Chips, guac, beer, and a seminar about what friendship between men and women looks like. What are the underlying tensions to be aware of? What practices ought we have to be safe and appropriately act in relation to women?

Experience 20 minutes of insightful discussion, followed by an engaging Q&A session with the public, and a chance to connect during our get-together. Our December speaker will be our Director, Dr. Marianna Orlandi.

Professionals and graduate students are invited to participate in this reading group to discuss the book "Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence."

Join our 5th Colloquium with Dr. Joshua Treviño, expert in Border Security, Immigration and Texas History. Experience 20 minutes of insightful discussion, followed by an engaging Q&A session with the public, and a chance to connect during our get-together.

Curious minds, good company, big ideas—welcome to the Student Forum. Our first spring seminar will be led by Antonio Sosa, a scholar of Tocqueville.

Experience 20 minutes of insightful discussion, followed by an engaging Q&A session with the public, and a chance to connect during our get-together. Our February speaker, Alberto Martinez, has been a professor of history at UT Austin for 20 years. He is the author of eight books!

Join us for our March Colloquium with Dr. Bruce Wells, Associate Professor and Chair of the Middle Eastern Studies at UT Austin. He will share new perspectives and recent research on the Commandments' historical and theological background. You don't want to miss this!

In this Forum, we will explore different views on marriage and discuss the challenges of a society that is not very family-friendly. We will examine data and utilize literature to reflect on our choices and share our experiences with romance and marriage. Dr. Orlandi will lead this seminar.

Guided by the expert pen of acclaimed political philosopher and legal scholar Robert P. George, and led by Executive Director Dr. Marianna Orlandi, professionals and graduate students are invited to join a reading group that will challenge the "Age of Feeling," looking for eternal, objective truths.

Join our third Colloquium with Mr. Johnny Sutton, partner of Ashcroft Law Firm — a lawyer with vast experience in government, practice, and life. Experience 20 minutes of insightful discussion, followed by an engaging Q&A session with the public, and a chance to connect during our get-together.

Chips, guac, beer, and a seminar about the end of courtship in American culture. What were caused its irrelevance and eventual death? What can we do, if at all, to restore courtship or something closer to it?

Curious minds, good company, big ideas—welcome to the Student Forum. Our first short seminar will focus on religion and will be led by Dr. Jacob Wolf.

Join us for a breakfast conversation with Dr. Bradford Wilcox about the merits of marrying young—including in Grad school. This event is exclusive for Undergraduate and Graduate Students.

Male-only discussions on what matters most. Once a month, attendees will have the chance to read and talk about issues and challenges that the men of today are facing and that too often remain undisclosed: for fear of judgment or misunderstanding.

Join our second Colloquium with Dr. Kirsten Hall Herlin, Assistant Professor of Literature at UATX. Experience 20 minutes of insightful discussion, followed by an engaging Q&A session with the public, and a chance to connect during our get-together.

Beers (21+), snacks, and male-only discussions on what matters most. Our first meeting features UT professor and award-winning author Dr. Daniel Bonevac!

Come meet us! Join us to discover how we promote friendship, fun, and human flourishing. Meet our team, hear a few short talks, enjoy some snacks, and make new friends.

Join us for the launch of The Austin Institute Colloquia! Experience 20 minutes of insightful discussion, followed by an engaging Q&A session with the public, and a chance to connect during our get-together. Our stellar first speaker will be Dr. Amy Hamilton!