aUsTinite events are meant to provide resources, information and on-campus connections for students living off campus. Check out past aUsTinite events below.

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Charmed by Austin

February 13, 2022

Join the Off-Campus Initiative in celebrating Valentines Day! Stop by our table on Speedway Feb. 13 to pick up a friendship bracelet, some safe sex tips and a list on the best date spots in Austin!

aUsTinite Adventures: George Washington Carver Museum trip, join us in celebrating Black History Month.

aUsTinite Adventure: George Washington Carver Museum

February 10, 2022

Take a trip with us to the George Washington Carver Museum where Black History is celebrated ALL YEAR LONG!
After a self-guided tour we'll enjoy zero proof cocktails and food from two locally Black-owned businesses, Sans Bar and The Kitchen ATX.

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SXSW Info Session

January 17, 2023

Staying in Austin for Spring Break? Volunteer for SXSW. This annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. Volunteering allows you to earn a SXSW badge to enjoy more events, meet new friends and make unforgettable memories.

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I heART Austin

January 14, 2023

Time to update your Insta grid?
Join us in exploring Austin art murals and end the day with a sweet treat from Easy Tiger. RSVP will be limited to 40 students and there will be a waitlist. Bring comfy shoes and wear your biggest smiles for all the photo opportunities!

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aUsTinite: Blue Genie Art Bazaar Field Trip

December 1, 2022

All your gift-giving wishes can be granted at the aUsTinite Blue Genie Bazaar Field Trip. Find one-of-a-kind gifts, support local small businesses and visit this Austin institution with your fellow Longhorns.

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Hocus Pocus, Roommate Focused

October 27, 2022

Trick or treat yo'self and your roommate at aUsTinite's halloween event. Join us for an evening of games, crafts and of course treats.

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Happier Happy Hour

September 28, 2022

Network your way to better holistic wellness! This event will include various campus and Austin community organizations who can help you on your wellness journey. To add to the experience, students will be able to earn stamps each time they interact with an organization that can be claimed for zero-proof cocktails and appetizers.

Campus and community organizations include: Austin Parks & Recreation, Texas Exes, Pease Park Conservancy, Texas Career Engagement, RecSports, Living the Longhorn Life, The Off-Campus Initiative, SHIFT, University Housing and Dining, The Longhorn Wellness Center and Austin Watershed Protection.

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aUsTinite: Field Trip Umlauf Sculpture Gardens

August 27, 2022

Dive deeper into the life and work of Charles Umlauf and come experience over 200 work of art at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden.

The first 20 students to RSVP on Hornslink will join us in exploring the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and enjoy a FREE picnic-style TexMex lunch in the park!

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aUsTinite: Squirrel Fest Volunteering

April 9, 2022

Squirrel Fest, Pease Park Conservancy's spring family-friendly festival, will take place on Saturday, April 9th from 4pm - 10pm. We need volunteers to help vendors, greet families, and help keep the park clean during the 3-7pm shift.

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aUsTinite: Glow Safety Walk

March 30, 2022

Creating a safer environment is a collective effort. Students will meet at Littlefield Café patio in their favorite neon or brightly colored outfit at 6pm and walk the area neighborhoods reporting safety hazards to the Austin 3-1-1 app. The first 100 students will recieve a free rechargeable flashlight along with other glow gear.

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Give a Bark About Your Park

March 16, 2022

Join fellow Longhorns to visit the Great Lawn of Zilker Park and meet with Zilker Park Representatives to provide feedback on how to enhance the park. Students will also enjoy a free meal consisting of subs, chips, drinks and a cookie. Additionally, free transportation from campus will be provided.

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Make Your Own: Winter Emergency Kit

February 22, 2022

A well-stocked emergency kit can make a big difference in difficult situations. This event, hosted by the Off-Campus Initiative and in collaboration with Emergency Preparedness and UTPD, will provide you with some essentials for your kit and information to help you feel more prepared for this winter. This is a come-and-go style event that will only take about 20-30 minutes to complete.

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aUsTinite: I heART Austin

February 6, 2022

Join the Off-Campus Initiative for their first aUsTinite event of the semester. We will be taking a walking tour of the beautiful street art in East Austin and even stop for a bite to eat at Easy Tiger along the way. We will be taking CapMetro buses from campus to E 7th Street so don't forget your student ID.

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aUsTinite: Pawpalooza

October 28, 2021

Have you been contemplating adding a furry friend to your household? Getting a pet is a huge commitment, but Pawpalooza is here to help. Whether you are ready to adopt or needing to get some hands-on experience with animals before you take the next step, we have resources for you.

Food Truck Tour event for the aUsTinite program, featuring Burro Cheese Kitchen

Food Truck Tour: Riverside

November 17, 2020

Students brought their appetite and a mask, and sampled from the best food trucks in Austin. Social distancing measures were taken during the event.

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Food Truck Tour: West Campus

November 11, 2020

Students brought their appetite and a mask, and sampled from the best food trucks in Austin. Social distancing measures were taken during the event.

Picnic at the Park

Picnic @ The Park

October 23, 2020

The aUsTinite program hosted a Picnic @ the Park event where students enjoyed a socially distanced afternoon picnic at Pease Park.

Sprouting Self-Care event for the aUsTinite program at UT Austin

Sprouting Self-Care

October 15, 2020

We provided Self-care tips while providing new plants to students so they could thrive together!

Personal SafeTea

Personal SafeTea

September 16, 2020

Students learned some personal safety tips from The University of Texas Police Department, empowering students to feel safer off campus.

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Off-Campus Town Hall

February 26, 2020

Students shared their ideas for how to make the off-campus student experience even better at this Off-Campus Town Hall!

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Cookies With a Cop

November 22, 2019

Cookies with a Cop was a chance for students to meet their district officer representatives and share some free cookies, coffee and cocoa!

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Meal Prep 101

October 24, 2019

At Meal Prep 101, we gave away free meal prep containers and shared tips and resources for meal prepping as an aUsTinite!

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SoCo Search

September 4, 2019

At our SoCo Search, we explored South Congress, shared some Torchy's Tacos and watched the bats fly out from under the bridge!

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7 Minute Service

August 27, 2019

7 Minute Service, our first aUsTinite event, was a huge success! We made care bags for the homeless community in Austin, and we surpassed our goal in the first hour!