{"id":392,"date":"2023-09-20T22:04:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T22:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/?page_id=392"},"modified":"2025-09-29T13:51:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T13:51:45","slug":"campus-sustainability-month","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/campus-sustainability-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Campus Sustainability Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>October is International Campus Sustainability Month<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>In October, join the Office of Energy &amp; Sustainability in celebrating some of the exciting sustainability initiatives throughout the District.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Slush_Solar_2025_Website_Photo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-972 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Slush_Solar_2025_Website_Photo.png 1024w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Slush_Solar_2025_Website_Photo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Slush_Solar_2025_Website_Photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Slush_Solar_2025_Website_Photo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Slush_Solar_2025_Website_Photo-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Solar Snow Cone Demos &#8211; Multiple Campuses<\/strong>: Grab a free snow cone by a solar powered blender in a compostable cup and talk with the Office of Energy &amp; Sustainability about ACC\u2019s commitment to renewable energy and Zero Waste! <\/p>\n<p><em>All events will be outdoors from 10:30-12:30 pm, except those noted below.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oct. 2 &#8211; <strong>Elgin<\/strong> (Building 1000 entry) with Student Life <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/11457994\">Riverbat Bash<\/a> (11:30-1:30)<\/li>\n<li>Oct. 6 &#8211; <strong>Eastview<\/strong> (Location coming soon) with Student Life <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/11359436\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/austincc.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/11359436\">Riverbat Bash<\/a> (11:30-1:30)<\/li>\n<li>Oct. 7 &#8211; <strong>South Austin<\/strong> (Courtyard) with Student Life <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/11359433\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/austincc.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/11359433\">Riverbat Bash<\/a> (11:30-1:30)<\/li>\n<li>Oct. 14 &#8211; <strong>San Gabriel<\/strong> (East Patio)<\/li>\n<li>Oct 15 &#8211; <strong>Northridge<\/strong> (Breezeway) &amp; Cosmic Coloring with Student Life<\/li>\n<li>Oct 20 &#8211; <strong>Cypress Creek<\/strong> (Courtyard)<\/li>\n<li>Oct 21 &#8211; <strong>Riverside<\/strong> (Courtyard)<\/li>\n<li>Oct 27 &#8211; <strong>Round Rock<\/strong> (Courtyard)<\/li>\n<li>Oct 28 &#8211; <strong>Highland<\/strong> (Building 1000 East Entrance)<\/li>\n<li>Oct 30 &#8211; <strong>Hays<\/strong> (Front Courtyard) with Student Life!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Solar_Tour_2025_Website_Photo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-973 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Solar_Tour_2025_Website_Photo.png 1024w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Solar_Tour_2025_Website_Photo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Solar_Tour_2025_Website_Photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Solar_Tour_2025_Website_Photo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Solar_Tour_2025_Website_Photo-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Tour the Rooftop Solar Array at the Highland and San Gabriel Campuses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join the Energy Conservation Manager up on the roof of the Highland or San Gabriel Campus to learn more about solar and ACC&#8217;s commitment to renewable energy.<\/p>\n<p><em>*The solar tours are limited to ACC students, faculty, and staff over the age of 18 and requires an online RSVP to attend.<\/em> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oct 14 &#8211; <strong>San Gabriel<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSew-Yu209hVG9z2t8Y8itR7XqqZXh2aAfVIcuJtlW35ix0ohQ\/viewform?usp=header\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSew-Yu209hVG9z2t8Y8itR7XqqZXh2aAfVIcuJtlW35ix0ohQ\/viewform?usp=header\">RSVP HERE<\/a>)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10:00-10:30<\/li>\n<li>12:15-12:45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Oct 28 &#8211; <strong>Highland<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/xSPreyYq2sW2ULk9A\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/xSPreyYq2sW2ULk9A\">RSVP HERE<\/a>)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10:00-10:30<\/li>\n<li>12:15-12:45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Oct 29 &#8211; <strong>Highland<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/xSPreyYq2sW2ULk9A\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/xSPreyYq2sW2ULk9A\">RSVP HERE<\/a>)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10:00-10:30<\/li>\n<li>12:15-12:45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Green_Building_Tour_2025_Website_Photo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-974 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Green_Building_Tour_2025_Website_Photo.png 1024w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Green_Building_Tour_2025_Website_Photo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Green_Building_Tour_2025_Website_Photo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Green_Building_Tour_2025_Website_Photo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Green_Building_Tour_2025_Website_Photo-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Tour ACC&#8217;s Award-winning Green Buildings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join the Green Building Project Manager on various tours through ACC&#8217;s LEED-certified buildings. Sustainability is designed into many aspects of the campus so you&#8217;ll learn about green features around every corner. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScZAUcwL81HnAQcma5rH0NmyjbybyufKMWR2fG5qoow4GoSbw\/viewform?usp=header\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScZAUcwL81HnAQcma5rH0NmyjbybyufKMWR2fG5qoow4GoSbw\/viewform?usp=header\">Event Interest Form<\/a> &#8211; <em>Not required to attend<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oct 1 &#8211; <strong>Highland<\/strong> (10:30-11:00) &#8211; Meet at the Welcome Center<\/li>\n<li>Oct 16 &#8211; <strong>Rio Grande<\/strong> (12:15-12:45) &#8211; Meet at the Rio Cafe<\/li>\n<li>Oct 30 &#8211; <strong>Hays<\/strong> (12:30-1:00) &#8211; Meet in the Lobby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Volunteer_Friday_2025_Website_Photo-reduced.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-976 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Volunteer_Friday_2025_Website_Photo-reduced.png 1024w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Volunteer_Friday_2025_Website_Photo-reduced-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Volunteer_Friday_2025_Website_Photo-reduced-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Volunteer_Friday_2025_Website_Photo-reduced-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/energy-and-sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/Volunteer_Friday_2025_Website_Photo-reduced-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Volunteer Friday at the Farm &#8211; Every Friday this Fall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join 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).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p><strong>Save the Green Team calendar to your account to stay up to date on all of the latest projects and events related to sustainability at ACC!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embedpress-embedpress-calendar aligncenter\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 600px;\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/embed?mode=AGENDA&#038;src=austincc.edu_5ljt05k145abl0hlnnpi56smj0%40group.calendar.google.com&#038;ctz=America%2FChicago\"\n                        width=\"600\"\n                        height=\"600\"\n                        frameborder=\"0\"\n                        scrolling=\"no\"\n                        title=\"Campus Sustainability Month\"><br \/>\n                <\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Missed an event? Check out the recordings below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LmpU0PFThiScu_UwUYrmiO4pWVTXRpsj\/view?usp=share_link\">Zero Waste Cooking Demo led by the Culinary Arts Department<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October is International Campus Sustainability Month! 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