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Riverboat Cruise

The Faculty Center for Learning Innovation (FCLI) and the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division Office of Faculty Development collaborate yearly to plan a night of professional development, activities, and camaraderie. The Riverboat Cruise includes a meal with a gorgeous view of Austin and the flight of the river bats, a themed program focused on a special topic, and the opportunity to network and connect with faculty colleagues from across Austin Community College campuses and departments.

This year, participants will be joined by Louisa Spaventa (Adjunct Faculty, Composition & Literary Studies and 2024 Teaching Excellence Award Winner) for an inspiring session entitled “Words and Wheels: The Wonders of Storytelling.”

Storytelling serves as a powerful tool to protect our humanity. Traditional written narratives can sometimes fall short of conveying our wisdom or translating our experiences. We can create a richer, more inclusive, and playful history that truly reflects our diverse lives by chronicling them through identity wheels, photo montages, dance, or even pies!

2025 Riverboat Cruise Details

The Riverboat Cruise will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, starting at 5:45 p.m. for embarkation and returning at 9:00 p.m. Tickets for the cruise and dinner are $25 per person. They do not include parking fees. Seating is limited, so be sure to purchase your tickets early. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, April 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

    • Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
    • Time: 5:30-9:00 p.m. (Boarding begins at 5:45 p.m.)
    • Location: Capital Cruises Dock at the Hyatt Regency; 208 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704
    • Ticket price: $25 – Tickets are available for purchase until Friday, April 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
    • Limited space available

For any questions, please email fcli@austincc.edu or facdev@austincc.edu.

About the Speaker

Professor Louisa SpaventaLouisa Spaventa (she/her) views literature as a powerful tool for expanding community and shaping identity. As a Composition and Literary Studies Adjunct Professor at Austin Community College since 2003, she has been involved in various programs, including Honors, Liberal Arts Gateway, Interdisciplinary Studies, Service-Learning, and Creative Writing. Louisa collaborates on a corequisite course with Integrated Reading and Writing, is an Instructional Associate in the Learning Lab, and has developed several themed composition classes.

In 2024, she completed the Teaching and Learning Academy and was recognized with a Teaching Excellence Award. Additionally, she has orchestrated various projects through fellowships and learning communities at the college. Outside of ACC, she has studied policy with Equality Texas and volunteers for Rainbow Connections ATX/Family Eldercare and Austin Bat Cave’s Intergenerational Storytelling program.

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