On February 3rd and 4th, 2023, with support from the Barnes Family Foundation, the CSFE hosted a two-day weekend seminar on listening, learning, and community building. The Liberty, Community, and Prosperity Weekend Seminar was led by three talented guest faculty:
Anthony Gill | Department of Political Science | University of Washington
Professor Gill gave two presentations: “Culture and Political Economy: The Critical Role of Civil Society in Preserving Market Freedom.” & “The Dynamic Efficiency of Gifting”
Audrey Redford | Department of Economics | Hampden-Sydney College
Professor Redford presented: “Private and Public Choice” & “Malnovation, Drug Prohibition, and the Opioid Crisis”
Marcus Witcher | Huntingdon College
Professor Witcher gave talks on: “How Government Restricted African American Flourishing” & “Black Liberation through the Marketplace”
The weekend seminar was a success! Over 50 individual students attended one or more presentations, with a total attendance of over 100 for the weekend. Our guest faculty continued the discussions with students over meals and into the evening socials. Many students have continued to send questions about additional readings and future academic enrichment opportunities.