Prospects for Anglo-American Conservatism in the Tradition of Russell Kirk and Roger Scruton
Conference Agenda
Friday, June 27
12:30-1:00 p.m. Registration
1:00-1:30 p.m. Welcome by Gleaves Whitney, Executive Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
1:30-3:00 p.m. Session 1: The Philosophical Foundations of Conservatism
- James Matthew Wilson, University of St. Thomas, Houston
- Michael Federici, Middle Tennessee State University
- Micah Watson, Calvin University
3:00-3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Session 2: Friends of the Permanent Things
- Jeff Nelson, The Russell Kirk Center
- Timothy Fuller, Colorado College
- Michael Lucchese, Law & Liberty
- Christina Lambert, Hillsdale College
Saturday, June 28
8:30-9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00–10:30 a.m. Session 3: Conservatism and Cultural Renewal
- Ferenc Hörcher, Ludovika University/University of Hull/Institute of Philosophy of the HUN-REN
- Christopher Scalia, AEI
- Ishaan Jajodia, Yale University
- Fisher Derderian, The Roger Scruton Legacy Foundation
10:30-11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Session 4: Conservatism and Religion
- Shoval Ronen, Princeton University
- Glenn Moots, Northwood University
- Emma Webb, Writer & Broadcaster
- Mathis Bitton, Harvard University
12:30-2:30 p.m. Lunch – On Your Own
2:30-4:00 p.m. Session 5: Conservatism and Education
- Daniel Pitt, University of Buckingham
- Darrell Falconburg, The Russell Kirk Center
- Matt Beech, University of Hull
- Ben Lockerd, Grand Valley State University
4:00-4:30 p.m. Refreshment Break
4:30-6:00 p.m. Session 6: Kirk, Scruton, and Contemporary Conservatism
- Jeff Polet, Ford Presidential Foundation
- John Grove, Law & Liberty
- Bracy Bersnak, Christendom College
- Chris Fear, University of Hull
6:00-6:15 p.m. Closing Remarks by Jeff Nelson, Executive Director of the Russell Kirk Center
Conference location:
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
Conference FAQ and Logistics
Airport:
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is a 15-20 minute drive from downtown.
Ground Transportation:
Please visit the GRR Ground Transportation page to see ground transportation options, including car rentals, Uber/Lyft, and public transportation.
Conference Location:
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
303 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Parking:
There is a free parking lot at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. There are also several city parking garages or lots within walking distance.
Hotels:
We do not have a room block at a hotel, but there are several hotel options within walking distance of the conference location including, but not limited to the options below.
Holiday Inn
310 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616-235-7611
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
187 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-774-2000
JW Marriott Hotel
235 Louis Campau Promenade NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
AC Hotel
50 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-776-3200
City Flats
83 Monroe Center Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-828-4950
Restaurants:
Refreshments will be provided in the morning and afternoon, but meals are not included. There are many restaurants in the downtown area including, but not limited to those listed below.
- Scholars – bar/pub $$
- Butcher’s Union – American/bar/comfort food $$$
- New Holland Brewing Company – bar/American $$
- Founders Brewing Company – sandwiches $$
- Bistro Bella Vita – Italian/Modern European/American $$$
- Tupelo Honey – Southern/American $$
- Real Seafood – Seafood $$
- Condado Tacos – Mexican $
- Panera Bread – Café/Soup/American $
- Z’s Bar and Restaurant – Bar/American/BBQ $$
- Starbucks (in the Amway Grand Hotel)
- Biggby Coffee (146 Monroe Center NW)
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