Students For Liberty is proud to announce that our Second Annual International Students For Liberty Conference will be held at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. from February 20-22, 2009. This conference is the successor to the inaugural 2008 Students for Liberty Conference held at Columbia University this past February, which drew 100 students from 42 schools and 2 countries together to discuss how to promote liberty on campus and hear from leaders in the cause of liberty today. This year, we anticipate an even larger group of students to attend from a greater diversity of countries.

Our first confirmed Keynote Speaker is Yon Goicoechea, recipient of the 2008 Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty for his work as a 23-year law student leading the Venezuelan student movement for democracy and human rights. Yon is an inspiration to students everywhere, and a testament to the power that students hold. We are honored to have him join us.

Due to space and financial constraints, students must apply to be accepted to the conference. Applications are online and students may submit them now. Given a large number of anticipated applications, we encourage students to apply as soon as possible as preference will be given to students who show a dedication and interest in attending early on.

Students For Liberty’s regional conferences have all opened their registration for this fall.  The purpose of these conferences is to bring students from the same area together to discuss how to best promote liberty and to learn from pivotal figures in the cause of liberty from their area.  Each conference brings a unique mix of speakers and students tailored to its geographical area.  An incredible list of participants have already been lined up!  Limited space is available at each conference, so we encourage students to register early to guarantee a spot.

Here is a list of the regional conferences:

• October 25th, Philadelphia Students For Liberty Conference
• November 1st, Boston Students For Liberty Conference
• November 8th, Midwest Students For Freedom Conference
• November 8th, Southern Students For Liberty Conference
• November 15th, West Coast Students For Liberty Conference

What: Student Leadership Roundtable

When: Wednesday, August 6, 6-8PM

Where: Cato Institute, First Floor Conference Room

Why: To discuss and learn best practices for running a student organization dedicated to liberty.

How to Register: If you would like to participate in the Student Leadership Roundtable, please email Alexander McCobin at amccobin@studentsforliberty.org with your name, school, year, student organization, email and cell phone.

Last year, a dozen Koch Summer Fellows came together to discuss best practices of their individual student organizations dedicated to liberty. A direct product of this roundtable was the formation of the Students For Liberty (www.studentsforliberty.org). Continuing the tradition of this momentous event will be the second annual Student Leadership Roundtable, held on August 6th from 6-8PM at the Cato Institute. All students who are in the D.C. area and who are interested in sharing your experiences with running a student organization, learning the best practices of other organizations, or starting a new student organization are invited to take part. The roundtable will be moderated by Alexander McCobin, co-founder of the Penn Libertarian Association, and co-founder and Executive Director of Students For Liberty.

What: Student Leadership Presentation

Who: Yon Goicoechea (2008 Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty Recipient), Joey Coon (Head of Cato Student Programs), Alexander McCobin (Students For Liberty Founder & Executive Director)

Where: Cato University, Rancho Bernardo Inn (San Diego, CA)

When: Between July 20-25

SFL Executive Director, Alexander McCobin will be speaking on student activism at Cato University. Thank you to the Cato Institute for providing this great opportunity!

What: The Objectivist Perspective

Who: David Kelly, Founder and Senior Fellow of The Atlas Society

Where: The Cato Institute (1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington D.C.)

When: Wednesday, July 30th from 6-7:30PM

Refreshments will be provided after the talk. Come here a rousing discussion on the impact of Objectivism today. All individuals, students and non-students are invited to attend this public lecture.

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