Austin Founder Lions Club
WHEN: Thursday May 30, 2024 11:45 AM WHERE: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired1100 W 45th Street, Building 605, Austin TX 78756
and via Zoom (see below)
Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart Introduced by Lion Beth Guillot
About our Speaker:
Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart will serve as the ninth Chancellor for Austin Community College District. Russell’s leadership is centered around the concept of–– LOVE, with a dedicated focus on enhancing student success through systemic and cultural transformation.
As he prefers to be called, Russell previously served as president of Amarillo College in Amarillo, Texas, from 2014 to 2023 before beginning his tenure as ACC Chancellor. He also served as vice president of academic affairs for Amarillo College.
Under his leadership, Amarillo College was named co-winner of the prestigious 2023 Aspen Prize, a Community College Excellence award. The award recognizes community colleges demonstrating high-quality and equitable outcomes for students. Other accolades under his leadership include:
Russell received a bachelor’s degree in speech communication and rhetoric from West Texas State University, a master’s degree in communication studies from Texas Tech University, and a doctorate in interpersonal communication (with an emphasis on gender and diversity) from Ohio University. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Kody Hodge Foundation.
Russell and his wife of almost 30 years share three children.
Lunch is available for $14.00 Please register so we know how much to order.
All sandwiches come with lettuce and tomato. Mustard and mayo on the side.
If you wish to attend the meeting remotely, you must be signed into a Zoom account. If you don't already have a Zoom account, go to https://zoom.us/signup and sign up for a free account. The Zoom link to this meeting is in the email invitation.
How to Attend this meeting via Zoom using your computer:
On your emailed reminder to this meeting, click the link to automatically join the meeting. (If you haven't used Zoom before, it will download and install the necessary software.)Click the button "Open Zoom Meeting". Follow the prompts to join the meeting (you do not need a camera to attend)
How to Attend this meeting via Zoom using your smartphone:
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We order meals based on your reservations and must pay for them even if you do not show up. If you need to change or cancel your reservation, please call 512-441-1555.
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