The Patman Center Events

The Patman Center hosts several events dedicated to nurturing the future leaders of our society.

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Speaker Series

Throughout the semester, The Patman Center will host civic leaders at the school and give students the opportunity to learn, directly from the professionals, how to help our democracy thrive. 

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Undergraduate Leadership Weekend

Each year, The Patman Center hosts a transformative public service weekend for undergraduate students considering careers in public service. In July 2023, 45 undergraduates from 31 colleges participated in the four-day program to develop skills and hands-on training in public speaking, oral testimony preparation, conflict resolution, and coalition building.

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Leadership Symposium

Each year, The Patman Center recognizes graduating Patman Scholars, welcomes incoming Patman Scholars, honors the recipient of The Patman Research Award for Advancing Democracy, and thanks its Senior Fellows for their contributions and mentorship.

The Patman Center Events

An Inside View on the 89th Legislative Session

Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday April 2, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
LBJ - SRH 3.122
A conversation with Robert Duncan, Chief of Staff to Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows, former chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, and former state senator and state representative from Lubbock. This event will be moderated by Evan Smith, professor of practice and co-founder of The Texas Tribune. Registration is required.

LBJ Conversations with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg

Event Status
Scheduled
Monday April 7, 2025, 4:00 am - 5:00 am
LBJ - SRH 3.122
A conversation with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

LBJ Conversations with U.S. Representative Chip Roy

Event Status
Scheduled
Monday April 14, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
LBJ - SRH 3.122
A conversation with U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-Austin), moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

LBJ Conversations with Mack Brown

Event Status
Scheduled
Monday April 28, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
LBJ - SRH 3.122
A conversation with Mack Brown, former head football coach at the University of Texas, moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.
See our full list of events here!

Event News

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Students On Their Experience Taking Patman Center Classes

Nov. 7, 2024
To celebrate the Patman Center’s one year anniversary, we are highlighting two LBJ students who have taken classes at The Patman Center. In the past year, The Patman Center has offered six courses at The LBJ School. Learn what its like to take a Patman Center class!
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Lifelong Learners On Why They Come To Patman Events

Nov. 1, 2024
The Patman Center prides itself on making civic leaders and lessons on democratic participation accessible to the public. Each week, all Patman Center events are open and free to all members of the public. Learn more about what this life-long learner gets out of attending our events.
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LBJ student taking Patman Center courses reflects on their impact

April 8, 2024
This month, The Patman Center is pleased to highlight one of our students, Miles Andres. He’s taking "The Politics and Issues of the Election Cycle" and "Skills for Civic Leadership", both Patman Center affiliated courses. Miles says choosing to take both classes was an easy decision.