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1 SFL- Shakespeare and Adam Smith SFL- Shakespeare and Adam Smith SFL- Shakespeare and Adam Smith SFL- Shakespeare and Adam Smith Atlas & Mackinac – Think Tank Leadership Training Atlas & Mackinac – Think Tank Leadership Training September 30, 2012 – October 3, 2012 The Atlas Think Tank Leadership Training Program serves as an introductory course on think tank management to individuals in the early stages of starting a think tank, as well as… Political Propaganda and the State Seminar Political Propaganda and the State Seminar October 1, 2012 Five Fall Seminars Announced Events in Kingston, Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, and Ottawa We’re kicking off the fall semester with five great seminars on campuses in Ontario and Quebec. All of our… National Capital Association of Scholars – Higher-Ed Crisis National Capital Association of Scholars – Higher-Ed Crisis October 1, 2012 6:00 am – 8:00 pm On Monday, 1 October 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Graham Down and the National Capital Association of Scholars will host Chris Demuth, lawyer, fellow at the Hudson Institute, and… IHS Raleigh Networking Event IHS Raleigh Networking Event October 1, 2012 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Join us for a fall networking reception on Monday, October 1st at the Renaissance Raleigh North Hills. Whether you go back to school or not, autumn is the perfect time…	2 IHS Raleigh Networking Event IHS Raleigh Networking Event IHS Raleigh Networking Event IHS Raleigh Networking Event Atlas & Mackinac – Think Tank Leadership Training Atlas & Mackinac – Think Tank Leadership Training September 30, 2012 – October 3, 2012 The Atlas Think Tank Leadership Training Program serves as an introductory course on think tank management to individuals in the early stages of starting a think tank, as well as… AEI – Interpreting Legal Texts AEI – Interpreting Legal Texts October 2, 2012 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm American Enterprise Institute. As we celebrate the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution, and as the Supreme Court prepares to open a new term, Justice Antonin Scalia and noted legal… Mercatus – Supporter Dinner Mercatus – Supporter Dinner October 2, 2012 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Do you want the facts and intellectual arguments to defend your policy beliefs to family and friends? Join Antony Davies, a member of Mercatus Center’s faculty network and an economics… SFL- The Moral Arc of Science SFL- The Moral Arc of Science October 2, 2012 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm October 2nd- “The Moral Arc of Science” with Michael Shermer (8:00-9:00PM Eastern Time/2:00-3:00AM Central European Summer Time) Register here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/329727674 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/105192852967941/ The arc of the moral universe bends toward truth, justice, freedom, and prosperity…	3 SFL- The Moral Arc of Science SFL- The Moral Arc of Science SFL- The Moral Arc of Science SFL- The Moral Arc of Science SFL- The Moral Arc of Science SFL- The Moral Arc of Science SFL- The Moral Arc of Science Atlas & Mackinac – Think Tank Leadership Training Atlas & Mackinac – Think Tank Leadership Training September 30, 2012 – October 3, 2012 The Atlas Think Tank Leadership Training Program serves as an introductory course on think tank management to individuals in the early stages of starting a think tank, as well as… Atlas – NY Liberty Forum and Freedom Dinner 2012 Atlas – NY Liberty Forum and Freedom Dinner 2012 October 3, 2012 Join Atlas October 3rd and 4th in New York City for the Liberty Forum and Freedom Dinner where you will hear from leading intellectuals and become inspired when you meet… NEA- Making College Cheaper and Better NEA- Making College Cheaper and Better October 3, 2012 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Anxiety about paying for college is at an all-time high with student loan debt skyrocketing, Congress battling over funding student financial aid programs, and a billion-dollar student loan debt collection… Mercatus – Income Inequality Mercatus – Income Inequality October 3, 2012 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Is it a problem for public policy? A discussion featuring Robert H. Frank and Scott Winship. Moderated by Jack A. Goldstone, Virginia E. and John T. Hazel. Tocqueville Forum – Assessment of Religion in America Tocqueville Forum – Assessment of Religion in America October 3, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Widely considered as the new tome on religion in contemporary America, Robert Putnam and David Campbell carefully examine those aspects of American religion that have made it unique among all… YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates October 3, 2012 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm This fall, Young Americans for Liberty is leading the election conversation with campus debates! With the presidential debates underway, this is the perfect time to shift the dialogue toward the… Statesman Education & Viewing of First Presidential Debate Statesman Education & Viewing of First Presidential Debate October 3, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join Ronald J. Pestritto, Dean of the Hillsdale College Graduate School of Statesmanship and Charles and Lucia Shipley, Chairs in the American Constitution, for a reception and lecture prior to…	4 Statesman Education & Viewing of First Presidential Debate Statesman Education & Viewing of First Presidential Debate Statesman Education & Viewing of First Presidential Debate Statesman Education & Viewing of First Presidential Debate Statesman Education & Viewing of First Presidential Debate Statesman Education & Viewing of First Presidential Debate Hillsdale – Free Market Forum Hillsdale – Free Market Forum October 4, 2012 – October 6, 2012 The Free Market Forum seeks to encourage the study of free enterprise by bringing scholars together for dynamic exchanges of ideas on topics related to free market economics. Visit this years… Atlas Network – Dinner Atlas Network – Dinner October 4, 2012 Join Atlas October 4 in New York City for our Liberty Forum and Freedom Dinner where you’ll hear from leading intellectuals and become inspired when you meet think tank leaders… Franklin Center & Ballotpedia – Analysis of State Legislative Control Franklin Center & Ballotpedia – Analysis of State Legislative Control October 4, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm With over 6,000 state legislative seats up for election this year, it can be difficult to keep track of everything that’s happening. This webinar features experts from Ballotpedia, the the… Heritage – Imports, Jobs & the Economy Heritage – Imports, Jobs & the Economy October 4, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm At a time of high unemployment and political strife, trade is under fire. Imports in particular are criticized as harming the economy and, especially, costing jobs. These criticisms are misguided. Imports… AEI – Capitalism AEI – Capitalism October 4, 2012 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm Thirty years ago, America was gripped by a severe, ongoing recession. Much of Europe faced persistently high unemployment and Syria’s ruler unleashed a bloody crackdown on its own people. This… Political Theory Institute- Cost/Benefit of American Global Leadership Political Theory Institute- Cost/Benefit of American Global Leadership October 4, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm The Janus Forum aims to bring public intellectuals with diverse points of view to campus to tackle important public policy issues in a probing yet respectful conversation and in the…	5 Political Theory Institute- Cost/Benefit of American Global Leadership Hillsdale – Free Market Forum Hillsdale – Free Market Forum October 4, 2012 – October 6, 2012 The Free Market Forum seeks to encourage the study of free enterprise by bringing scholars together for dynamic exchanges of ideas on topics related to free market economics. Visit this years…	6 Hillsdale – Free Market Forum Hillsdale – Free Market Forum Hillsdale – Free Market Forum Hillsdale – Free Market Forum October 4, 2012 – October 6, 2012 The Free Market Forum seeks to encourage the study of free enterprise by bringing scholars together for dynamic exchanges of ideas on topics related to free market economics. Visit this years… SFL – Michigan Regional Conference SFL – Michigan Regional Conference October 6, 2012 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Meet pro-liberty peers from their region, learn from experts on liberty, receive free resources, network with leaders of the liberty movement, and learn new skills for advancing liberty on their…	7
8	9 SFL – Michigan Regional Conference SFL – Michigan Regional Conference SFL – Michigan Regional Conference Cato- Book Forum Cato- Book Forum October 9, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Time to End Affirmative Action? Fisher v. University of Texas BOOK FORUM Tuesday, October 9, 2012 Noon (Luncheon to Follow) Featuring authors Richard H. Sander, UCLA School of Law and co-author of… SFL- Setting Up and Running A Student Organization SFL- Setting Up and Running A Student Organization October 9, 2012 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm October 9th- “Setting Up and Running A Student Organization” with Nick Roskams (2:00PM-3:00PM Eastern Time/20:00-21:00 Central European Summer Time) Register here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/498674938 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/102977843191297/#!/events/414832648581619/ Student organizations are at the heart of the future liberty movement. ESFL’s… Cato- Policy Forum Cato- Policy Forum October 9, 2012 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Countervailing Calamity: How to Stop the Global Subsidies Race POLICY FORUM Tuesday, October 9, 2012 4:00 PM (Reception To Follow) Featuring Tim Carney, Washington Examiner; Scott Lincicome, White and Case, LLP; and…	10 Cato- Policy Forum Cato- Policy Forum Cato- Policy Forum Cato- Policy Forum Cato- Policy Forum Cato- Policy Forum Cato- Policy Forum Cato- Policy Forum Cato- Policy Forum Cato Euro Crisis & Lessons for US Cato Euro Crisis & Lessons for US October 10, 2012 9:00 am – 5:15 pm Europe has long been the model of the modern welfare state, with many countries providing “cradle-to-grave” protection against the vicissitudes of life by publicly funding housing, sustenance, health care, pensions,… Cato – Euro Crisis Cato – Euro Crisis October 10, 2012 9:00 am – 5:15 pm Europe has long been the model of the modern welfare state, with many countries providing “cradle-to-grave” protection against the vicissitudes of life by publicly funding housing, sustenance, health care, pensions,… AEI – Science Left Behind AEI – Science Left Behind October 10, 2012 11:30 am – 1:30 pm In recent years, it has become fashionable to characterize people with conservative political views as “anti-science.” On issues ranging from human evolution to stem cells to climate change, this anti-science… Heritage – the Transformational Decade Heritage – the Transformational Decade October 10, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm In The Transformational Decade, Dr. Herbert London examines the transformation that took place in American life from the attack on the World Trade Center to the emergence of the Obama… NCPA Dallas – John Blundell: Women & Liberty NCPA Dallas – John Blundell: Women & Liberty October 10, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm In his new book Ladies for Liberty: Women Who Made a Difference in American History John Blundell provides a lively portrait of more than 20 leading American women who helped… Heritage – Cooperation with Civil Society in Pakistan to Counter Radicalism Heritage – Cooperation with Civil Society in Pakistan to Counter Radicalism October 10, 2012 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Rising extremism in Pakistan has drawn attention to the need for engagement with moderate Muslim networks and civil society organizations that can effectively counter radical narratives and decrease the pool… Center for Education Reform- Privatizing Education Center for Education Reform- Privatizing Education October 10, 2012 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Can education be run as a profitable business and still be guided by a humanitarian vision? Please join us for a roundtable discussion with: James Tooley, Author, From Village School to Global… AFF – Starting Career in Public Policy AFF – Starting Career in Public Policy October 10, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm To Be or Not To Be in Government: Starting Your Career in Public Policy Join AFF and Mercatus Center Graduate Student Programs in a discussion on where to start your public… Freedom to Marry- National Engagement Party Freedom to Marry- National Engagement Party October 10, 2012 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Please join Brian Johnson, David Lampo, Sarah Longwell, Nicole Neily, Torrey Shearer, and Margaret Taylor at a fundraising happy hour to support Freedom to Marry’s efforts across the country. Come raise…	11 Freedom to Marry- National Engagement Party Freedom to Marry- National Engagement Party Freedom to Marry- National Engagement Party Freedom to Marry- National Engagement Party Freedom to Marry- National Engagement Party Freedom to Marry- National Engagement Party Freedom to Marry- National Engagement Party Libertopia Libertopia October 11, 2012 – October 14, 2012 Libertopia is an annual festival of peace, freedom, music, community and ideas that will change the World. It is a unique experience…a 3 day celebration of our individuality and diversity packed… AEI- Venezuela Votes AEI- Venezuela Votes October 11, 2012 1:45 am – 4:00 pm Venezuela votes: Outcome and outlook for regional security Time: 1:45 PM – 4:00 PM Host: AEI. The October 7 elections in Venezuela have evolved from a one-sided contestfavoring anti-U.S. strongman Hugo Chavez into… Heritage – Constitution: Model, Resource, or Outlier Heritage – Constitution: Model, Resource, or Outlier October 11, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm The United States Constitution, the world’s oldest written design of government, was a novel political development in the 18th Century. No nation previously had adopted a written instrument to create… Judicial Watch, Inc. – Election Integrity Update Judicial Watch, Inc. – Election Integrity Update October 11, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Please join us as our expert panel discusses an update on election integrity issues: current legal battles over voter IDs; legal challenges to clean voter rolls; early voting, military voting… Cato- IPAB Policy Forum Cato- IPAB Policy Forum October 11, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Is IPAB Medicare Reform? Or Just Another Stop on the Road to Serfdom? POLICY FORUM Thursday, October 11, 2012 Noon (Luncheon to Follow) Featuring Michael F. Cannon, Director, Health Policy Studies, Cato… AEI- Bubbles and Central Banks AEI- Bubbles and Central Banks October 11, 2012 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Two Bubbles and Two Central Banks: What Now? Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Host: AEI. It has been six dreary years since the U.S. housing bubble peaked, and thereare finally suggestions that… Brown U.- Conservatism and the Common Good Brown U.- Conservatism and the Common Good October 11, 2012 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Conservatism and the Common Good in the 21st Century – Featuring Mr. Timothy Goeglein at Brown University Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Host: Brown University. Mr. Goeglein will speak on the prospects…	12 Brown U.- Conservatism and the Common Good Brown U.- Conservatism and the Common Good Brown U.- Conservatism and the Common Good Brown U.- Conservatism and the Common Good Brown U.- Conservatism and the Common Good Brown U.- Conservatism and the Common Good Libertopia Libertopia October 11, 2012 – October 14, 2012 Libertopia is an annual festival of peace, freedom, music, community and ideas that will change the World. It is a unique experience…a 3 day celebration of our individuality and diversity packed… Atlas Shrugged Part 2 Movie Premiere Atlas Shrugged Part 2 Movie Premiere October 12, 2012 Find a theater near you! http://www.atlasshruggedmovie.com/theaters Trailer teaser: http://www.atlasshruggedmovie.com/atlas-shrugged-part-2-trailer AEI – Labor Market Distortion & Economic Effects AEI – Labor Market Distortion & Economic Effects October 12, 2012 9:30 am – 10:30 am A new book by the University of Chicago’s Casey Mulligan presents a fresh and controversial explanation for the listless economic recovery following the Great Recession. In “The Redistribution Recession: How… Heritage- Theodore Roosevelt’s Political Thought Heritage- Theodore Roosevelt’s Political Thought October 12, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Conservatives have always had a soft spot for the indomitable Teddy Roosevelt. Yet for all his love of country and fighting spirit, TR broke with the Founders’ republicanism and embraced… Cato- Military Spending Economics Policy Forum Cato- Military Spending Economics Policy Forum October 12, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm The Economic Effects of Military Spending POLICY FORUM Friday, October 12, 2012 Noon (Luncheon to Follow) Featuring Benjamin Zycher, Senior Fellow, Pacific Research Institute; Stephen S. Fuller, Dwight Schar Faculty Chair and… Cato- Regulation Policy Forum Cato- Regulation Policy Forum October 12, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Give Me Regulation: From Samuel Insull to James E. Rogers in the Electric Power Industry POLICY FORUM Friday, October 12, 2012 Noon (Luncheon to Follow) Featuring Robert L. Bradley Jr., Founder and…	13 Cato- Regulation Policy Forum Cato- Regulation Policy Forum Cato- Regulation Policy Forum Cato- Regulation Policy Forum Libertopia Libertopia October 11, 2012 – October 14, 2012 Libertopia is an annual festival of peace, freedom, music, community and ideas that will change the World. It is a unique experience…a 3 day celebration of our individuality and diversity packed… SFL – Dallas Regional Conference SFL – Dallas Regional Conference October 13, 2012 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Meet pro-liberty peers from their region, learn from experts on liberty, receive free resources, network with leaders of the liberty movement, and learn new skills for advancing liberty on their… SFL – Florida Regional Conference SFL – Florida Regional Conference October 13, 2012 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Meet pro-liberty peers from their region, learn from experts on liberty, receive free resources, network with leaders of the liberty movement, and learn new skills for advancing liberty on their… Law and Liberty Seminar Law and Liberty Seminar October 13, 2012 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Five Fall Seminars Announced Events in Kingston, Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, and Ottawa We’re kicking off the fall semester with five great seminars on campuses in Ontario and Quebec. All of our…	14 Law and Liberty Seminar Libertopia Libertopia October 11, 2012 – October 14, 2012 Libertopia is an annual festival of peace, freedom, music, community and ideas that will change the World. It is a unique experience…a 3 day celebration of our individuality and diversity packed…
15 Libertopia Libertopia Libertopia Libertopia YAL – Civil Liberties College Tour YAL – Civil Liberties College Tour October 15, 2012 – October 19, 2012 YAL & the Future of Freedom Foundation are teaming up to bring together a conservative, libertarian, and liberal to discuss “the War on Terrorism, Civil Liberties, and the Constitution.” Glenn Greenwald (liberal), Jacob… Cato – Lessons Learned from Europe Cato – Lessons Learned from Europe October 15, 2012 9:00 am – 5:15 pm Europe has long been the model of the modern welfare state, with many countries providing “cradle-to-grave” protection against the vicissitudes of life by publicly funding housing, sustenance, health care, pensions,… Cato – Capitalist China Cato – Capitalist China October 15, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm China has taken an extraordinary, and often unanticipated, journey in transforming itself from a closed agrarian socialist economy to a powerful economic force in the international arena. Coase and Wang… AEI – America and It’s Language AEI – America and It’s Language October 15, 2012 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm This Bradley Lecture will be delivered by David Skinner, author of The Story of Ain’t (HarperCollins, October 2012. More information at:http://www.aei.org/events/2012/10/15/the-story-of-aint-america-and-its-language/.	16 AEI – America and It’s Language AEI – America and It’s Language AEI – America and It’s Language AEI – America and It’s Language AEI – America and It’s Language AEI – America and It’s Language AEI – America and It’s Language YAL – Civil Liberties College Tour YAL – Civil Liberties College Tour October 15, 2012 – October 19, 2012 YAL & the Future of Freedom Foundation are teaming up to bring together a conservative, libertarian, and liberal to discuss “the War on Terrorism, Civil Liberties, and the Constitution.” Glenn Greenwald (liberal), Jacob… Heritage- Case Study in Socialism in Denmark Heritage- Case Study in Socialism in Denmark October 16, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Denmark has the highest total tax obligation in the world, towering far above the European average. It also has the smallest private sector in Europe, to support one of the… Cato- Tea Party Libertarian Roots Cato- Tea Party Libertarian Roots October 16, 2012 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm The Libertarian Roots of the Tea Party POLICY FORUM Tuesday, October 16, 2012 4:00 PM (Reception To Follow) Featuring David Kirby, Vice President, FreedomWorks, and Associate Policy Analyst, Cato Institute; and Emily… AEI – Education as Campaign Platform AEI – Education as Campaign Platform October 16, 2012 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm While education has been largely sidelined throughout the U.S. presidential campaign trail, a well-trained, highly skilled and globally competitive workforce is crucial to solving some of America’s biggest challenges. Whoever… LOTR & YAL- October Happy Hour LOTR & YAL- October Happy Hour October 16, 2012 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm And they’re off! The presidential candidates have left the gates and are racing full throttle towards the November 6th general elections. The only hurdles standing between them and the finish… IHS- Kosmos “Academic Publishing in History” IHS- Kosmos “Academic Publishing in History” October 16, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm “Academic Publishing in History” An in-depth look at consequential publications for historians and how to approach the book publishing process. Extensive Q&A to follow. Tuesday, October 16, 7:00-8:00pm ESTSpeaker: Dr. Phil Magness,… SFL- LEAP Zones & Free Cities SFL- LEAP Zones & Free Cities October 16, 2012 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm October 16th- “LEAP Zones: A Legal, Economic, Administrative, and Political Framework for Free Cities” with Mark Klugmann (8:00-9:00PM Eastern Time/2:00-3:00AM Central European Summer Time) Register here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/728740522 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/102977843191297 “LEAP Cities” is an innovative model designed…	17 SFL- LEAP Zones & Free Cities SFL- LEAP Zones & Free Cities SFL- LEAP Zones & Free Cities SFL- LEAP Zones & Free Cities SFL- LEAP Zones & Free Cities SFL- LEAP Zones & Free Cities SFL- LEAP Zones & Free Cities YAL – Civil Liberties College Tour YAL – Civil Liberties College Tour October 15, 2012 – October 19, 2012 YAL & the Future of Freedom Foundation are teaming up to bring together a conservative, libertarian, and liberal to discuss “the War on Terrorism, Civil Liberties, and the Constitution.” Glenn Greenwald (liberal), Jacob… YAF – Jonah Goldberg vs. Peter Beinart: Govt in Free Society YAF – Jonah Goldberg vs. Peter Beinart: Govt in Free Society October 17, 2012 Host: Young America’s Foundation. As part of the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation’s Great Debate Series, Jonah Goldberg will debate Peter Beinart at the University of Virginia on the Proper Role… Cato – Construction and Union Wages Cato – Construction and Union Wages October 17, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm The Davis-Bacon Act, the law that sets wages typically at or near the union rate for workers on billions of dollars worth of public works annually, has afflicted the construction… Heritage- The Russia-Syria Relationship Heritage- The Russia-Syria Relationship October 17, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm As chaos grows across the Middle East, the civil war in Syria rages on. Syria’s Bashar Assad has done everything possible to stay in power, including ruthless crackdowns and indiscriminate… AEI- Nation of Takers? AEI- Nation of Takers? October 17, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Have We Become a Nation of Takers? Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Host: AEI. Over the past three decades, the percentage of American households receivinggovernment benefits has risen from less than 30… Action Figure or Doll? Action Figure or Doll? October 17, 2012 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Five Fall Seminars Announced Events in Kingston, Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, and Ottawa We’re kicking off the fall semester with five great seminars on campuses in Ontario and Quebec. All of our… YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates October 17, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm This fall, Young Americans for Liberty is leading the election conversation with campus debates! With the presidential debates underway, this is the perfect time to shift the dialogue toward the…	18 YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates YAL – Civil Liberties College Tour YAL – Civil Liberties College Tour October 15, 2012 – October 19, 2012 YAL & the Future of Freedom Foundation are teaming up to bring together a conservative, libertarian, and liberal to discuss “the War on Terrorism, Civil Liberties, and the Constitution.” Glenn Greenwald (liberal), Jacob… Cato- Financial Crises Book Forum Cato- Financial Crises Book Forum October 18, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Why Some Firms Thrive While Others Fail: Governance and Management Lessons from the Crisis(Oxford University Press, 2012) BOOK FORUM Thursday, October 18, 2012 Noon (Luncheon to Follow) Featuring Thomas Stanton, Fellow, Center… Cato- Sequestration Capitol Hill Briefing Cato- Sequestration Capitol Hill Briefing October 18, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm The Real Effects of Sequestration CAPITOL HILL BRIEFING Thursday, October 18, 2012 Noon (Lunch Included) Featuring Christopher Preble, Vice President for Defense and Foreign Policy Studies, Cato Institute; Dan Mitchell, Senior Fellow,… Heritage- Policies of Green Jobs Heritage- Policies of Green Jobs October 18, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm What is a “green job” anyway? Few can adequately define one. Even the government isn’t sure. Still, President Obama and environmentalist coalitions such as the BlueGreen Alliance claim the creation… AEI- Better Capitalism AEI- Better Capitalism October 18, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Better Capitalism: Reviving America’s Entrepreneurial Engine Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Host: AEI. In the wake of the Great Recession of 2009 and in the midst of America’slistless economic recovery, economists, policymakers… AFF – Oct Roundatable AFF – Oct Roundatable October 18, 2012 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm October Roundtable: “Climb the Ladder Quickly: Advice for Your Next Job” Come to the October Roundtable to learn the most effective ways to advance your career in the liberty movement. 6:30 Drinks… IHS- How to Become An Economist IHS- How to Become An Economist October 18, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join Dr. Mario Villarreal-Diaz for an online webcast and discussion at 7PM EST on October 18 looking at a career in economics. Gain perspective on topics like: • Applying to an…	19 IHS- How to Become An Economist IHS- How to Become An Economist IHS- How to Become An Economist IHS- How to Become An Economist IHS- How to Become An Economist IHS- How to Become An Economist IHS- How to Become An Economist IHS- How to Become An Economist IHS- How to Become An Economist YAL – Civil Liberties College Tour YAL – Civil Liberties College Tour October 15, 2012 – October 19, 2012 YAL & the Future of Freedom Foundation are teaming up to bring together a conservative, libertarian, and liberal to discuss “the War on Terrorism, Civil Liberties, and the Constitution.” Glenn Greenwald (liberal), Jacob… IHS – Advanced Topics in Liberty IHS – Advanced Topics in Liberty October 19, 2012 – October 21, 2012 Spontaneous Orders and Experimental Economics. Discussion led by Bart Wilson - More information here SSDP- 2012 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference SSDP- 2012 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference October 19, 2012 Visit their website for more information! Lodging: lodging at SSDP members’ houses will be available to visiting SSDP chapters on a first come first served basis. After you have registered, please… FEE Pittsburgh Alumni Networking Event FEE Pittsburgh Alumni Networking Event October 19, 2012 6:00 am – 8:00 pm AEI- Policy Uncertainty and the Economy AEI- Policy Uncertainty and the Economy October 19, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Policy Uncertainty and the Economy: A New Index To Gauge the Pain Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Host: AEI As the U.S. fiscal cliff looms, government debt mounts and the euro remains… Cato- Cato Book Forum Cato- Cato Book Forum October 19, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Rome’s Last Citizen: The Life and Legacy of Cato, Mortal Enemy of Caesar(St. Martin’s Press, 2012) BOOK FORUM Friday, October 19, 2012 Noon (Luncheon to Follow) Featuring the authors Rob Goodman and… IHS Fall for Liberty Phoenix Networking Reception IHS Fall for Liberty Phoenix Networking Reception October 19, 2012 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Join us for a networking reception in Tempe, Arizona! Whether you go back to school or not, autumn is the perfect time to connect with local faculty, IHS alums, and liberty-minded friends… LOTR Pittsburgh Debut LOTR Pittsburgh Debut October 19, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Exploratory initial meeting to gauge interest in having a Liberty on the Rocks social group in Pittsburgh. A core group of people have been talking about this and are hoping to… Patrick Henry College & ISI – American Exceptionalism Patrick Henry College & ISI – American Exceptionalism October 19, 2012 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Keeping America Exceptionally Weird: A Localist’s Take on American Exceptionalism,Featuring Dr. Ted McAllister at Patrick Henry College Time: 800 PM – 9:30 PM Host: Patrick Henry College. Is America an exceptional nation? If…	20 Patrick Henry College & ISI – American Exceptionalism Patrick Henry College & ISI – American Exceptionalism Patrick Henry College & ISI – American Exceptionalism IHS – Advanced Topics in Liberty IHS – Advanced Topics in Liberty October 19, 2012 – October 21, 2012 Spontaneous Orders and Experimental Economics. Discussion led by Bart Wilson - More information here SFL – Arizona Regional Conference SFL – Arizona Regional Conference October 20, 2012 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Meet pro-liberty peers from their region, learn from experts on liberty, receive free resources, network with leaders of the liberty movement, and learn new skills for advancing liberty on their… SFL – Pittsburgh Regional Conference SFL – Pittsburgh Regional Conference October 20, 2012 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Meet pro-liberty peers from their region, learn from experts on liberty, receive free resources, network with leaders of the liberty movement, and learn new skills for advancing liberty on their…	21 SFL – Pittsburgh Regional Conference IHS – Advanced Topics in Liberty IHS – Advanced Topics in Liberty October 19, 2012 – October 21, 2012 Spontaneous Orders and Experimental Economics. Discussion led by Bart Wilson - More information here
22 IHS – Advanced Topics in Liberty IHS – Advanced Topics in Liberty Heritage- Economic and Security Direction of Chinese Government Heritage- Economic and Security Direction of Chinese Government October 22, 2012 10:30 am – 1:00 pm A new Chinese regime is scheduled to take the reins for the next 10 years, starting November 8. While the Chinese Communist Party is obsessed with stability, the last two… IHS- CL Webcast Series “Commodification” IHS- CL Webcast Series “Commodification” October 22, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm What, If Anything, Is Wrong With Commodification?, Christopher Freiman Monday, October 22 7:00 – 8:00 PM EST According to commonsense morality and many moral philosophers, there are some goods that can be transferred—just…	23 IHS- CL Webcast Series “Commodification” IHS- CL Webcast Series “Commodification” IHS- CL Webcast Series “Commodification” IHS- CL Webcast Series “Commodification” IHS- CL Webcast Series “Commodification” IHS- CL Webcast Series “Commodification” IHS- CL Webcast Series “Commodification” Cato- Africa’s Third Liberation Book Forum Cato- Africa’s Third Liberation Book Forum October 23, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Africa’s Third Liberation: The New Search for Prosperity and Jobs(Penguin Books South Africa, 2012) BOOK FORUM Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Noon (Luncheon to Follow) Featuring the authors Jeffrey Herbst, President, Colgate University;… SFL- Islam, Digital Media, and The Future of Liberty SFL- Islam, Digital Media, and The Future of Liberty October 23, 2012 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm October 23rd- “Islam, Digital Media, and The Future of Liberty ” with Amir Ahmad Nasr (2:00PM-3:00PM Eastern Time/20:00-21:00 Central European Summer Time) Register here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/126008130 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/102977843191297 This talk will feature a brief history of Islamdom’s… George Mason American Constitution Society – Marriage in the Law George Mason American Constitution Society – Marriage in the Law October 23, 2012 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm The Symposium will cover the legal and public policy implications of how marriage is defined by law-makers and by the courts. The panel will examine the legal standards that states… YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates October 23, 2012 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm This fall, Young Americans for Liberty is leading the election conversation with campus debates! With the presidential debates underway, this is the perfect time to shift the dialogue toward the… YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates October 23, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm This fall, Young Americans for Liberty is leading the election conversation with campus debates! With the presidential debates underway, this is the perfect time to shift the dialogue toward the… IHS- Kosmos Entering the Legal Job Market IHS- Kosmos Entering the Legal Job Market October 23, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm “How to Enter the Legal Academic Job Market” In-depth conversation focusing on special considerations for the legal academic job market and departments seeking new faculty. Tuesday, October 23, 7:00-8:00pm ESTSpeaker: Josh Blackman,… YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates October 23, 2012 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm This fall, Young Americans for Liberty is leading the election conversation with campus debates! With the presidential debates underway, this is the perfect time to shift the dialogue toward the…	24 YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates AFF- No Free Lunch Networking AFF- No Free Lunch Networking October 24, 2012 11:30 am – 1:00 pm October ‘No Free Lunch’ Networking Lunch with AEI Wednesday, October 24th, 2012 11:30 to 1:00- Lunch America’s Future Foundation and American Enterprise Institute are happy to invite you to a networking lunch with Karin Agness of… AEI- History of Fannie Mae AEI- History of Fannie Mae October 24, 2012 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm The fateful history of Fannie Mae: New Deal birth to mortgage crisis fall Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Host: AEI. The protagonist starts humbly, progresses in the world, survives various scrapes and… Acton Institute – 22nd Annual Dinner Acton Institute – 22nd Annual Dinner October 24, 2012 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Black tie optional. More info here YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates October 24, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm This fall, Young Americans for Liberty is leading the election conversation with campus debates! With the presidential debates underway, this is the perfect time to shift the dialogue toward the… Cato- Free Market Cure for the Financial Crises Cato- Free Market Cure for the Financial Crises October 24, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The Financial Crisis and the Free-Market Cure: Why Pure Capitalism Is the World Economy’s Only Hope(McGraw-Hill, 2012) BOOK FORUM Wednesday, October 24, 2012 6:00 PM (Reception To Follow) Featuring the author John…	25 Cato- Free Market Cure for the Financial Crises Cato- Free Market Cure for the Financial Crises Cato- Free Market Cure for the Financial Crises Cato- Free Market Cure for the Financial Crises Cato- Free Market Cure for the Financial Crises Cato- Free Market Cure for the Financial Crises AEI – Election Watch AEI – Election Watch October 25, 2012 8:45 am – 10:00 am What states and groups are the AEI experts watching at this late stage of the campaign? What are they expecting in Senate and House races, and on key referenda and… Cato- Human Capitalism Book Forum Cato- Human Capitalism Book Forum October 25, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Human Capitalism: How Economic Growth Has Made Us Smarter — and More Unequal(Princeton University Press e-book, 2012) BOOK FORUM Thursday, October 25, 2012 Noon (Luncheon to Follow) Featuring the author Brink Lindsey,… AEI – Taiwan: Home for Global Business AEI – Taiwan: Home for Global Business October 25, 2012 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm Taiwan punches well above its weight in the global economy. With only 23 million people, it is the 23rd largest economy in the world. And it is attempting to expand… Cato- Millenials and the Welfare State Cato- Millenials and the Welfare State October 25, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Millenials and the Welfare State: Burden or Blessing? STUDENT FORUM Thursday, October 25, 2012 6:00 PM (Reception To Follow) Featuring Michael D. Tanner, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute; Tom G. Palmer, Executive… YAL- Campus Debates YAL- Campus Debates October 25, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm This fall, Young Americans for Liberty is leading the election conversation with campus debates! With the presidential debates underway, this is the perfect time to shift the dialogue toward the… IHS- Kosmos Online Teaching IHS- Kosmos Online Teaching October 25, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm “Online Teaching” Best practices, teaching style, community building, and connecting with students in an online setting. Thursday, October 25, 7:00-8:00pm EST Speaker: Danny Shahar, University of Arizona For more information and to register please…	26 IHS- Kosmos Online Teaching IHS- Kosmos Online Teaching IHS- Kosmos Online Teaching IHS- Kosmos Online Teaching IHS- Kosmos Online Teaching IHS – Advanced Topics in Liberty IHS – Advanced Topics in Liberty October 26, 2012 – October 28, 2012 Classical Liberalism in Contemporary Political Philosophy. Discussion led by Loren Lomasky – More information here Cato- Policy Perspectives 2012 Cato- Policy Perspectives 2012 October 26, 2012 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Policy Perspectives 2012 Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City Friday, October 26, 2012 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Featuring: John A. Allison President, Cato Institute; P. J. O’Rourke, H. L. Mencken Research… Hudson- Broken Cities or Civic Renewal? Hudson- Broken Cities or Civic Renewal? October 26, 2012 11:30 am – 2:00 pm The Hudson Institute presents Broken Cities or Civic Renewal? Friday, October 26 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hudson Institute Betsy and Walter Stern Conference Center 1015 15th Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 Register online at: http://www.hudson.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_registration&event_id=978 Registration and… AFF & CEI- Producing the Best Donor Materials AFF & CEI- Producing the Best Donor Materials October 26, 2012 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join AFF and CEI’s monthly gathering of development professionals sharing best practices and ideas relevant to our movement! “Producing the Best Donor Materials” The October Cultivation Crew Lunch October 26, 2012 12:00 pm Learn more… FEE New York Alumni Reception FEE New York Alumni Reception October 26, 2012 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm	27 FEE New York Alumni Reception FEE New York Alumni Reception FEE New York Alumni Reception FEE New York Alumni Reception IHS – Advanced Topics in Liberty IHS – Advanced Topics in Liberty October 26, 2012 – October 28, 2012 Classical Liberalism in Contemporary Political Philosophy. Discussion led by Loren Lomasky – More information here CCS- Colloquium on the Morality of Capitalism CCS- Colloquium on the Morality of Capitalism October 27, 2012 – October 29, 2012 CCS Colloquium is a two-day residential program and forum for in-depth discussion centred on a chosen theme. The Colloquium provides participants an opportunity to disentangle themselves from the distractions of… Morality of Capitalism Student Conference Morality of Capitalism Student Conference October 27, 2012 What is capitalism? Is it moral? What is required for it to exist? How should one defend it? The Ayn Rand Institute and the Foundation for Economic Education are teaming up to… SFL – NYC Regional Conference SFL – NYC Regional Conference October 27, 2012 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Meet pro-liberty peers from their region, learn from experts on liberty, receive free resources, network with leaders of the liberty movement, and learn new skills for advancing liberty on their…	28 SFL – NYC Regional Conference SFL – NYC Regional Conference SFL – NYC Regional Conference IHS – Advanced Topics in Liberty IHS – Advanced Topics in Liberty October 26, 2012 – October 28, 2012 Classical Liberalism in Contemporary Political Philosophy. Discussion led by Loren Lomasky – More information here CCS- Colloquium on the Morality of Capitalism CCS- Colloquium on the Morality of Capitalism October 27, 2012 – October 29, 2012 CCS Colloquium is a two-day residential program and forum for in-depth discussion centred on a chosen theme. The Colloquium provides participants an opportunity to disentangle themselves from the distractions of… YAF – High School Conference YAF – High School Conference October 28, 2012 – October 29, 2012 More details here
29 YAF – High School Conference YAF – High School Conference YAF – High School Conference YAF – High School Conference CCS- Colloquium on the Morality of Capitalism CCS- Colloquium on the Morality of Capitalism October 27, 2012 – October 29, 2012 CCS Colloquium is a two-day residential program and forum for in-depth discussion centred on a chosen theme. The Colloquium provides participants an opportunity to disentangle themselves from the distractions of… YAF – High School Conference YAF – High School Conference October 28, 2012 – October 29, 2012 More details here Heritage – Freedom Manifesto Heritage – Freedom Manifesto October 29, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Are we a country founded on the values of freedom and limited government, as envisioned by the founding fathers in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution? Or, do we… AFF – Leadership Dinner AFF – Leadership Dinner October 29, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm This year we are happy to announce that Katherine Mangu-Ward of Reason Magazine will be the keynote speaker at the dinner. For more than 15 years, AFF has been the premiere talent development…	30 AFF – Leadership Dinner AFF – Leadership Dinner AFF – Leadership Dinner AFF – Leadership Dinner Cato- Capitol Hill Briefing on Tax Policy Cato- Capitol Hill Briefing on Tax Policy October 30, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm What’s New in State Tax Policy? Pro-Growth Reforms vs. Special-Interest Breaks CAPITOL HILL BRIEFING Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Noon (Lunch Included) Featuring Chris Edwards, Director of Tax Policy Studies, Cato Institute; David… MEI- Repairing a Broken World MEI- Repairing a Broken World October 30, 2012 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm The MEI invites you to a dinner with Reuven Brenner. Internationally acclaimed economist and Montreal entrepreneur Reuven Brenner may not be quite ‘an expert on ALL things mysterious,’ as Paul Volcker… IHS- Kosmos “Teaching Beyond the Classroom” IHS- Kosmos “Teaching Beyond the Classroom” October 30, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm “Teaching Beyond the Classroom” Overview of mentoring, starting reading groups, organizing speaker series, advising student groups, helping students get published, and other possibilities outside the classroom. Tuesday, October 30, 7:00-8:00pm ESTSpeaker: Dr.… SFL- Shakespeare and Adam Smith SFL- Shakespeare and Adam Smith October 30, 2012 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm October 30th- “Bloody and Invisible Shakespeare: Shakespeare and Adam Smith ” with Sarah Skwire (8:00-9:00PM Eastern Time/2:00-3:00AM Central European Summer Time) Register here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/173977346 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/102977843191297 Adam Smith’s metaphor of the “invisible hand” comes from Macbeth,…	31

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