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Liberty and Character - Arkansas

FEE Seminar (Ages 14 - 17)
Sunday, June 4, 2017 - Friday, June 9, 2017
915 E Market Ave, Searcy, AR 72149

FEE is partnering with the American Studies Institute at the National Leadership Forum for a week-long seminar at Harding University. Join FEE speakers Lawrence W. Reed, Jonathan Newman, and Adam MacLeod as well as an exclusive group of top students (grades 9 - 12) as they explore the economic and cultural principles that were the foundation of civilization in the US.

Through exciting lectures and fun activities (on an actual college campus) you'll become more equipped to preserve and confidently discuss the ideas upon which America was founded, including personal freedom, strong leadership, and excellent character. As Lawrence W. Reed has said, "If you want to live in a free society, you must assign top priority to raising the caliber of your character."

The cost for this week-long seminar is only $145, but the benefits last a lifetime (it will also look great on your resume and college applications). 

We are no longer accepting applications for this seminar. To receive updates about 2018 seminar applications, sign up below.

Schedule

01:45 PM - 05:00 PM

Registration in the Heritage Lobby; move into dorms

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Dinner in Heritage Cafeteria

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Opening Program/orientation

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Room check

11:30 PM - 11:45 PM

Lights out

07:30 AM - 08:30 AM

Breakfast in Heritage Cafeteria

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

Campus orientation tour/welcome

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Speaker: David Kee; "Liberty and Entrepreneurship"

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Break

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Speaker: Andrew Baker

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Lunch in Heritage Cafeteria

01:00 PM - 01:45 PM

Speaker: Andrew Baker; "Leadership lab"

01:45 PM - 02:00 PM

Break

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Speaker: Mark Pruitt

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Afternoon activity

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Dinner in Heritage Cafeteria

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Evening activity

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Room check

11:30 PM - 11:45 PM

Lights out

07:30 AM - 08:30 AM

Breakfast in Heritage Cafeteria

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

Group photo on Benson Auditorium Steps

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Speaker: B. Chris Simpson

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Break

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Speaker: Melissa Bratton

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Lunch in Heritage Cafeteria

01:00 PM - 01:45 PM

Speaker: David Kee; "Asceticism and Character"

01:45 PM - 02:00 PM

Break

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Speaker: Terry Davis

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Afternoon activity

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Dinner in Heritage Cafeteria

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Evening activity

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Room check

11:30 PM - 11:45 PM

Lights out

07:30 AM - 08:30 AM

Breakfast in Heritage Cafeteria

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

FEE welcome

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM

FEE speaker: Jonathan Newman

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Break

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

FEE speaker: Jonathan Newman

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Lunch in Heritage Cafeteria

01:00 PM - 01:45 PM

FEE special presentation

01:45 PM - 02:00 PM

Break

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

FEE Speaker: Lawrence Reed; "Liberty and Character"

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Afternoon activity

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Dinner in Heritage Cafeteria

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Evening activity

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Room check

11:30 PM - 11:45 PM

Lights out

07:30 AM - 08:30 AM

Breakfast in Heritage Cafeteria

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

FEE feedback

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM

FEE Speaker: Lawrence Reed; "The Seven Principles of Public Policy"

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Break

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

FEE Speaker: Lawrence Reed; "Real heroes"

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Lunch in Heritage Cafeteria

01:00 PM - 01:45 PM

FEE speaker: Adam MacLeod

01:45 PM - 02:00 PM

Break

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

FEE speaker: Adam MacLeod

03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Afternoon activity

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Dinner: Banquet/team competition

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Room check

11:30 PM - 11:45 PM

Lights out

07:30 AM - 08:30 AM

Breakfast in Heritage Cafeteria

08:30 AM - 08:45 AM

Check out of dorms

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Travel Information

Searcy, Arkansas

College-aged counselors will provide supervision for men's and women's residence halls at all times. Students will be staying in traditional dorm rooms with a roommate of your same gender and share a bathroom with two other same gender students. Linens are not provided, so students will need to bring bedding (twin sized bedding or sleeping bag), a pillow, and a towel. Bring all toiletries as well.

Students should plan to arrive Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. and dinner will be at 5 p.m. that evening.  All activities will begin at 7 p.m. Transportation and associated costs are to be arranged by each applicant and/or his sponsor.

Harding University is located at 915 E. Market Ave. Searcy, AR 72149-5615.

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