LBJ School of Public Affairs Alumni

The University of Texas and LBJ School are leading a 40-hour community-building and fundraising campaign called "40 Hours for the Forty Acres", and this semester we are featuring the LBJ Washington Center.

Through the LBJ Washington Center, the LBJ School offers two pathways to policy leadership in our nation’s capital: the first is a 15-month DC Concentration within the MPAff and MGPS degree programs, and the second is the new option to study foreign policy in DC for one semester. Both options give LBJ students the best of both worlds -- training with the best in Austin and gaining practical experience alongside federal policymakers in Washington, DC.

In addition to the academic program, the LBJ Washington Center is a hub for disseminating research from the LBJ School and UT faculty, bringing together the academic community and public policy practitioners through educational, networking, and social events.

Your support of the Center helps LBJ students and alumni thrive in the nation's capital. Make your gift today!

40 Hours for the Forty Acres We only have 40 hours

The LBJ School Alumni Softball Team is preparing to kick off its 16th season next month and they would like to invite you to join them!

In addition to a fun and friendly softball team, we also plan to host happy hours, team parties, and other social events.

If you are interested in playing with the team or attending any of the activities, please fill out the brief recruitment survey below prior to September 28th and we will add you to our mailing lists. For anyone interested in competing in or attending the legendary UT - LBJ School versus A&M - Bush School "Dillo" Cup softball game, please select that as an option.

Registration survey: https://forms.gle/wieuMsZTbNtKPpKAA

Feel free to share this survey with other LBJ alumni, family/significant others who want to play with the team, or anyone else who would attend the upcoming activities. Please reach out to Team Captain Austin Cruz at [email protected] if you have any questions.

LBJ Alumni Softball Team Signup Survey: Fall 2022 Welcome to the sixteenth season of the LBJ Alumni softball team! This year the team is hoping to expand our activities. In addition to victories on the softball field, we plan to host happy hours, team parties, and other social events. So please share this survey with other LBJ friends, alumni, fami...

The LBJ School of Public Affairs alum Stephanie Chiarello is hosting Over the Lege Sept. 16-18, here are the details!

Over the Lege is the number one, and some say only, political satire show based solely on the Texas Legislature. It's a little Saturday Night Live meets Colbert Report meets So You Think You Can Dance. Opening with sketches, the show ends with a legislative celebrity interview with a legislator, journalist, or advocate.

Don't know anything about the Texas Legislature? This show is for you! A Capitol insider? This show is for you!

We decode political headlines, behavior, and nuance into much needed comedic relief. And you might even learn a little about the secrets of the Pink Dome at 1100 Congress Avenue, such as: the Speaker of the House lives at the Capitol; we have a Speaker of the House; and his name is Dade Phelan. He tells great Dade jokes and is always Phelan groovy.

SPECIAL GUESTS!
Friday 8pm - Special Guest - Senator Sarah Eckhardt
Saturday 8pm - Special Guest - State Rep. Gina Hinojosa
Sunday 12pm - Special Guest - Democratic Campaign Consultant James Aldrete

EVENT LOCATION: This event is taking place INSIDE at the Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center located at 701 W. Riverside Drive in Austin, TX 78704.

Tickets available at this link: https://thelongcenter.org/events/over-the-lege/

| Long Center A must-see event! Over the Lege is the number one, and some say only, political satire show based solely on the Texas Legislature. It's a little Saturday Night Live meets Colbert Report meets So You Think You Can Dance. We're just as funny, just not as famous - yet. Opening with sketches, the show e...

Congratulations to the LBJ 2022 Outstanding Alumni Award winners! 🥳🤘

Bird Runningwater, Chris Rodriguez to be honored for public impact during LBJ School outstanding alumni awards The LBJ School at The University of Texas at Austin has named the winners of the 2022 outstanding alumni awards: filmmaker and producer Bird Runningwater (MPAff '96) and disability advocate Chris Rodriguez (MPAff '12). The school will recognize Runningwater and Rodriguez on September 15 during the L...

An overwhelming number of LBJ School of Public Affairs students signed up to be matched with a mentor for the 22-23 academic year, we are now in need of additional volunteers!

We have reopened the registration form, sign-up TODAY! 👇

Thank you in advance!🧡

Alumni Interest Survey for Fall LBJ General Mentorship Program - 2022-2023 Welcome! Please fill out the below survey if you are interested in being a mentor in the LBJ School General Mentorship Program this fall.

📣Calling all LBJ School of Public Affairs Class of 2012 Alums📣

Come celebrate your 10-year reunion September 15-17 🥳🧡

Reunion activities include enjoying food and friendship, an update from the school, and of course a tailgate 🏈

RSVP to [email protected] by September 1.

Calling all LBJ School of Public Affairs Class of 2012 Alums! 🤘

Come celebrate your 10-year reunion September 15-17 🥳🧡

Reunion activities include enjoying food and friendship, an update from the school, and of course a tailgate 🏈

RSVP to [email protected] by September 1.

Dean JR DeShazo has been busy visiting with LBJ School of Public Affairs alumni nationwide ✈️

Thank you to alums in San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Fe, DC and Los Angeles who came out to learn about ways to engage with the school 🏫

Alumni play a vital role in our community, thank you for all you do!🤘🧡

Meet Salimah Jasani (MPAff-DC '19), who says the 's curriculum prepared her to excel in her career.

Jasani completed a policy apprenticeship with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during her time at the LBJ School.

More about Salimah: bit.ly/LBJJasani

: Meet Salimah Jasani (MPAff-DC '19), who says the 's curriculum prepared her to excel in her career.

Jasani completed a policy apprenticeship with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during her time at the LBJ School.

More about Salimah: bit.ly/LBJJasani

Policy Research Projects provide an opportunity for LBJ students to apply the skills they have accrued at the LBJ School of Public Affairs to a real-world project 🌍

This year, Professor Steven Pedigo has been asked by the Dean’s Office to pilot a new model: student-driven PRPs.

In short, students will be in the driver's seat for the year-long project. Working in teams of 3-4, students will select a client and research project, develop a proposal and research plan, manage client engagement, and deliver a first-class deliverable.

To become a PRP client, email [email protected] today!

To all of our LBJ School of Public Affairs alumni in San Francisco 📣

Dean JR DeShazo cordially invites you to join him for coffee. Meet the LBJ School dean and fellow regional alumni 🤘

The coffee chat will be held Monday, July 11 at 9:30am ☕️

We hope you RSVP! 👇

LBJ Alumni Coffee Chat in San Francisco with Dean JR DeShazo What: Meet and have coffee with LBJ School Dean JR DeShazo and fellow California alumni When: Monday, July 11 at 9:30am Where: Location TBD based on your suggestions!

📣 Call for Nominations 📣

The LBJ School of Public Affairs Alumni Board is now accepting nominations for two alumni recognition awards – the Distinguished Public Service Award and the Rising Leader Award 🎖️

Tap the link to nominate TODAY! 👇

https://forms.gle/2g2edTqRLni6pB1c9

: Meet Erica Davis (EMPL ’20), who says the ignited her to run for public office & now she serves as a board trustee for the Harris County Department of Education.

Davis also currently serves as the Chied of Staf for the Office of Constable Alan Rosen, Harris County Constable Precinct 1.

Learn more about Erica: bit.ly/LBJDavis

: Meet Dr. Nancy La Vigne (MPAff '91), the new National Institute of Justice director.

La Vigne still draws from the skills learned at The LBJ School of Public Affairs, including clear, goal-oriented policy communication.

Read more about Nancy's appointment: bit.ly/LBJLeadsNI

To all of our LBJ School of Public Affairs alumni in DC - you are cordially invited to a reception with Dean JR DeShazo at the LBJ Washington Center on June 22 at 6pm 🤘🧡

We look forward to joining together in person once again!

Tap the link to RSVP 👇

LBJ School Dean's DC Alumni Reception Connect with your fellow LBJ alum!

Calling all LBJ School of Public Affairs Alumni in Houston 📣

Dean JR DeShazo will be hosting a lunch for alumni in Houston on April 26 at 11:30am 🤘🧡

Tap the link for details and to RSVP 👇

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRi-f7pRtaE4-TOqP4eyVtXeEZT-pTfQ6pPvhIG9H8fvDUYQ/viewform

Houston LBJ Alumni Lunch with Dean JR DeShazo What: Meet and have lunch with LBJ School Dean JR DeShazo and fellow Houston alumni When: April 26 at 11:30am CT Where: Backstreet Cafe - 1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019

THANK YOU to all of our LBJ School of Public Affairs community members who made a gift during last week!

Your gift through the campaign is an investment in our students and future public policy leaders 🤘

Learn more about our priorities: bit.ly/WhatStartsHereLBJ

ICYMI: The LBJ School of Public Affairs Alumni Association Board kicked off their Alumni Spotlight Series with an interview with Pedro Conceição (PhD 2000).

Pedro is Director of the Human Development Report Office with the United Nations Development Programme.

Watch Now 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjqucXaDfIE

LBJ School Alumni Spotlight Series: Pedro Conceição The LBJ School Alumni Association Board introduces an LBJ School Alumni Spotlight Series. In each episode, a board member will interview a fellow alumnus and...

Thank you to all of The LBJ School of Public Affairs community members who came together to support our beloved institution during ! 🤘

Every gift, no matter the size, is meaningful and makes an impact 🧡

Hook 'em!

If you are a LBJ School of Public Affairs alum and have benefitted from your LBJ experience, consider giving back to your area of passion during 🤘

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Mark your calendars - is coming up this week on April 6-7! 🤘

Get ready to make your annual contribution to The LBJ School of Public Affairs and help support future policymakers that will go on to make the world a better place 🌍

During , you can make a difference for the public policy leaders who continue to change the world!🤘

Save the date + make a gift to support the April 6-7. Learn more: bit.ly/LBJ40for40

We're pleased to announce the speaker: Vilma Martinez, the first woman to serve as U.S. ambassador to Argentina.🤘

Ambassador Martinez was appointed by President Barack Obama and served as the U.S. ambassador to Argentina from 2009 to 2013, when she was awarded the Order of May (Argentina's highest honor awarded to a foreign national) in recognition of her tenure and for her work on behalf of improving mutual cooperation and understanding.

Learn more: bit.ly/LBJGrad22

🧡🧡 Calling all LBJ School of Public Affairs Austin Alumni! 🧡🧡

The LBJ Alumni Board is hosting an informal mixer with Policy Alliance for Communities of Color (PACC) students and Austin alumni this Friday, April 8, 2022, from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm at the Brewtorium.

Alumni will meet starting at 4:00 pm, and current students (PACC) will arrive at 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Phillip Nevels (LBJ Alumni Board Careers Chair) at [email protected].

Event Name: LBJ Alumni & PACC Mixer
Date: Friday April 8, 2022
Time: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: Brewtorium 6015 Dillard Cir A, Austin, TX 78752
Parking: free onsite parking

If you are interested in learning more about how to engage with the LBJ Alumni Board or current students, please contact Rachel Ciullo at [email protected]

Calling all LBJ School of Public Affairs alumni in the Pacific Northwest! 📣🏔️ 🌳

We are launching an LBJ Pacific Northwest alumni chapter. If you are interested in getting involved and meeting fellow alums in your area, tap the link to fill out the survey 👇

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJp8WuCpadhgswRq-nG0yKpFNrABX1qZk07UkZn3v_yPNU5w/viewform

Northwest LBJ School Alumni Chapter - Interest Survey The LBJ School of Public Affairs is pleased to announce that we are launching an alumni chapter to connect alumni that are based in Oregon and Washington. This effort will be spearheaded by Stepha Dragoon ’21, who is located in Portland, Oregon, in collaboration with Rachel Ciullo, Associate Direc...

The Eleanor Crook Foundation offers students grants so they can intern and gain experience abroad.

work with nonprofit, nongovernmental or governmental organizations conducting development projects.
changes the world!

See what your gift can do: bit.ly/CrookFellows

The Eleanor Crook Foundation offers students grants so they can intern and gain experience abroad.

work with nonprofit, nongovernmental or governmental organizations conducting development projects.

changes the world! See what your gift can do: bit.ly/CrookFellows

A huge thank you to our alumni Andrea Torres + Travis County Commissioner Ann for being our campaign guest speakers!

Learn more about the festivities here: https://bit.ly/LBJWhatStartsHere

ICYMI: Check out The LBJ School of Public Affairs alumni running for office in 2022! 🤘🗳

A number of our alumni are running in primary contests for state + local office in 2022!

Before , read more about our alumni running: https://bit.ly/LBJElectionDay

Meet The LBJ School of Public Affairs alumni running for office in 2022! 🗳🤘

You are the living legacy of President Johnson's vision when he created the school over 50 years ago.

https://lbj.utexas.edu/lbj-alumni-ballot-2022

LBJ alumni on the ballot in 2022 A number of LBJ School alumni are running in primary contests for state and local office in 2022. One is a voting rights activist running to become the nation's first black female governor, three are incumbents seeking reelection, all of them have diverse professional backgrounds, and with this fora...

Our graduates make a significant impact on their local, national, and global communities through public policy + service.

In recognition of we celebrate some of the LBJ School's Black alumni and their contributions to society.
Meet our world-changing alumni: bit.ly/LBJAlumniBHM

Our graduates make a significant impact on their local, national, and global communities through public policy + service.

In recognition of we celebrate some of the LBJ School's Black alumni and their contributions to society.

Meet our world-changing alumni: bit.ly/LBJAlumniBHM

Are you an LBJ School Alum Running for Office? We Want to Know! 🗳

The LBJ School Alumni Relations Office is putting together a feature article highlighting LBJ School alumni who are currently running for elected office. 🤘

If you are an LBJ School alum who is running for office, or if you know a fellow alum who is running, please email this information to [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you! 🧡

Hi LBJ Alumni,

The OSAA Office is excited to launch a Policy on the Rocks networking event series for alumni, faculty, and students.

The Policy on the Rocks series will consist of networking sessions with alumni, faculty, and students. Each session will be policy-specific so attendees can talk about career paths, current events, and other issues relevant to their area of interest.

Session Options:
National & International Security on Wednesday, February 16 from 5:15pm – 6:30pm CT virtual
Global Development on Thursday, February 17 from 5:15pm – 6:30pm CT virtual
Environment, Energy & Sustainability on Monday, February 28 hybrid
To be scheduled later in the semester:
Race, Gender & Social Justice
Immigration & Refugee Policy
Space & Technology Policy
Urban Policy & Public Management
Non-Profit & Philanthropy
Education, Health & Social Policy

Event Flow: We will kick off the event with brief introductions, then open breakout rooms by area of interest for informal networking. Let us know if you have a suggestion for a breakout room topic. Attendees will be able to move around breakout rooms and network with students, alumni, and faculty members.

RSVP here to attend - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYYIx6aDVWNdOFqNc6tHDJTDFgMbEBzhw3xVvQP7xwpw1d7g/viewform

Policy on the Rocks RSVP Join us for the upcoming Policy on the Rocks networking sessions with faculty, alumni, and students. Each session will be policy-specific so attendees can talk about career paths, current events, and other issues relevant to their area of interest.

Thank you to the LBJ alumni who have signed up to volunteer to help this semester! We still need a few more volunteers for the following events if you have the time:

Speed Resume Review Workshop (virtual)
Date: February 7th
Run of Show:
12:15pm Resume Basics, Do’s and Don’t’s- LBJ Career Management
12:30-1:30pm Breakout rooms: alumni-led resume reviews
*groups of 4-5 students will spend 10-15 minutes in each room
1:30-1:45pm wrap up

Alumni will receive basic rubric information, however will be encouraged to give content-based feedback based on their professional experience (ex: what kinds of skills and experience should be reflected for your profession and what are the best ways to express those)
Please contact [email protected] if interested

Alumni Mock Interview Day (virtual)
Date: February 17th
Time: all day- at your convenience
Sign up: https://forms.gle/QAtYf45zQhAA65RE9

Alumni will be provided with sample mock interview questions, student resumes and sample job descriptions for each interview session
Mock interviews will be conducted via Zoom

LBJ Alumni Mock Interview Day Sign Up 2.17.2022 Hi LBJ Alumni! Help current LBJ Students prepare for the job search. Interviews will be scheduled in 30-minute increments throughout the day. We will provide a sample list of questions and sample rubric Pick as many time slots as you want, and we will try to make sure to schedule as efficiently as p...

LBJ ALUMNI VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Spring 2022 LBJ Career & Internship Fair Registration is live!
Date: Thursday February 24th
Time: 10am-3pm CST
Location: Virtual via Handshake
Register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/30271/employer_preview

Alumni Mock Interview Day
Date: Thursday, February 17th
Sign up: https://forms.gle/QAtYf45zQhAA65RE9

Speed Resume Review Event
Tuesday, February 1st 12:15-1:30pm CST
*contact [email protected] if interested

SAVE THE DATE: DC Expat mixer
Date: Thursday, March 31st
Location: LBJ School - TBD

Spring Mentorship Launch COMING SOON

Calling all LBJ School of Public Affairs Alumni! 👇

If you know someone who seeks to bring positive change to the world by becoming a policy professional, encourage them to apply to the #7 public affairs school in the nation! 🤘 🧡

There's plenty of time left to apply to enter the in Fall 2022!🤘

The final application deadline is TUESDAY, MARCH 15. Learn more: https://bit.ly/LBJFall2022