Past Events
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Apr 20Keith Whittington: Why Universities Must Defend Free Speech
Diermeier Room, Grainger Hall and the Lubar Commons, Law Building
Keith Whittington, professor of politics at Princeton University, speaks on the topic of his new book, Speak Freely. He argues that universities must protect and encourage free speech because vigorous free speech is the lifeblood of the university. Without free speech, a university cannot fulfill its most basic, fundamental, and essential purposes, including fostering freedom of …
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Mar 5Sexual Paranoia on CampusLubar Commons
Laura Kipnis, professor of radio, television, and film in the School of Communications at Northwestern University, speaks on the excesses of campus culture, and what that means for feminism.
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Nov 16Jordan Peterson: Political Indoctrination on Campus204 Educational Sciences
On November 16th YAL @ UW–Madison and the Center for Study of Liberal democracy will be hosting Jordan B Peterson. The event is free, but tickets must be reserved at jordanpetersonindoctrination.eventbrite.com. With his students and colleagues, Dr. Peterson has published more than a hundred scientific papers, transforming the modern understanding of personality, and revolutionized the …
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Oct 10Katie Pavlich: Trigger Warning
UW YAF is proud to announce our first major speaking event of the year. On October 10, come see Katie Pavlich lecture on the Second Amendment and self-defense! The event will begin at 7pm, will feature a Q&A session, and a book signing afterward. Brogden/Psychology 107 1202 W Johnson St Room 107 Madison, WI 53706 …
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Sep 15Legacies of Constitutional Interpretation
Harrison Parlor Room, Lathrop Hall
Join us for three talks and a panel discussion concerning the perennial debate touching nearly every area of American politics: how should we interpret the Constitution? Featuring distinguished constitutional scholars reflecting on the traditions and resources at our disposal for the answering this question in our own times. This event is free and open to …
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Apr 25How Capitalism Will Save Us
Ingraham Hall
Steve Forbes. Co-sponsored by the Young Americans for Freedom.
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Apr 7First Amendment on Campus: Know Your Rights
North Hall
What is Free Speech on campus? What First Amendment rights do students have? What powers do university administrators have? This workshop will feature a discussion of threats to free expression on campus and what you can do to defend your constitutional rights. Lunch will be served. A discussion and workshop with Luke Sheahan (Department of Political …
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Feb 20The Supreme Court Appointment Process: Is it Time for Reform?
UW Law School
Ryan Owens (Department of Political Science, University of Wisconsin Madison).
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Mar 11Free Speech on Campus: Old Threats, New Challenges
Wisconsin Historical Society Auditorium
Keynote Address “In Defense of Prejudice: Why Free Speech is the Only Safe Space for Minorities” Jonathan Rauch, Brookings Institute March 11, 5:00pm, Auditorium, Wisconsin Historical Society Special Address: “Offensive Environments” Laura Kipnis, Northwestern University March 12, 1:30pm, Virginia Harrison Parlor, Lathrop Hall Closing Remarks: “Freedom of Thought on Campus: 1985 to the Present and …