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DEBATE: "State v. Religion: The Place of Religion in Public Life" (Room 275, Brandeis School of Law, from Jan 12, 2010 12:00 PM to Jan 12, 2010 01:00 PM)

Doug Bandow (Cato Institute) vs. Rob Boston (Americans United for Separation of Church & State)

PlaceHolder for Lecture Type (from Feb 01, 2010 03:10 PM to Feb 01, 2010 03:10 PM)

 

TALK: "Rethinking the Left: Race and Politics in the Age of Obama (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, from Feb 03, 2010 01:00 PM to Feb 03, 2010 02:00 PM)

Lecturer: Professor Adolph Reed (University of Pennsylvania)

TALK: "The Disappearing God Gap? Religion in the 2008 Presidential Election" (McConnell Center Room W231, Ekstrom Library, from Mar 03, 2010 04:00 PM to Mar 03, 2010 05:00 PM)

Lecturer: Professor Corwin Smidt (Calvin College)

TALK: "The Animal Farm of the 21st Century?" (Chao Auditorium, from Mar 11, 2010 04:00 PM to Mar 11, 2010 05:00 PM)

Paul Lake (Arkansas Tech University) speaks on immigration, political correctness, and his new novel, "Cry Wolf."

TALK: "American Christians and Islam" (Chao Auditorium, from Apr 08, 2010 04:00 PM to Apr 08, 2010 05:00 PM)

Join Dr. Thomas S. Kidd (Baylor University) for a discussion about the causes of the mounting tensions between American Christians and Muslims today. He will also discuss his book, "American Christians and Islam," which traces American evangelical culture and Muslims from the Colonial Period to the Age of Terrorism.

Free Speech in the Internet Era (Louis D. Brandeis School of Law (Room 275), from Sep 14, 2010 12:00 PM to Sep 14, 2010 01:15 PM)

Four prominent free speech scholars from the U.S. and Europe will discuss free speech in the Internet era in Room 275 of the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. Free food.

Henry Clay: The Essential American (The Filson Club, from Sep 14, 2010 06:00 PM to Sep 14, 2010 07:00 PM)

Authors David and Jeanne Heidler will discuss their recent and comprehensive biography at The Filson Club.

Gay Rights, Freedom of Association and School Policy (Louis D. Brandeis School of Law (Room 275), from Sep 16, 2010 12:00 AM to Sep 16, 2010 01:15 PM)

Sam Marcossen (U of L Brandeis School of Law) will debate Bruce Frohnen (Ohio Northern University College of Law) about a 2010 U.S. Supreme Court case involving a Christian student law group that barred LGBT members.

Constitution Day 2010 (Student Activities Center, Second Floor, from Sep 17, 2010 11:00 AM to Sep 17, 2010 01:00 PM)

Free cake and pocket-size U.S. Constitution books will be offered up in celebration of the Constitution's 223rd birthday.

Kentucky teachers travel to Mt. Rushmore (Rapid City, South Dakota, from Oct 14, 2010 08:00 AM to Oct 17, 2010 05:00 PM)

Fifteen Kentucky teachers and social studies educators will travel to Mt. Rushmore, South Dakota.

Lies My Teacher Told Me (Chao Auditorium, from Oct 21, 2010 04:00 PM to Oct 21, 2010 05:00 PM)

Author James W. Loewen will discuss his recent book in the Chao Auditorium.

Separation of Powers Before and After the 2010 Elections (Ford Hall 407, from Oct 22, 2010 02:00 PM to Oct 22, 2010 03:00 PM)

Dr. Jasmine Farrier (U of L Political Science) will connect her recently published book with the current political landscape.

May It Please the Court (McConnell Center 203, Ekstrom Library, from Oct 29, 2010 12:00 PM to Oct 29, 2010 01:00 PM)

Veteran Supreme Court expert Dr. Barbara Perry will share her reflections on what makes an effective oral argument.

U.S. Senator Scott Brown (Bigelow Hall, Miller Information Technology Center, from Nov 08, 2010 01:30 PM to Nov 08, 2010 02:30 PM)

U.S. Senator Scott Brown (R-Mass) will speak at the University of Louisville Nov. 8 as a guest of the McConnell Center. His free lecture will begin at 1:30; ticketed seating begins at 12:45 p.m.

Benjamin Franklin: An American Legacy (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, from Nov 08, 2010 04:00 PM to Nov 08, 2010 05:00 PM)

Dr. Rosalind Remer, former executive director of the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary, will share her insight into the life and times of one of America's great founding fathers. She will also discuss Franklin's classic autobiography.

A Retrospective on the 2010 Elections (Ford Hall 407, from Nov 12, 2010 02:00 PM to Nov 12, 2010 03:30 PM)

Dr. Laurie Rhodebeck (U of L political science), Al Cross (director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues) and two political insiders analyze the strategies and outcomes of the 2010 elections.

Ky. teachers study Hoover-Roosevelt debates (McConnell Center, from Dec 02, 2010 08:00 AM to Dec 05, 2010 05:00 PM)

Fifteen Kentucky social studies teachers and educators connect original arguments concerning the development of the New Deal with 21st century policies.

The Autobiography of Malcolm X (McConnell Center, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville, from Jan 25, 2011 06:00 PM to Jan 25, 2011 08:00 PM)

(Jan. 25, 2011) — W.S. Tkweme, a University of Louisville assistant professor in Pan-African Studies, leads the McConnell Scholars through Malcolm X's autobiography.

Literary Statesmanship and the Future of American Democracy (McConnell Center, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville, from Jan 31, 2011 12:00 PM to Jan 31, 2011 01:00 PM)

Natalie Fuehrer Taylor, a government professor at Skidmore College, will discuss how writers can serve as statesmen in modern American democracy without holding political office.

Rethinking the Gold Standard (McConnell Center, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville, from Jan 31, 2011 12:00 PM to Jan 31, 2011 01:00 PM)

Natalie Fuehrer Taylor, a government professor at Skidmore College, will discuss how writers can serve as statesmen in modern American democracy without holding political office.

The Vice President of the United States Joe Biden (Brown and Williamson Club, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, from Feb 11, 2011 11:30 AM to Feb 11, 2011 12:30 PM)

The McConnell Center welcomes Joe Biden, the Vice President of the United States, to the University of Louisville on Feb. 11.

Leadership in the U.S. Senate (PNC Club, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, from Feb 11, 2011 08:30 AM to Feb 11, 2011 03:00 PM)

Join our experts to discuss the evolution of the U.S. Senate and the role leaders have played in the history of that distinguished body on February 11, 2011.

Pondering Potter (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville, from Feb 18, 2011 05:00 PM to Feb 18, 2011 07:00 PM)

'Hogwarts Professor' John Granger to explore seven literary keys of the Hogwarts saga; book signing to follow event

McConnell Scholarship Interview Weekend (University of Louisville, from Mar 04, 2011 12:00 AM to Mar 05, 2011 03:00 PM)

Thirty of Kentucky's best and brightest high school seniors will interview for 10 of our prestigious McConnell Scholarships.

The End of the Modern Age (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville, from Mar 08, 2011 06:00 PM to Mar 08, 2011 08:00 PM)

Historian and author John Lukacs argues that we are at the end of the modern age that began with the Renaissance and that this period calls for a reconsideration of the idea of objectivity in history and science. Free and open to the public.

Liberty and Order: The First Party Struggle (Louisville, KY, from Mar 24, 2011 06:30 PM to Mar 27, 2011 08:00 AM)

(March 24-27, 2011) — A four day conference in Louisville, co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.

What Literature can Teach the Natural Sciences (McConnell Center, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville, from Apr 04, 2011 02:00 PM to Apr 04, 2011 03:05 PM)

Georgetown University political scholar Patrick Deneen founded the Tocqueville Forum, an initiative that seeks to preserve America's founding principles. Free and open to the public.

Essay Contest 2011 Deadline (from Apr 15, 2011 12:00 PM to Apr 15, 2011 11:55 PM)

Open to Kentucky middle and high school students; $1,750 given away in prize money

2011 Summer Teacher Institute: Camelot at 50 (University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs, from Jun 26, 2011 02:00 PM to Jul 01, 2011 04:00 PM)

(June 26-July 1, 2011) — A six-day conference in Charlottesville, Virginia, sponsored by the McConnell Center.

Economics: Smith to Friedman (Chicago, Illinois, from Jul 17, 2011 12:00 AM to Jul 22, 2011 12:00 AM)

(July 17-22, 2011) — A six-day professional development conference to Chicago, Illinois, co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc. Online application required.

Constitution Cupcakes (Swain Student Activities Center, Second Floor, from Sep 14, 2011 11:30 AM to Sep 14, 2011 01:00 PM)

Visit the University of Louisville's student activities center for free cupcakes and pocket-size U.S. Constitutions.

Constitution Cupcakes (Swain Student Activities Center, Second Floor, from Sep 14, 2011 11:30 AM to Sep 14, 2011 01:00 PM)

Visit the University of Louisville's student activities center for free cupcakes and pocket-size U.S. Constitutions.

Constitution Day 2012 (McConnell Center, Ekstrom LIbrary, University of Louisville, from Sep 14, 2011 04:00 PM to Sep 14, 2011 05:00 PM)

Sept. 14, 2011 — Cupcakes, quiz bowls and free Constitutions. Come celebrate Constitution Day with us!

Constitution Day 2011 (McConnell Center, Ekstrom LIbrary, University of Louisville, from Sep 14, 2011 04:00 PM to Sep 14, 2011 05:00 PM)

Sept. 14, 2011 — Cupcakes, quiz bowls and free Constitutions. Come celebrate Constitution Day with us!

Before the Republic: The Anglo-American Origins of Modern America (Williamsburg, Virginia, from Oct 07, 2011 08:00 AM to Oct 10, 2011 06:00 PM)

Oct. 7-10, 2011 - A four-day professional development conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. Application due Sept. 26, 2011.

Liberty and Executive Power (Rapid City, South Dakota, from Oct 20, 2011 08:00 AM to Oct 23, 2011 05:00 PM)

Oct. 20-23, 2011 - A four-day professional development conference to Rapid City, South Dakota. Application required. Co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.

Liberty and Order: The First Party Struggle (Boston, Massachusetts, from Nov 03, 2011 08:00 AM to Nov 06, 2011 05:00 PM)

Nov. 3-6, 2011 - A four-day professional development conference to Boston, Massachusetts, co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.

The Most Consequential Presidential Elections in American History (PNC Club, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, from Feb 17, 2012 08:30 AM to Feb 17, 2012 03:00 PM)

Feb. 17, 2012 - Join our panel of experts as they discuss the 10 most consequential presidential elections in American history. Students, teachers and community members are welcome to attend.

The Hoover-Roosevelt Conversation: Liberty, Responsibility & the New Deal (Louisville, Kentucky, from Mar 01, 2012 08:00 AM to Mar 04, 2012 05:00 PM)

March 1-4, 2012 - A four-day professional development conference in Louisville, Kentucky, co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.

Essay Contest Deadline (from Jun 01, 2012 12:00 AM to Jun 01, 2012 11:55 PM)

Open to Kentucky high school students; cash prizes

Summer Teacher Institute 2012: Manifest Destiny (Santa Fe, New Mexico, from Jul 15, 2012 12:00 AM to Jul 20, 2012 12:00 AM)

July 15-20, 2012 - A six-day, all-expense-paid professional development conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.

Fall classes begin (from Aug 20, 2012 08:00 AM to Aug 20, 2012 10:00 PM)

 

Rethinking the Gold Standard (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville, from Aug 27, 2012 06:00 PM to Aug 27, 2012 07:00 PM)

Do the Benefits Exceed the Costs? - with Brian Domitrovic, Sam Houston State University

Labor Day Holiday (from Sep 03, 2012 08:00 AM to Sep 03, 2012 05:00 PM)

University offices will be closed.

Rethinking the 2012 Election (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville, from Oct 01, 2012 06:00 PM to Oct 01, 2012 07:00 PM)

Is Obama Following the Harry Truman Model? - with author and historian David Pietrusza (book signing to follow lecture)

Rethinking the Trail of Tears (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville, from Oct 25, 2012 06:00 PM to Oct 25, 2012 07:00 PM)

Liberty, Constitutionalism and the Cherokee People - with Amy Sturgis, Native American studies scholar at Lenoir-Rhyne University

Rethinking American Exceptionalism (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville, from Nov 05, 2012 06:00 PM to Nov 05, 2012 07:00 PM)

What's So Great About America?- with Richard Gamble, author and associate history professor at Hillsdale College

Thanksgiving Break (from Nov 21, 2012 12:00 PM to Nov 25, 2012 05:00 PM)

University offices will be closed.

Rethinking FDR, WWII and the Cold War (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville, from Nov 27, 2012 06:00 PM to Nov 27, 2012 07:00 PM)

Herbert Hoover's 'Secret History' Unveiled- with George Nash, Hoover biographer and independent scholar

Last day of classes (from Dec 04, 2012 08:00 AM to Dec 04, 2012 05:00 PM)

 

Winter Break (from Dec 24, 2012 08:00 PM to Dec 31, 2012 05:00 PM)

University offices will be closed.

Spring classes begin (from Jan 07, 2013 08:00 AM to Jan 07, 2013 10:00 PM)

 

reTHINK Federalism: Our Upside-Down Constitution (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville , from Jan 17, 2013 06:00 PM to Jan 17, 2013 07:00 PM)

Michael Greve, a professor at George Mason University School of Law, will discuss his 2012 book, "The Upside-Down Constitution." Free pocket-size U.S. Constitutions will be distributed to audience members.

Martin Luther King Holiday (from Jan 21, 2013 08:00 AM to Jan 21, 2013 05:00 PM)

University offices will be closed.

reTHINK 'Big': Liberals, Conservatives and the Search for Humane Scale (Bingham Humanities Building, Room 205, from Feb 07, 2013 06:00 PM to Feb 07, 2013 07:30 PM)

UofL political scientist David Imbroscio will moderate a discussion between Thad Williamson, associate professor of leadership studies and philosophy, politics, economics and law at the University of Richmond, and Mark Mitchell, chair of the government department at Patrick Henry College.

reTHINK Capitalism & Equality: Reconciling the Moral Balance Sheet of Capitalism (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville , from Feb 28, 2013 06:00 PM to Feb 28, 2013 07:00 PM)

James Otteson, joint professor of philosophy and economics at Yeshiva University, will discuss the relationships between capitalism, morality and equality.

McConnell Scholarship Interview Weekend (University of Louisville, from Mar 01, 2013 12:00 PM to Mar 02, 2013 03:00 PM)

Thirty of Kentucky's best and brightest high school seniors will interview for 10 of our prestigious McConnell Scholarships.

Institutions of Liberty: Federalism and the Separation of Powers (Balitmore, Maryland, from Mar 07, 2013 12:00 AM to Mar 10, 2013 12:00 AM)

March 7-10, 2013 - A four-day, all-expense-paid professional development conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.

Liberty and Responsibility in the Cold War (Lawrence, Kansas, from Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM to Mar 24, 2013 12:00 AM)

March 21-24, 2013 - A four-day, all-expense-paid professional development conference in Lawrence, Kansas. Co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.

Leadership Lessons from Combat: A Conversation with Major General Jefforey Smith (Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville , from Mar 27, 2013 12:00 PM to Mar 27, 2013 01:00 PM)

Free and open to the public

reTHINK Liberalism: Luck, Responsibility and Markets (Bingham Humanities Room 205, Belknap Campus, from Apr 11, 2013 06:00 PM to Apr 11, 2013 07:00 PM)

Jeff Spinner-Halev, a political theory professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, will discuss whether policy, including educational policy, should aim to neutralize the role of "bad luck" or aim to reach equality.

Last day of classes (from Apr 22, 2013 08:00 AM to Apr 22, 2013 05:00 PM)

 

Commencement (from May 11, 2013 08:00 AM to May 11, 2013 05:00 PM)

University offices will be closed.