- New York Regional Conference -

Saturday, October 23

Columbia University

Hosted by the Columbia University Libertarians

Register Here!

“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.”  ~Thomas Paine

The 2010 New York Students For Liberty Conference is set to be the premier event for students in the New York area dedicated to liberty! Hosted by the Columbia University Libertarians, this conference will be an opportunity for students to learn more about the philosophy and practical applications of liberty, discuss current issues, and meet other student leaders and organizations at the forefront of the liberty movement. You MUST be here if you’re a pro-liberty student or just curious to learn more!

The conference includes:

• FREE registration!
• Resources for getting involved in the student movement for liberty
• FREE books, pamphlets, stickers, and other liberty materials
• Information on how to connect to internships, programs, seminars, and careers in liberty
• FREE meals and refreshments throughout the day
• A FREE evening social to network with other students in the liberty movement

Registration is easy and FREE, and also open to non-students. Also, RSVP for the Facebook event and invite your friends!

Stay tuned for the schedule and full lineup of speakers!

– L O C A T I O N -

Located in the heart of New York City, Columbia University is finally rediscovering its tradition of liberty! Host of the 2008 International Students For Liberty Conference and the 2010 Students For Liberty New York Regional Conference, it is home to the Columbia University Libertarians.

Directions to Columbia University (116th Street and Broadway) can be found here, subway and bus maps are here, and a map of the campus is here.

- S P E A K E R S -

David Boaz – Keynote Speaker: David Boaz is the executive vice president of the Cato Institute and has played a key role in the development of the Cato Institute and the libertarian movement. He is a provocative commentator and a leading authority on domestic issues such as education choice, drug legalization, the growth of government, and the rise of libertarianism. Boaz is the former editor of New Guard magazine and was executive director of the Council for a Competitive Economy prior to joining Cato in 1981. He is the author of Libertarianism: A Primer, described by the Los Angeles Times as “a well-researched manifesto of libertarian ideas,” the editor of The Libertarian Reader, and coeditor of the Cato Handbook For Policymakers. His articles have been published in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, National Review, and Slate. He is a frequent guest on national television and radio shows, and has appeared on ABC’s Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, CNN’s Crossfire, NPR’s Talk of the Nation and All Things Considered, John McLaughlin’s One on One, Fox News Channel, BBC, Voice of America, Radio Free Europe, and other media. His latest book is The Politics of Freedom.

- A C C O M O D A T I O N S  & T R A V E L -

For those traveling from a distance, we recommend that you arrive Friday and leave on Sunday. We’ll be hosting a Meet ‘n Greet 7-9 pm Friday with refreshments!

- C O N T A C T -

If you’d like to help organize, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Columbia University Libertarians at libertarians@columbia.edu or Students For Liberty Director Masood Manoocheri, at 973-943-6706 or mmanoochehri@studentsforliberty.org.