We alerted conservatives and Buckley Lovers in the NYC and Philadelphia areas about the call for applications for National Review Institute’s popular Burke to Buckley Program. There’s been a good response, so we provide this encore, if only to alert you to the fact that the deadline (February 10) is upon us.
About the program: It’s designed for mid-career professionals (typically ages 35–50) who want to develop a deeper understanding of the foundations of conservative thought. “B-to-B” applicants come from a wide variety of careers. There is a preference for law, finance, health care, education, business, the arts, and the nonprofit section. (It’s not intended for recent graduates, or those working in public policy or politics.)
This spring’s program will run from March to May in New York City and Philadelphia. (If you’re geographically challenged, maybe you know someone, like a son or niece or friend, who is more local and who might benefit from B-to-B.) Accepted participants will gather during eight sessions (over Zoom, and in-person/socially distanced over dinner as well, as local conditions allow) to discuss foundational conservative texts. Each week, an expert (often an NR writer or fellow) will guide the discussion, (be warned: this is not a lecture series), providing a unique opportunity for participants to engage with, and to learn from, one another (and likely form new and worthwhile personal and professional relationships). Program topics include:
- William F. Buckley Jr. and American Conservatism
- The Founders’ Constitution
- Economic Freedom and Political Freedom
- Burke, Prudence, and the Spirit of Conservatism
- Conservatism, Libertarianism, and Fusionism
- Mediating Structures between the State and the Individual
- Conservatism, Democracy, and Foreign Policy
- The Conservative Spirit and Civic Gratitude
Does this sound like something that might interest you, or someone you know? How couldn’t it?! So apply – now. Do that here. One more time: Applications will close on February 10. The program cost for participants is $500 (which covers a mere third of the actual per-participant cost).
In addition to the rewarding program, B-to-B participants join a nationwide alumni network, and will be invited to various National Review Institute events. Program applications for both cities are found here. Those with questions should contact the great Lynn Gibson, who runs B-to-B with grace and style, at lynn@nrinstitute.org. Remember: The deadline is February 10. (Is there an echo in here?)