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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.
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Annual Easter Celebration
The Annual Easter Celebration, one of the most anticipated events of spring, will be held at the George H.W. Presidential Library and Museum on Saturday, April 9,from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Activities at the free event will be available for children aged 7 and under, and will include an Easter egg hunt, egg roll, egg toss, carnival games, face painting, kite-flying, door prizes, balloon animals, complimentary refreshments and photos with the Easter Bunny.The Annual Easter Celebration, modeled after the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, has been hosted by the Bush Library and Museum in partnership with the College Station Police Department since 1999, but the event has a long tradition in College Station. The police department has been putting on this event since its humble beginnings in 1982.Door prize registration will be at the stage at the event; there is no advanced registration for the drawing this year.Thanks to a generous donation by the College Station Wal-Mart, a bicycle and helmet will be given to a boy and girl in each of three age categories: 3 and under, 4-5, 6-7. To be eligible for one of the prizes, parents must get a door prize ticket at the stage between 9 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on the day of the event, and you must be present at the stage at 10:15 in order to win.In addition to the Bush Library and the City of College Station, sponsors of the College Station Easter Celebration include The Barracks, College Station Wal-Mart, MPS Eggs Services -- Feathercrest, Peace 107, Candy 95, LaJefa, Maverick 101, The ZONE, Willy 97.7 and WTAW.Free parking for the event will be available in Lots 43,111, Fan Field (the gravel lot off Research Parkway).Barbara Bush Drive will close at 9 a.m. You will need to enter through Research Park.For more information about the College Station Easter Celebration, call (979) 691-4014.The event schedule is:9:00 a.m. -- Door prize registration begins at the stage.9:30 a.m. -- Carnival games, face painting, balloon animals and concessions begin.9:50 a.m. -- The Easter Bunny Arrives!10:00 a.m. -- Egg Hunt begins on 3 fields (3 and under, 4-5, 6-7). We also will have a special field for vision-impaired children. While we have a lot of eggs, the egg hunt goes quickly so DO NOT BE LATE!10:15 a.m. -- Door Prize Drawing at the Stage12:00 p.m. -- Event concludes
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Barco Book Presentation
On April 13, Ambassador Carolina Barco, former Colombian foreign minister, will honor the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum with the donation of a three-volume set of books commemorating the life of her father, past-President Virgilio Barco Vargas. Over the past year, as part of a time-honored tradition to honor former presidents during the year of their one hundredth birthday, Colombia honored Barcos life of public service. The commemorative events and projects, commissioned by the current President Ivn Duque Mrquez, included conferences, an exhibition, podcasts, a documentary, and a three-volume book of Barco's legacy.Barcos presidential term, 1986-1990, overlapped with the end of George H.W. Bushs vice-presidency and beginning of his presidency. During this time, they developed a strong personal friendship and promoted a strong relationship between their countries. Out of appreciation for President Bush's support for Colombia during their father's presidency, Ambassador Barco and her siblings are donating the historic three-volume set to the Bush Library and two additional biographies.The three-volume series, entitled Virgilio Barco: A Tribute, is a commemorative set of books edited by renowned political scientist and former Minister and Ambassador Fernando Cepeda Ulloa. The other two books being donated are Barco: Life and Events of a Crucial President and the Violent World He Confronted, written by an English historian from Oxford University, Malcolm Deas, and Virgilio Barco, the Last Liberal, written by a Colombian historian, Leopoldo Villar Borda.The books will be presented in the orientation theater in the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on April 13, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The event is open to the public.
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"The Superpower Sisterhood" Book Tour with Jenna Bush Hager & Barbara Pierce Bush
JoinJennaBushHager&BarbaraPierceBushforanafternoonofconversation andconnection!Grabaseatandwatchthesetwopowerhousesisterssharestories oftheirupbringing,thetwistsandturnsoftheirlives,andtheirincrediblebondas theycelebratethepowerofsisterhoodinallitsforms.JennaandBarbarawilltalkabouttheirheartwarmingnewchildrensbook, TheSuperpowerSisterhood,andsharememoriesoftheirownsuperpowersisterhood-fromgrowinguptogetherinapoliticalfamilytopursuingtheirownseparatecareers tolifeontheTodayshowsetandstartingaglobalnonprofit.Throughtheyears,they havebeenabletoleanonandencourageeachotheralongtheway,provingthatnothing enduresliketheunshakeablebondbetweensisters- whethertheyretheonesyourebornwithortheonesyouchoose.Don'tmissthiscelebrationoffamily,loveandcommunity!JennaBushHagerisahostofNBCsTODAYShowandaneditor-at-largeforSouthernLivingmagazine.Sheistheauthorofthe#1NewYorkTimesbestsellersSistersFirstand SistersFirst:StoriesfromOurWildandWonderfulLifewith hertwinsister,aswellasOurGreatBigBackyardandReadAllAboutIt!withhermother,formerFirstLadyLauraBush.BarbaraPierceBushistheboardchairandcofounderofGlobalHealthCorps,anorganization thathasmobilizedmorethanonethousandyoungleaderswhotakean innovativeapproachtosolvingsomeoftheworldsbiggestglobalhealthchallenges.Sheisthecoauthorofthe#1NewYorkTimesbestsellersSistersFirstandSistersFirst:StoriesfromOurWildandWonderfulLifeandrecentlygraduatedwithhermastersdegreefromHarvardUniversity.*Pleasenote,thisspecialeventislimitedtoanin-personaudienceonafirst-comebasis.Ifyouareinterestedinattending,youmustfirstregister.
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Summer Film Series: "Shark Tale"
The first movie of our 2022 Summer Film Series will be Shark Tale. This animated comedy was released in 2004 by DreamWorks Pictures.Shark Tale provides a fun twist on the classic rags-to-riches tale and follows a lowly fish named Oscar who fantasizes about being rich and famous. One day, the son of a shark mob boss called Don Lino is found dead, and Oscar just happens to be at the scene. Being a bottom feeder, Oscar uses the situation to his advantage and takes credit for killing the mobster, making him an instant hero. As the plot unfolds and his dreams of fame finally come true, Oscar soon comes to realize that his lies may have serious consequences. Shark Tale is rated PG, and is an hour and 30 minutes long.Bring your blankets and lawn chairs as we enjoy this film under the stars. Games and free refreshments (while supplies last) will begin at 7 p.m., and the movie will start just after sundown. You may bring your coolers, but please no pets or glass containers.This movie is being shown in conjunction with two of the current rotating exhibits at the Bush Library and Museum, Texas Sea Grant: 50 Years of Science and Stewardship and Oceans of Plastic. From maintaining healthy coastal ecosystems to aiding sustainable fisheries and promoting resilient communities, Texas Sea Grant has helped Texans protect and enhance the unique, culturally significant, and economically important resources of Texas coastal and marine environments. Visitors will learn about historic and current Texas Sea Grant programs and successes while realizing their own impact as stewards of the Texas coast. Additionally, plastic pollution in our oceans is one of the most pressing consumer and environmental issues that we face today. Oceans of Plastic is a strangely beautiful collection of art made from plastics acquired from beaches along the Texas Gulf Coast.These exhibits will be on display until July 5, 2022, dont miss out!