{"id":51600,"date":"2025-09-30T11:34:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T16:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/?p=51600"},"modified":"2025-09-30T11:34:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T16:34:48","slug":"celebrate-campus-sustainability-month-at-acc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/2025\/09\/30\/celebrate-campus-sustainability-month-at-acc\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Campus Sustainability Month at ACC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>October is Campus Sustainability Month, and Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, faculty, and staff to explore the many ways the College is building a sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s lineup includes tours of rooftop solar arrays, guided walks through LEED-certified buildings, Volunteer Fridays at the Elgin Student Farm, and solar-powered snow cone demonstrations. These hands-on activities highlight ACC\u2019s ongoing commitment to renewable energy, green building design, and sustainable agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighted Events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Volunteer Friday at the Farm | Elgin Campus<br><\/strong>Every Friday in October | 9 a.m. \u2013 Noon<br>Dig in at ACC\u2019s Student Farm and learn how sustainable farming practices support healthier communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Green Building Tour | Highland Campus<br><\/strong>Wednesday, October 1 | 10:30 \u201311 a.m.<br>Get a guided walk-through of ACC\u2019s award-winning LEED-certified spaces and see how the Highland Campus was designed with sustainability in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solar Snow Cone Demonstration | Elgin Campus<br><\/strong>Thursday, October 2 | 10:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. (during Riverbat Bash)<br>Cool down with a sweet treat powered by the sun \u2014 literally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solar Tour &amp; Solar Snow Cones | San Gabriel Campus<br><\/strong>Tuesday, October 14 | 10 a.m. \u2013 12:45 p.m.<br>Take a peek at solar in action, then enjoy a solar-powered snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Green Building Tour &amp; Solar Snow Cones | Hays Campus<br><\/strong>Wednesday, October 29 | 10:30 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.<br>Join a guided walk-through of ACC\u2019s award-winning LEED-certified spaces and see how the Hays Campus was designed with sustainability in mind, then stop by the Solar Snow Cone Demonstration for a refreshing treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All events are free and open to ACC students, faculty, and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the full calendar of events and details, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/austincc.edu\/sustainabilitymonth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">austincc.edu\/sustainabilitymonth<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ACC is committed to sustainability both on and off campus. From eco-friendly building design to renewable energy and sustainable farming, the College is leading by example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LEED-Certified Campuses:<\/strong> Multiple campuses have earned national recognition for their green design, including LEED Gold certification at Highland Phase 1 &amp; 2 and San Gabriel, LEED Silver at Round Rock, Hays, and Elgin, and LEED Platinum at Rio Grande \u2014 the highest rating possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean Energy: <\/strong>Campuses like Elgin and Round Rock are powered by 100% renewable Texas wind energy and ACC owns and operates rooftop solar systems in 8 out of 11 campuses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Green Features Everywhere:<\/strong> Expect solar panels, water-saving fixtures, drought-tolerant landscaping, and cool-roof designs across the district.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details, visit the<a href=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/campus-sustainability-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> ACC Energy and Sustainability Office website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October is Campus Sustainability Month, and Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, faculty, and staff to explore the many ways the College is building a sustainable future. 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