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The New College of Florida Office of Public Policy Events seeks to advance civil discourse and engagement through facilitating events that foster open discussion and debate on relevant public policy issues. Such debates or group forums will provide opportunity for a wide range of viewpoints and perspectives to be presented. These events will be open to the public and will include speakers from within and without the state university community that hold broadly divergent and opposing perspectives.

For questions or additional information about Socratic Stage Dialogue Series events, please contact Deputy Chief of Staff & Director of Public Policy Events Alexandra Islas: [email protected]

Upcoming Events

Can Science Save the World?

An Evening with Bill Nye “The Science Guy” and Michael Shellenberger presented by New College of Florida
Moderated by Dr. Mark Bauerlein

Saturday, September 14
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Sarasota Opera House
61 N Pineapple Ave,
Sarasota, FL 34236

Purchase Tickets: https://tickets.sarasotaopera.org/7455/7456

6:00 – 7:30 PM: Fireside Chat with Bill Nye “The Science Guy” and Michael Shellenberger (general admission)

7:45 – 8:15 PM: Photo-op and Signed Book with Bill and Michael (extra ticketed)

7:45 – 9:00 PM: VIP Reception, Photo-op, and Signed Book with Bill and Michael (extra ticketed)

General Student Admission K-12 and College with ID: $25

General Admission: $100

Reserved Admission + Post-Event Photo and Signed Book: $150

This ticket includes reserved admission seating to the main event, a photo opportunity, and a signed book from both Bill Nye and Michael Shellenberger.

Reserved Admission + Post-Event VIP Reception with Photo and Signed Book: $200

This ticket includes reserved admission seating to the main event, and admission to the VIP reception with hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, a photo opportunity, and a signed book from both Bill Nye and Michael Shellenberger.

Valet parking is included with all tickets.

NCF Students, Faculty and Staff:
Tickets are complimentary for current New College students, faculty and staff, but must be reserved in advance: Reserve your complimentary tickets today.

Valet parking is included with your ticket. Shuttles will also be made available from the New College campus to the Opera House for students.

Additional upcoming events:

A Discussion on Race in America
Dr. Marvin Dunn and Walter Gilbert
Moderator: Dr. Mark Bauerlein
October 1, 2024
Sainer Pavilion – New College of Florida
6:00 – 7:30 PM

A Discussion on Crime in the 21st Century
Steve Sailer and Dr. Wilfred Reilly
Moderator: Dr. Mark Bauerlein
October 8, 2024
Sainer Pavilion – New College of Florida
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Reserve tickets now.

Steamboat Institute Debate: Given the current global chaos and instability in many regions of the world, should the U.S. reinstate a draft for mandatory military service?
November 14, 2024
Sainer Pavilion – New College of Florida
5:30 – 7:00 PM

Is America Still a Capitalist Country?
Dr. Bruce Gilley, Dr. Tarron Khemraj, and Dr. Sean Andews
Moderator: Dr. Mark Bauerlein
November 18, 2024
Sainer Pavilion – New College of Florida
6:00 – 7:30 PM