Austin College is excited to be the new home of Wind Down Wednesdays. Developed and curated by Ginger Nye, these hour-long presentations feature a wide variety of topics sure to spark conversation for curious people. Take advantage of this fun, interesting, and FREE opportunity for lifelong learning and fellowship. Members of the Texoma community, as well as faculty, students, staff, are invited most Wednesdays at 4:30 P.M. in the Robert J. and Mary Wright Campus Center, room 231, located at 1301 E. Brockett Street.

To be notified about upcoming topics and dates, sign up for the Wind Down Wednesday “Curious People” email list by emailing Communications.

Upcoming Events & Topics

An Entertaining Numbers Guy Uncovers the Challenges of the County Budget
April 30, 2025
Bryan Wilson, Computer Science Engineer/Forensic Auditor/CPA/Farmer

The Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub: from Sputnik to Advanced Chips
May 7, 2025
Dr. David Griffith, Austin College Professor of Business Administration and Economics

Let’s Talk about Songwriters and  Songwriting 
May 14, 2025
Rev. Dr. John Williams, Austin College Chaplain and Director of Church Relations 

Lovers in Auschwitz: A True Sory and An American Bride in Kabul
May 21, 2025
Lana Caswell-Garcia, Law Librarian and Grayson College Adjunct Professor

Travel Between the Stars
May 28, 2025
Dr. David Whelan, Austin College Physics, Adams Observatory, Engineering Pathways

Building Brain Health: Thank You for Being a Friend
June 4, 2025
Dr. Renee Countryman, Austin College Professor of Psychology and Neuroscientist

Building Brain Health: Got to Bed, You Sleepy Head
June 11, 2025
Dr. Renee Countryman, Austin College Professor of Psychology and Neuroscientist