Past Events

A bipartisan conversation about campaign and opposition research with Joe Pounder, former Research Director at the Republican National Committee, and Ryan Micik, Political Opposition Research and Communications Consultant at RHEM Research. Registration required.

A conversation with State Senator Sarah Eckhardt (D-Austin), moderated by LBJ professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

LBJ professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith speaks with Karl Rove, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff. Registration Required.

A moderated conversation between Ali Velshi, MSNBC news anchor and author of the book, "Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy," and Dr. Peniel Joseph, founding director for the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy and the Barbara Jordan Chair in ethics and Political Values. Lunch Provided. Registration required.

Join us for an info session about The Patman Center! Pizza will be served. Registration required.

Join us for an info session about The Patman Center! Registration required.

A conversation about building campaigns with Rob Johnson, former campaign manager for Rick Perry for Governor and Dade Phelan for Re-Election, and Sam Robles, former campaign manager for Roland Gutierrez for U.S. Senate. Registration required.

A conversation about running for office with former state representatives Sherri Greenberg and Larry Gonzales. Lunch provided. Registration required.

Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith speaks with Austin Mayor Kirk Watson about his re-election bid. Registration is required.

A conversation with Texas' Commissioner of Education, Mike Morath and Evan Smith, founder and former CEO of the Texas Tribune about the future of education in our state.