Hobby Happenings
October News and Events
- Thursday, Oct. 3, 4 -6 p.m.
Our America with Julián Castro
Rockwell Pavilion, M.D. Anderson Library
Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro delivers the 2024 Elizabeth D. Rockwell Distinguished Lecture on Ethics and Leadership for the Hobby School of Public Affairs. .
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- Oct. 7-11
National Voter Education Week
The Hobby School recognizes the UH students and Houston organizations participating in the nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to voter education.
- Monday, Oct 7, 5 p.m.
Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Heritage Room, Bates Law Building
Hobby School induction of outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in public administration, public policy, and public affairs.
- Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m.
Houston Matters Political Roundup with Renée Cross
Houston Public Media's News 88.7
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- Thursday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
UH Graduate School Fair
Butler Plaza, University of Houston
UH undergraduate students and alumni are invited to network and learn more about graduate programs.
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- Tuesday, Oct. 15, 3 -5 p.m.
Agile Education Student Discussion
Heritage Room, Bates Law Building
Join leaders in public affairs education to discuss integrating theory and practice to equip the next generation of leaders with an adaptive toolkit to meet community needs in a changing world.
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- Oct. 21-Nov. 1
Early Voting in Harris County
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- Wednesday, Oct. 23, Noon to 1 p.m.
The Hobby Hour: Latinos and the 2024 Election
Political strategist and author Mike Madrid will discuss the impact of Latino voters on the 2024 elections and the future of politics on the next Hobby Hour with moderator Dean Jim Granato. Watch the episode on the Hobby School’s YouTube and Facebook channels.
- Tuesday, Oct. 29
National Vote Early Day
The Hobby School celebrates National Vote Early Day to encourage registered voters to practice their constitutional right to elect their government leaders.
- Tuesday, Oct. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
2nd Annual Texas Public Policy Schools Panel
Texas Southern University, McCoy Auditorium
A conversation with public policy school leaders in Texas on the critical role of public policy schools in shaping the future of the public policy arena.
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