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Wednesday, September 16 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
[Partner Program] The Hobby Hour: The Texas Economy, the Impact of COVID and the Real Shock to the Energy Sector

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Join Senator Kirk Watson, founding dean of the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston, for an interactive webinar with leading political and public policy experts.

Guests include Bob Harvey, president and CEO of the Greater Houston Partnership, Dr. Ramanan Krishnamoorti, chief energy officer for the University of Houston, Bill McKeon, president and CEO of the Texas Medical Center, and Dr. Laura Murillo, president and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber.

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This session is presented and produced by The Hobby School of Public Affairs, a sponsor of The Texas Tribune Festival.
Speakers
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Kirk Watson

Dean of the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston
Watson was selected to be the founding Dean of the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs and began his position in May. Previously, he represented the Austin area in the Texas Senate for 13 years and served as chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus. Watson also served... Read More →

Sponsors
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Hobby School of Public Affairs

Major Sponsor
The Hobby School includes the Center for Public Policy and the Ethics Center, as well as other research centers and government internship programs. It offers a Master of Public Policy and dual degrees, professional certification programs, and conducts research and polling to educate... Read More →


Wednesday September 16, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
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