March 2026 In-Person Lunchtime Lecture

Join us in-person at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center for our March Lunchtime Lecture with Dr. Larry Schooler.

Join us in-person for our March Lunchtime Lecture - “Better Meetings, Stronger Teams: The Art of Facilitative Leadership”

Why do some conversations bring people together, while others leave teams divided? Join Dr. Larry Schooler for our highly interactive March Lunchtime Lecture on facilitative leadership, a people-centered approach that helps leaders create trust, encourage participation, and move groups forward. You’ll learn simple techniques for guiding discussions, inviting different perspectives, and building consensus without losing momentum. Perfect for professionals, volunteers, and anyone who wants to lead more collaborative and productive conversations.

Please note: Our March Lunchtime Lecture will be hosted in-person at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Tickets are $30 for Texas Exes members, $40 for nonmembers and include a catered lunch. Registration closes at midnight on Monday, March 23. We are unable to offer refunds within 7 days of the event.

Meet the Guest Speaker: Dr. Larry Schooler

Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Communication Studies, Moody College of Communication

Dr. Larry Schooler is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Communication Studies at The University of Texas at Austin. He teaches courses in conflict resolution and facilitation in Communication Studies, the Communication and Leadership degree program, the Bridging Disciplines program, and the Plan II Honors program. He also serves as a mentor for students in the Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies Bridging Disciplines Program and as advisor to Plan II thesis students.

Dr. Schooler’s research interests include restorative and transitional justice, truth and reconciliation commissions, dialogue and deliberation, mediation, and public participation in public policymaking. He is the author of a forthcoming book on North American truth and reconciliation commissions and a manual on facilitating public meetings.

Outside of teaching, Dr. Schooler works with governmental and nonprofit agencies as a mediator, facilitator, and communications consultant. He serves on the Board of Directors for the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation and the Dispute Resolution Center of Austin, and the advisory boards for IssueVoter and Unify America.