Events

A conversation with State Senator Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston), moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

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

A civic discourse event centered around sharing different perspectives and learning all sides of an issue. Come share your opinions!

A conversation with State Representative Gene Wu (D-Houston), moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

A conversation with State Representative Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin), moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

Would you like to feel confident in your ability to have difficult political conversations? Do you want to learn practical skills for managing conflict and dispute resolution in civic life? Join us for this exciting new training that focuses on both the skills you need to engage in difficult dialogue, but also the knowledge you need to manage conflict as a civic leader. Free and open to all students (undergraduate and graduate) who are affiliated with a university in Texas. 

A conversation with Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

A conversation with State Senator Nathan Johnson (D-Dallas), moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

A conversation with The Honorable Nathan Hecht and The Honorable Wallace Jefferson, former Chief Justices of the Texas Supreme Court, moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.