Freedom of Expression.
Viewpoint Diversity.
Intellectual Humility.
Critical Thinking.
Bari Weiss, founder of the Free Press, and Mitch Daniels, former Governor of Indiana and President of Purdue University discuss the future of the Free Speech Movement on college campuses.
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Current & Upcoming Events
Dueling Orthodoxies: The Cultural Roots of America's Political Crisis
Learn about The Institute here, its executive director Professor Hunter here, and Professor Owen here. ​
Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
5:30-7:30pm
Jefferson Scholars Foundation Hall
112 Clarke Court (overflow parking at Scott Stadium)
Join us for a discussion between UVA Professor of Politics John Owen and Professor James Davison Hunter. The professors will explore insights from his latest book, Democracy and Solidarity, and the mission of Hunter's esteemed research center, the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture. Members of the audience will be invited to join the conversation, followed by an informal reception.
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Veritas Forum: What Makes My Life Worth It?
Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
7:30pm (time changed from 7pm)
Nau Hall 101
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Veritas Forums are campus-wide events designed to foster dialogue across worldviews and explore the ideas that shape our lives. At Veritas at Virginia, we seek to love the UVA community by providing a space for reflection and discussion on life’s biggest questions.
The upcoming event will explore the question: “What makes my life worth it?” through the lens of our two speakers: Curt Thompson, a psychiatrist and author, and David Costanza, a Professor of Commerce.
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