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What is Civic Leadership? What is our school, and what do we do? Our new video gives a closer look at the School of Civic Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin and what we’re building. Watch the full video now on YouTube.
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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, how does the Declaration of Independence continue to shape our understanding of the nation? And what might American history look like without the Declaration as a physical document?
Last week, SCL welcomed Dr. @MichaelAuslin of the he Declaration of Independence Made America: A Conversation with Michael Auslin.”
Auslin discussed his book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America, with SCL Dean Justin Dyer. Their conversation explored the Declaration’s journey from Thomas Jefferson’s desk in Philadelphia to the National Archives, its significance as a national symbol, and the enduring influence of its principles over the past 250 years.
Last week, SCL welcomed Dr. @MichaelAuslin of the he Declaration of Independence Made America: A Conversation with Michael Auslin.”
Auslin discussed his book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America, with SCL Dean Justin Dyer. Their conversation explored the Declaration’s journey from Thomas Jefferson’s desk in Philadelphia to the National Archives, its significance as a national symbol, and the enduring influence of its principles over the past 250 years.
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Earlier this month, our Monroe Fellows had the opportunity to have lunch with Elliott Abrams, a leading figure in American foreign policy who has served in senior positions under Presidents Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, and Donald Trump.
Following lunch, Abrams joined and SCL Distinguished Visiting Professor John Yoo for a conversation on “Iran, Venezuela, and American Power in the World.” Drawing on Abrams’s experience as United States special representative for both Iran and Venezuela, the discussion explored the challenges these regimes pose to American interests and ideals, as well as the purposes, possibilities, and limits of American power in the world.
The Monroe Fellows Program gathers students, scholars, and statesmen to consider the principles and practices of American leadership in foreign affairs. They meet with foreign policy experts and national security officials, study war and diplomacy with SCL and other UT professors, and participate in activities that cultivate the intellectual seriousness and political judgment necessary for civic leadership in a dangerous world.
Take a look at some photos from the Monroe Fellows’ lunch and the conversation that followed.
Following lunch, Abrams joined and SCL Distinguished Visiting Professor John Yoo for a conversation on “Iran, Venezuela, and American Power in the World.” Drawing on Abrams’s experience as United States special representative for both Iran and Venezuela, the discussion explored the challenges these regimes pose to American interests and ideals, as well as the purposes, possibilities, and limits of American power in the world.
The Monroe Fellows Program gathers students, scholars, and statesmen to consider the principles and practices of American leadership in foreign affairs. They meet with foreign policy experts and national security officials, study war and diplomacy with SCL and other UT professors, and participate in activities that cultivate the intellectual seriousness and political judgment necessary for civic leadership in a dangerous world.
Take a look at some photos from the Monroe Fellows’ lunch and the conversation that followed.
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UT School of Civic Leadership retweeted
Terrific @UTAustin @UTCivics talk between @HooverInst @MichaelAuslin and @UTCivics Dean Justin Dyer on the American Declaration of Independence at 250
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Weekend Read: What makes a civic center successful?
Michael Poliakoff, president of the @goACTA , explores best practices from civic centers in a recent Law & Liberty article. He speaks with leaders about their approaches to success.
Poliakoff highlights SCL Director Justin Dyer’s perspective:
“SCL Director Justin Dyer counsels avoiding negativity and instead articulating what the center seeks to accomplish. The phrase he uses goes beyond ‘non-partisan’ to ‘pre-partisan,’ in the search for truth, welcoming the criticism that clarifies ideas and builds deep understanding.”
Read Poliakoff’s article: lawliberty.pulse.ly/yglnaa1tba
Michael Poliakoff, president of the @goACTA , explores best practices from civic centers in a recent Law & Liberty article. He speaks with leaders about their approaches to success.
Poliakoff highlights SCL Director Justin Dyer’s perspective:
“SCL Director Justin Dyer counsels avoiding negativity and instead articulating what the center seeks to accomplish. The phrase he uses goes beyond ‘non-partisan’ to ‘pre-partisan,’ in the search for truth, welcoming the criticism that clarifies ideas and builds deep understanding.”
Read Poliakoff’s article: lawliberty.pulse.ly/yglnaa1tba
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Join us for two upcoming conversations exploring history, law, and the importance of bearing witness:
November 2 | Mosul Eye with Omar Mohammed
Historian Omar Mohammed will share his experiences anonymously documenting life in ISIS-occupied Mosul, Iraq through his blog, Mosul ns on the risks of bearing witness and the importance of preserving truth and justice in the face of destruction.
November 4 | Israel on Trial with Judge Roy Altman
Judge Roy Altman will discuss his recent book, Israel on Trial which examines accusations against Israel through legal standards and evidence. SCL Professor Yonatan Green will moderate the conversation and audience Q&A.
Learn more and RSVP: utexas.pulse.ly/udajhtucor
November 2 | Mosul Eye with Omar Mohammed
Historian Omar Mohammed will share his experiences anonymously documenting life in ISIS-occupied Mosul, Iraq through his blog, Mosul ns on the risks of bearing witness and the importance of preserving truth and justice in the face of destruction.
November 4 | Israel on Trial with Judge Roy Altman
Judge Roy Altman will discuss his recent book, Israel on Trial which examines accusations against Israel through legal standards and evidence. SCL Professor Yonatan Green will moderate the conversation and audience Q&A.
Learn more and RSVP: utexas.pulse.ly/udajhtucor
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ICYMI: Last month, the School of Civic Leadership partnered with the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) for an evening exploring America’s constitutional heritage, religious liberty, and civic education.
In his keynote, Notre Dame’s Dr. Vincent Phillip Muñoz drew on George Washington’s 1790 letter to the Hebrew congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, to examine religious liberty as a natural right and its relationship to the responsibilities of citizenship.
The panel discussion that followed explored the founders’ differing views, the relationship between faith and public life, and the importance of protecting the freedoms of people whose beliefs differ from our own.
The evening also highlighted A Broadside for the Nation, ACTA’s report calling on colleges and universities to require coursework in American history or government to prepare students to be informed citizens.
Missed the conversation? Watch the full recording here: youtube.pulse.ly/jxs3ha8ujg
In his keynote, Notre Dame’s Dr. Vincent Phillip Muñoz drew on George Washington’s 1790 letter to the Hebrew congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, to examine religious liberty as a natural right and its relationship to the responsibilities of citizenship.
The panel discussion that followed explored the founders’ differing views, the relationship between faith and public life, and the importance of protecting the freedoms of people whose beliefs differ from our own.
The evening also highlighted A Broadside for the Nation, ACTA’s report calling on colleges and universities to require coursework in American history or government to prepare students to be informed citizens.
Missed the conversation? Watch the full recording here: youtube.pulse.ly/jxs3ha8ujg
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Big questions, thoughtful conversations, and a glimpse of life on the Forty Acres. 🤘
At our recent Freedom & Virtue Seminar, high school students joined SCL faculty to discuss George Orwell’s “Politics and the English Language” and John Adams’s “Thoughts on Government.” Through thesplored questions about language, political thought, and what makes for good government.
The conversations continued over lunch with faculty before students headed to the LBJ Presidential Library to explore American history beyond the classroom.
Prospective students wrapped up their visit with an information session about SCL’s academic programs, where they could ask our advisors questions and hear from student ambassadors about their experiences as current SCL students. With UT Austin’s December 1 application deadline approaching, the session offered a chance to picture how the day’s conversations and discoveries could become part of their own college education.
At our recent Freedom & Virtue Seminar, high school students joined SCL faculty to discuss George Orwell’s “Politics and the English Language” and John Adams’s “Thoughts on Government.” Through thesplored questions about language, political thought, and what makes for good government.
The conversations continued over lunch with faculty before students headed to the LBJ Presidential Library to explore American history beyond the classroom.
Prospective students wrapped up their visit with an information session about SCL’s academic programs, where they could ask our advisors questions and hear from student ambassadors about their experiences as current SCL students. With UT Austin’s December 1 application deadline approaching, the session offered a chance to picture how the day’s conversations and discoveries could become part of their own college education.
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On October 8, the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Study of Core Texts and Ideas and the School of Civic Leadership hosted a conversation celebrating our new Great Books major.
Dr. Hugh Liebert of West Point and Dr. Nathaniel Gilmore of UT Austin joined SCL’s Dr. Max Lykins, who about why Rome has captured the imagination of readers and thinkers for centuries.
The panel explored how Rome grappled with political ambition and the pursuit of honor, and what republics can learn about preserving themselves amid those pressures. They also considered how writing history allowed Roman authors to explore questions of political philosophy.
The following day, Liebert joined students at Littlefield Home for coffee and a conversation about why national security leaders should study political theory.
These were two of the many opportunities students have had this semester to hear from scholars and explore connections between the ideas they study and the world around them.
Dr. Hugh Liebert of West Point and Dr. Nathaniel Gilmore of UT Austin joined SCL’s Dr. Max Lykins, who about why Rome has captured the imagination of readers and thinkers for centuries.
The panel explored how Rome grappled with political ambition and the pursuit of honor, and what republics can learn about preserving themselves amid those pressures. They also considered how writing history allowed Roman authors to explore questions of political philosophy.
The following day, Liebert joined students at Littlefield Home for coffee and a conversation about why national security leaders should study political theory.
These were two of the many opportunities students have had this semester to hear from scholars and explore connections between the ideas they study and the world around them.
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Interested in learning more about our Great Books major? Click here to learn more: utexas.pulse.ly/82blkfhblt
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What can a handshake tell us about Abraham Lincoln? For Dr. Jonathan White, it offers a window into how Lincoln connected with people and broke down barriers.
Meet Dr. White, the Patrick C. Oxford Professor at the School of Civic Leadership and a scholar of Lincoln and the Civil he brings history to life through primary sources, helping students better understand the foundations of the American experiment.
Swipe to learn how a letter sparked his interest in Lincoln, what he recommends students read, and how coin collecting became a family pastime.
Meet Dr. White, the Patrick C. Oxford Professor at the School of Civic Leadership and a scholar of Lincoln and the Civil he brings history to life through primary sources, helping students better understand the foundations of the American experiment.
Swipe to learn how a letter sparked his interest in Lincoln, what he recommends students read, and how coin collecting became a family pastime.
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Join us October 19 at 5:00 p.m. in RLP 1.302E for “The Bible and the American Founders,” a lecture by Dr. Daniel Dreisbach of American University on how the Bible informed both general principles of governance and specific constitutional provisions. Co-sponsored by the School of enter for Middle Eastern Studies, and the Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center.
Learn more here: utexas.pulse.ly/qwbkavlpup
Learn more here: utexas.pulse.ly/qwbkavlpup
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Why should you apply to the School of Civic Leadership? Hear it directly from our students!
The early action deadline is today. Apply now to join a cohort built around complex ideas, small classes, and an honors experience.
Learn more here: utexas.pulse.ly/m1tzzfwq9d
The early action deadline is today. Apply now to join a cohort built around complex ideas, small classes, and an honors experience.
Learn more here: utexas.pulse.ly/m1tzzfwq9d
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Interested in learning more about our programs? Join us for a Freedom & Virtue seminar and info session. Our next one is tomorrow! Learn more and RSVP here: civicleadership.utexas.edu/prospectivestu…
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Texas is headed to Washington, D.C., for the National Civics Bee Championship!
Earlier this year, the School of Civic Leadership hosted 26 students for the Texas state finals in Austin, where Selah Gruy of the Katy Chamber took first place. For her competition essay, Selah and proposed ways to promote safer practices in her community.
Now, she's taking her civic knowledge to the national stage!
The National Civics Bee is a nonpartisan competition that challenges students in grades 6–8 to explore issues in their communities, propose solutions, and demonstrate their civic knowledge. Students advance from local chamber competitions to state finals, where one winner earns the opportunity to represent Texas at the national championship.
Join us in cheering on Selah as she represents Texas in Washington, D.C., today at 7 p.m. CST!
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Earlier this year, the School of Civic Leadership hosted 26 students for the Texas state finals in Austin, where Selah Gruy of the Katy Chamber took first place. For her competition essay, Selah and proposed ways to promote safer practices in her community.
Now, she's taking her civic knowledge to the national stage!
The National Civics Bee is a nonpartisan competition that challenges students in grades 6–8 to explore issues in their communities, propose solutions, and demonstrate their civic knowledge. Students advance from local chamber competitions to state finals, where one winner earns the opportunity to represent Texas at the national championship.
Join us in cheering on Selah as she represents Texas in Washington, D.C., today at 7 p.m. CST!
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How does a broad education prepare students for a future we cannot predict?
SCL Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Catherine Borck recently returned to her alma mater, Oglethorpe University, to discuss the importance of liberal education in cultivating the judgment needed for civic life.
As Borck explained in her lecture, “Liberal education—reading and thinking about big questions and human problems in conversation with a skilled teacher and curious classmates—is the best way we can imagine to cultivate that judgment, discernment, and prudence required by our form of government.”
Building on the ideas Borck explored, Oglethorpe professor Dr. Joseph Knippenberg expands the conversation in a recent article, connecting the value of liberal education to the challenges posed by emerging technologies and an increasingly complex world. He emphasizes how examining questions through multiple perspectives helps cultivate the human judgment needed to navigate an uncertain future.
At SCL, this approach to education prepares students to think critically, engage thoughtfully, and face challenges both seen and unseen.
Interested in pursuing this kind of education?
Texas Free Application Week is here!
Through October 18, Texas residents can apply for undergraduate admission to any Texas public college or university, including as first-year or transfer applicants, without paying an application fee.
Read more about the continuing importance of human judgment and the value of liberal education: oglethorpe.pulse.ly/ildhmb1x5f
SCL Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Catherine Borck recently returned to her alma mater, Oglethorpe University, to discuss the importance of liberal education in cultivating the judgment needed for civic life.
As Borck explained in her lecture, “Liberal education—reading and thinking about big questions and human problems in conversation with a skilled teacher and curious classmates—is the best way we can imagine to cultivate that judgment, discernment, and prudence required by our form of government.”
Building on the ideas Borck explored, Oglethorpe professor Dr. Joseph Knippenberg expands the conversation in a recent article, connecting the value of liberal education to the challenges posed by emerging technologies and an increasingly complex world. He emphasizes how examining questions through multiple perspectives helps cultivate the human judgment needed to navigate an uncertain future.
At SCL, this approach to education prepares students to think critically, engage thoughtfully, and face challenges both seen and unseen.
Interested in pursuing this kind of education?
Texas Free Application Week is here!
Through October 18, Texas residents can apply for undergraduate admission to any Texas public college or university, including as first-year or transfer applicants, without paying an application fee.
Read more about the continuing importance of human judgment and the value of liberal education: oglethorpe.pulse.ly/ildhmb1x5f
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UT School of Civic Leadership retweeted
🎉 A pleasure to welcome Yonatan Green @Yonatan_Green to my campus office for a discussion on the role of courts in constitutional democracies, the subject of his new book "Rogue Justice: The Rise of Judicial Supremacy in Israel."
🤩 Yonatan is the inaugural director of the ish and Western Civilization here at the University of Texas at Austin @UTAustin in the new School of Civic Leadership @UTCivics.
📚 More details on his book are available here: academicapress.com/node/663
🤩 Yonatan is the inaugural director of the ish and Western Civilization here at the University of Texas at Austin @UTAustin in the new School of Civic Leadership @UTCivics.
📚 More details on his book are available here: academicapress.com/node/663
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