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Night of Ideas: Texas State

Presented by the Texas Center for Public History, focusing on “Technology, Democracy, and the Planet,” this one-night event will bring people together locally and from all over the world, with filmmakers, musicians, DJs, journalists, photographers, human rights advocates, historians, and more coming in from New York, Paris, London, Madrid, and beyond to participate in a Night of Ideas with the Central Texas community.

4 April 2025, 3:30-Midnight
Texas State University
Taylor-Murphy Hall + The Wittliff Collections

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What is the Night of Ideas?

Coordinated by the Embassy of France, and taking place from 27 March through 6 April, Night of Ideas returns this year with nocturnal arts and culture marathons in cities across the US. 

Events will feature late-night discussions addressing major global issues, plus live music, screenings, performances, and more, all centered this year’s theme, “common ground.” Exploring the expression’s literal and metaphorical interpretations, Night of Ideas will prompt participants to consider how we can commit to and protect what we have in common. How can we foster authentic interpersonal connection in an increasingly digital world? In a polarized political landscape, where are our opportunities for dialogue? As extreme weather threatens our planet, how can we preserve the land beneath our feet? 

Learn more and sign up for updates at nightofideas.org


Contact:
Dr. Louie Dean Valencia
NEH Distinguished Professor in the Humanities
Texas Center for Public History, Director


This “Ideas + Tools to Create Impact” initiative is co-organized by the NEH Distinguished Professorship in the Humanities, the Embassy of France, and the Texas Center for Public History.

Co-Sponsors: The College of Liberal Arts, The Honors College, The Wittliff Galleries, University Libraries, Center for International Studies, Housing and Residential Life, the Center for Texas Music History, and more to come…