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FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 6:00 - 8:00 PM. This community-wide conversation event, in collaboration with Interfaith Action of Central Texas, will be from 6-8 pm on the topic of "Courage." Our guest speaker will be Dr. Khayree Williams of the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center. The event is sponsored by TLED and the Office of Belonging and Purpose. The event is free, but registration will be required. Visit our Red Bench website for more information and updates.
Learn more about the Spring Legislative Events by contacting our ACC Director of Public Affairs, Elections and Voter Registration at sarah.fitzgerald@austincc.edu
Help distribute food on ACC campuses with the Central Texas Food Bank and other area partners. The commitment is 1.5 - 3 hours with no training necessary. ACC students are welcome, and feel free to sign up for groceries for yourself! The minimum age to participate is 12 years old. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is age 21+. Each adult can chaperone 1 minor. Volunteers do not need to register in advance--you're free to show up and help.
There are a number of ways to get involved with the GGCS. Partnerships and events include presentation and networking events with the Austin Forum on Technology & Society, the UX design collaborative Austin Design Jam, the Austin LangChain Enthusiasts Meetup Group, and the digital engineering Austin Node.js community.
Another exciting event is the Tactics for Strategic Communication: Skill Building Workshop on Wednesday, February 26th from 5 to 6:30pm at the ACC Highland Campus Welcome Center. This workshop will help participants answer difficult questions in strategic communication to help them prepare for the Civic Leadership Simulation event (see below). Open to all ACC communities. Visit this link to register.
The Civil Leadership Simulation will take place on Monday, March 10th from 5:30 to 9pm at the ACC Rio Grande Campus at the Center for Government and Civic Service. Students play roles designed to provide them with strategic communication insights and skills to enable them to serve as civic leaders and otherwise to engage and advocate on behalf of their communities and causes. Visit this link to register.
You can also sign up for the CGCS newsletter by contacting CGCS Director Bryan Port at bryan.port@austincc.edu.
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.
Join the Student Government Association and the Sustainability Club to beautify your home campus and its surrounding areas. The Spring 2025 clean-ups include:
February 7, 2025: Riverside (Secret Beach)
February 21, 2025: Highland
March 7, 2025: Highland
April 4, 2025: Riverside (Secret Beach)
April 18, 2025: Highland
May 2, 2025: Riverside (Secret Beach)
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.