Upcoming Events at Huston-Tillotson University
Description
The Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) is a network of faculty members, students and sustainability professionals supporting higher education in Texas by implementing climate change and sustainability solutions across campus operations, academic
Event Details
The Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) is a network of faculty members, students and sustainability professionals supporting higher education in Texas by implementing climate change and sustainability solutions across campus operations, academic curriculum and off-campus fields of influence. TRACS facilitates collaboration between higher education institutions through a variety of means including the Annual TRACS Summit. TRACS is supported by volunteer members representing Texas colleges and universities.
Huston-Tillotson is proud to host the 2019 Summit, taking place on our campus in Austin, Texas from February 17-19, 2019. This year’s theme is “Bringing Environmental Justice to Campus.” We invite proposals for presentations and posters that consider campus sustainability topics with an equity and EJ perspective.
The call for proposals is open and can be found here.
Draft Conference Schedule
Most events will take place on the HT campus at 900 Chicon St., Austin TX 78702.
Lodging
1. Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown/Conventation Center
500 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78701
Rooms available: Doubles with 2 Queen Beds, group rate $159/night
To make a reservation, please use this link.
2. Guild East 6th at the Arnold
1621 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
The Guild is a boutique hotels located in a residential buildings -- offering 24/7 concierge services and the amenities of home. Virtual check-in and check-out.
Reservation information coming soon. Group Rate: $180/night
To make a reservation, please use this link.
Other Local Area Hotels
No room blocks are reserved at the following hotels, but they are conveniently located close to the Huston-Tillotson University campus if alternative arrangements are needed.
Super 8 by Wyndham Austin Downtown/Capitol Area
1201 North I-35 Austin, Texas 78702
Rates $75.60-$90/night
Native Hostel – boutique hostel with 4-bed and 6-bed dorms
807 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702
$40/night (bunk) - $250/night (private room)
HK Austin
1807 East Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas 78701
$138-$148/night private room; $56/night bed in shared room
La Quinta Inn Austin Downtown
300 East 11th St, Austin, TX 78701
$169/night and up
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The U
