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SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns\, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nThis week’s conversation will be led by Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance Brian Evans.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-28/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260217T211629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T211629Z
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SUMMARY:Polarization\, Partisanship\, and Political Violence
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Freedom and Community welcomes Lilliana Mason to St. Olaf College to present Polarization\, Partisanship\, and Political Violence.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/polarization-partisanship-and-political-violence/
CATEGORIES:Speakers/Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Freedom and Community":MAILTO:institute@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Buntrock Commons\, Viking Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260217T211222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T211222Z
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SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns\, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nThis week’s conversation will be led by Associate Professor of Practice in Dance Andrea Conger.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-9/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260331T164245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T164245Z
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SUMMARY:College on the Radio — Live at St. Olaf College
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special live\, on-stage edition of College on the Radio—an evening of big ideas\, engaging conversation\, and live music. \nThis 75-minute event brings together four professors from as many different disciplines to share their fields of study. \nFrom Economics to Musicology\, Environmental Studies to Astronomy and Physics\, each professor offers a unique perspective—revealing how different ways of thinking shape our understanding of the world. \nPre-show music at 5:45 p.m. | The show begins at 6:00 p.m. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/college-on-the-radio-live-at-st-olaf-college/
CATEGORIES:Music,Speakers/Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Freedom and Community":MAILTO:institute@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:The Pause
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260217T210751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T210751Z
UID:10037050-1775809800-1775813400@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns\, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nThis week’s conversation will be led by Director of Student Activities Brandon Cash.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-8/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260217T210605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211122Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Democracy’s Resilience to Populism’s Threat
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Freedom and Community welcomes Kurt Weyland\, Professor of Government and Mike Hogg Professor in the Liberal Arts at the University of Texas – Austin\, to St. Olaf to present “Democracy’s Resilience to Populism’s Threat.” Weyland will evaluate the strength of populist movements globally\, arguing that democracies are more resilient than many commentators fear.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/lecture-democracys-resilience-to-populisms-threat/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year,Speakers/Lectures
LOCATION:Buntrock Commons\, Viking Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260217T210315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T210407Z
UID:10037049-1773995400-1773999000@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns\, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nThis week’s conversation will be led by Professor of Physics Brian Borovsky ’94.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-7/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260303T200034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T202134Z
UID:10037465-1773415800-1773421200@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Lecture: Mass Deportation\, Detention\, and ICE — How We Got Here. What We Need Now.
DESCRIPTION:The Buntrock Institute of Freedom and Community welcomes Kari Hong\, attorney and scholar with deep expertise in US immigration policy\, to St. Olaf College to discuss the legal landscape around federal immigration enforcement and will offer concrete immigration policy proposals. All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/lecture-mass-deportation-detention-and-ice-how-we-got-here-what-we-need-now/
CATEGORIES:Speakers/Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Freedom and Community":MAILTO:institute@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Buntrock Commons\, Viking Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260203T154328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T154328Z
UID:10037048-1773390600-1773394200@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns\, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nThis week’s conversation will be led by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Tarshia Stanley.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-6/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260203T153721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T153748Z
UID:10037047-1772785800-1772789400@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns\, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nThis week’s conversation will be led by Marie M. Meyer Distinguished Professor of History Steve Hahn.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-5/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Freedom and Community":MAILTO:institute@stolaf.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260203T153456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T153614Z
UID:10037046-1772181000-1772184600@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns\, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nThis week’s conversation will be led by Department Chair and Professor of Economics Allison Leudtke.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-4/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260123T195954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T195954Z
UID:10036959-1772120700-1772125200@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Populism and Democracy: A Public Choice View
DESCRIPTION:The Institute of Freedom and Community invites guest lecturer Dr. Michael Munger\, Professor of Political Science and Economics from Duke University\, to campus to present Populism and Democracy: A Public Choice View. Munger will use an economic lens to understand populist movements and American democracy.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/populism-and-democracy-a-public-choice-view/
CATEGORIES:Speakers/Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Freedom and Community":MAILTO:institute@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Buntrock Commons\, Viking Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260212T180813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T205246Z
UID:10037202-1771860600-1771866000@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Perspectives on Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:This panel will feature perspectives from three different experts responding to immigration enforcement in Minnesota in different ways\, including an organization (MN Voice) providing Constitutional Observer training\, an organization providing relief to affected families in Rice County\, and a policing expert who teaches police ethics and tactics at the Minneapolis and St. Paul police academies. All members of the St. Olaf community are welcome.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/perspectives-on-immigration-enforcement-in-minnesota-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Freedom and Community":MAILTO:institute@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Buntrock Commons\, Viking Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260203T153346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T174232Z
UID:10037045-1771576200-1771579800@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns\, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nThis week’s conversation will be led by Vice President for Community and Belonging\, Eduardo Pazos.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-3/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260212T180315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T205139Z
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SUMMARY:Perspectives on Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:College and community officials will give their perspective on immigrant enforcement in Minnesota in a moderated panel style format\, and will field questions from audience members. All members of the community are welcome.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/perspectives-on-immigration-enforcement-in-minnesota/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Freedom and Community":MAILTO:institute@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Buntrock Commons\, Viking Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260129T225152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T225233Z
UID:10037044-1770971400-1770975000@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns\, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nThis week’s conversation will be led by General Counsel and Vice President for Human Resources Carl Lehmann.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20260129T224832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T181837Z
UID:10037043-1770366600-1770370200@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns\, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nThis week’s conversation will be led by Pastors Matt Marohl and Paul Graham.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250820T174844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T203459Z
UID:10034825-1765207800-1765213200@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:“The Great Abdication: How American Democracy Died” Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Steven Levitsky is the David Rockerfeller Professor of Latin American Studies and Professor of Government and Director of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard and author of How Democracies Die and Tyranny of the Minority. Levitsky’s work draws on evidence from democracies around the world to evaluate the state of American Democracy.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/the-great-abdication-how-american-democracy-died-lecture/
CATEGORIES:Speakers/Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="College Events":MAILTO:events@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Tomson 280
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250904T143636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T214427Z
UID:10034962-1764923400-1764927000@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns\, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nThis week’s conversation will be led by Community Connections.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-27/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
ORGANIZER;CN="College Events":MAILTO:events@stolaf.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250904T143550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T214332Z
UID:10034961-1763713800-1763717400@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns\, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nThis week’s discussion will be led by SGA Global Impact.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-26/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
ORGANIZER;CN="College Events":MAILTO:events@stolaf.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250903T211627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T185419Z
UID:10034964-1763109000-1763112600@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nJoin the Pre-Law Society in discussion this week.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-21/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
ORGANIZER;CN="College Events":MAILTO:events@stolaf.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250820T174700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T203429Z
UID:10034826-1762786800-1762794000@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Revitalizing Democracy Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Hahrie Han is the Inaugural Director of the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University and the faculty director of the P3 (“Possible\, Probable\, and Powerful”) Research Lab. Han’s lecture\, “Revitalizing Democracy\,” will draw on her pathbreaking research on social movements and collective action. Her book will be available for purchase following the lecture.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/revitalizing-democracy-lecture/
CATEGORIES:Speakers/Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="College Events":MAILTO:events@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Buntrock Commons\, Viking Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250904T143509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T184458Z
UID:10034960-1762504200-1762507800@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns\, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nJoin Sexual Assault Resource Network (SARN) in discussion this week.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-25/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
ORGANIZER;CN="College Events":MAILTO:events@stolaf.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250820T175020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T175020Z
UID:10034824-1762356600-1762362000@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:"There But for the Grace of Wallstreet Go I" Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Corey Robin is a Professor of Political Science at CUNY Brooklyn College and author of books such as The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump and Fear: The History of a Political Idea. Robin will be discussing his new research which evaluates contemporary politics through an analysis of capitalism and American democracy. 
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/there-but-for-the-grace-of-wallstreet-go-i-lecture/
CATEGORIES:Speakers/Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="College Events":MAILTO:events@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Buntrock Commons\, Viking Theater
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250904T143433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T200913Z
UID:10034959-1761899400-1761903000@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns\, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nJoin the Halloween Social — Talking about Politics doesn’t have to be Scary!
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-24/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
ORGANIZER;CN="College Events":MAILTO:events@stolaf.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250904T143326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T151558Z
UID:10034958-1761294600-1761298200@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns\, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nThis week\, join the DFL Club in conversation.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-23/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Freedom and Community":MAILTO:institute@stolaf.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250904T143253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T151518Z
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SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nThis week\, join the Civil Discourse Association in conversation.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-22/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
ORGANIZER;CN="College Events":MAILTO:events@stolaf.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250903T204514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T192311Z
UID:10034955-1759480200-1759483800@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nJoin Trek and Tea this week for discussion.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-20/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Freedom and Community":MAILTO:institute@stolaf.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250903T204357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T151104Z
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SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nJoin the Olaf Messenger team this week.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-19/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Freedom and Community":MAILTO:institute@stolaf.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250911T155626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T155626Z
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SUMMARY:Constitution Day Teach In
DESCRIPTION:Professor of Political Science and Morrison Family Director of the Institute for Freedom and Community Christopher Chapp will lead a student discussion on the constitution and the rule of law with the Honorable Joan N. Ericksen ’76\,  a Senior US District Judge in the district of Minnesota.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/constitution-day-teach-in/
CATEGORIES:Speakers/Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="College Events":MAILTO:events@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Holland 502
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250822T140956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T165459Z
UID:10034800-1757665800-1757669400@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided. \nJoin SGA President Fiona Mundy and Vice President Karen Henriquez Fajardo in discussion this week. \n 
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-17/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
ORGANIZER;CN="College Events":MAILTO:events@stolaf.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250311T145735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T145735Z
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SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday. The Institute will host Politics and Pastries to provide opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns and current events. \nCourtney Humm joins the conversation this week.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-16/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Freedom and Community":MAILTO:institute@stolaf.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250217T164159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T150732Z
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SUMMARY:Learning to Disagree: A Conversation with John Inazu
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Freedom & Community and The Lutheran Center are co-hosting “Learning to Disagree: A Conversation with John Inazu.”  The talk is part of the IFC’s spring series\, Democracy and Dialogue. It will be streamed and available for on-demand viewing online.  \nJohn Inazu’s scholarship focuses on the First Amendment freedoms of speech\, assembly\, and religion\, and related questions of legal and political theory. His books include Liberty’s Refuge: The Forgotten Freedom of Assembly (Yale University Press\, 2012) and Confident Pluralism: Surviving and Thriving Through Deep Difference (University of Chicago Press\, 2016)\, and most recently\, Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect (Zondervan\, 2024).  \nAll are welcome to attend the talk. \nThis event is made possible with support from the Ruth Michelsen McGaffey Endowment
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/learning-to-disagree-a-conversation-with-dr-john-inazu/
CATEGORIES:Speakers/Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Freedom and Community":MAILTO:institute@stolaf.edu
LOCATION:Buntrock Commons\, Viking Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111803
CREATED:20250311T145707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T145707Z
UID:10033196-1746174600-1746178200@wp.stolaf.edu
SUMMARY:Politics and Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, staff\, and students are welcome to gather at the Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday. The Institute will host Politics and Pastries to provide opportunities to discuss politics\, campaigns and current events. \nBridget Draxler joins the conversation this week.
URL:https://wp.stolaf.edu/calendar/event/politics-and-pastries-15/
CATEGORIES:Academic Year
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Freedom and Community":MAILTO:institute@stolaf.edu
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