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Date and time: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:TCC- Thompson Conference Center
Join us for a timely conversation about Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's 2026 campaign for U.S. Senate and the future of Texas politics. Known as one of the most dynamic voices in Congress, Jasmine Crockett brings clarity, urgency, and bold leadership to the moment. Free parking!
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Date and time: Friday, Feb. 20, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Taylor Rehmet just flipped TX-District 9 in a historic special election, defeating Republican Leigh Wambsganss in a seat that had been held by the GOP for decades. President Trump carried the district by 17 points in 2024 and Rehmet will share insights on grassroots campaigning, engaging voters across party lines, and what this remarkable win could mean for the future of Texas politics.
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Date and time: Feb. 23, 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Join us for a conversation with Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent and author of "The Game Changer: How Harry Reid Remade the Rules and Showed Democrats How to Fight". Ralston will offer behind-the-scenes insights into modern political power, media, and strategy, drawing on his deep experience covering Nevada and national politics.
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Date and time: Feb. 24, noon to 1 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Join us for Crime and Punishment, a moderated conversation with José Garza, Travis County District Attorney. Garza will discuss the politics and pressing issues shaping criminal justice today, offering insight into how this moment is redefining public safety and accountability in Central Texas.
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Date and time: Feb. 26, 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.
Location:SRH 3.214
This moderated conversation with Randan Steinhauser (R) and Cliff Walker (D) offers real-world insights into building and sustaining collaborative efforts for social change. Through shared stories and practical takeaways, students will learn how collective impact groups form, navigate challenges, and create lasting progress in their communities.
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Sarah Eckhardt
Date and time: March 2, 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Join us for an engaging discussion on Senator Eckhardt's candidacy, why she’s running, and her vision for the state’s chief financial office. With Texas projected to have a substantial surplus in 2026, Eckhardt will reflect on the key fiscal and political issues Texans need to watch this year.
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Date and time: March 3, 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.
Location:SRH 3.214
This session explores the core principles of building effective teams and leading with purpose. Students learn strategies for fostering trust, shared vision, and collaboration to strengthen their organization's impact from the inside out.
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Date and time: March 5, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Join us for a timely conversation with Evan Smith and Karl Rove, who will break down the results of a high-stakes primary election—especially in Texas’s hotly contested races—and explore what the outcomes mean for the road ahead and the future of American politics.
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Date and time: March 9, 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Join us for a special conversation with Evan Smith and Chris Bosh, NBA Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist. Bosh will reflect on his storied basketball career and the leadership lessons he learned on and off the court, before offering thoughtful commentary on the current state of democracy and the political moment we are living in today.
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Date and time: March 10, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Location:LBJ - Bass Lecture Hall
Drawing on decades of leadership at the highest levels of government and international diplomacy, Ambassador Hutchison will reflect on the politics and issues shaping the current moment, the evolving role of NATO and global alliances, and the challenges facing public leadership today.