Past Events

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.

A conversation about the role of leadership during a crisis with Theresa Gauge (formerly at ERCOT) and Savin Ven Johnson (formerly COVID-19 FEMA Deputy Task Force).

A conversation between former U.S. Congressman Beto O'Rourke and Evan Smith, founder and former CEO of the Texas Tribune about the future of our democracy and what we can do to renew it.

Evan Smith, co-founder and former CEO of The Texas Tribune and now a Professor of Practice, is once again teaching a class called The Politics and Issues of the Election Cycle. Join him for a conversation with State Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Fort Worth.

In this session, an expert communications consultant and professor at the Moody College of Communications, Jenifer Sarver will train participants on using social media to your advantage in civic life.