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

LBJ Conversations with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker

Event Status
Scheduled
Monday December 2, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
LBJ - SRH 3.122
A conversation with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.

GOTV “Get Out The Vote”

Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday December 3, 2024, 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Zoom
A bipartisan conversation about getting out the vote from experts Periklis Karoutas, Political & Strategic Communications Consultant at Strategic Alchemy/ Legislative Solutions, and Jacyln Uresti, Former President of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, and former Texas State Director for Hillary for America. Registration required.

LBJ Conversations with Mike Morath

Event Status
Scheduled
Monday December 9, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
LBJ - SRH 3.122
A conversation with Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath, moderated by professor of practice and Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith. Registration required.