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  Intercollegiate Review · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM

The Aristotelian insights of . . . Pink Floyd?

The Aristotelian insights of . . . Pink Floyd? Plus, the dangers of “authenticity,” Flannery O’Connor on art, and Frederick Douglass as hero The best of intellectual conservative thought, every Thursday View this email in your browser …
  James Davenport · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 6:59 PM

The Tocqueville Option

The Tocqueville Option How to reclaim local community in a globalized world The latest Conservative Conversations with ISI is out now View this email in your browser Dear John,  You’ve heard about the Benedict …
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
June 18, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Last chance to sign up for ISI’s Homecoming Weekend

Last chance to sign up for ISI’s Homecoming Weekend Registration for Homecoming Weekend closes this Sunday Don’t miss your chance to connect with the ISI community View this email in your browser Dear John,  I’m looking at the…
  James Davenport · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 8:44 PM

Roger Scruton’s humane conservatism

Roger Scruton’s humane conservatism Daniel J. Mahoney reflects on the life and legacy of Sir Roger Scruton The latest Conservative Conversations with ISI is out now View this email in your browser Dear John,  S…
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 12:01 AM

Last chance: register for ISI’s live online auction for Father’s Day

Last chance: register for ISI’s live online auction for Father’s Day Register now. This exclusive online auction starts Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. Dear John,  Can you believe Father’s Day is less than a week away? One of the things I love about this holiday is that it r…
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
June 7, 2021 at 8:42 PM

You’re invited to an exclusive online auction for Father’s Day

You’re invited to an exclusive online auction for Father’s Day Join us June 17 at 7 p.m. ET for the online auction of a breathtaking Rolex Dear John,  From the moment Eric Wind graduated from Georgetown, he knew that he wanted to support ISI. ISI gave Eric a passion…
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
June 5, 2021 at 10:59 AM

What is economic conservatism?

What is economic conservatism? Hear conservative all-stars debate a pressing issue. Free for students and only $50 if you’re under 30 Is it time for a new conservative consensus? View this email in your browser Dear John,  Wha…
  James Davenport · [email protected]
June 1, 2021 at 11:16 PM

How a backyard barbecue could save America

How a backyard barbecue could save America Have conservatives forgotten how to disagree well? The latest Conservative Conversations with ISI is out now View this email in your browser Dear John,  Have you notic…
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 8:47 PM

What’s your favorite ISI memory?

What’s your favorite ISI memory? 75% of Homecoming tickets already sold. Grab your spot now! Experience the ISI magic again during Homecoming Weekend View this email in your browser Dear John,  What’s your favorite ISI memory?…
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 12:14 AM

Exclusive Father’s Day watch auction for ISI supporters

Exclusive Father’s Day watch auction for ISI supporters An ISI alum’s incredible story, and an online auction June 17 Dear John,  You may not realize the impact your generous support for ISI has on students’ lives. So I want to introduce you to Eric Wind. Not so lo…
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
May 19, 2021 at 8:47 PM

Join us at ISI's Future of American Political Economy Conference

Join us at ISI's Future of American Political Economy Conference Come hear J. D. Vance, Marco Rubio, Amity Shlaes, and many other top speakers! How should conservatives approach the economy today? View this email in your browser …
  James Davenport · [email protected]
May 15, 2021 at 11:59 AM

Reclaiming a shared purpose in an uprooted world

Reclaiming a shared purpose in an uprooted world The new “Conservative Conversations with ISI”—Listen to Gracy Olmstead discuss her new book, "Uprooted" The latest Conservative Conversations with ISI is out now View this email in your browser …
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
May 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM

You’re invited: ISI’s inaugural Homecoming Weekend!

You’re invited: ISI’s inaugural Homecoming Weekend! Have you made your summer plans? Join the ISI community June 25-26 for our inaugural Homecoming Weekend! Join friends of ISI for the inaugural Homecoming Weekend View this email in your browser …
  James Davenport · [email protected]
May 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Tune in tomorrow to find out how to stay rooted in a rootless world

Tune in tomorrow to find out how to stay rooted in a rootless world Gracy Olmstead is often compared to Wendell Berry. Tune in tomorrow at 7 pm ET to see why.  Keeping your roots in a rootless world... View this email in your browser …
  James Davenport · [email protected]
May 3, 2021 at 10:59 AM

What Richard Weaver and C. S. Lewis understood

What Richard Weaver and C. S. Lewis understood The new “Conservative Conversations with ISI”—Listen to Robert Koons discuss Richard Weaver and C.S. Lewis The latest Conservative Conversations with ISI is out now View this email in your browser …
  James Davenport · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM

The cost of uprooting yourself, tune in May 6th to see Gracy Olmstead on a live episode of Conservative Conversations with ISI

The cost of uprooting yourself, tune in May 6th to see Gracy Olmstead on a live episode of Conservative Conversations with ISI Gracy Olmstead is often compared to Wendell Berry. Tune in May 6th at 7 pm ET to see why.  Refuting the new attacks on America’s history . . . …
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
April 25, 2021 at 6:18 PM

ISI’s inaugural Homecoming Weekend: great speakers, fellowship

ISI’s inaugural Homecoming Weekend: great speakers, fellowship June 25–26: join fellow ISI friends on our beautiful 20-acre campus Join friends of ISI for the inaugural Homecoming Weekend View this email in your browser Dear Jo…
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
April 25, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Your chance to renew your ISI experience

Your chance to renew your ISI experience June 25–26: join fellow ISI alumni on ISI’s beautiful 20-acre campus Join fellow ISI alumni for the inaugural ISI Homecoming Weekend View this email in your browser Dear John,  What do …
  James Davenport · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 8:44 PM

How to fight cancel culture without whitewashing history

How to fight cancel culture without whitewashing history The new “Conservative Conversations with ISI”—Listen to Allen C. Guelzo explain American history the way the modern academy won’t. The latest “Conservative Conversations with ISI” is out now View this email in…
  James Davenport · [email protected]
April 2, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Conservative Conversations with ISI: Ross Douthat

Conservative Conversations with ISI: Ross Douthat Out today: the new “Conservative Conversations with ISI” The latest “Conservative Conversations with ISI” is out now View this email in your browser Dear John,  …
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 3:14 PM

You’re invited: a major conference on economics

You’re invited: a major conference on economics Will I see you here in July? Don’t miss this all-star lineup of speakers View this email in your browser Dear John,  When I speak with ISI alumni like you, the same issue keeps c…
  James Davenport · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Is it time to rethink what conservative economic policy looks like?

Is it time to rethink what conservative economic policy looks like? Next Wednesday: taking a hard look at free markets Two cheers for free markets? View this email in your browser Dear John, This may be the biggest issue conse…
  James Davenport · [email protected]
March 15, 2021 at 4:00 PM

The new podcast is up: Yuval Levin

The new podcast is up: Yuval Levin Out today: the new “Conservative Conversations with ISI” The latest “Conservative Conversations with ISI” is out now View this email in your browser Dear John,  What’s behind …
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
February 27, 2021 at 1:45 AM

This is the conversation conservatives need to be having...but aren’t

This is the conversation conservatives need to be having…but aren’t A debate featuring Ross Douthat, Charles Cooke, Bill Kristol, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Daniel McCarthy Your chance to hear five prominent conservatives debate View this email in your browser …
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 3:44 PM

A victory against cancel culture

A victory against cancel culture Cancel culture is real, but ISI students are fighting back Wall Street Journal: these ISI students “refuse to be canceled” View this email in your browser Dear John,  I’m hearing the same quest…
  James Davenport · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Tomorrow night: the biggest threat to free speech

Tomorrow night: the biggest threat to free speech Don’t miss this debate on the Big Tech threat The Big Tech threat to free speech . . . View this email in your browser Dear John, Did you see that Amazon just banned Ryan T. An…
  James Davenport · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Can Big Tech be stopped?

Can Big Tech be stopped? John, join us for this debate on a major threat to free speech Can anything be done to rein in Big Tech? . . . View this email in your browser Dear John, Face it: the tech giants have amassed unimagina…
  James Davenport · [email protected]
February 15, 2021 at 9:03 PM

I think you’ll want to hear this

I think you’ll want to hear this Hungry for great conservative ideas? This is the podcast for you You’ll want to listen to this . . . View this email in your browser Dear John,  If you’re anything like me, you’re probably frus…
  James Davenport · [email protected]
February 10, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Tomorrow night: an essential conversation for conservatives

Tomorrow night: an essential conversation for conservatives John, don’t miss this discussion with R.R. Reno and Tim Carney Don’t miss this conversation Thursday night . . . View this email in your browser Dear John, Tomorrow n…
  James Davenport · [email protected]
February 5, 2021 at 8:08 PM

Where does conservatism go now?

Where does conservatism go now?  John, join me for this timely discussion with two leading public intellectuals Refuting the new attacks on America’s history . . . View this email in your browser Dear John, It has been a confu…
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
February 3, 2021 at 2:34 PM

Your chance to renew your ISI experience

Your chance to renew your ISI experience June 25–26: join fellow ISI alumni on ISI’s beautiful 20-acre campus Join fellow ISI alumni for the inaugural ISI Homecoming Weekend View this email in your browser Dear John,  There’s …
  James Davenport · [email protected]
January 18, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Tomorrow night: Don’t miss this extremely timely conversation

Tomorrow night: Don’t miss this extremely timely conversation Last chance to sign up for this timely discussion with an eminent historan The new war on America’s history . . . View this email in your browser Dear John, Tomorro…
  James Davenport · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 9:00 PM

This conversation couldn’t be more timely

This conversation couldn’t be more timely John, join me for this timely discussion with an eminent historan Refuting the new attacks on America’s history . . . View this email in your browser Dear John, Why are activists teari…
  Jed Donahue · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Final call for 50% off books, John!

Final call for 50% off books, *|FNAME|*! Sale ends at midnight! Books that stay with you . . . View this email in your browser Dear John,  This is your last friendly reminder! Every book in our store is 50% off until midnight…
  Jed Donahue · [email protected]
December 29, 2020 at 4:03 PM

2 days left to get ISI books for half price

2 days left to get ISI books for half price Browse the sale now Books that stay with you . . . View this email in your browser Dear John,  Most holiday deals are long gone, but not this one. Every book in our store is 50% off…
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
December 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Merry Christmas, John!

Merry Christmas, *|FNAME|*! Please accept my gratitude  View this email in your browser Dear John, I’m writing to wish you a merry Christmas, and to say thank you. Thank you for being part of ISI. Thank you for supporting ISI’…
  Jed Donahue · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Delayed shipments possible . . .

Delayed shipments possible . . . Order now to delight the readers in your life with thoughtful books! Books that stay with you . . . View this email in your browser Dear John,  Christmas is around the corner, so I wanted to ma…
  James Davenport · [email protected]
December 9, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Tomorrow: Debunk the 1619 Project with scholar Peter Wood!

Tomorrow: Debunk the 1619 Project with scholar Peter Wood! This is your last chance to grab your spot for this webinar . . . Debunking the 1619 Project . . . View this email in your browser Dear John, Tomorrow evening, scholar…
  Jed Donahue · [email protected]
December 9, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Order your books now to get them in time for Christmas

Order your books now to get them in time for Christmas Delight the readers in your life with thoughtful titles . . . Books that stay with you . . . View this email in your browser Dear John,  Delayed shipments are a real possi…
  James Davenport · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Learn the errors, lies, and fabrications of revisionist history

Learn the errors, lies, and fabrications of revisionist history Debunk the 1619 Project with scholar Peter Wood!  Debunking the 1619 Project . . . View this email in your browser Dear John, You’ve heard about the 1619 Project,…
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 5:01 PM

John, give today to double the impact of your gift

*|FNAME|*, give today to double the impact of your gift Will you help me launch the careers of 2 more journalists like Evie Fordham? View this email in your browser Dear John, Meet Evie Fordham. Evie i…
  Claire Aguda · [email protected]
November 25, 2020 at 4:59 PM

These books are 50% off . . .

These books are 50% off . . . Heavily discounted books for the thoughtful conservative Books that stay with you . . . View this email in your browser Dear John,  Good reading sticks to your ribs. Daniel McCarthy was an underg…
  Johnny Burtka · [email protected]
November 24, 2020 at 9:06 PM

John, thank you for helping Parker Seale

*|FNAME|*, thank you for helping Parker Seale Without your generosity, Parker may never have had such a profound experience . . . View this email in your browser Dear John, This young officer is Parker Seale. An…
  Jeff Nelson · [email protected]
November 12, 2020 at 9:14 PM

A word from ISI’s new president

A word from ISI’s new president The future of ISI...and of conservatism, the campus, and the country The “Oxford of American conservatism” View this email in your browser Dear John, After a momentous election, you’re probably …
  ISI's PPE Academy · [email protected]
November 9, 2020 at 4:22 PM

PPE Academy Live Finale: Join Us Tomorrow Night!

PPE Academy Live Finale: Join Us Tomorrow Night! Join us tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. ET for a live presentation of our "Economics and the Pursuit of Happiness" online course. ISI's PPE Academy presents "Economics and the Pursuit of Happiness"…
  Jed Donahue · [email protected]
October 22, 2020 at 3:59 PM

A question for you: What is this year’s best conservative book?

A question for you: What is this year’s best conservative book? Only a week left to nominate the Conservative Book of the Year Collecting nominations for the Conservative Book of the Year award . . . View this email in your browser …
  ISI's PPE Academy · [email protected]
October 13, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Tune in for Tonight's PPE Academy Live Session

Tune in for Tonight's PPE Academy Live Session We hope you'll join us at 7:30 p.m. ET as we continue our PPE Academy Live series. Tonight's lesson is "Moral Dimensions of Property and Trade." ISI Friends, Please join us tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET for the n…
  Thomas Lynch, ISI · [email protected]
August 31, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Introducing our new president

Introducing our new president I have some important news to share View this email in your browser Dear John, I am writing to you with some exciting news.   The Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s Board of Trustees announced to…
  Charlie Copeland · [email protected]
August 18, 2020 at 2:02 PM

ISI fostering the next generation of teachers, scholars, and opinion leaders!

ISI fostering the next generation of teachers, scholars, and opinion leaders! With college faculties skewing so liberal, there has never been a greater need for first-rate professors who defend the principles of liberty... ISI seeding the academy!  View this email i…
  Intercollegiate Review · [email protected]
August 6, 2020 at 6:00 PM

A thinker you should know: Thomas Sowell

A thinker you should know: Thomas Sowell An introduction to Thomas Sowell, community during COVID-19, why you need poetry, and more . . . The best of intellectual conservative thought, every Thursday.  View this email in your browser …