Paul Kingsnorth‘s public lecture on 11/9 at 5pm is now sold out for in-person attendance. An onsite overflow room will be available, and registration for the livestream remains open. Those wishing to register should do so at this link. In addition to his public lecture, Mr. Kingsnorth will be meeting with CSLD fellows and UW–Madison …
From a competitive pool of applicants, this year’s Newman and Madison Fellows range from college freshmen through graduate students, and represent the disciplines of political science, law and legal studies, philosophy, international relations, chemistry, geography, psychology, child development & family studies, and English. All fellows participate in reading group each semester, assist with lectures and …
Every year, a diverse group of Badgers makes the trek southeast to the University of Notre Dame for four days of intense learning, exploration, and fellowship. To learn more and apply for a spot on our most popular trip of the year, click here. Space is limited; apply soon for best consideration!
Led by CSLD Postdoctoral Fellow Signe Janoska-Bedi, CSLD-affiliated law students Brian Deisher and Bradley Morelli spent two weeks this summer as participants in Oxford University’s Quill Project, joining roughly fifty students from partner universities at Pembroke College for Constitutional Foundations, the Project’s 2026 summer program. The program marked the 250th year of the American Founding …
This fall semester, the CSLD is pleased to sponsor five reading groups for UW–Madison students and campus community members.
Newly-elected American Pope Leo XIV is an American member of the international Augustinian religious order. Who was St. Augustine? How did he–and how do those still influenced by his thought–understand the role and power of the State? Join us for an exploration of St. Augustine of Hippo and his far-reaching impact on Western social and …
It’s been a busy summer at the CSLD! This fall the CSLD welcomes new director Cecelia Klingele, Professor of Law and former CSLD Advisory Board member. In addition to serving as director, Professor Klingele will continue to head the CSLD’s Catholic Social and Political Thought Initiative. She will be joined by Professor Anuj Desai (heading the Center’s Free …
Now available, the newest issue of The Political Science Reviewer, Volume 48, no. 1 (2024)!
CSLD to Co-Host Ben Shapiro Visit to UW-Madison with Wisconsin YAF on Monday, November 6th.