Fifty years ago, President Lyndon Johnson used his mastery and knowledge of the US Congress and his command of the political process to garner bipartisan support for his “Great Society”, enacting some of the most significant legislation in modern history.

Now our political process is mired in partisan bickering, stalemates and government shutdowns. To investigate the causes and consequences of America’s partisan and political divide, the LBJ School of Public Affairs invites you to a lunch and afternoon panel discussions with elected officials and experts on modern political reform.

This event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Free parking is available on a first come, first served basis in Lot 38, the LBJ Library parking lot.

The afternoon will open with welcome remarks by LBJ School Professor Angela Evans, former Deputy Director of the Congressional Research Service and director of the Policy Research Project Report “The Reclamation of the U.S. Congress.”

The Honorable Charlie Gonzalez and the Honorable Henry Bonilla of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Commission on Political Reform will speak about the Center’s recommendations for specific reforms to improve the political process during a luncheon event.

Eric S. Heberlig and Bruce A. Larson, authors of “Congressional Parties, Institutional Ambition, and the Financing of Majority Control”will discuss the competition for majority party control and the wide-reaching implications of this phenomenon in a 30-minute book talk.

The afternoon will conclude with a one-hour public forum with an open public Q&A with all of the panelists moderated by political scientist John C. Fortier.

This event is part of the LBJ School’s “50 for 50” initiative, a special series of 50 events for 50 years, exploring the critical civil rights issues of our time such as human rights and social justice and calling for a renewed effort to “get things done” in order to improve the lives of all citizens.

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Women in Engineering Program and the Texas Women’s Council, with support from Intel, will be screening the film Girl Rising, a documentary about the power of educating girls. Educating girls can break cycles of poverty in just one generation, yet millions of girls aren’t in school. The film presents nine girls living in the developing world who confront tremendous challenges and overcome nearly impossible odds to pursue their dreams.

The screening will be Wednesday, October 22 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the Texas Union Theater.

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Thanks for your help and support for the Texas Women’s Council’s first event!

SUBJ: Beyond Liberal Arts: Professional Development Training Series

Liberal Arts Students –

This fall, Liberal Arts Career Services is hosting a new series of targeted workshops designed to train liberal arts majors with specific tools for success in the workplace. These practical skills will give job seekers an advantage over the competition in a number of career fields. Our guest instructors bring experience using these tools in their industries, and they’ll train you on using these for yourself. Check out the Fall 2014 workshop schedule below and RSVP today to secure your spot!

Fall 2014 Schedule:

From Candidate to Employee – October 30

Presented by: Jamie Gaertner, Group Talent Acquisition Manager with Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Who should attend?: Students who are applying for jobs or internships; students who are interviewing or have accepted an offer for a job or internship; students who are graduating; students interested in working in business professional fields; students about to work in their first professional settings

Social Media Marketing 101 – November 5

Presented by: Drew Carls, Social Media Community Strategist for University Communications at UT Austin

Who should attend?: Students looking for jobs involving social media marketing – fields may include marketing, advertising, PR, development, branding, community outreach, and media; students active in marketing initiatives for causes, campaigns, or student organizations; students involved in campus media

Future Workshop Topics:

Fall 2014
  November – Intro to Tech Writing (details TBA)

Spring 2015
  January – Microsoft Office
February – Coding (Light)
February – Dining Etiquette
March – Intro to Adobe Creative Suite
March – Project Management
April – Feature Writing

Learn more and register for these workshops through our website here!

LIBERAL ARTS CAREER SERVICES

The University of Texas at Austin| 512-471-7900 | utexas.edu/cola/orgs/lacs/

Tickets for Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing are available in the University Honors Center (CRD 23) beginning Friday, October 10^th at 9:00 a.m.

Actors from the London Stage presents: Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing

B. Iden Payne Theatre | Wednesday, October 22, 2014

5:45 PM Pre-performance seminar

7:30 PM Performance

Much Ado About Nothing is considered one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies. Audiences delight when Benedick, a cocky solider recently returned from war, and Beatrice, a witty and sharp-tongued lady of Messina, engage in a classic battle of wit. When the two swear that they will never fall in love, their friends set a plan to bring the two of them together.

Actors from the London Stage (AFTLS) is an educational program housed at the University of Notre Dame, which brings classically trained actors from major English theaters to tour college campuses across the United States. Known for their unique performance style, AFTLS brings Much Ado About Nothing to life with five classically trained actors with minimal props and costumes.

In addition to the performance, there will be a pre-performance seminar by Dr. David Kornhaber of the department of English. Refreshments will be served.

Tickets are available beginning Friday, October 10, 2014 at 9 a.m. in the University Honors Center (CRD 23). Please bring a completed application and the $5 program fee ($5 per reservation. Checks/money orders should be made out to The University of Texas at Austin. Cash is not accepted.)

Tickets are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

If you have any questions please call the UHC at 471-6524.  This program is made possible through the sponsorship of the L.L. and Ethel E. Dean Endowment in the School of Undergraduate Studies.