On January 13 and 14, Dr. Joshua Shifrinson, an assistant professor in the Department of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University, took part in the Bush Library’s High School Days Program, speaking to students from Bryan and A&M Consolidated high schools. The title of his talk was […]
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Pelosi Speaks at the Bush School
Acting Dean Andrew Card welcomed House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to the Bush School on February 20. A capacity crowd heard Leader Pelosi discuss the importance of public service exemplified by George Bush, 41st President of the United States, and Barbara Bush, both of whom attended the presentation. Also in the audience were Congresswoman Sheila […]
Former White House Chief of Staff Bolten to Speak at Texas A&M, Receive Award
Joshua Bolten, former White House chief of staff under President George W. Bush, will speak at the Bush School at Texas A&M University on January 26, 2012. Mr. Bolten will join Acting Dean of the Bush School, Andrew Card, in a discussion of “Political Polarization: Its Causes and Its Cure.” The event is part of […]
International Rescue Committee CEO Rupp to Speak at the Bush School
On September 26, George Rupp, President and CEO of International Rescue Committee will give a lecture entitled “Local Conflicts/Global Challenges” at the Bush School’s Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. Rupp’s speech is open to the public and will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dr. George Rupp has been president of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) since July […]
Admiral Tyson to Speak at Scowcroft Institute Seminar
Rear Admiral Nora Tyson, Commander of Carrier Strike Force 2, will speak at the next seminar presented by the Bush School’s Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs. Admiral Tyson’s presentation will be in the Bush Presidential Library Orientation Theater on March 29 at 5:30 p.m. Admiral Tyson’s topic is “The Synergy of Naval Service and Public […]
Ken Starr To Discuss “Rule Of Law” At Texas A&M Feb. 18
Baylor University President Ken Starr, who served for four years as United States Solicitor General earlier in his career, will speak on “The Global Century and the Future of the Rule of Law” Feb. 18 at Texas A&M University. Starr’s 6 p.m. presentation at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center will be hosted by the Bush […]
Lower Colorado River Authority General Manager Discusses Energy and Environmental Issues
The Bush School was pleased to welcome Thomas Mason, general manager of the Lower Colorado River Authority, for a brown bag seminar on November 1 entitled, “Meeting Texas’ Water Needs in the 21st Century: Problems and Solutions.” Mason discussed his organization’s role in providing water and generating electricity for Texas residents as well as energy […]
Christina Romer Visits Bush School
Dr. Christina Romer, former chair of President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisors and currently a professor at the University of California—Berkeley, visited the Bush School on November 5th. Dr. Romer met with students informally and provided an insider’s perspective on recent economic events. She also shared personal anecdotes from her time working with President Obama, […]
