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American Universities and the Principles of Liberty
The Intercollegiate Studies Institute is pleased to announce a new program for distinguished undergraduate and graduate students. American Universities and the Principles of Liberty is a series of colloquia devoted to a better understanding of specific themes and texts that have been crucial to the development and preservation of liberty in the West. It is part of a partnered program with the Liberty Fund, Inc.
These colloquia are by-invitation-only and bring students to appealing settings throughout the United States for a weekend of extended Socratic-style discussions, both formal and informal, over assigned readings that address specific themes. Leading scholars facilitate discussion during the formal sessions; the schedule also leaves time for casual interaction either during meals and hospitality or free time in the afternoons.
ISI covers the expenses for all eligible students, including travel, meals and lodging. The colloquia run from Thursday night, with an opening reception and meal, through a formal meal and hospitality on Saturday night. The schedule for Fridays and Saturdays consists of two 90-minute sessions each morning and one 90-minute session late each afternoon.
Students who are interested in participating in this program should contact either:
Darryl G. Hart, Director for Partnered Programs or
Emily Corwin, Seminar Program Manager
2008-2009 Colloquia
- Liberty and Hayek (graduate students)
May 29 - June 1, 2008 – Piety Hill
- Liberty and Community (science undergraduates)
June 12-15, 2008 – Boston
- Liberty, Commerce, and Character in Hume’s Essays (graduate students)
August 21-24, 2008 – Piety Hill
- Burke and Liberty (honors fellows)
September 25-28, 2008 – Philadelphia
- Federalism and Constitutionalism (honors fellows)
October 16-19, 2008 – Savannah
- Liberty and the Common Law (honors fellows)
November 20-23, 2008 – Philadelphia
- Shaftesbury, Mandeville, and Smith on Liberty, Virtue and Prosperity (graduate students)
December 4-7, 2008 – Baltimore
- Modern American Conservatism (honors fellows)
January 15-18, 2009 – San Diego
- Executive Power in the United States Constitution (science undergraduates)
January 22-25, 2009 – San Diego
- Liberty and the Rise and Decline of Civilizations (science undergraduates)
January 29 – February 1, 2009 – Philadelphia
- Totalitarianism (graduate students)
March 19-22, 2009 – Philadelphia
- The Rules of War: An Appraisal of Just War Theory (honors fellows)
April 2-5, 2009 – Baltimore
2006-2007 Colloquia
- Liberty and Community (graduate students)
June 15-18, 2006 – Mecosta, Mich.
- Totalitarianism: The Great Terror and the Gulag (exceptional undergraduates)
September 21-24, 2006 – Richmond
- Social Capital (exceptional undergraduates)
October 5-8, 2006 – Providence
- Modern American Conservatism (exceptional undergraduates)
October 19-22, 2006 – Philadelphia
- Friedrich Hayek (science undergraduates)
November 2-5, 2006 – Chicago
- Free Market Economics from Smith to Friedman (science undergraduates)
November 9-12, 2006 – Philadelphia
- The Moral Foundations of a Free Society (exceptional undergraduates)
January 25-28, 2007 – Santa Barbara
- Individual Rights and Responsibilities (graduate students)
February 8-11, 2007 – Princeton
- Liberty, War, and Peace (exceptional undergraduates)
February 22-25, 2007 – Washington, DC
- Common Law (exceptional undergraduates)
March 8-11, 2007 – San Francisco
- Liberty and Responsibility in the Welfare State (science undergraduates)
March 15-18, 2007 – San Antonio
- Federalism and Constitutionalism (graduate students)
April 19-22, 2007 – Piety Hill
2005-2006 Colloquia
- Free Trade and Globalization (graduate students)
The Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal
Mecosta, Michigan
June 9-12, 2005
- Law, Liberty and the Rise of the West (exceptional undergraduates)
The Omni Hotel at Independence Park
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
September 8-11, 2005
- Liberty, Commerce, and Character in Hume’s Essays (exceptional undergraduates)
Jefferson Hotel
Richmond, Virginia
September 29-October 2, 2005
- Liberty and Community (science & technology)
Washington Duke Inn and Country Club
Durham, North Carolina
October 13-16, 2005
- Moral Foundations of a Free Society (exceptional undergraduates)
The Omni Parker House Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts
November 3-6, 2005
- Liberty and Responsibility and the Welfare State
The Omni Hotel at Independence Park
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
January 19-22, 2006
- Shaftesbury, Mandeville, and Smith on Liberty, Virtue, and Prosperity (exceptional undergraduates)
The Omni San Diego Hotel
San Diego, California
January 26-29, 2006
- Liberty and the Rise and Decline of Civilization (exceptional undergraduates)
The Hermitage Hotel
Nashville, Tennessee
February 9-12, 2006
- Modern American Conservatism (graduate students)
The Mulberry Inn
Savannah, Georgia
February 16-19, 2006
- Religious Liberty, Toleration, and the Reformation (science & technology)
The Nassau Inn
Princeton, New Jersey
March 9-12, 2006
- War and the Defense of Liberty (exceptional undergraduates)
Mayflower Park Hotel
Seattle, Washington
March 23-26, 2006
- Federalism and Constitutionalism (graduate students)
The Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal
Mecosta, Michigan
April 27-30, 2006
2004-2005 Colloquia
- Liberal Education in a Free Society (graduate students)
The Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal
Mecosta, Michigan
November 4-7, 2004
- Religion and the American Founding (science & technology)
The Omni Hotel at Independence Park
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 18-21, 2004
- Liberty and Community (exceptional undergrads)
Hotel De Anza
San Jose, California
January 13-16, 2005
- Burke and Hayek on Order and Liberty (science & technology)
The Westin St. Francis Hotel
San Francisco, California
March 3-6, 2005
- Liberty and Order in the American Founding (exceptional undergrads)
The Mayflower Park Hotel
Seattle, Washington
March 10-13, 2005
- Constitutional Economics and Public Choice
The Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal
Mecosta, Michigan
April 7-10, 2005
What participants are saying:
“Thank you so much for the opportunity to be part of such a magnificent conference; I don’t use the word ‘magnificent’ lightly.” —Student from Baylor University
“It’s hard to find something to improve upon, since ISI has perfected the most enjoyable ways to discuss conservative philosophy.” —Student from University of North Carolina
“The readings and the discussion were fantastic. I feel that there are few opportunities in life to consider what one believes and how to live consistently with those beliefs; this was definitely one of those opportunities.” —Student from St. John’s College
“The location was excellent, the variety of participants was perfect, and I benefited very much from the experience.” —Student from the University of Notre Dame
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