Safeguarding and promoting intellectual freedom at the University of Iowa is an important and ongoing mission. Here you can find the latest schedule for our upcoming meetings, events, guest speakers, and more!
America 250 Speaker Series: Patrick Deneen @ IOWA
Thursday, December 3, 2026 6:00pm
Patrick Deneen @ IOWA
YAF Guest Speaker: Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson at UIowa
Monday, November 2, 2026 7:00pm
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Speak at UIowa
Make sure to mark your calendars for November 2nd at 7pm when former British Prime Minister, leader of the conservative party, foreign secretary and Mayor of London, Boris Johnson will be speaking on the crucial topic of “Saving The West” at the University of Iowa.
Make sure to mark your calendars for November 2nd at 7pm when former British Prime Minister, leader of the conservative party, foreign secretary and Mayor of London, Boris Johnson will be speaking on the crucial topic of “Saving The West” at the University of Iowa.
America 250 Speaker Series: Dr. Samuel Gregg - "Economist & Revolutionary: Adam Smith in 1776"
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:00pm to 7:45pm
Dr. Gregg will give a lecture titled " Economist & Revolutionary: Adam Smith in 1776"
In 1776, the American colonies declared their independence, and Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of both milestones, Dr. Samuel Gregg examines Smith’s revolutionary ideas and their lasting impact on economics, free society, and the American experiment.
In 1776, the American colonies declared their independence, and Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of both milestones, Dr. Samuel Gregg examines Smith’s revolutionary ideas and their lasting impact on economics, free society, and the American experiment.
America 250 Speaker Series - Wilfred McClay - Singularity of Words
Thursday, September 10, 2026 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Wilfred McClay - Singularity of Words
America 250 Speaker Series - Todd J. Zywicki: The Historical and Philosophical Roots of American Liberty
Thursday, September 3, 2026 12:40pm to 1:50pm
America 250 Speaker Series - Todd J. Zywicki: The Historical and Philosophical Roots of American Liberty
Daniel Di Martino on Venezuela & the Evils of Socialism
Monday, April 13, 2026 6:30pm to 8:00pm
YAF Guest Speaker Daniel Di Martino Visits the University of Iowa!
CIF Open House for Academic Advisors
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 11:30am to 1:30pm
Enjoy catered BBQ & meet the director of Iowa's newest academic center!