Christendom: Machiavelli and His Impact on Modern Politics
On May 20, 2022, the Christendom College will be hosting a lecture on Machiavelli with JMC fellow Joseph Brutto. The lecture will be broadcast online for those who wish to […]
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Coastal Carolina: Summer Seminar for Middle and High School Teachers
On June 4-10, 2022, the Cincinnatus Center at Coastal Carolina University will host a week-long summer seminar on the American Political Tradition in June of 2022. This seminar is geared toward middle- and high-school teachers in Horry and surrounding counties, in order to offer content-based professional development to equip teachers with the history and pedagogy […]
Christendom: The Morality of Original Meaning
On August 30, 2022, the Tocqueville Forum at Christendom College will be hosting a lecture and seminar on "The Morality of Original Meaning" with Professor J. Joel Alicea (Catholic University […]
University of Nebraska-Omaha: The Constitution Viewed From Without – The Security Dilemma and the Constitution of 1787
On August 31, 2022, the Constitutional Studies Forum at the University of Nebraska-Omaha will be hosting a public lecture with Michael Kochin (Tel Aviv University) on "The Constitution Viewed From Without: The Security Dilemma and the Constitution of 1787." Wednesday, August 31, 2022 • 1:00 PM CDT CPACS 132 • University of Nebraska-Omaha The event […]
Linfield University: “A Conversation on The Past, Present, and Future of the 14th Amendment ” with Ilan Wurman and Alison Gash, September 8
Constitution Day: A Conversation on the Past, Present and Future of the 14th Amendment Date: Thursday, September 8th, 2022, 3 – 6PM Location: Nicholson Library, Austin Reading Room - Multi-purpose To kick off the school year the Political Science Department is hosting an event for Consitution Day centering on the 14th Amendment. This event will feature professor […]
Louisiana State University “Giving Justice More than its Due” with Daniel Philpott, September 9
“GIVING JUSTICE MORE THAN ITS DUE” IS CONSTITUTION DAY LECTURE Date and time: Friday, September 9, 2022, 12:40-1:40 pm Place: McKernan Auditorium, LSU Law Center Speaker: Daniel Philpott, University of Notre Dame Discussant: BATON ROUGE—Daniel Philpott of the University of Notre Dame will deliver LSU’s Constitution Day Lecture on Friday, September 9, from 12:40-1:40 p.m. “Giving […]
University of Notre Dame “Is Common Good Constitutionalism.…Good?” With Jeff Pojanowski and J. Joel Alicea, September 9th at 12:30 p.m.
"Is Common Good Constitutionalism.…Good?" Date: Friday, September 9th at 12:30 p.m. Location: 1050 Nanovic Hall, University of Notre Dame Join Professor Jeff Pojanowski (Notre Dame Law) and Professor J. Joel Alicea (Catholic University Law) for a Constitution Day seminar on common good constitutionalism. All attendees should familiarize themselves with Adrian Vermeule's 2020 Atlantic article "Beyond Originalism." […]
University of West Florida: “Is Administrative Law Constitutional?” with Joseph Postell, September 12 at 6 p.m.
“Is Administrative Law Constitutional?” Speaker: Dr. Joseph Postell of Hillsdale College Date: Monday, September 12th at 6 p.m. Location: Center for Fine Performing Arts Music Hall, University of West Florida […]
Catholic University of America “The Constitution on Campus” with Elizabeth Kaufer Busch, September 13th at 12:30 p.m.
"The Constitution on Campus" Speaker: Elizabeth Kaufer Busch Date: September 13th at 12:30 p.m. Join the IHE for the Third Annual Constitution Day Lecture. The lecture will focus on the […]
Towson University “Hidden Laws” with Robinson Woodward- Burns, September 13th at 5:00 p.m.
Hidden Laws Speaker: Robinson Woodward-Burns of Howard University Date: Tuesday, September 13th at 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Location: Towson University Click here to learn more>>
Belmont Abbey College “Rome and the Republic: Catholics and the Constitution” with Dr. Jerome Foss, Dr. Shaun Rieley, and Dr. Joseph Wysocki, September 14 at 7pm
A Constitution Day Conversation with Dr. Jerome Foss, Dr. Shaun Rieley, and Dr. Joseph Wysocki Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Belmont House, 314 Independence Ave. Washington, DC 20003 […]
Bethel University “Three Myths about Constitutional Interpretation” with Michael S. Paulsen, September 14 at 7 p.m.
Three Myths about Constitutional Interpretation Speaker: Michael D. Paulsen of University of St. Thomas Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Location: Eastlund Room, Lundquist Community Life Center, Bethel University […]
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga “Religious Freedom, Economic Freedom, and the Constitution” with Anne Rathbone Bradley and Kody Cooper, September 14
Twelfth Annual Dr. Richard Gruetzemacher Constitution Day Lecture Series “A Symposium: Religious Freedom, Economic Freedom, and the Constitution” Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Location: UTC University […]
Museum of the American Revolution: “State Constitutions-Palooza Weekend” with Various Activities, September 17-18
State Constitutions Palooza September 17-18, 2022 Click here to register or learn more>> State constitutions have been in the news lately, but it’s not the first time they’ve been center […]
Bipartisan Policy Center “Dialogue Across Difference: Students Bridge Divides” with Student Panel, September 15 at 9am
Constitution Day annually celebrates America’s founding principles of liberty, equality, and self-governance. Our democracy can only flourish when its citizens are informed and engaged, capable of thinking for themselves and […]
Coastal Carolina University “The Beloved Community & American Democracy” with Bakari Sellers, September 15 at 5:30 p.m.
"The Beloved Community & American Democracy" Speaker: Bakari Sellers Date: Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 5:30 Location: Wheelwright Auditorium, Coastal Carolina University This Constitution Day event features former member of […]
Florida Atlantic University “Courts, the 1st Amendment, Civil Discourse” with Daphne Duret, Dahlia Lithwick, and Luzmarina Garcia, September 15 at 2 p.m.
Courts, the 1st Amendment and Civil Discourse Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Location: Lifelong Learning Auditorium, Florida Atlantic University Panelists: Daphne Duret of the USA Today Network; Dahlia […]
Ball State University “The Constitution Wars: Progressivism, Originalism, and Common Good Constitutionalism” with Josh Dunn, September 15 at 4pm
The Constitution Wars: Progressivism, Originalism, and Common Good Constitutionalism Speaker: Dr. Joshua Dunn of University of Colorado, Colorado- Springs Date: Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Location: Arts and […]
The Institute of World Politics “Civic Virtue and the Constitution” with Geoffrey Vaughan, September 15 at 4:30pm
The Institute of World Politics presents: "Civic Virtue and the Constitution" Date: Thursday, September 15, 2022; 4:30-6:30 PM Location: The Institution of World Politics, 1521 16th St. NW, Washington D.C. […]
University of Portland: “Silent Prologue: How Judicial Philosophies Shape Our Constitutional Rights” with Ofer Raban, September 15 at 5 p.m.
Silent Prologue: How Judicial Philosophies Shape Our Constitutional Rights Speaker: Ofer Raban of the University of Oregon School of Law Date: Thursday, September 15th at 5 p.m. Location: University of […]
Ave Maria University “Is the Supreme Court Bringing the Legislative Power Back to Life? The 2021-22 Term in Review” with James Stoner, September 15 at 5 p.m.
“Is the Supreme Court Bringing the Legislative Power Back to Life? The 2021-22 Term in Review” Speaker: James Stoner Date: September 15 at 5 p.m. Location: Ave Maria University
American University “Is Patriotism Worth Preserving?” with Steven B. Smith on September 15 at 5:30 p.m.
“Is Patriotism Worth Preserving?” Speaker: Steven B. Smith of Yale University Discussant: In conversation with Sarah Houser Date: Thursday, September 15th, 5:30-7:00 pm ET Location: Live on Zoom Steven B. Smith is […]
Fairfield University “To Secure the Blessing of Liberty: Fredrick Douglass’s Aspirational Constitution” with Nicholas Buccola, September 15 at 5:30 p.m.
To Secure the Blessing of Liberty: Fredrick Douglass’s Aspirational Constitution Speaker: Nicholas Buccola Date: Thursday, September 15th at 5:30 p.m. Location: Fairfield University
Rhodes College “Why we need the Constitution and the Constitution needs us” with W. Taylor Reveley III, September 15 at 6 p.m.
"Why we need the Constitution and the Constitution needs us" Speaker: W. Taylor Reveley III Date:Thursday, September 15 at 6 p.m. Location: Buckman Hall, Rhodes College W. Taylor Reveley III will deliver […]
Black Hills State University “Restoring the Constitutional Republic: How to End the Zero Sum Game of Politics” with Scott Odenbach, September 15th at 7:30 p.m.
Restoring the Constitutional Republic: How to End the Zero Sum Game of Politics Speaker: Representative Scott Odenbach Date: September 15, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Location: The Joy Center, Black Hills State […]
Ohio University “Do We Have a Democracy or a Republic, and Why Does it Matter?” with Randy Barnett, September 15
Constitution Day Lecture | Do We Have a Democracy or a Republic, and Why Does it Matter? Speaker: Randy E. Barnett Date: Thursday, September 15th, 2022 - 7:30 to 8:30pm Location: […]
Belmont Abbey College “George Washington and the Virtue of Patriotism” with Susan Hanssen, September 16
George Washington and the Virtue of Patriotism Speaker: Susan Hanssen Date: Friday, September 16 Location: Belmont Abbey College
Great Lakes Christian College “A Bargain with the Devil? Frederick Douglass, Slavery, and the U.S. Constitution” with Raul Rodriguez, September 16
A Bargain with the Devil? Frederick Douglass, Slavery, and the U.S. Constitution Speaker: Raul G. Rodriguez of Michigan State University Date: Friday, September 16, 2022 Location: Great Lakes Christian College […]
Lee University: “Constitution Day Quiz Bowl” with High School Students from around the Region, September 16
Constitution Bowl “ was the word, “fitly spoken” which has proved an “apple of gold” to us. The Union, and the Constitution, are the picture of silver, subsequently framed around […]
Northwest Nazarene University “Civil Religion and Nationalism in U.S. Politics and Culture” with John Wilsey, September 16
"Civil Religion and Nationalism in U.S. Politics and Culture" Lecture and Question/Answer Session Date: Friday, September 16th at 6:30pm Speaker: Dr. John Wilsey Dr. Wilsey is an Associate Professor of […]
American Philosophical Society: “Electing the President: The Debates on the Electoral College at the Constitutional Convention of 1787” and “A Walking Tour of the Constitution in Old City” with Warren Hofstra, Mohammad Obeid, and Kevin Hardwick, September 16-17
The American Philosophical Society will be hosting a Virtual Reality Constitutional Convention Event and Lunch on September 16th at 10am and a Constitution Constitutional: A Walking Tour of the Constitution […]
Michigan State University “Constitutional Dysfunction on Trial” with Dr. Jasmine Farrier, September 16 at 1 p.m.
Constitutional Dysfunction on Trial Speaker: Dr. Jasmine Ferrier of the University of Louisville Date: Friday, September 16 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Location: Club Spartan, University of Michigan Click here to […]
University of Houston “The Presidency and the Constitution: Building a Tradition” with Lindsay Chervinsky, September 16 at 1pm
The Presidency and the Constitution: Building a Tradition Speaker: Lindsay Chervinsky Date: Friday, September 16 at 1:00 p.m. Location: University of Houston Click here to learn more>>
Oglethorpe University “Constitutionalism and the Constitution Between Populism and Cosmopolitanism” with Khalil Habib, Sara Henary, and Benjamin Gross, September 16
Constitutionalism and the Constitution Between Populism and Cosmopolitanism Speakers: Ben Gross, Sara Henary, & J. David Alvis Date: Friday, September 16th at 1 p.m. , 2 p.m., & 4 p.m. […]
Biola University “Justice Clarence Thomas’s Jurisprudence of Constitutional Restoration” with Dr. Ralph Rossum, September 16 at 1:30 p.m.
Justice Clarence Thomas’s Jurisprudence of Constitutional Restoration Speaker: Dr. Ralph Russom Date: Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. Location: Kim Dining Room, Biola University In celebration of Constitution and Citizenship Day, […]
University of Georgia “Reflections of a Would-be Framer” with Sanford Levinson, September 16 at 2pm
On Friday, September 16, 2022, the American Founding Group and the School of Public and International Affairs will host a celebration of Constitution Day. The centerpiece of these festivities is […]
Bellarmine University “Constraining Leviathan: Ideology and Constitutional Political Economy” with Abigail R. Hall Blanco, September 16 at 3pm
Constitution Symposium’s Constitution Day Lecture Lecturer: Abigail R. Hall Blanco, Associate Professor of Economics at University of Tampa Title: “Constraining Leviathan: Ideology and Constitutional Political Economy” Date: Friday, September 16th at 3:00 p.m. […]
Providence College “The Great Debate: James Baldwin vs. William F. Buckley on Slavery and the American Dream,” September 16 at 3:00 p.m.
On September 16, 2022, the Frederick Douglass Project at Providence College will hold a screening and discussion of the famed 1965 Cambridge University debate between James Baldwin and William F. […]
Xavier University “Constitution Day Colloquium” with Dr. Melissa Matthes & Xavier Faculty , September 16th and 17th
CONSTITUTION DAY COLLOQUIUM To commemorate the 233rd anniversary of the ratification of the Constitution, Xavier University is hosting a two-day Constitution Day Colloquium. The event, which takes place on Sept. […]
Washington College “We the People – Our U.S. Constitution” with the Institute for the Study of Religion, Politics, and Culture, September 17 at 11 a.m.
"We the People - Our U.S. Constitution" Date: Saturday, September 17 at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Courthouse Lawn, 11 N. Washington St., Easton, Maryland 21601 Hosted by: The […]
University of Alaska – Anchorage “Two Tragedies: A Trial Lawyer’s Views on the Fourteenth Amendment, the KKK Act, and Rights Long Denied” with Bryan Dawson, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. AKDT
Two Tragedies: A Trial Lawyer’s Views on the Fourteenth Amendment, the KKK Act, and Rights Long Denied Date: Saturday, September 17th at 7:30 p.m. AKDT Speaker: Bryan Dawson Location: Conoco Phillips […]
University of Dallas – “A Time to Rejoice. A Time to Reflect” with David Upham, September 18
The Politics Department held its annual barbecue dinner celebrating Constitution Day on Sunday, September 18th. After a BBQ dinner, an address by Dr. David Upham, Associate Professor of Politics, […]
Rose State College “The RSC Constitution Extravaganza” with Various Speakers, September 19-22
Constitution Extravaganza with Rose State College Dates: Monday, September 19th to Thursday, September 22nd Monday: Join New York Times Bestselling Author - Jonathan Rauch and his presentation on "Staying Real: […]
Texas A&M University-Commerce: “Hamilton: An American Musical and the Constitution’s Place in the Founding Story” with Zachary German, September 19 at 10 a.m.
Hamilton: An American Musical and the Constitution's Place in the Founding Story Speaker: Zachary German Date: Monday, September 19 at 10 a.m. Location: Rayburn Legacy Center, Texas A&M University
University of Virginia – Wise “What’s a Preamble Anyway? Comparing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution” with Tom Costa, September 19
"What's a Preamble Anyway? Comparing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution" Speaker: Tom Costa Date: September 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Location: Dogwood Room, University of Virginia, Wise Click […]
University of Nevada, Las Vegas “Class and Race in the United States Constitution” with Timothy Burns, September 19 at 4pm
"Class and Race in the United States Constitution" Lecturer: Professor Timothy Burns of Baylor University Date: Monday, September 19th at 4:00 p.m. Professor Timothy Burns of Baylor University will give […]
Arizona State University: “1776 and Us: Finding the Founding in a Foundering Democracy” with Jane Kamensky, September 19
From the very beginning, the history and study of the American Revolution has been bound up with the national identity of the United States, and thus with the country’s present […]
Assumption University “Coming to terms with John F. Kennedy” with Stephen Knott, September 19 at 5:30 p.m.
“Coming to terms with John F. Kennedy” Speaker: Stephen Knott of the U.S. Naval War College Date: September 19 at 5:30 p.m. Location: Assumption University Members of the Assumption community […]
Baylor University “Time for Courts to Take the Constitutional Right to Arms Seriously? N.Y State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen” with Nelson Lund, September 19
“Time for Courts to Take the Constitutional Right to Arms Seriously? N.Y State Ri le & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen” Speaker: Nelson Lund Date: Monday, September 19th at 5:30 p.m. Location: […]
Rochester Institute of Technology “Who are We, the People? James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the American Dream” with Nicholas Buccola on September 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Who are We, the People? James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the American Dream Speaker: Nicholas Buccola of Linfield University Date: Monday, September 19th, 2022 at 5:30 Location: Stan […]
St. Mary’s College of California “A Constitutional Symposium: Religious Liberty and LGBTQ+ Rights” with Elizabeth Clark, Robin Fretwell Wilson, and Kyle Velte, September 19 at 7:30-9:00pm
A Constitutional Symposium: Religious Liberty and LGBTQ+ Rights Date: Monday, September 19, 2022 - 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Soda Activity Center: Claeys Lounge, 1928 St. Marys Road, Moraga, […]
Benedictine College “Charter of Unity: Can the Constitution Still Hold Us Together?” with Yuval Levin, September 20 at 4pm
Charter of Unity: Can the Constitution Still Hold Us Together? Speaker: Yuval Levin Date: Tuesday, September 20, at 4:00 p.m. Location: Ferrell Academic Center, Benedictine College As the nation commemorates […]
Clemson University: “Slavery and the Constitution” with Michael Zuckert, September 20th at 5:30 p.m.
"Slavery and the Constitution" Speaker: Michael Zuckert of University of Notre Dame Date: Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Location: Hardin Hall 100, Clemson University The Lyceum […]
Jacksonville State University “Restoring the Constitutional Integrity of Title IX” with Elizabeth Kaufer Busch, September 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Restoring the Constitutional Integrity of Title IX Lecturer: Dr. Elizabeth Kaufer Busch of Christopher Newport University Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 5:30-7:00 p.m. CDT This presentation focuses on the need […]
Knox College “Does the United States Need a New Constitution?” with Jeffrey Tulis and Julie Suk, September 20
Constitution Day Debate: Does the United States Need a New Constitution? Speakers: Jeffery K. Tulis of University of Austin & Julie Suk of Fordham Law Date: Tuesday, September 20th at […]
Malone University “Constitutional Morality and the Rule of Law” with Bruce Frohnen, September 20 at
Constitutional Morality and the Rule of Law by Dr. Bruce Frohnen Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 7:00 to 8:30pm. Location: Malone University, Brehme Centennial Center Conference Room - Canton, […]
University of Oklahoma “Religious Liberty under the First Amendment” with Phillip Muñoz, September 21
Religious Freedom, Natural Rights, and our Forgotten Principles of Constitutional Liberty Speaker: Vincent Muñoz of the University of Notre Dame Date: Wednesday, September 21st at 3:00 p.m. Location: OMU Meacham […]
Campbell University “Keeping the Republic: The 235th Anniversary of the United States Constitution” with Dr. Daniel Palazzolo, September 21 at 5pm
Keeping the Republic: The 235th Anniversary of the United States Constitution Speaker: Dr. Daniel Palazzolo Date: Wednesday, September 21st at 5:00 p.m. Location: Student Union Theater, Campbell University Click here […]
University of Nebraska – Omaha “The Supreme Court Today” with Derek Webb, September 22
Event: "The Supreme Court Today" Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 10am Location: Milo Bali Student Center, 201 - Nebraska Room, 6203 University Dr N, Omaha, NE 68182 This event will […]
University of Wisconsin – Madison “Lincoln, the Founding, and an America Worth Saving” with Lucas Morel, September 22 at 12:00 p.m.
Lincoln, the Founding, and an America Worth Saving Speaker: Lucas Morel Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022, noon Location: 3260 UW Law School About the Event “Lincoln, the Founding, and an […]
Christopher Newport University “The Constitution on Campus” September 22, 1:30 & 3:00pm
The Constitution on Campus Center for American Studies Annual Conference and 15-year Anniversary Celebration Events will take place in Gaines Theater unless otherwise noted. These JMC-sponsored events are part of […]
Princeton University “Originalism in Theory and Practice” with Judge Amul Thapar, September 22
The Antonin Scalia Constitution Day Lecture with Judge Amul Thapar: Originalism in Theory and Practice The Antonin Scalia Constitution Day Lecture Thursday, September 22, 2022, 4:30 pm This years annual […]
Villanova University “James Madison and the Constitution: Sometimes America is Hard to Find” with Colleen Sheehan, September 22 at 4:30 p.m.
James Madison and the Constitution: Sometimes America is Hard to Find Speaker: Dr. Colleen Sheehan Date: Thursday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m. Location: Driscoll Hall 134, Villanova University You are […]
Texas State University “Religious Freedom, Natural Rights, and Our Forgotten Principles of Constitutional Liberty” with Vincent Phillip Muñoz, September 22
Religious Freedom, Natural Rights, And Our Forgotten Principles Of Constitutional Liberty Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022, 7 p.m. Location: Alkek 250, Alkek Library, Texas State University What did freedom […]
Baylor: Who Counts? The Presidential Elector Dispute, the 12th Amendment, and the 2024 Election
On September 23, 2022, the Zavala Program for Constitutional Studies at Baylor University will be hosting John Yoo for a discussion of electors, the 12th Amendment, and the upcoming 2024 […]
Tufts: Hobbes’s Thucydides: The Plague Narrative
On September 23, 2022, the Tufts Program in Political Thought at Tufts University will be hosting Kinch Hoekstra for a lecture on Hobbes and Thucydides. Friday, September 23, 2022 • […]
University of Houston: “Patriotism, Our Most Contested Virtue” with Steven Smith, September 23rd at 1:00 p.m.
Patriotism, Our Most Contested Virtue Speaker: Steven Smith of Yale University Date: September 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Location: Cemo Hall, University of Houston
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs: “The Crisis Presidency” with Benjamin Kleinerman at 4:30pm
The Crisis Presidency Speaker: Benjamin Kleinerman Date: Monday, September 26, 2022 4:30-5:30 pm Location: Kettle Creek Room, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Benjamin Kleinerman is a Professor of Political Science at […]
St. Olaf College “Who are We, the People? James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the American Dream” with Nicholas Buccola, September 26 at 7pm
Who are We, the People? James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the American Dream Lecturer: Nicholas Buccola Date: Monday, September 26 at 7p.m. Location: Viking theater; St. Olaf College […]
Tufts University “Why We are Restless: On the Modern Quest for Contentment” with Benjamin Storey, Jenna Storey, and Jonathan Silver, September 28
On September 28, 2022, the Tufts Program in Political Thought at Tufts University will be hosting fellow Benjamin Storey and Jenna Silber Storey for a virtual discussion of their recent […]
Virginia Tech “Constitutional Hypocrisy and the Ethics of Constitutional Citizenship” with Dr. Connor Ewing, September 29 at 7pm
Constitutional Hypocrisy and the Ethics of Constitutional Citizenship Lecturer: Dr. Connor Ewing, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto Date: Thursday, September 29, Talk and Discussion: 7:00pm Location: Foggy Bottom Room, Second Floor, Virginia […]
Harvard: Whig Improvement and Constitutional Conservation
On September 30, 2022, Harvard University's Program on Constitutional Government will host JMC faculty partner Greg Weiner for a lecture on Whig political thought and conserving the Constitution. Friday, September […]
Samford University: “Tocqueville, Law, and the High Priests of Democracy” with Richard Avramenko, October 3 at 6:30
Tocqueville, Law, and the High Priests of Democracy Speaker: Richard Avramenko of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Date: Monday, October 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Location: Regions Community Resource Room: BSOB 400 […]
University of Nebraska-Omaha: Freedom from Religion or Freedom for Religion: Rethinking the First Amendment’s Protection for Religious Liberty
On October 6, 2022, the Constitutional Studies Forum at the University of Nebraska-Omaha will be hosting a public lecture with JMC faculty partner Vincent Phillip Muñoz on "Freedom from Religion or Freedom for Religion: Rethinking the First Amendment's Protection for Religious Liberty." Thursday, October 6, 2022 • 10:00 AM CDT CPACS 132 (Collaborating Commons Room) […]
Christendom: The Oracle of the Enlightenment – Montesquieu
On October 7, 2022, the Tocqueville Forum at Christendom College will be hosting a lecture and seminar on Montesquieu with Professor Khalil Habib (Hillsdale College): Dr. Habib will deliver a public lecture then lead a small seminar discussion with a group of select students. His overall topic is Montesquieu's Spirit of the Laws--one of the […]
Lee University: Intercollegiate Symposium on Institutions and Inheritance
On October 7-8, 2022, Lee University’s Center for Responsible Citizenship will host its 7th Annual Symposium on Civic Virtue and Thought. The theme this year is “Institutions and Inheritance,” which […]
Arizona State University: One Man’s Freedom: King, Goldwater, and the Battle Over an Idea
On October 12, 2022, the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University, a JMC partner program, will host faculty partner Nicholas Buccola to discuss Barry […]
Boston College: Constitutionalism and the Revolution – A Conversation with Gordon Wood
On October 13, 2022, the John Marshall Project at Boston College, a JMC partner program, will host faculty partner Gordon Wood for a discussion of his new book Power and Liberty: […]
University of Oklahoma: Does the First Amendment Belong in the Quad and in the Classroom?
On October 17, 2022, the University of Oklahoma's Institute for the American Constitutional Heritage will host Donald Downs and Allison Stanger for a discussion of campus free speech. The discussion […]
Jacksonville State University: Disinformation and the Threat to Democracy
The Tocqueville Lecture Series at Jacksonville State University, a JMC partner program, will hold a hybrid in-person/virtual presentation and Q&A with Brandon Stewart on "Disinformation and the Threat to Democracy": […]
Ursinus College “Charter of Unity: Can the Constitution Still Hold Us Together?” with Yuval Levin, October 20
Charter of Unity: Can the Constitution Still Hold Us Together? 7:00PM EDT PFAHLER HALL MUSSER AUDITORIUM Yuval Levin, director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute, […]
Providence College: What Do the Humanities Do?
On October 21, 2022, the Frederick Douglass Project at Providence College will host Eric Adler for a discussion of the humanities and why they matter: In the late nineteenth century, […]
Louisiana State University: Old Lessons for Public and Private Shaming – Socrates, Cynics, and Epicureans
On October 21, 2022, the Voeglin Institute at Louisiana State University will host faculty partner Alin Fumurescu for a discussion of "Old Lessons for Public and Private Shaming: Socrates, Cynics, […]
Villanova: W.B. Allen on The State of Black America
On October 25, 2022, the Matthew J. Ryan Center at Villanova University will host W.B. Allen for a discussion of his recent edited volume, The State of Black America: Progress, Pitfalls, and the Promise of the Republic. The event is part of the Ryan Center's 2022-23 lecture series on "The Constitution: The Meaning of Equality." […]
Benedictine College: The End of the Beginning – Dobbs and the Future of Abortion in America
On November 1, 2022, the Center for Constitutional Liberty at Benedictine College will host Nikolas T. Nikas for a discussion of the legal and constitutional landscape following the Supreme Court’s […]
University of North Texas: The Promise and the Peril of Perpetual Peace – An Introduction to Xenophon’s Education of Cyrus
On November 2, 2022, the University of North Texas's Constitutionalism and Democracy Forum will host JMC faculty partner Dustin Sebell for a lecture on Xenophon and the problem of ambition […]
University of Nevada-Las Vegas: Thinking about Reparations
On November 2, 2022, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas's Great Works Academic Certificate Program will host JMC faculty partner Andrew Delbanco for a virtual lecture on reparations. Wednesday, November 2, 2022 • 4:00 PM PDT A virtual lecture • University of Nevada-Las Vegas Free and open to the public. Those interested in attending should email […]
University of Houston: On Honor and Politics in Homer’s Iliad – The Conflict between Agamemnon and Achilles
On November 4, 2022, the University of Houston's Phronēsis: Honors Minor and Program in Politics & Ethics will host Andrew Gross to give a talk on Homer's Iliad. Friday, November […]
Boston College: Democracy and Enlightenment – The Challenge of Rousseau
On November 10-11, 2022, the John Marshall Project at Boston College, a JMC partner program, will host a two-day conference featuring leading scholars of the Enlightenment period who will present […]
University of Nebraska-Omaha: Liberty, Union, and the Constitution – Lessons from the Nineteenth Century
On November 10, 2022, the Constitutional Studies Forum at the University of Nebraska-Omaha will be hosting a panel discussion featuring three distinguished scholars presenting on the constitutional thought of three […]
Jacksonville State University: A Discussion of Douglass’s Remarkable 1876 Eulogy of Lincoln
The Tocqueville Lecture Series at Jacksonville State University, a JMC partner program, will hold a hybrid in-person/virtual presentation and Q&A with Richard Ruderman on "Douglass’s Remarkable 1876 Eulogy of Lincoln": […]
University of Alaska-Anchorage: Harry C. Veryser on Economics
On November 10, 2022, Harry C. Veryser will speak for the University of Alaska's Chartwell Lecture Series: Our lecturer will be Harry C. Veryser, who has served as Director of […]
Boston College: Nietzsche’s Culture War – An Introduction to the Untimely Meditations
On November 14, 2022, the John Marshall Project at Boston College, a JMC partner program, will host faculty partner Shilo Brooks for a discussion of Nietzsche. Monday, November 14, 2022 […]
University of Missouri: An Evening with Former Columbia Mayor Brian Treece
On November 29, 2022, the Missouri Debate Union at the University of Missouri, a JMC partner program, will host an interview and Q&A with Former Columbia, Missouri Mayor Brian Treece: […]
Benedictine College: Lincoln and the Kansas-Nebraska Act
On November 29, 2022, the Center for Constitutional Liberty at Benedictine College will host faculty partner Michael Zuckert for a discussion of Abraham Lincoln and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Tuesday, November […]
St. Joseph’s University: Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia – Street Diplomacy and the Struggle over Slavery
St. Joseph's University will host alumnus and JMC Editorial Officer Elliott Drago for a talk on his new book, Street Diplomacy: The Politics of Slavery and Freedom in Philadelphia, 1820-1850. […]
Yeshiva University: Natural and Historical Right – Investigating the Israeli and American Declarations of Independence
The Straus Center at Yeshiva University, a JMC partner program, will host a series of panels on rights and the Israeli and American Declarations of Independence. Panelists will include JMC […]
Ave Maria University: Educating a Tyrant – Aquinas Against the Myths of Uncivil Religion
On January 16, 2023, the Politics Department at Ave Maria University will host William McCormick, SJ to deliver a lecture on, "Educating a Tyrant: Aquinas Against the Myths of Uncivil […]
Jacksonville State University: What is Political Civility Today?
The Tocqueville Lecture Series at Jacksonville State University, a JMC partner program, will hold a hybrid in-person/virtual presentation and Q&A with faculty partner Lee Trepanier on "What is Political Civility […]
James Wilson Institute: Unlocking Constitutional Meaning – James Wilson as the Key
On February 8, 2023, the James Wilson Institute and the Civitas Institute of the University of Texas at Austin will be holding an interactive webinar with John Mikhail and JMC […]
Boston College: “The Empire of Liberty and the Indigenous Question: Jefferson’s Strange Praise of Chief Logan Reconsidered”
On February 9, 2023, the John Marshall Project at Boston College, a JMC partner program, will host faculty partner Jeremy Bailey for a discussion of "The Empire of Liberty and […]
Ave Maria University: Imagination and Environmental Politics
On February 9, 2023, the Politics Department at Ave Maria University will host Dr. Joshua Bowman to deliver a lecture on, "Imagination and Environmental Politics". Dr. Bowman plans on discussing the […]
Washington College: Religious Freedom in the United States
On February 15, 2023, the Institute for Religion, Politics, and Culture at Washington College will host Antonio Campbell to give a talk on the foundations and importance of religious freedom […]
Christendom College: Democratic Degradation versus “Liberty under God and the Law” – Alexis de Tocqueville
On February 15, 2022, the Tocqueville Forum on Liberal Democracy at Christendom College will be hosting a lecture and seminar on Alexis de Tocqueville with JMC Fellow, Dr. Daniel Mahoney. Daniel Mahoney is professor emeritus at Assumption University. He is an expert on liberalism, communism, and statesmanship. His talk will engage with contemporary debates over […]
Tufts: Nationalism in World History
On February 15, 2023, the Tufts Program in Political Thought at Tufts University will be hosting Steven Grosby for a lecture on Nationalism in World History. Wednesday, February […]
Texas State University: The Second Inaugural: Lincoln’s Rhetoric of Reconciliation
On February 15, 2023, the Department of Political Science at Texas State University will host faculty partner Diana Schaub for the Discourse in Democracy series. Dr. Schuab will give […]
Benedictine College: Hard Choices: Christian Politics in a De-Christianizing Society
On February 16, 2023, the Center for Constitutional Liberty at Benedictine College will host Ross Douthat for a discussion of Christian Politics in a De-Christianizing Society. Join the Center for […]
Bellarmine University: 2023 Constitution Symposium
On February 18, 2023, The Constitution Symposium at Bellarmine University will host Ilya Somin, Professor of Law at George Mason University, to speak on “Judicial Review, Political Ignorance, and Voting […]
Regent: George Washington and Slavery
On February 20, 2023, the 2nd Annual Lincoln Program Lecture at Regent University will host Jeffry Morrison to deliver a lecture on, “George Washington and Slavery.” Monday, February 290, 2023 • 1:15 PM ET A hybrid in-person/virtual event • Robertson Hall 103, Regent University Click here to learn more about the program or watch the lecture […]
University of Houston: Liberal Education and Citizenship in a Free Society
February 23-25, 2023, the University of Houston's Tocqueville Forum on American Ideas and Institution will hold a Liberal Education and Citizenship in a Free Society Conference hosting Keynote Speakers Jim Ceaser, […]
Villanova: “Lincoln and the American Founding”
On February 23, 2023, the Matthew J. Ryan Center at Villanova University will host faculty partner Lucas Morel for a discussion of Lincoln and the American Founding. The event is […]
UW Madison: “Free Trade and Inequality”
On February 23, 2023, the Political Economy, Philosophy, and Politics Roundtable at the University of Wisconsin - Madison will host Professors Englert and Roberts to discuss free trade and inequality in the history of economic thought, especially 19th century. Professor Englert will give a talk titled “French Liberalism and The Problem of Poverty.” Her research interests […]
Providence College: The Intellectual Origins of American Slavery
On February 24, 2023, the Frederick Douglass Project at Providence College will host John Harpham for a discussion of The Intellectual Origins of American Slavery: What were the origins of American slavery? From the time of the constitution to the present, the attempt to answer this question has been an urgent concern for observers of […]
Bipartisan Policy Center: Can America’s Universities Survive the Cancel Wars? A Discussion with Author Sigal R. Ben-Porath
ZoomOn February 27, 2023 at 11 am ET, JMC's Faculty Partner Daniel Cullen will sit down for a virtual discussion with author Sigal R. Ben-Porath of her new book, Cancel Wars: […]
Jacksonville State University: Frederick Douglass’s Abolitionist Republicanism
The Tocqueville Lecture Series at Jacksonville State University, a JMC partner program, will hold a virtual presentation and Q&A with Dr. Philip Yaure on "Frederick Douglass’s Abolitionist Republicanism": Dr. Philip […]
University of Nebraska-Omaha: Has Liberalism Failed? A Discussion
On March 2, 2023, the Constitutional Studies Forum at the University of Nebraska-Omaha will be hosting a panel discussion featuring Patrick Deneen (University of Notre Dame), Vincent Phillip Munoz (University […]
Tufts: Montesquieu: For or Against Empire?
On March 3, 2023, the Tufts Program in Political Thought at Tufts University will be hosting faculty partner Andrea Radasanu for a lecture on Montesquieu. Professor Radasanu will speak about […]
University of Houston: Phronēsis Honors Program Lecture Series
On March 3, 2023, the University of Houston's Phronēsis: Honors Minor and Program in Politics & Ethics will host Dr. Paul Carrese to give a lecture as part of the […]
Louisiana State University: Microhistory and the Malleability of Identity in Nineteenth Century America
On March 3, 2023, the Voegelin Institute at Louisiana State University will host JMC fellow Frank W. Garmon, Jr. for a discussion of “Microhistory and the Malleability of Identity in Nineteenth Century America.” […]
University of North Texas: Tocqueville and Today
On March 7, 2023, The University of North Texas's Constitutionalism and Democracy Forum will host Dana Stauffer for a lecture on Tocqueville's America. The lecture given by Dr. Stauffer, will present an original interpretation of Alexis de Tocqueville. This event is free and open to the public. Tuesday, March 7, 2023 • 4:00 PM CT 222 […]
Belmont Abbey College: Catholic Politics
On March 8, 2023, Belmont Abbey Honors College will host distinguished journalist Ross Douthat to give a lecture entitled "A Catholic Politics". Ross Douthat is a New York Times columnist, best-selling author, and former senior […]
Lee University: Local Solutions to the Court’s Deepest Questions
On March 17, 2023, Lee University’s Center for Responsible Citizenship will host Chief Judge Sutton to give a lecture on Local Solutions to the Court’s Deepest Questions. On March 17th, the […]
SUNY-Geneseo: The Future of the Humanities
On March 23, 2023, the Forum on Constitutionalism and Democracy at SUNY-Geneseo will be hosting Eric Adler to give a lecture on the value and future of the humanities, and […]
Notre Dame: Free Speech and Legal Education in Our Liberal Democracy
On March 24, 2023, the Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government at the University of Notre Dame will host Judge Kyle Duncan for a hybrid in-person/live streamed discussion of freedom […]
University of Houston: Phronēsis Honors Program Lecture Series
On March 3, 2023, the University of Houston's Phronēsis: Honors Minor and Program in Politics & Ethics will host Dr. Clifford Orwin to give a lecture as part of its […]
Samford: Plato, Aristotle, and Madison on Democracy: Anarchy, Polity, and the Constitutional Republic
On March 27, 2023, the Colloquium on American Citizenship at Samford University will host Kirk Fitzpatrick for a public lecture on "Plato, Aristotle, and Madison on Democracy: Anarchy, Polity, and the Constitutional […]
University of Nebraska-Omaha: Politics, Philosophy, and the Origins of Modern Science
On March 30, 2023, the Constitutional Studies Forum at the University of Nebraska-Omaha will be hosting a seminar presented by Arthur Milikh on "Politics, Philosophy, and the Origins of Modern […]
Coastal Carolina: Do We Need the Bill of Rights in America?
On March 30, 2023, the Cincinnatus Center at Coastal Carolina University will host Jerome Foss for a lecture on "Do we need the Bill of Rights in America?." Thursday, March 30, 2023 • 5:00 PM ET Coastal Carolina University Free and open to the public. About the program: The mission of the Cincinnatus […]
Jacksonville State University: Free Speech on Campus
The Tocqueville Lecture Series at Jacksonville State University, a JMC partner program, will hold a hybrid presentation and Q&A with Dr. Jonathan Marks on "Free Speech on Campus": Dr. Jonathan […]
Tufts: On Montesquieu’s Persian Letters
On March 31, 2023, the Tufts Program in Political Thought at Tufts University will be hosting faculty partner Stuart Warner for a lecture on Montesquieu. Professor Warner will speak […]
University of Houston: Phronēsis Honors Program Lecture Series
On March 31, 2023, the University of Houston's Phronēsis: Honors Minor and Program in Politics & Ethics will host Dr. Michelle Zerba to give a lecture as part of its […]
University of Nevada-Las Vegas: The Narratives of American Political Thought
On April 6, 2023, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas's Great Works Academic Certificate Program will host Lisa Pace Vetter for a lecture on American political thought. Thursday, April 6, 2023 […]
Clemson: Beyond Gridlock: Constructive Majorities and the Separation of Powers
On April 6, 2023, the Lyceum Program at Clemson University will host Alex Hindman for a lecture on the separation of powers: The U.S. Constitution not only divides powers to […]
Texas State University: Development & Democracy in Today’s Mexico
On April 10, 2023, Texas State University's Discourse in Democracy series will be hosting Ambassador Antonio Garza for a discussion of Development & Democracy in Today's Mexico. Monday, April 10, […]
Ave Maria University: Black Entrepreneurship and the Civil Rights Movement
On April 13, 2023, the Politics Department at Ave Maria University will host Marcus Witcher to deliver a lecture on, "Black Entrepreneurship: Building the Foundation for Freedom." On April 13th […]
Boston College: Adam Smith and Modern Capitalism
April 14-15, 2023, the John Marshall Project at Boston College, a JMC partner program, will host thirteen renowned experts, including JMC fellow Dennis Rasmussen, for a two-day conference on Adam Smith […]
University of Nevada-Las Vegas: Tocqueville on the US Judiciary
On April 17, 2023, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas's Great Works Academic Certificate Program will host Alan S. Kahan for a lecture on Tocqueville on the US Judiciary. It is a rarely noted fact that Alexis de Tocqueville was a lawyer. It is true that he gave up the practice of law forever when he […]
University of Mississippi: Originalism in Practice
On April 18, 2023, The Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom at University of Mississippi will host John Stinneford on Originalism in Practice. Tuesday, April 18, […]
University of North Texas: Lincoln’s Constitutionalism
On April 20, 2023, the University of North Texas's Constitutionalism and Democracy Forum will host JMC faculty partner Michael Zuckert for a lecture on Abraham Lincoln. Thursday, April 20, 2023 […]
University of Dallas: American Studies Institute Day – “American Grounding: People and Place in America”
April 21-22, 2023, the American Studies Department at the University of Dallas will be hosting a conference for the discussion of the teaching—especially at the K-12 level—of American literature, history, […]
Notre Dame: How to Read Tocqueville’s Democracy in America
On April 26, 2023, the Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government at the University of Notre Dame will host Harvey Mansfield for a hybrid in-person/live streamed discussion of Tocqueville's Democracy in America. Wednesday, April 26, 2023 • 12:30 PM ET 1030 Jenkins Nanovic Hall • University of Notre Dame Can't attend in-person? Join here online […]
University of Alaska-Anchorage: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address: Democratic Theory for Citizens
On April 27, 2023, Prof. Diana Schaub will speak for the University of Alaska's Chartwell Lecture Series: A quarter-century before the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln delivered a remarkable speech in […]