Office of the General Counsel SOCRATIC STAGE DIALOGUE SERIES

ABOUT THE SOCRATIC STAGE DIALOGUE SERIES

The New College of Florida Office of Public Policy Events seeks to advance civil discourse and engagement through facilitating events that foster open discussion and debate on relevant public policy issues. Such debates or group forums will provide opportunity for a wide range of viewpoints and perspectives to be presented. These events will be open to the public and will include speakers from within and without the state university community that hold broadly divergent and opposing perspectives.

For questions or additional information about Socratic Stage Dialogue Series events, please contact Deputy Chief of Staff & Director of Public Policy Events Alexandra Islas: [email protected]

Upcoming Socratic Stage Events


Steamboat Institute Debate: Given the current global chaos and instability in many regions of the world, should the U.S. reinstate a draft for mandatory military service?
General Stan McChrystal and William Ruger
November 14, 2024 
Sainer Pavilion – New College of Florida
5:30 – 7:00 PM  
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Is America Still a Capitalist Country? 
Dr. Bruce Gilley, Dr. Tarron Khemraj, and Dr. Sean Adams
Moderator: Mark Gordon
November 21, 2024 
Sainer Pavilion – New College of Florida
6:00 – 7:30 PM
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The Government’s Role in the Censorship Industry
Mike Benz and Dr. David Ellis
December 3, 2024
Sainer Pavilion – New College of Florida
6:00-7:30 p.m.
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A Discussion on Race in America
Congressman Byron Donalds and Florida Senator Shevrin “Shev” Jones 
Moderator: Dr. Mark Bauerlein 
TBD
Sainer Pavilion – New College of Florida

Archived Events

All Socratic Stage events presented by the New College Office of Public Policy Events are recorded and archived for future viewing.

Contact Us

Alexandra Islas

Deputy Chief of Staff

Director of Public Policy Events

Phone Number

Email Address

Location

College Hall 226

Mail

College Hall 226