.
be reserved. • E-Books are available. • Libraries can help students mOE CPPLT DPSSFDUMZ DJUF works in essays and suggest books for research. • Library assistance and online tutorials are available at library.austincc.edu. The ACC Transfer Academy helps students transfer to a 4-year university or college through a series of free workshops and events. All current and former ACC students interested in transferring are encouraged to attend. The Transfer Academy meets during the fall and spring semester at each ACC campus with varying dates and times to accommodate busy schedules. For more information visit bit.ly/acctransfer.
Green Transportation Initiatives are available. ACC students enrolled in courses $&&¡V Libraries house more for credit can purchase as than 300,000 books across $25 Green Pass which allows the 11 campuses and offer unlimited rides on Capital the following services: Metro bus and rail services for the semester. The Green • Books can be transferred to Computer Centers are located Pass can be purchased at the campus of your choice in or near each campus library. BOZ "$$ DBTIJFS PGmDF BOE for pickup and returned The computer stations are costs 70 percent less than a to any ACC campus. equipped with software for comparable Capital Metro pass. However, reserve items general student use such as Parking permits are required for must be returned to the writing papers, conducting students who drive to campus. original library from which online coursework, accessing Green Car preferred parking they were checked out. the Internet, checking ACC passes can be purchased by • Computers and laptops are Online Services, and using available for use in the library ESJWFST PG GVFM FGmDJFOU MPX ACCmail. An ACC Student with an ACC Student ID card. emission vehicles and electric ID card is required. For car charging stations are • Student can print up to more information visit bit. available. Registered carpool 15 pages a day for free. ly/acc-computer-access. groups may receive preferred "GUFS UIF mSTU QSJOU PVUT parking. For more information The Learning Lab cost 10 cents per page. visit bit.ly/acctransportation. environment encourages • Study rooms can
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Meet with your professors and go to the Learning Lab to do well in your classes.
Seek help wherever you need it.
Avoid alcohol and drugs.
Maintain a healthy support system of family and friends.
Counselors are available in Student Services on every ACC campus.
Get plenty of sleep, eat healthy food, and exercise regularly.
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Give back and make a difference in your community Work with local nonproďŹ ts and charities Gain valuable skills to build your resume, transfer application, and co-curricular transcript
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Important Notice • Catch’em all at ACC, but remember to stay safe and be responsible. • Remain aware of your surroundings, don’t play during class time and avoid dangerous areas.
ACC Campuses: Cypress Creek - 2 Pokestops East View - 1 Pokestop and 1 Gym Elgin - None Hays - 1 Pokestop Highland - 6 Pokestops Northridge - 2 Pokestops Pinnacle -1 Pokestop Rio Grande - 3 Pokestops Riverside - 1 Pokestop Round Rock - 3 Pokestops and 1 Gym South Austin - 1 Pokestop
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Presidential Student Achievement Award The Presidential Student Achievement Award is the most prestigious ACC award earned by a student who has demonstrated academic excellence, service to ACC and the community and commitment to ACC values and vision. Alexander J. Lewis In the face of trying circumstances and self-doubt, Katie Sanders has triumphed. “I dropped out of high school at ZP_[LLU ^OLU 0 OHK T` ÄYZ[ JOPSK ¹ she said. “The hardest thing about going back to school was tackling that doubt in myself. Because when you have a baby at sixteen, people are constantly telling you what you can’t do. They say `V\»YL UL]LY NVPUN [V THRL P[ ¹ For a long time, Sanders believed the naysayers. Nearly a decade after her former classmates had graduated, she ^HZ H TV[OLY VM Ä]L ^P[O TVYL responsibility and less free time. But she did not give up. Sanders made a second attempt by preparing to take the General Education Development test. However, shortly into her attempt, one of her children experienced a severe epileptic seizure. She was forced to drop out again to take care of her child. The discouragement that loomed over Sanders after putting her education on hold the second [PTL ^HZ KPɉJ\S[ [V V]LYJVTL She would think to herself, “You dropped out twice – there’s UV ^H` `V\ JHU KV P[ UV^ ¹ But months afterward, following an encouraging call she received from Austin Community College, Sanders decided to give the GED VUL TVYL [Y` :OL ÄUHSS` WHZZLK ¶ HUK ^P[O Å`PUN JVSVYZ :HUKLYZ received perfect scores on two VM [OL Ä]L [LZ[Z [OH[ THRL \W the GED. This accomplishment earned Sanders automatic acceptance into The National
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you become with your education. The more invested you become in your education, the more `V\ ^HU[ [V NV [V ZJOVVS ¹ In addition to her serious, service-oriented side, Sanders has a fun-loving side and enjoys travel. She said that she will continue to attend ACC for the next year, but give herself a much less strenuous course-load than she has taken on the past several semesters. Now that she has recently graduated with a degree in Government, she expects her next big step to be a transfer from Austin Community College into a university where she will pursue a degree in Nursing. Sanders acknowledges that hardships can seem insurmountable and some failure is inevitable. “My biggest challenge was self-doubt, but I did what I always do - no matter how hard it gets, put one foot in front of [OL V[OLY ¹ ZOL ZHPK ¸0[ KVLZU»[ matter how hard you fall or who sees you fall. What matters is that you get back up and put VUL MVV[ PU MYVU[ VM [OL V[OLY ¹
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Campus Team Outstanding Leader Cody Lee Toby McKaskle has learned to ÄNO[ OPZ V^U IH[[SLZ HUK HZ H YLZ\S[ has become a strong advocate for others. Growing up in Midland, Texas, McKaskle felt unwanted and exiled due to his sexuality. In need of a fresh start, he moved to Austin at the age of 18. Since then, he has grown into a leader with the ability to push others to be the best they can be. “Toby is a driven person who is constantly trying to promote a ZVJPL[` VM HJJLW[HUJL ¹ 0HU :SPUNZby, fellow SGA and Campus Team member, said. McKaskle demonstrates this drive through his involvement with Student Life. He serves as LGBTQ Senator for the Student Government Association, as Vice President for the Gender and Sexuality Alliance and through the 28 events he directed as a member of the Riverside Campus Team. One such event raised awareness VM HU[P 3.);8 ZSHUN HUK P[Z LɈLJ[ ¸;OH[»Z :V .H` ¹ WYVK\JLK HUK KPrected by McKaskle, demonstrated the importance of “watching what `V\ ZH`¹ HUK [OL PTWHJ[ JLY[HPU words can have on the LGBTQ community. ¸;OH[»Z :V .H`¹ WYVK\JLK VUL VM the highest turnout rates of the campus team events and its message of societal acceptance and appreciation resonated with participants. One participant stood up and admitted to being unaware of the connotations HUK LɈLJ[ VM JLY[HPU Z[H[LTLU[Z [OL` had been using. 9LÅLJ[PUN VU [OL L]LU[ 4J2HZRSL said, “I know it went well if I could HɈLJ[ [OH[ VUL Z[\KLU[ ¹
McKaskle’s desire to create change in the world is a trait admired by his peers. Ronnette Hoffart, a former Student Life Specialist, describes McKaskle as “an asset to our team, motivating those around OPT [V Z[YP]L MVY NYLH[ULZZ ¹ McKaskle’s drive and perseverHUJL OH]L HSZV ILLU PUÅ\LUJLK I` his physical struggles. Due to kyphosis, an exaggerated rounding of the back similar to scoliosis, he has had to power through spinal reconstruction surgery. Since the surgery, McKaskle said his physical challenges are much more trivial. For example, it became necessary to buy new clothes, because he grew three inches due to the spinal reconstruction. He must HSZV L_WSHPU [V ZLJ\YP[` Z[HɈ ^O` OL ZL[Z VɈ L]LY` TL[HS KL[LJ[VY Despite these minor inconveniences, McKaskle is grateful for his new lease on life and the lessons gained from the experience. He said it’s taught him that any challenge can be tackled by remaining focused and determined. That same focus and determination has been central to McKaskle’s multifaceted involvement with Student Life at Austin Community College. He encourages his fellow students to do the same. “I feel a lot of students don’t take HK]HU[HNL VM :[\KLU[ 3PML ¹ OL ZHPK In addition to his work for Student Life, McKaskle also holds three, one-hour study sessions a week as a mentor instructor for the U.S. Government class. 4J2HZRSL PZ H ZVJPHS I\[[LYÅ` ^OV loves meeting and talking to new WLVWSL /L LUQV`Z NH[OLYPUN KPɈLYLU[ perspectives through interactions
with students from all across the ACC District to broaden his scope and knowledge of the world around him. Because of his many roles and I\Z` ZJOLK\SL 4J2HZRSL ÄUKZ [OH[ planning and staying organized are the keys to remaining on track. His word of advice for fellow students is to avoid procrastination. By keeping everything organized and tackSPUN WYPVYP[` P[LTZ ÄYZ[ T\JO VM [OL stress that could overwhelming is eliminated, he said. When McKaskle isn’t running around the Riverside Campus, he tries to separate from his busy work life by relaxing at home, hanging out with friends and working out. Having time to himself has been vital in maintaining his positive outlook and unrivaled work ethic. As a major in general studies in science, McKaskle plans to graduate from ACC in the spring of 2017 and transfer to Texas State University. He then plans to attend graduate school at the University of Texas at Austin to pursue either a career as a chiropractor or a politician. Wherever his choices take him, McKaskle will continue striving to create a society of appreciation and acceptance. He encourages students to accept and to love themselves for who they are and to not be afraid to make a change. He is H ÄYT ILSPL]LY PU [HRPUN JVU[YVS VM one’s life. ¸+VU»[ IL HMYHPK [V HZR MVY OLSW ¹ he said. This article was contributed to by Joe Lee
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Student of the Year Alexander J. Lewis Ian Slingsby creates the change he wishes to see in the world. “Creating a positive impact is trying to make a more comfortable L_WLYPLUJL MVY [OVZL HYV\UK `V\ ¹ he said. “It means working toward [VSLYHUJL HUK HJJLW[HUJL ¹ Slingsby’s life is directed by deep ambition, care for others and a readiness to be involved. “Seeing what my mom went through raising three boys by herself put me on the drive of public service. And I’ve been doing public ZLY]PJL ZPUJL ¹ OL ZHPK Slingsby was raised in Seattle HUK HIV\[ Ä]L `LHYZ HNV OL ^HZ working in Alaska. While there he witnessed the long hours and poor conditions under which many worked. This experience pushed him to move to Austin to join AmeriCorps, a civil society program dedicated to public service. In Austin, Slingsby spent two years at the Texas Conservation Corps during which he traveled often to the East Coast to aid cities and families ^OV ^LYL Z[Y\NNSPUN -VY OPZ LɈVY[Z he earned the Bronze Congressional Award and the Gold Presidential Volunteer Award. Slingsby’s service experiences moved him to attend Austin Community College as a means to begin a degree in Government. This degree, he said, would help him better serve others as well as fuel his high HTIP[PVU MVY THRPUN H KPɈLYLUJL PU the lives of those who are in need. While at ACC Slingsby continued on his path of service and maintained high academic standards
as well. Although he said he didn’t excel in high school because of a lack of motivation, now that he’s in college he maintains an impressive 4.0 grade point average. “When you’re going through school it’s hard to stay motivated, just because the work can be hard or you just don’t know what the outJVTL PZ NVPUN [V IL ¹ OL ZHPK ¸-PUK something that motivates you. Find [OL KYP]L HUK NV MVY P[ ¹ Discovering a student’s drive, to Slingsby, extends to the many co-curricular activities in which he’s been involved. His advice to other students who wish to be more involved is quite simple. He advises students to stop by the recruiting and information tables on campus set up by Student Life. “There is plenty of tabling and most students just walk by them. Go to a Student Life specialist to see how you can get involved through [OLT ¹ OL ZHPK ¸@V\ KVU»[ L]LU have to be interested in government [to be involved in Student GovernTLU[D VY ZVTL[OPUN ZWLJPÄJ PU :[\dent Life. Just go to the tables and you might see something that you are interested in. Just stop and talk [V WLVWSL H[ [HISLZ HUK H[ L]LU[Z ¹ As an active member of Student Life’s Riverside Campus Team, Slingsby produced events for the campus community including an event titled “Political Primary KickVɈ¹ ^OPJO LUJV\YHNLK Z[\KLU[Z [V ÄUK [OLPY PUULY WVSP[PJHS ZPKL In his capacity as Riverside Campus Senator for the Student Government Association and Vice Chair of
the entire SGA senate, Slingsby has made a positive impression. “Ian has worked on his campus in a collaborative manner with both Student Life and the Campus Manager to make the students’ experience this year as positive and LUQV`HISL HZ P[ JHU IL ¹ 7LJR @V\UN Executive Director of ACC’s Center for Public Policy and Political Studies, said. Slingsby’s actions and integrity have made a positive impact on the quality of student Life at his campus. “He is a ‘game changer’ by his involvement and his willingness to be a voice for our students regarding JHTW\Z PZZ\LZ [OH[ PTWHJ[ [OLT ¹ Riverside Campus Manager Franklin Taylor said. “Ian has been a strong example of how a friendly smile and a warm caring attitude can make a KPɈLYLUJL PU HUV[OLY WLYZVU»Z SPML which has made our campus a better more welcoming campus to our ZLY]PJL HYLH ¹ Outside of school, Slingsby enjoys spending time with his friends, break dancing and playing music – he’s a self-taught pianist. He currently interns under Rep. Chris Turner at the Texas Capitol. With his life so strongly driven by JHYL MVY V[OLYZ :SPUNZI`»Z KLÄUP[PVU for leadership comes as no surprise. “A good leader is someone who steps up when they need to. They are not someone who tries to control, and demand, and just JVTWSL[LS` [HRL V]LY ZVTL[OPUN ¹ Slingsby said. “It’s about stepping \W ^OLU ILPUN ULLKLK ¹
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Campus Event of the Year Rene Ramos, Jr. Inspired by Black History Month, the South Austin Campus Team JYLH[LK ¸( >HSR ;OYV\NO ;PTL ¹ an event that allowed students to be informed about and experience the history of African Americans throughout time. “The entire campus team worked together to create a timeline of events that was prominent or sigUPÄJHU[ PU (MYPJHU (TLYPJHU OPZ[VY` ranging from the 1600s traveling all [OL ^H` [V [OL [O JLU[\Y` ¹ ,SPaHbeth Morris, Student Life Coordinator, said. “Students had an opportunity to travel through that timeline HUK ^L HZRLK [OLT [V YLÅLJ[ VU that time period and kind of imagine
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what it would have felt like at the [PTL ¹ A total of 95 students attended the event and it received rave reviews by the attendees which motivated the campus team to create a similar event focusing on women’s history. “It ended up being very successful and we got great reZWVUZLZ ¹ 4VYYPZ ZHPK ¸0[ ^HZ our largest event all year. People ^LYL HZRPUN ZWLJPÄJHSS` MVY TVYL L]LU[Z SPRL [OPZ ¹ The women’s history event surpassed the attendance rate of “A >HSR ;OYV\NO ;PTL¹ ^P[O H [V[HS of 114 students.
Campus Team of the Year Contribution by Mauri Winters and Roberto Enriquez The 2015-2016 Pinnacle Campus Team team was a diverse group from a wide variety of backgrounds, but the one constant was their desire to help others. “This team created several events to help educate themselves as well as their fellow students and give them resources they need to be successful in JVSSLNL HUK IL`VUK ¹ 4H\YP Winters, Student Life Coordinator, said. The team’s “Pick-a-Prof 4LL[ U .YLL[¹ L]LU[ WYVTV[LK
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aimed to connect people with similar Ä[ULZZ NVHSZ WYVTV[L [OL L_JOHUNL of ideas and facilitate the building of friendships. As an added bonus, students who volunteered earned service time and extra tickets for opportunities to win prizes. Due to the success of the fair, PTK donated over 100 non-perishable food items to the food pantry and over $400 toward scholarships. Local business owners donated over $1,000 in prizes that were given away to students and guests at the fair. Prizes
included a full month of workouts from Camp Gladiator, bowling for 6 people from Spare Time Texas Bowling, movie tickets from Cinemark PU 7Å\NLY]PSSL KPUULY JLY[PÄJH[LZ [V Outback Steakhouse and $50 gift cards from A+ Federal Credit Union and HEB. “We are privileged to have HTHaPUN VYNHUPaH[PVUZ VɈLYPUN \Z the opportunities to get involved, to learn, to grow and to give back to ZVJPL[` 0 SV]L 7OP ;OL[H ¹ *HYVS (UU Hernandez
Bridges International Making Students Feel at Home While Abroad
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challenges that international Z[\KLU[Z MHJL ¹ The organization also provides international students with weekly social gatherings to get to know each other and feel welcomed when living in a new country. ¸>L KV ^LLRS` TLL[PUNZ ¹ *HWPSSH Bagatella said. “In those meetings, we play games, share experiences, debate about an interesting topic,
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What is Student Government Association? 1. a. b. c. d.
Represent students and voice their concerns. Campus events and productions on governmental awareness. Represent ACC in regional and state SGA associations. Fund-raise for SGA scholarships.
2. Community Engagement a. “I Can Read� children’s literacy project. I. Children’s Book drive for Brown Santa. II. Read at elementary school libraries. III. Read at children’s clinics. b. Voter registration drives. 3. Government Relations a. Represent ACC on Austin mayor’s sitting committee of universities. b. Represent ACC at the Capitol to lobby for student concerns. 4.
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Here are some ways that students are making their way to classes. Parking permits are required for parking on all campuses. The Rio Grande and South Austin campuses have parking garages. Ride Capital Metro bus and rail service Pick up your ACC Green Pass for $25.00 at any FDPSXV &DVKLHU 2IÀFH <RXU *UHHQ 3DVV ZLOO FRYHU DQ HQWLUH VHPHVWHU RI &DSLWDO 0HWUR VHUYLFHV VR \RX·OO QHYHU QHHG WR ZRUU\ DERXW KDYLQJ VSDUH FKDQJH 6DYH PRQH\ DQG JHW WR FDPSXV ZLWK D VZLSH 3UHPLXP SDUNLQJ IRU ¶&OHDQ· YHKLFOHV ,I \RX GULYH D IXHO HIÀFLHQW ORZ HPLVVLRQ vehicle, you may be eligible to use preferred Green Car parking spaces at ACC. Spaces are limited, so a sticker does not DOZD\V JXDUDQWHH \RX D SUHIHUUHG VSRW Start or join a carpool Save money on gas by registering to carpool ZLWK IHOORZ $&& VWXGHQWV &DUSRROHUV DOVR enjoy special parking before 10:00am. Have an electric car? ACC offers charging stations for students at all of our campuses except Cyprus Creek. Charge your vehicle for $2 per hour, or apply for a 6 month charging subscription for $25. Choose local ridesharing Austin is home to several ridesharing companies ZKR VWULYH WR SURYLGH FRPIRUWDEOH GULYH VHUYLFHV WR WKRVH ZKR QHHG WR JHW DURXQG WRZQ 7ZR RI these include Fare and ScoopMe, but more companies exist, if you do some quick research.
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WEST AVE.
MLK JR. BLVD.
W. 12TH W. 11TH
W. 6TH
CONGRESS AVE.
LAMAR BLVD.
MOPA C
W. 15TH
Rio Grande
Main Number (512)223-3000 Texas Relay 711 Campus Admin ________________ Room 205 __________________ 223-3000 Admissions ____________________ Room 152___________________ 223-3030 Advising ______________________ Room Annex 155 _____________ 223-3137 Assessment ___________________ Room Annex 153 _____________ 223-3139 Bookstore ____________________ Room Parking Garage_________ 474-2607 Campus Police _________________ Room 102 __________________ 223-3007 Career Center__________________ Room Annex 156 _____________ 223-3138 Cashier _______________________ Room 103 __________________ 223-2274 Computer Lab _________________ Room 228 __________________ 223-3082 Counseling ____________________ Room Annex 156 _____________ 223-3137 Financial Aid ___________________ Room Annex 154 _____________ 223-4243 Learning Lab __________________ Room 227 __________________ 223-3367 Library ________________________ Room 230 __________________ 223-3067 SAS __________________________ Room Annex 150 _____________ 223-3142 Student Life ___________________ Room 101.1 _________________ 223-3113 Testing Center _________________ Room 127___________________ 223-3164
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Riverside (RVS) 1020 Grove Boulevard Austin, TX X 78744
E. 7TH ST.
ST.
MONTOP OLI SD R.
E. OLTORF
PLEASANT VALLEY RD.
E. CESAR CHAVEZ ST.
Riverside RIVERS IDE DR .
HWY 183
T BLVD. AIRPOR
Main Number (512)223-6000 Texas Relay 711 Campus Admin ________________ Room 2208 _________________223-6000 Admissions ____________________ Room 8105 _________________ 223-6020 Advising ______________________ Room 8116 __________________ 223-6201 Assessment ___________________ Room 8116 __________________ 223-6015 Bookstore ____________________ Building G___________________ 385-5727 Campus Police _________________ Room 2238 _________________ 223-6044 Career Center__________________ Room 8116 __________________ 223-6201 Cashier _______________________ Room 8134 _________________ 223-2274 Computer Lab _________________ Room 1126 __________________ 223-6010 Counseling ____________________ Room 8116 __________________ 223-6201 Financial Aid ___________________ Room 8140 _________________ 223-4243 Learning Lab __________________ Room 9100 _________________ 223-6037 Library ________________________ Room 1108__________________ 223-6006 SAS __________________________ Room 8141 __________________ 223-6244 Student Life ___________________ Room 8130 _________________ 223-6338 Support Center ________________ Room 8138 _________________ 223-6026 Testing Center _________________ Room 1132 __________________ 223-6242 Veteran Center _________________ Room 8140 _________________ 223-4636
HWY 71
Round Rock (RRC) 4400 College Park k Drive, Round Rock, TX X 7866
SUNRISE ROAD/CO. RD. 115
TY BLVD. UNIVERSI
R D PARK GE LLE CO
Round Rock
.
N. AW GRIME S BLV D./FM 1460
Main Number (512)223-0000 Texas Relay 711 Campus Admin ________________ Room 1103__________________ 223-0001 Admissions ____________________ Room 1107 __________________ 223-0016 Advising ______________________ Room 1105__________________223-0009 Assessment ___________________ Room 2205 _________________ 223-0142 Bookstore ____________________ Room 2102 _________________ 310-1761 Campus Police _________________ Room 1133__________________ 223-0050 Career Center__________________ Room 1105__________________223-0009 Cashier _______________________ Room 1132 __________________ 223-2274 Computer Lab _________________ Room 1315__________________ 223-0120 Counseling ____________________ Room 1105__________________223-0009 Financial Aid ___________________ Room 1109__________________ 223-4243 Learning Lab __________________ Room 2330 _________________ 223-0206 Library ________________________ Room 1302 _________________ 223-0104 SAS __________________________ Room 1111.01 _______________ 223-0048 Student Life ___________________ Room 2117 __________________ 223-0137 Student Accent ________________ Room 2107 _________________ 223-0122 Support Center ________________ Room 1110.01 _______________ 223-0032 Testing Center _________________ Room 2205 _________________ 223-0142 Welcome Center _______________ Room 1105__________________223-0009
E. OLD SETTLERS BLVD.
South Austin (SAC)
62 | Life4U
South Austin NE W. STASSNEY LA
DR. CANNON WILLIAM
E. S. CONGRESS AV
S. FIRST ST.
. VD BL TE I H BE N W MANCHACA RD.
29 0 BLVD. TGATE
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Main Number (512)223-9100 Texas Relay 711 Campus Admin ________________ Room 1149 __________________ 223-9100 Admissions ____________________ Room 1104__________________ 223-9151 Advising ______________________ Room 1118 __________________ 223-9140 Assessment ___________________ Room 1112 __________________ 223-9162 Bookstore ____________________ Room 1160__________________ 445-7437 Campus Police _________________ Room 1102__________________ 223-9142 Career Center__________________ Room 1101 __________________ 223-9168 Cashier _______________________ Room 1119 __________________ 223-2274 Computer Lab _________________ Room 1201.6 ________________ 223-9186 Counseling ____________________ Room 1101 __________________ 223-9141 Financial Aid ___________________ Room 1103__________________ 223-4243 Learning Lab __________________ Room 1138__________________ 223-9243 Library ________________________ Room 1201 _________________ 223-9180 SAS __________________________ Room 1112 __________________ 223-9163 Student Life ___________________ Room 1121 __________________ 223-9172 Support Center ________________ Room 1105__________________ 223-9161 Testing Center _________________ Room 1135__________________ 223-9240
LAM AR BLV D.
820 W. Stassney Lane, Austin, TX X 78745
Riverbat Games Key Puzzles on pages 48 and 49
A J I A C H I E V E M E N T I
O K S T U D Y H A B I T S A O
P A T H W A Y S D Q X D P R V
B T W N E X U N C V E F N O J
I A B G N B X H T S A C N L O
H N M G W V R Z T G S A A Y U
E Y T A K O R I S P S M V M R
L L Y R N M N G I C S P I P N
S K E I A A T Y K T T U G I E
M O C C T M A Z U L F S A C Y
M L D I T P U D L I Q C T S I
E W O Z K I E R K F W A E K S
M N I J P N O E A E Z R I I L
W N V C T Z E N Q L B R Q Y R
Puzzle #1 Easy
Puzzle#3 Medium
Puzzle #2 Easy
Puzzle#4 Medium
O W W D K G U I D E D Y B Q L
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