Past Events

The “Renewing Democracy” series, hosted by the newly launched Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement, features bipartisan conversations on effective civic leadership with today’s political professionals.

Discover how downtowns play a crucial role in shaping the identity of a city, attracting residents, businesses, and tourists alike. Gain valuable insights into the strategies and innovations that can help revitalize and sustain these vibrant hubs for generations to come.

Join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary, Missing in Brooks County, which follows the journey of two families who come to look for their loved ones, only to find a mystery that deepens at every turn. The film is a potent reminder of the life and death consequences of our immigration system.

On Tuesday, April 16th, the Clements-Strauss Asia Policy Program will host Xiaobing Li, Professor of History and the Don Betz Endowed Chair in International Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma, for a book talk on "China’s New Navy: The Evolution of PLAN from the People’s Revolution to a 21st Century Cold War".

The “Renewing Democracy” series, hosted by the newly launched Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement, features bipartisan conversations on effective civic leadership with today’s political professionals.

Evan Smith, co-founder and former CEO of The Texas Tribune in conversation with the candidates that will be on the 2024 ballots.

The Livability for Longevity Symposium discusses the evolving challenges faced by municipal entities in providing for the needs of a rapidly aging population.

Nobel Prize–winning economist Joseph Stiglitz and former Argentine minister of economy Martín Guzmán join us for the inaugural Mary Ann Faulkner Distinguished Series in Latin American Public Affairs and Politics.

On Thursday, April 11, the Clements Center for National Security, the LBJ Presidential Library and the UT-Austin History Department will host Talmage Boston, historian and partner at the Dallas law firm Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP, for a book talk on his upcoming release How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents. Join us at 12:15 pm in Bass Lecture Hall at the LBJ School of Public Affairs.

The “Renewing Democracy” series, hosted by the newly launched Patman Center for Civic and Political Engagement, features bipartisan conversations on effective civic leadership with today’s political professionals.