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George to George: How the U.S. Constitution Guides Us
Celebrate the Constitution with Us!Constitutional law expert Thomas Borcher will explain how the U.S. Constitution was created. He helps us to understand the three branches of our Government. We will examine the Constitutions role in shaping the presidencies of our 1st President, George Washington, and our 41st President, George H.W. BushAvailable starting September 14, 2021 to stream for free on YouTube from our Bush Library YouTube Education/Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBushLibrary/Education or pre-register for your free digital copy at Connect2Texas.net.
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2021 McLane Leadership in Business Award: Ryan Lance, Chairman & CEO, ConocoPhillips
2021 McLane Leadership in Business AwardPlease join us in honoring Ryan Lance, Chairman & CEO of ConocoPhillips, the worlds largest independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. We will also hear from Mr. Lance on the issue of energy transition and its emerging challenges and opportunities.RSVP here to attendor by clicking on the button belowThe Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy will confer the 2021 McLane Leadership in Business Award on Ryan Lance, Chairman & CEO of ConocoPhillips. The annual award recognizes a prominent figure in private business for outstanding contributions at the national level to business, public service, or community service.Wednesday, October 13, 20215:30 - 6:30 p.m.Annenberg Presidential Conference Center
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Chemistry Saves Lives - Texas A&M University's Chemistry Road Show
Join us to ignite imaginations and inspire students using chemistry demonstrations! Some of these will have weird polymers, super cold materials and even some surprising loud reactions! Dr. Jim Pennington presents the Texas A&M University Chemistry Road Show. He greatly enjoys teaching studentsChemistry is fundamental to medical education, acting as the foundation on which the human body functions. Chemistry is the key to life and underpins the search for a cure for cancer. The late President Bush and Barbara Bush became advocates supporting and encouraging medical research to find cures for cancer following the death of their daughter Robin. One day, with the power of chemistry, cancer may be cured.Register at Connect2Texas.net to attend virtually or to receive a free recording afterwards.Create an account.Click on the Events tab and select George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, event Chemistry Saves Lives -- Texas A&M Universitys Chemistry Road Show.Registration help: Contact Lori Hamm-Neckar at lhamm@esc11.net or 817-740-7156All in-person programs are dependent on Covid-19 conditions. There will be a public announcement when in-person programs restart.
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Economic Challenges in a Post-COVID World: Inflation, Supply Chains, and Labor Markets
The Mosbacher Institute is hosting Marc Giannoni, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, in an online conversation about the economic challenges in a post-COVID world, including inflation, supply chains, and labor markets. The program will also include a short time of audience Q&A.RSVP here to receive the Zoom linkor click on the button belowThursday, December 2, 20216:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Central TimeVia ZoomThe Dallas Fed promotes a strong financial system and healthy economy in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District, which includes Texas, northern Louisiana, and southern New Mexico. Marc P. Giannoni is senior vice president and director of research. He joined the Dallas Fed in September 2017. Giannoni previously was research economist and assistant vice president in the macroeconomic and monetary studies function of the New York Fed.
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President George H.W. Bush and the First Gulf War
General John B. Sylvester is retired from the United States Army. He is a graduate of Texas A&M and the United States Army War College. He served in the first Gulf War and is remembered for his command of the famous Tiger Brigade of the 2nd Armored Division. He has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, two Bronze Stars and a Silver Star.
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The Mystery of the Greatest Dallas Teenage Jewel Thieves
Investigative journalism may lead to stranger than fiction stories of true escapes, adventures, and sometimes unimaginable actions undertaken. The focus of this true story uncovered and written by Skip Hollandsworth in his literary nonfiction style, involves two teenagers living in Dallas. Is it possible they should be included among the extremely small number of successful jewelry thieves in the world?Mr. Hollandsworth is a Writer and the Executive Editor of the Texas Monthly Magazine. He has received many journalism awards including winning the National Magazine Award in Feature Writing from the American Society of Magazine Editors as well as being a finalist four times. His long list of honors include the National Headliners Award, the National John Hancock Award for Excellence in Business and Financial Journalism, the City and Regional Magazine Gold Award for feature writing, and the Texas Institute of Letter O. Henry Award for magazine writing.
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You Be the Judge
Join retired attorney Tom Borcher as he discusses three landmark Supreme Court cases from the era of the George H.W. Bush administration and explores how they have impacted our daily lives. One major case that he will highlight is Texas v. Johnson of 1990, which dealt with flag burning. This case and others like it have questioned the definitions of complicated issues of civil liberties such as free speech.Tom Borcher makes you wonder: If you were on the Supreme Court, how would you have decided?A teacher's guide for this program can be downloaded here.
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Negotiating the USMCA: Domestic and International Challenges
Join Congressman Kevin Brady as he discusses the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement).Congressman Brady represents the 8th Congressional District of Texas, and is only the third Texan in history to have led the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. As a recognized national leader of free trade, he has helped successfully secure passage of 13 of America's 15 free trade agreements, including USMCA.This program is a part of "The Other Side of the Border: Ties that Bind and Issues that Divide," a speaker series with practitioners working on the Border, Mexico, and Latin America, and is sponsored by the Borders & Migration Program at the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy and the Carlos H. Cantu Hispanic Education & Opportunity Endowment.
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Securing America's Border in Theory and Practice
Join Gloria I. Chavez, Chief Patrol Agent, El Paso Sector, U.S. Border Patrol, as she discusses the many challenges faced by those working along the border. With over 26 years of experience with the U.S. Border Patrol in a variety of positions, Chief Chavez is very knowledgeable about the many challenges faced by those working along the border. As a Chief Patrol Agent, she now leads all Border Patrol enforcement operations along 264 border miles with Mexico covering West Texas and southern New Mexico.This program is a part of "The Other Side of the Border: Ties that Bind and Issues that Divide," a speaker series with practitioners working on the Border, Mexico, and Latin America, and is sponsored by the Borders & Migration Program at the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy and the Carlos H. Cantu Hispanic Education & Opportunity Endowment.
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Latinos and Colorism: Survey Evidence on How Skin Color Impacts Opportunity and Shapes Daily Life
From impacting their ability to get ahead in the country to shaping their daily life experiences and discrimination, skin color is seen by Latinos as an important factor affecting their lives and life chances. And often, it is college educated Latinos who say skin color affects their lives, more so than those with other levels of educational attainment. These findings are from a March 2021 bilingual survey of U.S. Latino adults conducted online by the Pew Research Center.Mark Hugo Lopez is director of race and ethnicity research at Pew Research Center, where he leads planning of the Centers research agenda focused on chronicling the diverse, ever-changing racial and ethnic landscape of the United States. He is an expert on issues of racial and ethnic identity, Latino politics and culture, the U.S. Hispanic and Asian American populations, global and domestic immigration, and the U.S. demographic landscape. Lopez received his doctorate in economics from Princeton University.The Mosbacher Institutes Education Policy Workshops feature noted academics who are invited to discuss their current research. The workshops are designed to increase understanding of the research underlying current education policy and how those policies can affect the nations economic future.