Austin Community College Wants You To Wear Purple This Week

AUSTIN, TX — Austin Community College invites students, alumni, employees and the community to wear their Riverbats gear or Go Purple on Wednesday.

Why? Because Nov. 20 is ACC Riverbat Day. The day commemorates the 9th birthday of ACC’s official mascot — R.B. the Riverbat — and celebrates the community’s commitment to student and community success, officials said in a press advisory.

“R.B. unifies ACC. He is the only character on campus who can swing by a classroom and put smiles on faces to help make everyone feel welcome," Dr. Richard Rhodes, ACC president/CEO, said in a prepared statement. "By serving as the symbol of ACC’s values and mission, R.B. is building a college-going culture. ACC remains dedicated to providing pathways to higher education for everyone. By putting on our purple, we are honoring the excellence, pride, and determination of our ACC students and celebrating their success.”

R.B. Go Purple Day Inspiration

R.B. will visit several campuses and schools districtwide to celebrate ACC Riverbat Day including one Early College High School and three ACC campuses.

• Crockett Early College High School
• Rio Grande Campus
• South Austin Campus
• Riverside Campus

Show your Riverbat pride — Wear purple

Students, alumni, employees, and community members may collect a free piece of Riverbat swag by wearing purple. Birthday souvenirs are available while supplies last at any of the following locations:

• Student Life offices on most campuses.
• Campus Manager’s Office at Rio Grande Campus.
• Mailroom at Service Center.
• Office of Communications and Marketing at Highland Business Center.

Also, the first 10 people who tag ACC’s Instagram page and share a photo of themselves wearing purple gear and using the #GoPurple hashtag will win swag.

About ACC

Austin Community College is a nationally recognized two-year college serving Central Texas. ACC is focused on student success and providing affordable, flexible pathways to help students reach their education goals, learn new job skills, or advance their career. The college currently enrolls more than 70,000 students annually. Check out their inspiring stories at austincc.edu/iamacc.