Hobby Happenings

January/February News and Events

Tuesday, Jan. 7, 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

Tuesday, Jan. 14
89th Texas Legislature
First Day of Regular Session
Meet the 2025 Hobby Fellows

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.
Register

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.
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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.

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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