The UH Center for Public History Lecture Series provides a unique opportunity for Houston professionals, community leaders, and others to consider historical, social and cultural perspectives directly related to the decisions they make. The Series brings to the University of Houston and the larger Houston community scholars, artists, and policymakers who shape our world and broaden our intellectual horizons.
Although historians study the past, we are keenly aware of our present moment. We believe that history – and especially Houston's history – can offer us tools to help us make sense of the world we live in.
Each of the major recorded CPH Lecture Series events from the 2018-2019 academic year will be placed below for viewing. In addition, we have provided list of linked supplemental resources for each video, related to the content discussed in that specific lecture or panel.
February 13, 2019 - "Buffalo Bayou & Tributaries Flood Control Project"
Additional Resources
Houston History Magazine:
- "Flood Insurance: A Necessary Luxury"
- "Stories from the Watersheds: How Harvey Impacted Houston's Neighborhoods"
- "Three Continents: From the Bayou to the Biennale"
- "Lest We Forget - A Photo Essay of Houston Floods"
April 1, 2019 - "Prophetic City: Tracking Responses to Mounting Inequalities, Ethnic Transformations, and Severe Storms"
Additional Resources
Houston History Magazine:
- Evolution of a Community Vol. 17, No. 2 - Full Issue
- "Tracking Houston Perceptions in Remarkable Times"
April 15, 2019 - "Cacophony of Disaster: Interpreting Houston's Many Voices in Harvey's Aftermath"
Additional Resources
Houston History Magazine: