All Events
Michael Farris - Renewing Our Sacred Vow: Returning to the Principles in the Declaration of Independence
Join us for a lecture by Michael Farris, a distinguished attorney, educator, and public advocate whose career has been dedicated to constitutional law, educational freedom, and civic engagement.
Date & Time: October 20th, 2026 @ 11:30 AM
Location: 111 S. Monroe St 32301, The Jim Moran Building
Kimberley A. Strassel - Beyond the Midterms: The Future of American Politics and Economic Policy
The IGC is pleased to welcome Kimberley A. Strassel, for a discussion on the future of American politics and economic policy.
Date & Time: October 28th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Location: FSU William Johnston Building, Room 2004
David Figlio - Rules vs. Discretion in the Use of Educational Testing
Join us for a presentation by David Figlio, the Gordon Fyfe Professor of Economics at the University of Rochester, Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, and Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Date & Time: October 29th, 2026 @ 11:45 AM
Location: Senate Chambers, FSU Student Union
Marine Corps Birthday Ceremony
Each year, the Marine Corps celebrates its founding on November 10 with traditions that honor its history and values. This year, marks 251 years of the Marines Corps. In partnership with the Student Veterans Center, the IGC will host a cake-cutting ceremony at the Beth Moor Lounge in the Longmire Building. The event will celebrate the legacy of the Corps, recognize its contributions to American history, and provide a moment of reflection and camaraderie for the campus community.
Date & Time: November 10th, 2026 @ 12:00 PM
Location: Beth Moor Lounge · Longmire Building
Yuval Levin - Majorities, Minorities, and the Declaration of Independence
Join us for a conversation with Yuval Levin on the constitutional principles that continue to shape American government.
Date & Time: November 10th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Location: Club Downunder, FSU Student Union
Adam Szetela - Meet the Censors Inside America's Publishers
Don’t miss Adam Szetela’s talk exploring censorship, sensitivity reviews, and the battle over free speech in publishing.
Date & Time: November 17th, 2026 @ 11:45 AM
Location: Senate Chambers, Student Union
250 Years of Liberty: The Enduring Promise of the First Amendment
Join us for a one-day undergraduate colloquium exploring how the freedoms enshrined in the First Amendment were contemplated at America's founding and why they have endured for 250 years.
Due to Hurricane Isaias, our colloquium has been rescheduled for January 9th, 2027.
Date & Time: January 9th, 2027 @ 8:30 AM
Location: TBA
Due to Hurricane Isaias, our colloquium has been rescheduled for January 9th, 2027.
Join us for any or all of our engaging speakers.