Alvin College Podcast

We talk to student Lydia Rios who has found healing from domestic violence through participation in ultramarathons and raising fund for youth martial arts.

We sit down with STRIVE coordinator Mary Vlahovich and student Ambika Hale to discuss how the program changes lives.

We talk with ACC advisory board member Manny Pasillas about CNC technology and its importance in the workforce.

In the second part of the series on Positivity, we sit down with Sociology instructor Bill Johnson about how to apply the concepts of Positivity to your life.

We speak with author Dr. Derek de la Pena about the benefits and research behind positivity.

We venture outside of the studio to cook some crawfish ettouffe in the newly-renovated Culinary Arts kitchen with instructor Laura Trigo.

We sit down with student and poet Jesus Gonzales who talks about his poetry and the influences on his work. Jesus also reads one of his poems for the podcast.

We talk to the recipients of the 2022 Innovative Initiative Grants that were recently awarded by the ACC Foundation. To learn more about the Foundation, visit www.alvincollege.edu/foundation .

We sit down with President Dr. Robert J. Exley to discuss the near completion of construction, career pathways and more.

We sit down to talk with Dr. Jay Burton, ACC Drama director, about the upcoming Summer Children's Theatre Festival.

We sit down with ACC instructors Cindy Dalmolin and Jennifer Shimek along with Active Minds President Casey Koenig about mental health awareness among college students. We also speak with ACC counselor Lilly Guu about the mental services available on campus.

Albert Pasaoa and Kevin Jefferies talk about construction in our region as well as the recent redistricting passed by the Legislature.

We talk with veteran and ACC student William Dover about his struggles to overcome experiences from the Gulf War to getting his life on track.

We talk to ACC graduate Taylor Swartz about her journey to join the Process Technology program and her career as an operator with a local petrochemical unit.

Instructors Albert Pasaoa and Kevin Jefferies discuss issues facing rent relief, land development, water quality and the passing of former mayor and ACC Dean Troy Lewis.

Welcome to the 635 Podcast with instructors Albert Pasaoa and Kevin Jefferies. The podcast is about local politics, economics and current events affecting Brazoria County. *Views expressed in the podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the staff at Alvin Community College.

We sit down with Speech instructor Dr. Earnest Burnett, who is also ACC's liaison for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Burnett discusses the results of a recent survey among students about diversity, equity and inclusion on campus.

We talk to student Evan Geiger about achieving his dream to be a sports broadcaster.

We talk to Art instructor Alex Ordonez who recently received a fellowship through the Talley Dunn Gallery for Equity in the Arts.

We sit down and talk with student Roxanne Walkowiak about how the college is helping her to achieve her dream of being an interpretive park ranger.

We sit down to talk with new ACC President Dr. Robert J. Exley about his time at the helm of the college.

We talk with ACC Dual Enrollment advisors Sharmeal Archie and Amanda Smithson about The Connection, a career expo to help high school students learn more about their career pathway.

We talk with former ACC TDCJ program director Sarah Bouse about the Texas Talent Connection grant and how it will help students improve their lives once they leave incarceration.

We sit down with ACC alum Samantha Jowers whose exhibit of Penny Paintings will be on display in the Pottery Studio in September.

We speak with Choir student Neveah Mansur and Music Chair Dr. Kevin Moody about the Choir and Band programs returning to live performances.