LBJ School Graduate Public Affairs Council - GPAC

12/09/2021

Thanks again to all who came out to our Fall Formal last night! We hope everyone had a great time!

12/07/2021

We hope to see you tonight!

The GPAC Student Life Committee is very excited to bring back the LBJ Winter Formal for the first time in 2 years!

This year's Winter Formal will take place at the beginning of reading week at Native Hostel on Dec 7th, 2021 from 8:30PM - 12PM. Cocktail Attire is requested.

Tickets are $15 presale and $17 at the door.

We heavily suggest buying presale tickets!

Please use the link below to buy presale tickets.
https://bit.ly/LbjWinterFormal2021

Note:

*Food will not be provided but students are able and encouraged to bring dishes for themselves or their friends.

*The LBJ and UT Codes of conduct are in effect at the LBJ Winter Formal. Students are responsible for behaving reasonably. We strongly encourage the use of safe transportation and consumption. Furthermore, neither the LBJ School, Native Hostel, nor GPAC assume any liability for unreasonable actions of students off campus. This event should be a welcoming, inclusive environment for all students at LBJ. We want everyone to be safe and have fun.

11/23/2021

The GPAC Student Life Committee is very excited to bring back the LBJ Winter Formal for the first time in 2 years!

This year's Winter Formal will take place at the beginning of reading week at Native Hostel on Dec 7th, 2021 from 8:30PM - 12PM. Cocktail Attire is requested.

Tickets are $15 presale and $17 at the door.

We heavily suggest buying presale tickets!

Please use the link below to buy presale tickets.
https://bit.ly/LbjWinterFormal2021

Note:

*Food will not be provided but students are able and encouraged to bring dishes for themselves or their friends.

*The LBJ and UT Codes of conduct are in effect at the LBJ Winter Formal. Students are responsible for behaving reasonably. We strongly encourage the use of safe transportation and consumption. Furthermore, neither the LBJ School, Native Hostel, nor GPAC assume any liability for unreasonable actions of students off campus. This event should be a welcoming, inclusive environment for all students at LBJ. We want everyone to be safe and have fun.

10/30/2021

Thanks to everyone who came out to our happy hour yesterday! We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloweekend!

10/26/2021

GPAC has created a guide to Austin’s November municipal elections. Get out there and vote! Here is the guide:

LBJ November 2021 Municipal Elections Guide Election Day Nov. 2, 2021 Early Voting Oct. 18 - 29 Travis Co. Early Voting Hours: Mon. - Sat. 7:00 am - 7:00 pm | Sun. 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Click here for Travis Co. Polling Locations Want to see what’s on Austin’s ballot? Jump to the ballot langu...

08/25/2021

LBJ Dean DeShazo and GPAC President Azeem Edwins are vaxxed, masked and participating in proactive community testing this fall semester.

Visit protect.utexas.edu for more information!

08/23/2021

Thanks for all you do, Azeem and Dean DeShazo!

Dean JR DeShazo and LBJ student body president Azeem Edwin are masked and ready to take on the fall semester

08/16/2021

Welcome, incoming students! We are so happy you’re all here and can’t wait to witness the accomplishments of this amazing class.

Today the is proud to welcome incoming students to Orientation, where they will meet classmates and professors, network with alumni, register for classes, and more!

Meet some members of the newest cohort:
https://lbj.utexas.edu/why-lbj-incoming-students-2021-22

08/12/2021

Hello all!

OSAA would like to welcome back continuing students campus in a few weeks for the start of classes. Please save the dates for "Reorientation" events on August 16th, 19th, and 23rd.

To view the schedule: https://utexas.app.box.com/s/ivep9zk9u68qjkh0mye1r65sv001yand
Also, please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaHxu324-y1x0m6QlJF0jJBfy8sBn9Ic0W8J5cZFDKpDe33w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Additionally, please be sure to check your inboxes for the latest COVID announcements and updates from the University as it includes several important action items you should complete before arriving on campus. https://t.e2ma.net/message/a4b1df/e7snqdw

Specifically, please join OSAA for the Fall 2021 Kickoff Town Hall event on Aug 16th from noon-1p CST: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/95395714479.

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07/14/2021

We are happy to introduce GPAC’s newly elected Executive Committee for the 2021-2022 school year! We are so excited to serve the student body and get to know the incoming class. Can’t wait to see you all in the fall!

06/11/2021

GPAC has sent out this statement to the LBJ community in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We stand with all students and remain committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.