AUSTIN, Texas Fifty years ago this fall, the Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin opened its doors to educate young people to become bold thinkers and doers. To commemorate President Lyndon Johnsons founding vision and to celebrate its 50thanniversary, the LBJ School will present two virtual forums showcasing prominent global leaders who personify Johnson and inspire the next generation to creatively take on the worlds most important challenges.

The forums, at 7 p.m. (CT) on Monday,Oct. 5,and Monday,Oct. 12, will explore big ideas and fresh solutions around todays most pressing issues, including racial justice and equality, voting rights and access, health care, jobs, education, immigration, the environment and the state of democracy all critical issues that LBJ took on as he implemented the most ambitious legislative agenda in modern history. The forums are designed to generate hope for the future and inspire bold solutions.

This once-in-a lifetime anniversary reflects the force of 50 years of impact by those who have taught at and attended the LBJ School. It also enables us to forge new pathways to think and act to create a brighter future, said Angela Evans, dean of the LBJ School. We thank the LBJ Foundation for its support of this ambitious endeavor and its shared commitment to ignite emerging generations of young people driven by purpose and desire to build a better world.

The events will feature interviews, videosand pop-up segments with VIP guests reading LBJ quotes. At each Forum,Luci Baines JohnsonandLynda Johnson Robbwill provide closing remarks.

Register to watch live:

Monday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. (CT)

This forum will open with an inspiring new film, The Destiny of Democracy.

Monday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. (CT)

Stay updated on the LBJ School 50thAnniversary events atLBJ50.org.

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