Civic Engagement Events
University-wide Events
Welcoming students and the public, many events are held throughout the school year, such as guest lectures, concerts, and conferences. The department's event series Discourse in Democracy regularly collaborates with other academic departments or the university's Common Experience to bring world-renowned speakers to campus. Special events have included:
- Judge Don Willet, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit | "Civic Illiteracy and the Rule of Law"
- Women's Leadership Symposium | Texas State University
- Dr. Joshua Blank | "Texas Politics Project: What's Happening at the Legislature?!"
- Juan Ortiz, Director of the City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management | "Compassion in the Delivery of Public Services After a Disaster"
- Inspire: Engaging Local Government Leaders | panel connecting students with local and state employees
- Natasha Harper-Madison, Austin City Council District 1 | "Repping the (Grass)roots: From Community Advocate to Elected Official"
- Dr. Daryl DeFord | "Graphs, Geometry, and Gerrymandering"
MPA Lunch & Learn
The Lunch & Learn series invites scholars and professionals to discuss public administration in practice with Texas State students and faculty.
- Dr. Lila Valencia, Office of the State Demographer | "Texas Demographic Shifts and Implications for Public Policy"
- Dr. Carrie Thomson, Director of the Meadows Center for Water and Environment | "Collaborative Engagement in Public Policy and Science-based Decision-making"
- Dr. Heather Getha-Taylor | "Three Steps to Improving Your Collaborative Competencies: Connecting Bold Public Service Goals and Individual Efforts"
- Drs. Stephanie Dailey and Shetay Ashford-Hanserd | "Public Communication Competencies: Effective Strategies for Individual, Organizations, and Communities"