Information Session: Undergraduate Certificate in Security Studies Tuesday, Oct 17, 2017 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Texas Governors RoomPlease join us for an information session on our Undergraduate Certificate in Security Studies. Program Manager Alex Foggett will be on hand to discuss the certificate requirements and registration.
The Impossible Presidency: The Rise and Fall of America’s Highest Office
with Jeremi Suri, Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs
Wednesday, Oct 18, 2017 | 5:00-7:00 PM | Jamail Room (MAI 212)
Please join us for a talk with Prof. Jeremi Suri on his new book The Impossible Presidency: The Rise and Fall of America’s Highest Office. Prof. Suri is the Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, teaching in both the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the College of Liberal Arts History Department. This event is co-hosted by the Strauss Center and co-sponsored by the LBJ School and History Department. Prof. Suri will sign copies of his book following the conclusion of the talk.
The Crisis of World Order: A British Perspective
with John Bew, Professor at King’s College London
Tuesday, Oct 24, 2017 | 12:30-2:00 PM | Jamail Room (MAI 212)
We are pleased to host Professor John Bew for a talk on “The Crisis of World Order: A British Perspective.” Dr. Bew is a Professor in History and Foreign Policy at the War Studies Department at King’s College London, where he is leading a major new project called the Grand Strategy Programme. This talk is co-sponsored by the British Studies Department.
“Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam”
Panel with Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down
Thursday, Oct 26, 2017 | 5:00-6:30 PM | AT&T Conference Center, Room 203
Please join us for a discussion with author Mark Bowden on his new book Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam (Atlantic 2017). Mark Bowden is the author of thirteen books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Black Hawk Down. He will be joined in discussion by UT Professor of History Mark Lawrence and LBJ Professor of Ethical Leadership Howard Prince. The event, which will be held at the AT&T Conference Center Room 203 at 5pm, is free and open to the public. This event is co-sponsored by the LBJ School of Public Affairs. Mr. Bowden will sign copies of his book following the conclusion of the talk. Registration will open on October 23rd at 10am at www.clementscenter.org; advanced registration is required to attend.
APPLY NOW: Clements Maymester in London
Apps due Nov 1st at midnight (EST)
In partnership with the world-renowned War Studies Department at King’s College London, the Maymester in London provides exemplary students the opportunity to learn firsthand about the U.S./U.K. special relationship. Classroom sessions will include faculty guest instructors from the renowned War Studies Department of Kings College London, and the course will be supplemented with regular field visits to historic sites in London and throughout the United Kingdom. The group will also make a visit to the battlefields of Normandy. Applications are due November 1st by midnight on our website.