F.H. Buckley

The Center for Western Civilization, Thought & Policy is hosting an event on Sept. 25. Francis H. Buckley will be speaking as an invited guest on behalf of the Visiting Scholars in Conservative Thought & Policy program addressing the CU Boulder community with his lecture, Conservatism in the Age of Trump.

Buckley’s talk will discuss why many of America’s most prominent conservatives opposed Trump’s nomination and candidacy for president. Buckley’s lecture will also cover material from his new book, “Republican Workers Party,” and discuss how a new kind of conservatism is taking shape in America.    

Buckley is a former campaign and transition advisor to President Trump. He has authored nine books and is a columnist for the New York Post. He is a consistent contributor to the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the American Conservative, and many other publications. Buckley is also a frequent guest on network shows like Morning Joe, CNN, Rush Limbaugh, and NPR.

Buckley is a Foundation Professor at the Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University and teaches subjects in bankruptcy, corporations, and secured lending. He has been a visiting fellow at the University of Chicago Law School and has taught at universities in Montreal and Paris.

Students, faculty, and members of the public are encouraged to attend the lecture. The scheduled presentation will take place in the Fleming Building, Room 154, beginning at 5:30 pm. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session and a small reception that will wrap around 7:30 pm. Please register for the event via the CU Events Calendar.