Benson Center Newsletter - Benson Center Newsletter - August 2023

We are proud to announce the launch of a reimagined Undergraduate Fellowship Program. Fellows will receive a stipend and are invited to participate in the intellectual life of the Center. Our goal is to build a community of like-minded students interested in participating in good-faith dialogues about various timely topics. Over 170 students from diverse majors and backgrounds applied, a great success for a new program!

VSCTP Todd Zywicki will moderate four events this fall. Vernon L. Smith (2002 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences recipient) will discuss Adam Smith's Theory of Society on September 6. Additional speakers include Kimberely Strassel (October 4), Jennifer Sey (October 18), and Scott Atlas (November 15). The events are free, though registration is required. See the events calendar to see speaker bios and titles of the lectures. We hope to see you there!

CU Law Prof. Andrew A. Schwartz will hold a symposium on September 8 on his new book, Investment Crowdfunding. Prof. Todd Zywicki will speak on the book as a panelist, along with Allison Herren Lee (former SEC commissioner). Registration is required. 

Learn more about the faculty, staff, and students who contribute to the life of the Center by visiting the People page. Individuals come from diverse backgrounds and departments, allowing for a breadth of expertise and topics to explore each year.

Each year, the Benson Center launches a national search for a Visiting Scholar in Conservative Thought and Policy. The application for 2024-25 is now open. Visit our website for details on the appointment and information on how to apply.