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  • Free Speech and Liberal Education: A Plea for Intellectual Diversity and Tolerance

    Dr. Donald Downs, Alexander Meiklejohn Professor of Political Science Emeritus and affiliate professor of law and journalism emeritus at the University of Wisconsin‐​Madison, will discuss his latest book, Free Speech and Liberal Education: A Plea for Intellectual Diversity and Tolerance, on January 14 from 12PM - 1:30PM. Register for the Zoom webinar here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C2LCdHJeTSKoqsPpL6zpIA Dr.…

  • Free Speech and Liberal Education: A Plea for Intellectual Diversity and Tolerance

    Dr. Donald Downs, Alexander Meiklejohn Professor of Political Science Emeritus and affiliate professor of law and journalism emeritus at the University of Wisconsin‐​Madison, will discuss his latest book, Free Speech and Liberal Education: A Plea for Intellectual Diversity and Tolerance, on January 14 from 12PM - 1:30PM. Register for the Zoom webinar here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C2LCdHJeTSKoqsPpL6zpIA Dr.…

  • Political Reality on North Carolina Campuses: Examining Policy Debates and Forums with Diverse Viewpoints webinar

    Join the Martin Center on Thursday, February 18th for a webinar on a forthcoming report by Dr. George R. La Noue entitled,  "Political Reality on North Carolina Campuses: Examining Policy Debates and Forums with Diverse Viewpoints." Dr. La Noue will present, followed by commentators UNC political science professor Dr. Sarah Treul and UNC Board of Governors…

  • Political Reality on North Carolina Campuses: Examining Policy Debates and Forums with Diverse Viewpoints webinar

    Join the Martin Center on Thursday, February 18th for a webinar on a forthcoming report by Dr. George R. La Noue entitled,  "Political Reality on North Carolina Campuses: Examining Policy Debates and Forums with Diverse Viewpoints." Dr. La Noue will present, followed by commentators UNC political science professor Dr. Sarah Treul and UNC Board of Governors…

  • How Diversity Efforts Can Threaten Free Speech

    Join the Martin Center on Thursday, May 13 at 2:30PM for a panel discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs on college campuses and the threats they may pose to freedom of speech. Click here to register. Our panelists: Jeanette Doran, President of the North Carolina Institute for Constitutional Law. Ms. Doran has served…

  • How Diversity Efforts Can Threaten Free Speech

    Join the Martin Center on Thursday, May 13 at 2:30PM for a panel discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs on college campuses and the threats they may pose to freedom of speech. Click here to register. Our panelists: Jeanette Doran, President of the North Carolina Institute for Constitutional Law. Ms. Doran has served…

  • In Praise of “Safe Spaces”: Balancing Academic Freedom and Wokeness

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    Carolina Country Club 2500 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Dr. Michael C. Munger Dr. Michael C. Munger, Duke University professor of political science and director of the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program, will be our featured speaker at this year's Summer Session luncheon! Join us at the Carolina Country Club in Raleigh, NC on Thursday, July 15th for Dr. Munger's talk on campus safe…

  • In Praise of “Safe Spaces”: Balancing Academic Freedom and Wokeness

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    Carolina Country Club 2500 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Dr. Michael C. Munger Dr. Michael C. Munger, Duke University professor of political science and director of the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program, will be our featured speaker at this year's Summer Session luncheon! Join us at the Carolina Country Club in Raleigh, NC on Thursday, July 15th for Dr. Munger's talk on campus safe…

  • Education Book Discussion featuring Kenny Xu

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    James G. Martin Center 353 E SIX FORKS RD STE 200, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    On Thursday, October 7th, join the Martin Center as we welcome author and Asian-American activist Kenny Xu for a virtual talk entitled "Asian-Americans and Meritocracy: Why They Succeed, and Why the Woke Can't Stand Them." Xu's presentation is the first in the Martin Center's bi-monthly series of talks with authors of books about higher education.…

  • Education Book Discussion featuring Kenny Xu

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    James G. Martin Center 353 E SIX FORKS RD STE 200, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    On Thursday, October 7th, join the Martin Center as we welcome author and Asian-American activist Kenny Xu for a virtual talk entitled "Asian-Americans and Meritocracy: Why They Succeed, and Why the Woke Can't Stand Them." Xu's presentation is the first in the Martin Center's bi-monthly series of talks with authors of books about higher education.…

  • Dubious Expediencies: How Short-term Thinking on Race Has Caused Long-term Problems in Higher Education

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    Carolina Country Club 2500 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Martin Center will hold its annual policy banquet on Friday, October 29th—this year featuring Professor Gail Heriot—to discuss the "dubious expediency" of racial preferences. Tickets are available now!          The event is based on ideas discussed in a book of the same name. You may find A Dubious Expediency: How Racial Preferences Damage…

  • Dubious Expediencies: How Short-term Thinking on Race Has Caused Long-term Problems in Higher Education

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    Carolina Country Club 2500 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Martin Center will hold its annual policy banquet on Friday, October 29th—this year featuring Professor Gail Heriot—to discuss the "dubious expediency" of racial preferences. Tickets are available now!          The event is based on ideas discussed in a book of the same name. You may find A Dubious Expediency: How Racial Preferences Damage…

  • Education Book Discussion Featuring John Rose

    James G. Martin Center 353 E SIX FORKS RD STE 200, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    On Thursday, December 2nd, join the Martin Center as we welcome author and Associate Director of the Arete Initiative John Rose for a virtual talk on his book Until Our Minds Rest in Thee: Open-Mindedness, Intellectual Diversity, and the Christian Life. Rose's presentation is the second in the Martin Center’s bi-monthly series of talks with authors…

  • Education Book Discussion Featuring John Rose

    James G. Martin Center 353 E SIX FORKS RD STE 200, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    On Thursday, December 2nd, join the Martin Center as we welcome author and Associate Director of the Arete Initiative John Rose for a virtual talk on his book Until Our Minds Rest in Thee: Open-Mindedness, Intellectual Diversity, and the Christian Life. Rose's presentation is the second in the Martin Center’s bi-monthly series of talks with authors…