Hobby Happenings
February News and Events
- Tuesday, Feb. 4, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Graduate Program Information Session
Attend a virtual information session on pursuing an advanced degree at the Hobby School that provides insight into the admissions process, degree funding, career outcomes and more. Domestic applicants who attend receive an application fee waiver.
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- Thursday, Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hobby School Annual Luncheon with Houston Mayor John Whitmire
Wortham Center, 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, 77002
The Hobby School's annual luncheon features a one-on-one discussion between Houston Mayor John Whitmire and UH Professor Emeritus and Hobby School Senior Research Fellow Richard Murray. The event benefits Hobby Fellows working as full-time legislative interns at the Texas State Capitol during biennial lawmaking sessions.
- Monday, Feb. 10, 3:30-5 p.m.
Fighting for Justice: Implementing Rights Restoration
Bates Law Building, Heritage Room
University of Texas Associate Professor Hannah Walker will discuss restoring rights for those with felony convictions as part of a thought-provoking discussion presented by the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center.
- Tuesday, Feb. 11
UH Day at the Capitol
Hobby School students in Austin sharing the University of Houston mission.
- Thursday, Feb. 20
Hobby Talks Podcast
Hobby Talks returns with Texas state Sen. Molly Cook sharing her policy priorities during her first legislative session, from public education and reliable energy to expanding Medicare and other healthcare equity issues.
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- Thursday, Feb. 27, 4-6 p.m.
Richard Gelwick Endowed Lecture
MD Anderson Library, Rockwell Pavilion
University of Michigan professor Elizabeth Anderson will discuss philosophical questions about jobs, work ethic and a universal basic income as part of a public lecture presented by the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center.
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March News and Events
- Saturday, March 1
Fall 2025 Priority Deadline for Domestic and International Applicants
The Hobby School of Public Affairs offers two graduate programs of study, four graduate dual degree programs, seven graduate certificates in public policy and six accelerated pathway program opportunities for undergraduates.
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- Monday, March 3
Richard Murray Endowed Scholarship
Honoring Richard Murray's service to the Houston community and over 50 years of teaching and research at the University of Houston.
Deadline to Apply
- Tuesday, March 4, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Graduate Program Information Session
Attend a virtual information session on pursuing an advanced degree at the Hobby School that provides insight into the admissions process, degree funding, career outcomes and more. Domestic applicants who attend receive an application fee waiver.
Register
- Wednesday, March 5, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
A Blueprint for Texas Cities Symposium
A300 Special Events Center, University of Houston-Downtown
Join the Texas Tribune for a daylong event celebrating Texas cities and learn about the Texas Metropolitan Blueprint, which lays out a five-year policy agenda for the state's 26 metro areas.
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- Wednesday, March 5, 9 a.m.
Houston Matters Political Roundup with Renée Cross
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- Wednesday, March 6, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Key Policy Considerations for the Administration
The Hobby School's Jim Granato, Pablo Pinto and Sunny Wong join experts for virtual panel discussions on the legal and policy impact and implications for economics, higher education, immigration, energy and the environment. The UH Law Center and the Hobby School are co-hosting the event.
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- Friday, March 7
UH Giving Day
Support the Harris Fellows program and help advance the future of public affairs education and support the next generation of leaders.
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- Friday, March 21, Noon
2025 Public Officials of the Year Awards Luncheon
Conrad N. Hilton Ballroom, Hilton University of Houston
The Master of Public Administration program will recognize public service leaders serving their communities at the 14th Annual Public Officials of the Year Awards luncheon.
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- Wednesday, March 26, 9 a.m.
Houston Matters Political Roundup with Renée Cross
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- Thursday, March 27, 4-5:30 p.m.
Save the Date
Change Has Arrived. What’s Next for Public Education?
MD Anderson Library, Rockwell Pavilion
A conversation on the state of public education with education reform expert Robert Pondiscio of the American Enterprise Institute.
- Thursday, March 28, 1-6 p.m.
Save the Date
Spring Civic Leadership Boot Camp
Heritage Room, Bates Law Building
Strengthen your civic leadership at this workshop chock-full of interactive discussions and skillbuilding activities designed to elevate professionalism among the next generation of leaders.
April News and Events
- Friday, April 4
Harris Fellows Application Deadline
Harris Fellows offers undergraduate students the opportunity to work as full-time interns in Harris County government offices during the summer semester.
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- Thursday, April 4
Hobby Talks Podcast
Education policy expert and former New York City public school teacher, Robert Podiscio discusses the state of public education, narrowing the achievement gap and decades of researching and writing on education and reform issues.
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- Tuesday, April 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Graduate Program Information Session
Attend a virtual information session on pursuing an advanced degree at the Hobby School that provides insight into the admissions process, degree funding, career outcomes and more. Domestic applicants who attend receive an application fee waiver.
Register
- Wednesday, April 16, 9 a.m.
Houston Matters Political Roundup with Renée Cross
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- Thursday, April 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
Art and Activism: An Evening with Nadya Tolokonikova
MD Anderson Library, Rockwell Pavilion
Conceptual artist and political activist Nadya Tolokonnikova, the creator of Pussy Riot, a global feminist protest-art movement, delivers a public lecture hosted by the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center on Ethics and Leadership and the Cynthia Wood Mitchell Center for the Arts.
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- Thursday, April 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Government and Nonprofit Career Mixer
UH Student Center South, Multiprupose Room
This is a collaboration between University Career Services and the Hobby School. The event is open to all majors and allows local companies to recruit UH students and alumni for open roles.
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