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Event Calendar

Campus is always hopping. . .  because we are the 'Roos. 

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Join us for our Signature Campus Events

Austin College Posey Leadership Award
Since 2006, the award now known as the Austin College Posey Leadership Award has annually honored an outstanding individual who has demonstrated the principles of servant leadership. 

 

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Kenneth W. Street Law Symposium

Austin College brings law professionals to campus for a day of continuing education sessions and educational opportunities for students interested in a career in law. 

 

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MLK Day Celebration

Each year the Texoma community comes together for a celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event raises scholarship funds to benefit college-bound residents of Grayson County. 

 

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TEDxAustinCollege

TEDxAustinCollege, an annual student-initiated conference, offers a global platform to share the creativity and innovation cultivated on our campus and the greater Austin College community.

 

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Student Life Events at a Glance

From movie and bowling nights to Kangapalooza, the campus is always hopping with special events that are just for Austin College students.

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August

Opening of School
Opening Convocation 
Opportunities Fair 
Star Parties 

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September

TEDxAustinCollege
Non-Profit & Volunteer Fair
Star Parties 

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October

Career & Internship Fair
Dia de los Muertos
Public Administration Symposium
RooBoo 

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November

Diwali
Great Day of Service
Cunningham Lecture

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December

Chamber & Jazz Concert
Christmas Pops
Finals Breakfast

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January

JanTerm
MLK Celebration
JanServe

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February

Law Symposium
Lowe Lecture
PPE Lecture

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March

Alternative Spring Break
Spring Equinox
Holi
Study Abroad Fair

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April

Austin College Posey Leadership Award Convocation
Kangapalooza
Honors Convocation
Major/Minor Declaration Day 

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May

Student Affairs Awards Celebration
Finals Breakfast
Senior Party
Commencement

Newsletters

[at]AC Newsletter

[at]AC is our email newsletter for alumni, parents, and friends of the College to stay to stay connected to what's happening [at]AC each month.
 

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'Roos in the News

Have you heard? Our students, alumni, staff and faculty are making news. ’Roos in the News highlights media coverage of ’RooNation. Have YOU been in the news?  Let us know!

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Parent Newsletter

Created especially for 'Roo parents and families, the Parent Newsletter shares timely and relevant information for ’Roo Families from first year to final year. 
 

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