Willie Williams to be Inducted into the Southwestern College Leaders in Service Hall of Fame

by Charles Osen Two Southwestern College graduates and one retired faculty will be inducted into the Southwestern College Leaders in Service Hall of Fame for the Social Sciences on Friday, April 19, as part of the college’s celebration of Founders Day Weekend. Willie Williams, Austin, is one of the inductees. Williams, a 1968 graduate of Southwestern College, has over 50 years of experience in the … Continue reading Willie Williams to be Inducted into the Southwestern College Leaders in Service Hall of Fame

Damita M-SApril 14, 2024Leave a comment

Around Town, Austin Texas, Community, Education

The Fair Housing Conference 2024

The Fair Housing Conference will be hosted on April 16 – 17, 2024 at Norris Conference Center. The program will start at 8:00 a.m. with an opening and welcome followed by a pre-conference tour of Colony Park. The Colony Park Sustainable Community Bus Tour is an opportunity for conference attendees to tour the site of the future Colony Park Sustainable Community and existing adjacent neighborhoods … Continue reading The Fair Housing Conference 2024

Damita M-SMarch 25, 2024Leave a comment

Around Town, Business, Entrepreneur, Food and Drink, Networking

Chat with Successful Business Owners-EBGI

I am excited to share EGBI’s next panel discussions in both English and Spanish. This is a great opportunity to hear from and ask questions to the owners of some of Austin’s favorite businesses in the food industry. Join us for our “Chat with Business Owners” focusing on the food industry! Dynamic panel where accomplished business owners share their authentic journeys, embracing the highs, lows, … Continue reading Chat with Successful Business Owners-EBGI

Damita M-SMarch 24, 2024Leave a comment

Around Town, Black History, Celebrating the Vision

Events of Interest: Celebrating MLK Day 2024

Damita Miller-Shanklin Source: Austin Center for Events If you plan to attend the MLK Celebration on Monday, January 15, you will need to plan to dress warmly. I don’t remember a time I have attended the event and it was not cold. The morning will start with a short program starting at 9am. You can make your way to the MLK Statue on the UT … Continue reading Events of Interest: Celebrating MLK Day 2024

Damita M-SJanuary 10, 2024Leave a comment

Around Town, Art and Entertainment

Around Town: Craft and Sip Event by Rhea Rose

Source: Repost from Eventbrite You will be making your own custom candle and choosing a relaxing or inspiring scent. Then you will think about all of the amazing plans you have for the new year, cut images of your plans out of magazines and attach them to your custom candle. Every morning when you wake up, light the candle and imagine what it feels like … Continue reading Around Town: Craft and Sip Event by Rhea Rose

Damita M-SJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024Leave a comment