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SUMMARY:Free Expression and Constructive Dialogue at UNC-Chapel Hill
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Martin Center for a virtual version of our annual Summer Session event on Thursday\, June 25!  \nThis year\, our event will include a presentation from UNC professors Jennifer Larson and Mark McNeilly on freedom of expression and constructive dialogue at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In the Spring of 2019\, Jennifer and Mark (as well as UNC professor Timothy Ryan) were eager to better understand students’ experiences with free speech and constructive dialogue at their university. They conducted a survey and focus groups to gather data. Their research led to four principle findings and a set of recommendations for improvement. In this presentation\, Jennifer and Mark will discuss their final report\, as well as the process of performing research in this area. \nTo register\, please visit our event page!\n  \n Jennifer Larson is a teaching associate professor and director of undergraduate studies in the UNC English Department. Her teaching and research interests include African American literature (especially African American drama)\, Film Studies (especially race in contemporary cinema)\, American literature\, and Composition (especially writing in/about law). Her most recent book\, Understanding Walter Mosley (University of South Carolina Press)\, offers a critical overview of Mosely’s work across genres. She received her Ph.D. in English from UNC-Chapel Hill. She is the recipient of multiple teaching awards at UNC\, including the Joseph M Flora Award in 2012 and 2017. \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nMark McNeilly teaches in the areas of marketing and organizational behavior in both the full-time MBA and online MBA@UNC programs. He serves as a faculty advisor for the STAR program and executive coach in the Leadership program. He has served as a global marketing executive and has several years of experience with both IBM and Lenovo in the IT industry. His business background includes branding\, strategy\, marketing\, market intelligence\, management\, manufacturing and personnel. He is the author of a popular strategy book based on Sun Tzu’s “Art of War” titled “Sun Tzu and the Art of Business: Six Strategic Principles for Managers” as well as “George Washington and the Art of Business: Leadership Principles of America’s First Commander-in-Chief\,” both from Oxford University Press. He received his MBA with honors from the University of Minnesota. \n 
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/free-expression-and-constructive-dialogue-at-unc-chapel-hill-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200420T130000
DTSTAMP:20200414T214217Z
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SUMMARY:Role of the University: COVID-19 Research\, Changing Paradigms\, Campus Culture
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, April 20\, Professor Mark McNeilly of the UNC Kenan-Flagler School of Business and Martin Center president Jenna A. Robinson will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on higher education students and faculty\, research efforts that are underway on several state campuses\, and how we ensure that whether in times of trial or tranquility\, universities remain havens for free expression and constructive dialogue. \nWATCH: Live on the John Locke Foundation’s Facebook page.
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/role-of-the-university-covid-19-research-changing-paradigms-campus-culture/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200420T130000
DTSTAMP:20200414T214217Z
CREATED:20200414T214217Z
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SUMMARY:Role of the University: COVID-19 Research\, Changing Paradigms\, Campus Culture
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, April 20\, Professor Mark McNeilly of the UNC Kenan-Flagler School of Business and Martin Center president Jenna A. Robinson will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on higher education students and faculty\, research efforts that are underway on several state campuses\, and how we ensure that whether in times of trial or tranquility\, universities remain havens for free expression and constructive dialogue. \nWATCH: Live on the John Locke Foundation’s Facebook page.
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/role-of-the-university-covid-19-research-changing-paradigms-campus-culture-2/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T133000
DTSTAMP:20190516T194852Z
CREATED:20190516T194852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T194852Z
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Higher Education Stakeholders Luncheon with Dr. Richard Vedder
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Richard Vedder\, author of the book Restoring the Promise: Higher Education in America\, will be our keynote speaker. \nFor more details and to register\, visit our event website: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/NCHESL
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/north-carolina-higher-education-stakeholders-luncheon-with-dr-richard-vedder-2/
LOCATION:Carolina Country Club\, 2500 Glenwood Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
ORGANIZER;CN="James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal":MAILTO:info@jamesgmartin.center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T133000
DTSTAMP:20200102T192743Z
CREATED:20190516T194852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T192743Z
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Higher Education Stakeholders Luncheon with Dr. Richard Vedder
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Richard Vedder\, author of the book Restoring the Promise: Higher Education in America\, will be our keynote speaker. \nFor more details and to register\, visit our event website: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/NCHESL
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/north-carolina-higher-education-stakeholders-luncheon-with-dr-richard-vedder/
LOCATION:Carolina Country Club\, 2500 Glenwood Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
ORGANIZER;CN="James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal":MAILTO:info@jamesgmartin.center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T170000
DTSTAMP:20191025T163343Z
CREATED:20191025T163343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T163343Z
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SUMMARY:Leveling America: Social Justice and Identity in American Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nIn partnership with the National Association of Scholars\, the Martin Center will present “Leveling America: Social Justice and Identity in American Higher Education\,” an afternoon-long program featuring speakers\, a panel discussion\, and a keynote address by Heather Mac Donald. \nFor more information and to register for this free event\, please visit the Eventbrite page.
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/leveling-america-social-justice-and-identity-in-american-higher-education-2/
LOCATION:John Locke Foundation\, 4800 Six Forks Road\, Suite 220\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T170000
DTSTAMP:20191203T141406Z
CREATED:20191025T163343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T141406Z
UID:22273-1575635400-1575651600@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:Leveling America: Social Justice and Identity in American Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nIn partnership with the National Association of Scholars\, the Martin Center will present “Leveling America: Social Justice and Identity in American Higher Education\,” an afternoon-long program featuring speakers\, a panel discussion\, and a keynote address by Heather Mac Donald. \nFor more information and to register for this free event\, please visit the Eventbrite page.
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/leveling-america-social-justice-and-identity-in-american-higher-education/
LOCATION:John Locke Foundation\, 4800 Six Forks Road\, Suite 220\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T183000
DTSTAMP:20190823T154610Z
CREATED:20190823T154610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T154610Z
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SUMMARY:Library Open House
DESCRIPTION:Since we opened our library to the public in 2018\, our collection has grown tremendously! Please join us for a reception to celebrate our library of journals\, essays\, government publications\, and more than 600 books on higher education. \nAlso\, we have many wonderful works that don’t quite fit in our collection\, and we’ll be giving these books away to event attendees. \nOur event lasts from 4:30pm until 6:30pm but feel free to come at any time. Help us determine the quantity of refreshments needed by registering online. Thank you!
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/library-open-house-3/
LOCATION:James G. Martin Center\, 353 E SIX FORKS RD STE 200\, RALEIGH\, NC\, 27609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reception
ORGANIZER;CN="James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal":MAILTO:info@jamesgmartin.center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T183000
DTSTAMP:20191031T010921Z
CREATED:20190823T154610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T010921Z
UID:19735-1575563400-1575570600@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:Library Open House
DESCRIPTION:Since we opened our library to the public in 2018\, our collection has grown tremendously! Please join us for a reception to celebrate our library of journals\, essays\, government publications\, and more than 600 books on higher education. \nAlso\, we have many wonderful works that don’t quite fit in our collection\, and we’ll be giving these books away to event attendees. \nOur event lasts from 4:30pm until 6:30pm but feel free to come at any time. Help us determine the quantity of refreshments needed by registering online. Thank you!
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/library-open-house/
LOCATION:James G. Martin Center\, 353 E SIX FORKS RD STE 200\, RALEIGH\, NC\, 27609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reception
ORGANIZER;CN="James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal":MAILTO:info@jamesgmartin.center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T203000
DTSTAMP:20190516T192341Z
CREATED:20190516T192341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T192341Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Policy Banquet featuring Dr. Larry P. Arnn
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\nTo be added to our waiting list\, please email Rachel at rlbrady@jamesgmartin.center. \n“Hillsdale: What college is meant to be”\nPlease join the Martin Center for our Fourth Annual Policy Banquet. We are honored to welcome Dr. Larry P. Arnn\, President of Hillsdale College\, as our keynote speaker in 2019. His talk is titled “Hillsdale: What college is meant to be.” Hillsdale College holds a unique position among our nation’s colleges. It serves as a model of classical liberal arts curriculum and does not accept federal student aid. \nThe policy banquet will be held at the Carolina Country Club in Raleigh. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served from 6pm until 6:30pm. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm. \n 
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/fourth-annual-policy-banquet-2/
LOCATION:Carolina Country Club\, 2500 Glenwood Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy banquet
ORGANIZER;CN="James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal":MAILTO:info@jamesgmartin.center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T203000
DTSTAMP:20191001T122906Z
CREATED:20190516T192341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T122906Z
UID:16604-1571335200-1571344200@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Policy Banquet featuring Dr. Larry P. Arnn
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\nTo be added to our waiting list\, please email Rachel at rlbrady@jamesgmartin.center. \n“Hillsdale: What college is meant to be”\nPlease join the Martin Center for our Fourth Annual Policy Banquet. We are honored to welcome Dr. Larry P. Arnn\, President of Hillsdale College\, as our keynote speaker in 2019. His talk is titled “Hillsdale: What college is meant to be.” Hillsdale College holds a unique position among our nation’s colleges. It serves as a model of classical liberal arts curriculum and does not accept federal student aid. \nThe policy banquet will be held at the Carolina Country Club in Raleigh. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served from 6pm until 6:30pm. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm. \n 
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/fourth-annual-policy-banquet/
LOCATION:Carolina Country Club\, 2500 Glenwood Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy banquet
ORGANIZER;CN="James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal":MAILTO:info@jamesgmartin.center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T133000
DTSTAMP:20190418T175057Z
CREATED:20190418T174927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T175057Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Session with Dr. Samuel J. Abrams
DESCRIPTION:To purchase tickets\, please visit https://jamesgmartincenter.networkforgood.com/events/12613-summer-session-with-dr-samuel-j-abrams \nThe Martin Center’s annual Summer Session luncheon will be held at the Carolina Country Club in Raleigh on Thursday\, June 13. Dr. Samuel Abrams\, a professor of political science at Sarah Lawrence College\, will join us as our keynote speaker! \nIn an October 2018 op-ed piece for The New York Times\, Abrams argued that college administrators overwhelmingly align with the left and this ideological imbalance can threaten the free exchange of ideas on campus. A firestorm ensued. Students trashed his office door\, harassed him\, and demanded the revocation of his tenure. Some faculty members supported the students’ actions. \nPlease help the Martin Center welcome Dr. Abrams and support his dedication to intellectual diversity and academic freedom. \nTickets: https://jamesgmartincenter.networkforgood.com/events/12613-summer-session-with-dr-samuel-j-abrams
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/summer-session-with-dr-samuel-j-abrams/
LOCATION:Carolina Country Club\, 2500 Glenwood Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
ORGANIZER;CN="James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal":MAILTO:info@jamesgmartin.center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T133000
DTSTAMP:20190418T174927Z
CREATED:20190418T174927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T174927Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Session with Dr. Samuel J. Abrams
DESCRIPTION:To purchase tickets\, please visit https://jamesgmartincenter.networkforgood.com/events/12613-summer-session-with-dr-samuel-j-abrams \nThe Martin Center’s annual Summer Session luncheon will be held at the Carolina Country Club in Raleigh on Thursday\, June 13. Dr. Samuel Abrams\, a professor of political science at Sarah Lawrence College\, will join us as our keynote speaker! \nIn an October 2018 op-ed piece for The New York Times\, Abrams argued that college administrators overwhelmingly align with the left and this ideological imbalance can threaten the free exchange of ideas on campus. A firestorm ensued. Students trashed his office door\, harassed him\, and demanded the revocation of his tenure. Some faculty members supported the students’ actions. \nPlease help the Martin Center welcome Dr. Abrams and support his dedication to intellectual diversity and academic freedom. \nTickets: https://jamesgmartincenter.networkforgood.com/events/12613-summer-session-with-dr-samuel-j-abrams
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/summer-session-with-dr-samuel-j-abrams-2/
LOCATION:Carolina Country Club\, 2500 Glenwood Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
ORGANIZER;CN="James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal":MAILTO:info@jamesgmartin.center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T150000
DTSTAMP:20190228T194820Z
CREATED:20190228T194820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T194820Z
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SUMMARY:Conference Call: The Politicization of University Schools of Education
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Martin Center for a discussion about one of the most serious issues in higher education: the politicization of education schools. \nFor more information and to register\, please visit our event website:  https://jamesgmartincenter.networkforgood.com/events/11599-conference-call-the-politicization-of-university-schools-of-education
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/conference-call-the-politicization-of-university-schools-of-education/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Conference Call
ORGANIZER;CN="James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal":MAILTO:info@jamesgmartin.center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T150000
DTSTAMP:20190228T194820Z
CREATED:20190228T194820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T194820Z
UID:89691-1552485600-1552489200@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:Conference Call: The Politicization of University Schools of Education
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Martin Center for a discussion about one of the most serious issues in higher education: the politicization of education schools. \nFor more information and to register\, please visit our event website:  https://jamesgmartincenter.networkforgood.com/events/11599-conference-call-the-politicization-of-university-schools-of-education
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/conference-call-the-politicization-of-university-schools-of-education-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Conference Call
ORGANIZER;CN="James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal":MAILTO:info@jamesgmartin.center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T200000
DTSTAMP:20180917T164241Z
CREATED:20180809T152919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T164241Z
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SUMMARY:Third Annual Policy Banquet
DESCRIPTION:The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal returns to the City Club Raleigh for its Third Annual Policy Banquet. The banquet\, featuring Roger Ream of The Fund for American Studies\, will be held on Tuesday\, October 23 from 5:30pm-8pm. \nKeynote speaker Roger Ream is the president of The Fund for American Studies (TFAS)\, a nonprofit dedicated to changing the world by developing leaders for a free society. Its programs teach the principles of limited government\, free-market economics and honorable leadership to students and young professionals in America and around the world. \nClick here to purchase tickets! \nIn addition to his work with TFAS\, Roger is president of The Foundation for Teaching Economics\, chairman of the board of the Foundation for Economic Education\, and serves on the boards of Donor’s Capital Fund\, the U.S. Air Force Academy Foundation\, and the America’s Future Foundation. He is a founding member and secretary of the Frank S. Meyer Society\, past president of the Philadelphia Society\, and member of the Mont Pelerin Society. \nThe banquet will begin with a cocktail reception at 5:30pm. Dinner will begin at 6pm. To contact us with any questions or concerns\, please call 919-828-1400 or email info@jamesgmartin.center.
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/third-annual-policy-banquet/
LOCATION:City Club Raleigh\, 150 Fayetteville Street #2800\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy banquet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T200000
DTSTAMP:20180809T152919Z
CREATED:20180809T152919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180809T152919Z
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SUMMARY:Third Annual Policy Banquet
DESCRIPTION:The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal returns to the City Club Raleigh for its Third Annual Policy Banquet. The banquet\, featuring Roger Ream of The Fund for American Studies\, will be held on Tuesday\, October 23 from 5:30pm-8pm. \nKeynote speaker Roger Ream is the president of The Fund for American Studies (TFAS)\, a nonprofit dedicated to changing the world by developing leaders for a free society. Its programs teach the principles of limited government\, free-market economics and honorable leadership to students and young professionals in America and around the world. \nClick here to purchase tickets! \nIn addition to his work with TFAS\, Roger is president of The Foundation for Teaching Economics\, chairman of the board of the Foundation for Economic Education\, and serves on the boards of Donor’s Capital Fund\, the U.S. Air Force Academy Foundation\, and the America’s Future Foundation. He is a founding member and secretary of the Frank S. Meyer Society\, past president of the Philadelphia Society\, and member of the Mont Pelerin Society. \nThe banquet will begin with a cocktail reception at 5:30pm. Dinner will begin at 6pm. To contact us with any questions or concerns\, please call 919-828-1400 or email info@jamesgmartin.center.
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/third-annual-policy-banquet-2/
LOCATION:City Club Raleigh\, 150 Fayetteville Street #2800\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy banquet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T133000
DTSTAMP:20180413T195226Z
CREATED:20180413T195226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T195226Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Session 2018 - Free Speech on Campus
DESCRIPTION:Our annual summer luncheon will feature Stanley Kurtz and will be held at Events! On Front in Wilmington\, NC on Friday\, May 18. Dr. Kurtz will discuss free speech on campus\, institutional neutrality\, and the policy progress that North Carolina has made on both of these issues. \nDr. Kurtz is a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a contributing editor at National Review Online. His policy proposal (co-authored with Jim Manley and Jonathan Butcher of the Goldwater Institute) served as the model for North Carolina’s 2017 campus free-speech legislation\, the Restore Campus Free Speech Act. The proposal also received the 2017 Bob Williams Award for Outstanding Policy Achievement from the State Policy Network. \nDr. Kurtz received his undergraduate degree from Haverford College and his Ph.D. in social anthropology from Harvard University. He later taught at Harvard\, winning several teaching awards for his work in a Great Books Program. \nIndividual tickets are $35. Table sponsorships (for 8 guests) are $250.  \nBuy Tickets\nPlease click here for more information about the venue and parking.
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/11630-2/
LOCATION:Events! On Front\, 130 N Front Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
ORGANIZER;CN="James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal":MAILTO:info@jamesgmartin.center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T133000
DTSTAMP:20180503T165401Z
CREATED:20180413T195226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T165401Z
UID:11630-1526644800-1526650200@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:Summer Session 2018 - Free Speech on Campus
DESCRIPTION:Our annual summer luncheon will feature Stanley Kurtz and will be held at Events! On Front in Wilmington\, NC on Friday\, May 18. Dr. Kurtz will discuss free speech on campus\, institutional neutrality\, and the policy progress that North Carolina has made on both of these issues. \nDr. Kurtz is a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a contributing editor at National Review Online. His policy proposal (co-authored with Jim Manley and Jonathan Butcher of the Goldwater Institute) served as the model for North Carolina’s 2017 campus free-speech legislation\, the Restore Campus Free Speech Act. The proposal also received the 2017 Bob Williams Award for Outstanding Policy Achievement from the State Policy Network. \nDr. Kurtz received his undergraduate degree from Haverford College and his Ph.D. in social anthropology from Harvard University. He later taught at Harvard\, winning several teaching awards for his work in a Great Books Program. \nIndividual tickets are $35. Table sponsorships (for 8 guests) are $250.  \nBuy Tickets\nPlease click here for more information about the venue and parking.
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/11630/
LOCATION:Events! On Front\, 130 N Front Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
ORGANIZER;CN="James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal":MAILTO:info@jamesgmartin.center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T183000
DTSTAMP:20180215T003910Z
CREATED:20180215T003910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T003910Z
UID:89688-1522341000-1522348200@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:Martin Center Library Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal is opening its library to the public! \nJoin us for our library’s grand opening. Nibble on refreshments and look through our expanding collection of publications on higher education. We welcome your recommendations for additions! \nAlso\, we have many wonderful works that don’t quite fit in our collection\, and we’ll be giving these books away to event attendees. \nOur event lasts from 4:30pm until 6:30pm but feel free to come at any time. Help us determine the quantity of refreshments needed by registering online or by calling 919-828-1400. Thank you!
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/martin-center-library-grand-opening-2/
LOCATION:James G. Martin Center\, 353 E SIX FORKS RD STE 200\, RALEIGH\, NC\, 27609\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal":MAILTO:info@jamesgmartin.center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T183000
DTSTAMP:20180215T004759Z
CREATED:20180215T003910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T004759Z
UID:11161-1522341000-1522348200@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:Martin Center Library Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal is opening its library to the public! \nJoin us for our library’s grand opening. Nibble on refreshments and look through our expanding collection of publications on higher education. We welcome your recommendations for additions! \nAlso\, we have many wonderful works that don’t quite fit in our collection\, and we’ll be giving these books away to event attendees. \nOur event lasts from 4:30pm until 6:30pm but feel free to come at any time. Help us determine the quantity of refreshments needed by registering online or by calling 919-828-1400. Thank you!
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/martin-center-library-grand-opening/
LOCATION:James G. Martin Center\, 353 E SIX FORKS RD STE 200\, RALEIGH\, NC\, 27609\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal":MAILTO:info@jamesgmartin.center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T130000
DTSTAMP:20180131T145945Z
CREATED:20180131T145945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T145945Z
UID:89687-1517832000-1517835600@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:The Bennett Hypothesis Turns 30: How Federal Funding Drives Tuition
DESCRIPTION:In 1987\, U.S. Education Secretary Bill Bennett asserted that increases in federal student aid make it possible for universities to increase tuition. In this presentation\, Jenna Robinson will describe her new paper analyzing 30 years of research on that idea\, which is now called “The Bennett Hypothesis.” \nClick here to register. \nThis event is a Shaftesbury Society Presentation. Shaftesbury presentations are free and open to the public. Lunch is not available for purchase at the presentation. You are welcome to bring your own lunch and enjoy it during the presentation. \nPARKING OPTIONS: Free parking in spots marked “LOCKE” or “VISITOR” in the JLF lot. Paid parking along Hillsborough street\, in the public parking deck across the street from JLF (enter on Morgan St.)\, and in the public deck one block north of JLF on McDowell and Edenton streets (enter on Edenton St.) \n 
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/bennett-hypothesis-turns-30-federal-funding-drives-tuition-2/
LOCATION:John Locke Foundation\, 4800 Six Forks Road\, Suite 220\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27609\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T130000
DTSTAMP:20180131T151640Z
CREATED:20180131T145945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T151640Z
UID:11025-1517832000-1517835600@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:The Bennett Hypothesis Turns 30: How Federal Funding Drives Tuition
DESCRIPTION:In 1987\, U.S. Education Secretary Bill Bennett asserted that increases in federal student aid make it possible for universities to increase tuition. In this presentation\, Jenna Robinson will describe her new paper analyzing 30 years of research on that idea\, which is now called “The Bennett Hypothesis.” \nClick here to register. \nThis event is a Shaftesbury Society Presentation. Shaftesbury presentations are free and open to the public. Lunch is not available for purchase at the presentation. You are welcome to bring your own lunch and enjoy it during the presentation. \nPARKING OPTIONS: Free parking in spots marked “LOCKE” or “VISITOR” in the JLF lot. Paid parking along Hillsborough street\, in the public parking deck across the street from JLF (enter on Morgan St.)\, and in the public deck one block north of JLF on McDowell and Edenton streets (enter on Edenton St.) \n 
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/bennett-hypothesis-turns-30-federal-funding-drives-tuition/
LOCATION:John Locke Foundation\, 4800 Six Forks Road\, Suite 220\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27609\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T143000
DTSTAMP:20180110T173210Z
CREATED:20180110T173210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T173210Z
UID:89674-1516971600-1516977000@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:UNC System Board of Governors Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday\, January 26th in welcoming Dr. James R. Otteson! \nDr. Otteson will provide his insight on intellectual diversity in higher education during our annual UNC System Board of Governors Luncheon. \nDr. James R. Otteson is the executive director of the BB&T Center for the Study of Capitalism and the executive director of the Eudaimonia Institute at Wake Forest University. \nOur event will be held at The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill\, North Carolina on Friday\, January 26th at 1pm. Registration is free and parking will be provided. \nClick here to RSVP.
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/unc-system-board-governors-luncheon-2-2/
LOCATION:Carolina Inn\, 211 Pittsboro Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T143000
DTSTAMP:20180110T173210Z
CREATED:20180110T173210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T173210Z
UID:10829-1516971600-1516977000@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:UNC System Board of Governors Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday\, January 26th in welcoming Dr. James R. Otteson! \nDr. Otteson will provide his insight on intellectual diversity in higher education during our annual UNC System Board of Governors Luncheon. \nDr. James R. Otteson is the executive director of the BB&T Center for the Study of Capitalism and the executive director of the Eudaimonia Institute at Wake Forest University. \nOur event will be held at The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill\, North Carolina on Friday\, January 26th at 1pm. Registration is free and parking will be provided. \nClick here to RSVP.
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/unc-system-board-governors-luncheon-2/
LOCATION:Carolina Inn\, 211 Pittsboro Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T203000
DTSTAMP:20170920T152522Z
CREATED:20170910T000236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T152522Z
UID:9899-1507744800-1507753800@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:Second Annual Policy Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Join the Martin Center for our annual policy banquet on Wednesday\, October 11 at City Club Raleigh in Raleigh\, North Carolina. \n \n  \n  \n  \nOur guest speaker will be Robert Shibley\,\nexecutive director of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE). \nShibley’s talk will provide insight into due process on campus –\na higher education issue that has recently captured national attention. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTo purchase tickets or to sponsor entry for a student\, select from the options below: \nFor information about hosting a table or to RSVP: email info@jamesgmartin.center or call 919-828-1400
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/second-annual-policy-banquet/
LOCATION:City Club Raleigh\, 150 Fayetteville Street #2800\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy banquet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T203000
DTSTAMP:20170910T000236Z
CREATED:20170910T000236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170910T000236Z
UID:89673-1507744800-1507753800@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:Second Annual Policy Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Join the Martin Center for our annual policy banquet on Wednesday\, October 11 at City Club Raleigh in Raleigh\, North Carolina. \n \n  \n  \n  \nOur guest speaker will be Robert Shibley\,\nexecutive director of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE). \nShibley’s talk will provide insight into due process on campus –\na higher education issue that has recently captured national attention. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTo purchase tickets or to sponsor entry for a student\, select from the options below: \nFor information about hosting a table or to RSVP: email info@jamesgmartin.center or call 919-828-1400
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/second-annual-policy-banquet-2/
LOCATION:City Club Raleigh\, 150 Fayetteville Street #2800\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy banquet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170630T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170630T140000
DTSTAMP:20170518T180448Z
CREATED:20170509T184819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170518T180448Z
UID:8818-1498822200-1498831200@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:Martin Center Summer Session
DESCRIPTION:Our annual summer luncheon will feature Peter Wood\, president of the National Association of Scholars\, and will be held at the Dunhill Hotel in Charlotte\, NC on Friday\, June 30. \nDr. Wood will discuss Making Citizens: How American Universities Teach Civics\, a report published by the National Association of Scholars earlier this year. Making Citizens is a study of a new movement in American higher education designed to transform the teaching of civics\, where it came from\, and why Americans should be concerned. More about the report can be found on NAS.org. \nClick here to read a review of the report authored by George Leef\, director of research at the Martin Center. \nIndividual tickets are $30.  \nTo purchase tickets\, please click the button below or call 919-828-1400.  \n\n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/martin-center-summer-session/
LOCATION:Dunhill Hotel\, 237 N Tryon Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170630T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170630T140000
DTSTAMP:20170509T184819Z
CREATED:20170509T184819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170509T184819Z
UID:89672-1498822200-1498831200@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:Martin Center Summer Session
DESCRIPTION:Our annual summer luncheon will feature Peter Wood\, president of the National Association of Scholars\, and will be held at the Dunhill Hotel in Charlotte\, NC on Friday\, June 30. \nDr. Wood will discuss Making Citizens: How American Universities Teach Civics\, a report published by the National Association of Scholars earlier this year. Making Citizens is a study of a new movement in American higher education designed to transform the teaching of civics\, where it came from\, and why Americans should be concerned. More about the report can be found on NAS.org. \nClick here to read a review of the report authored by George Leef\, director of research at the Martin Center. \nIndividual tickets are $30.  \nTo purchase tickets\, please click the button below or call 919-828-1400.  \n\n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/martin-center-summer-session-2/
LOCATION:Dunhill Hotel\, 237 N Tryon Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170130T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170130T130000
DTSTAMP:20170119T004439Z
CREATED:20170116T222950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T004439Z
UID:7913-1485777600-1485781200@jamesgmartin.center
SUMMARY:The Past and Future of Higher Education Reform in North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn Monday\, January 30 at 12pm\, the Shaftesbury Society is hosting a presentation on “The Past and Future of Higher Education Reform in North Carolina\,” featuring former North Carolina Governor Jim Martin and Martin Center president Jenna Robinson. \nAdmission is free and open to the public! \nRegister here: https://www.johnlocke.org/event/the-past-and-future-of-higher-education-reform-in-north-carolina/ \n 
URL:https://jamesgmartin.center/event/past-future-higher-education-reform-north-carolina/
LOCATION:John Locke Foundation\, 4800 Six Forks Road\, Suite 220\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27609\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal":MAILTO:info@jamesgmartin.center
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