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
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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.
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- 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
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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- Friday, March 7
UH Giving Day
Support the Harris Fellows program and help take UH to the next level. #AllinforUH
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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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