Austin Community College (ACC), in collaboration with Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT), invites you to an on-campus conversation event on the topic of Integrity. The event will take place at the ACC Rio Grande Campus on Tuesday, October 27.

All ACC employees, students, and community members are invited to attend this free, in-person event. Dinner will be provided. Registration is required.

The Red Bench: Integrity

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: ACC Rio Grande Campus, Center for Government and Civic Service (Building 3000, Room 3340)
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For this special evening, ACC will join iACT to host community table conversations on integrity.

What to Expect

  • A light meal will be provided at the start of the program.
  • iACT experts and ACC Social Psychology student hosts will guide participants through structured dialogue designed to strengthen listening and speaking skills that foster mutual understanding.
  • The theme of integrity will be explored through personal narratives and shared experiences.
  • Participants will be encouraged to engage with each other and listen with empathy, patience, and intentional understanding.
  • Conversations are designed to be respectful, safe, and courageous spaces for dialogue.
  • Attendees are invited to share their stories and listen with open hearts.

Participation is voluntary, and individuals are welcome to engage at their own comfort level. Views and opinions expressed by participants do not necessarily reflect those of ACC or its affiliates. 

The Red Bench is a zero-waste event, meaning more than 90% of waste is kept out of the landfill.

This event is brought to you by ACC’s Office of Experiential Learning, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Office of Belonging and Purpose, School of Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Center for Government and Civic Service, in collaboration with iACT.

To learn more about Red Bench, hear what previous attendees had to say, and more, visit the Red Bench Dialogue Event website or contact Dr. Linda Cox, Service-Learning Program Coordinator, at [email protected].