The Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy has officially commenced the Fall semester by convening a vibrant community of scholars, Fellows, and Faculty Affiliates in an opening reception event that took place August 29 on Connolly House Lawn. Among the cornerstone initiatives that the Clough Center is enthusiastically committed to hosting is a series of talks designed to foster deep and meaningful conversations on various aspects of democracy.

In alignment with the theme of this academic year, Envisioning Democratic Futures, the Clough Center is also introducing another series of discussions featuring distinguished speakers. These talks aim to engage the Boston College community and stimulate conversations that are particularly pertinent as the nation approaches the upcoming presidential election in November. The discussions are intended to explore both the opportunities and challenges facing the future of democracy, with each session focusing on a specific topic led by a panel of eminent faculty from Boston College and beyond.

These events are open to the public, and all members of the Boston College community are encouraged to participate. Those interested in attending are invited to register to attend: Registration Link

Schedule of Upcoming Talks During the Fall Semester:

• September 10th: What the Constitution Means
  Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Gasson 100
  Featuring A.J. Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Constitutionally (2024)
• September 20th: On Democratic Participation
  Time: 8:15 AM – 1:30 PM | Location: Gasson 100
  A Celebration of the Career of Kay Schlozman
• September 26th: A Clough Distinguished Lecture
  Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Fulton Honors Library
  Book Launch: The Constitutional Bind by Aziz Rana
• October 10th: Clough Fall Colloquium
  Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Location: Murray Room
  Featuring John King, CNN’s Chief National Correspondent
• November 7th: What Comes Next? Assessing A Year of Elections
  Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Heights Room
• December 5th: A Clough Distinguished Lecture
  Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Devlin Hall 101
  Book Talk: The Medieval Roots of European State by Anna Grzymala-Busse

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