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FALL 2023 EVENTS

  • Nov 16, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Rowling Hall (Room 4.314), 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78705, USA
    Among the Catholic political thinkers of the 20th century, Augusto Del Noce stood out for his ability to trace the deep theological and philosophical roots of modern politics. In this talk, his English translator will discuss Del Noce's analysis of the rise of modern totalitarian movements...
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  • Oct 19, 2023, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Texas Public Policy Foundation, 901 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA
    For the past 10 years, the Austin institute and its fellows have answered the same questions and relentlessly and bravely defended the eternal truths of human nature and of the family from the attacks of modern culture. Join us and our fellows in discussing the next 10 years!
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  • Oct 09, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Stumberg Hall, 3206 Fairfax Walk, Austin, TX 78705, USA
    What's the big deal about divorce? Why should we read and talk about it when everyone around us seems to be fine with it? The truth is: no matter what our family background, our age, or our state in life is, we all need to rediscover the immense impact that family life has on us and on our culture.
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  • Oct 04, 2023, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    Stumberg Hall, 3206 Fairfax Walk, Austin, TX 78705, USA
    Bagels, coffee, and 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.
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  • Sep 27, 2023, 7:00 PM – Dec 31, 2023, 9:00 PM
    Stumberg Hall, 3206 Fairfax Walk, Austin, TX 78705, USA
    This program is reserved for UT graduate students (and spouses) and is structured as a series of conversations around a dinner table. Dinner is provided, but prior registration is required. One or two short articles --our conversations starters--will be sent beforehand.
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  • Sep 21, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Stumberg Hall or Zoom, 3206 Fairfax Walk, Austin, TX 78705, USA
    This coming fall, we are starting a new Good Life Reading Group + (Level 2). It will be open to all individuals above forty --or younger, but who do not feel they are "young professionals" anymore. Our first meeting will be in September and then continue every other week.
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The Good Life: Stars, Stories, & S'mores

Tue, Dec 06

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Stumberg Hall

Gathering together on the traditional feast of St. Nicholas, Stumberg Hall will become a place for stories and for some magic.

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The Good Life: Stars, Stories, & S'mores
The Good Life: Stars, Stories, & S'mores

Time & Location

Dec 06, 2022, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Stumberg Hall, 3206 Fairfax Walk, Austin, TX 78705, USA

About The Event

When was the last time you sat around a fire and listened to a good story, tale, or poem? When was the last time you told one to your kids or grandkids? When did you last take time to be under the stars (while eating a delicious s'more!)?

On Saturday, December 6th, hosted by the Austin institute, you'll have the opportunity to do just that!

Gathering together on the traditional feast of St. Nicholas, Stumberg Hall will become a place for stories and for some magic. A place to rediscover and revive the good traditions of old, such as this one.

In the Alpine regions of Europe, this night is also known as Krampusnacht. Traditionally, older men of the town would dress up as Krampus--half man and half goat--to frighten the children with the goal of reminding them of the importance of good behavior. While we might not have our Krampus at Stumberg Hall (who knows?), we do encourage you all to come to the party with a short story, or song, or poem with a similar moral.

Since St. Nicholas is also the patron saint of children, the donations that we will receive on that night will go directly to the support of our summer high school seminar.

To participate, please RSVP by Dec. 1st and indicate if you have something you would like to share. Spots are limited.

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