Past Events

On November 5, 2024, Austin voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots for the next mayor of the 11th largest and one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Facing growing challenges surrounding affordable housing, public safety, land use, and mass transit, the candidates for mayor will face each other in a thoughtful discussion of the most pressing issues facing young people in Austin.

On Tuesday, September 24, the Strauss Center for International Security and Law and the Clements Center for National Security, will host Ambassador Larry André and Sarah Harrison to discuss “Rising Tensions in Northeast Africa.”

The Patman Center hosts a conversation with Manny Garcia, Co-founder of Seeker Strategies and former Executive Director of the Texas Democratic Party. Registration required.

A conversation with State Representatives John Bucy (D-Austin) and Gina Hinojosa (D-Austin), moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

On Thursday, September 19th, the Clements-Strauss Asia Policy Program will host Dr. Olivia Cheung, Research Fellow at the China Institute at SOAS University of London, for a virtual talk on The Political Thought of Xi Jinping.

Join the LBJ School as we team up with Findhelp to host live video podcast recordings for the newest episodes of American Compassion.

On Tuesday, September 17, the Clements Center for National Security, LBJ School of Public Affairs, and UT Naval ROTC will host General (Ret) Kenneth F. “Frank” McKenzie Jr. for a talk on his recent book, The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century. Join us from 5:30 – 7:00 pm, in Bass Lecture Hall at the LBJ School of Public Affairs.

The Patman Center presents a bipartisan conversation about polling. Registration required.

A conversation with Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

The Patman Center presents a conversation about running national elections with John Drogin, Ted Cruz's former State Director and Campaign Manager. Registration required.