At Parque Zaragoza we are preserving cherished traditions and fostering new ones, in an effort to strengthen our community bonds and enhance the park's role as a vibrant gathering place for all. NO RSVP REQUIRED! Just head to 2608 Gonzales St, Austin, TX 78702 at 10am!

What is an American? 

On Wednesday, September 17, please join members of our community for this special Great Questions Community Seminar where we'll ask this timely and important question. Guided by the text of the Declaration of Independence and the perspective of individuals like Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Barbara Jordan and Gloria Anzaldúa, we'll be joined by state and local elected officials in exploring the unique nature of American identity in our unfolding political experiment. This event is in partnership with Student Life and ACC's Government Affairs Division, and is in recognition of Constitution Day.

After small group discussions moderated by ACC students and faculty members, we'll hear what elected officials from the State, County and City governments took away from their experience as participants. Expect to engage with lawmakers, judges and county officials. Please join us for this special event at HLC on Wednesday, September 17. Those who RSVP here will be emailed the exact location. 

Please remember to complete the reading assignment before attending the event. You can find the reading and some questions here.

Students will join us for a feature documentary on the life of social scientist Robert Putnam. The film focuses on his work regarding the loss of American community life over the last half-century. Students learn WHY they should get involved in their community, then have the opportunity to engage with professional organizations in various health fields. The project is a collaboration among the ACC Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs through the Office of Experiential Learning, the Office of Belonging & Purpose, the Truth, Community Healing & Transformation Center (TCHT), ACC Library Services, Psychology and Government Department Faculty, and many more! 

Register here!

The Teaching and Learning Excellence Division’s Service-Learning Program and ACC's Office of Belonging and Purpose, in collaboration with Interfaith Action of Central Texas, invites you to an on-campus conversation event on the topic, "Joy." Austin Community College (ACC) employees, students, employers, and the community are invited to attend this free in-person event.  Registration coming soon!

Volunteer during a night of live music, food, fun, fellowship, and dancing at this monthly, which takes place every last Sunday of the month.  

The schedule of Convivo events is:

• Sunday, August 31st

• Sunday, September 28th

• Sunday, October 26th

Convivo events take place at 821 Gunter Street, Austin, TX, 78702. For questions about volunteering, contact info@casamarianella.org.

Ways to Get Involved:
There are a number of other ways to get involved with the Center for Government and Civic Service. Partnerships and events include the Austin Forum on Technology & Society; the Importance of UX in the Age of AI; AI & Ecosystem Technology with the Austin LangChain Meetup; and Crafting the Future of Web Performance with AustinNode.JS Meetup. For the latest updates, check out the CGCS sign-up sheet!

Event Details:

• CHECK BACK FOR SEPTEMBER EVENTS THAT WILL KICK OFF THE FALL SERIES!

You can also contact CGCS Director Bryan Port at bryan.port@austincc.edu or visit the CGCS Instagram page at @cgcs.acc for more information. To schedule the use of the Center for Government and Civic Service at Rio Grande Campus, visit the CGCS homepage and select the "Contact Us" option.

ACC is committed to becoming a leader in sustainability. That means using less energy and fewer resources while minimizing waste. ACC’s Office of Energy & Sustainability hosts sustainable initiatives designed to shrink the college’s ecological footprint and increase environmental awareness. 

There are a number of ways to get involved this May:

• Support rehabilitation efforts every Saturday at Simple Promise Farms

• Help out at Festival Food Beach during the monthly Second Saturday Workday on May 10th

For a full list of Office of Energy and Sustainability Earth Week volunteer opportunities, visit the Green Team calendar here!

Learn more about the Spring Legislative Events and volunteer to help at a local polling place for the Saturday, May 3rd election by visiting the ACC Votes website. For questions, contact our ACC Director of Public Affairs, Elections and Voter Registration at sarah.fitzgerald@austincc.edu.

Join the ACC Agricultural Sciences every Friday for a chance to get involved with the Student Farm! The farm gate will be open from 9:00-12:00 for any interested individuals to stop by, tour the farm, and get their hands dirty with a variety of volunteer tasks. The only requirements to join each week is a valid ACC ID, proper sun protection, water, and a mindset of respect and safety at all times. 

Questions? Contact Matthew Olson, Sustainable Student Farm Manager (matthew.olson@austincc.edu). Follow them on Instagram (@acc.agricultural.sciences). Check the Green Team calendar for updates.

Let's come together to help those in and around Kerr County impacted by the major flooding.

Chancellor's List of Support Initiatives
This list of local and national organizations looking for volunteer supporting, including the Hill Country Community Foundation, the Salvation Army (Kerrville Kroc Center), TEXSAR, Central Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Central Texas Community Foundation - Wilco CARES, Texas Children's Hospital, Kerrville Pets Alive!, and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.

Austin Disaster Relief Network Phone Bank

The Austin Disaster Relief Network is also looking for phone volunteers. Volunteers need a phone, computer, and internet access.