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New Report Released in Partnership with Leadership Austin and the Annette Strauss Institute

New Report Released in Partnership with Leadership Austin and the Annette Strauss Institute

Austinites are “cautiously optimistic” for the future of the 10-1 system of geographic representation adopted by the City of Austin in 2014 to elect city council members, according to a report conducted by the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life at The University of Texas…

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Alumni on the Move

Alumni on the Move

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2015-16 Engage Series Launches

2015-16 Engage Series Launches

We invite you to join us as Leadership Austin kicks off our Engage Breakfast Series presented by the Austin Board of REALTORS ® on September 9th!  As the city is recognized for its positive qualities on a national scale, we have to ask ourselves if we are living…

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Experience Austin Fall 2015 & Spring 2016 Dates Announced

Experience Austin Fall 2015 & Spring 2016 Dates Announced

Registration is now open for Experience Austin’s Fall 2015 and Spring 2015 programs. Experience Austin is a fast-paced, deep dive into the latest issues and key players in our vibrant and changing city. Great for newcomers and long-time Austinites alike, the program takes you throughout…

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June 3 Engage Breakfast Recap: How will you lead?

June 3 Engage Breakfast Recap: How will you lead?

By: Elizabeth McGuire In our final Engage Breakfast of the season, we closed with a lively discussion between two well-known local leaders: City of Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt. To set the stage for the discussion, Dr. Regina Lawrence, Director…

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From Dialogue to Action: Conversation Corps Saving a Seat for You

From Dialogue to Action: Conversation Corps Saving a Seat for You

Do we have the ability to change the way that people talk with one another about important community issues?  Can dialogue lead to action? Will leaders let the thoughts of the community shape the decisions they make? “Yes!” say all the people behind Conversation Corps,…

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Information & Tickets for Engage Breakfast June 3: How will you lead?

Information & Tickets for Engage Breakfast June 3: How will you lead?

Our Engage Breakfast series will close this season by exploring how our community engaged in the many leadership changes that have occurred over the past year. Dr. Regina Lawrence, Director of The Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life at The University of Texas at Austin,…

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What Is Civic Virtue: Commentary by Christopher Kennedy

What Is Civic Virtue: Commentary by Christopher Kennedy

Anyone who lives within the sphere of influence of the City of Austin probably knows the new City Council in 2015 made its first order of business the encouragement of greater public input.  Committees have been formed, a new website launched and public hearings held…

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