Austin Community College (ACC) invites faculty, students, staff, and friends of the College to the first Community Conversation in the new Character Education Initiative, an evening of food, dialogue, and shared reflection. This gathering is designed to create space for meaningful conversation about the qualities that help us navigate complexity and contribute thoughtfully to our communities.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 5–8 p.m.
Location: Rio Grande Campus (specific location shared upon RSVP)
Dinner provided (RSVP required by Tuesday, March 3, 2026)
Our Guest
The evening will be guided by Dr. Elizabeth Whiting from Wake Forest University, who will lead participants in exploring freedom, virtue, and community through a discussion of a short excerpt from Frederick Douglass’ autobiography. The reading and discussion questions are shared during registration to prepare for the evening of conversation.
What to Expect
Participants will share a meal together, learn more about ACC’s Character Education Initiative, discuss a short excerpt from Frederick Douglass’ autobiography, and break into small groups for dialogue, then reconvene to share insights.
The initiative is supported by Wake Forest University’s Educating Character Initiative and reflects ACC’s commitment to fostering thoughtful engagement, civic responsibility, and meaningful connection across our community.
Faculty are encouraged to attend and to share the event flyer with their students to help spread the word and invite participation in this shared learning experience. Learn more and RSVP by Tuesday, March 3, 2026, using the form below.
Learn more about the Character Education Initiative at ACC here and join the conversation. For questions, email [email protected].