Night of Ideas 2026 at Texas State University: "Enlightenment Now!"
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Friday, March 27, 2026
11:00 PM UTC - 5:00 AM UTC
America/Chicago
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Taylor-Murphy + Lampasas Halls, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
San Marcos, TX, US
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Free
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