2026 Conference on Civic Thought
Wednesday and Thursday, September 23-24, 2026 | The Blackwell Inn
The Conference on Civic Thought is a national annual scholarly conference on civic thought in higher education. This conference brings together scholars from multiple disciplines and across the nation to present their research on citizenship. The event features keynote addresses, plenary sessions, and concurrent panels, offering a dynamic platform for dialogue and collaboration across disciplines.
"Why William F. Buckley Matters Today"
Salmon P. Chase Distinguished Lecture
Nov. 17, 2026 | Vitria on the Square, 15th Avenue and High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
About the Event: Join us for an insightful exploration into the life, legacy, and enduring influence of William F. Buckley Jr.—one of the most defining intellectual and political figures of the twentieth century.
About the Speaker: Sam Tanenhaus is a prize-winning author and former editor-in-chief of The New York Times Book Review. A leading voice on American politics and media, he has lectured at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Columbia, as well as the George W. Bush White House and multiple Presidential libraries. His work appears regularly in The Atlantic, The New Yorker, and The New York Times Magazine.
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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Lecture
Jan. 20, 2027 | The Blackwell Ballroom, 2110 Tuttle Park Place; Columbus, OH 43210
Claremont McKenna College Professor Nicholas Buccola compares the philosophies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Barry Goldwater.
Chase Center Signature Debate
Feb. 17, 2027 | The Ohio Union, 1739 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
Princeton University Professor Stephen Macedo and Harvard University Professor Naomi Oreskes debate the role of experts in a democracy in the wake of COVID lockdowns.
Ohio Civics Centers Symposium
April 23, 2027 | TBD
The Chase Center convenes Ohio’s civics centers to discuss civic education and engage with thought leaders.
Teaching the Constitution
June 2027 | TBD
Chase Center faculty provide professional development to 150 K-12 teachers from across the United States.
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