Events Calendar
University of Wisconsin-Madison campus units, registered student organizations, or community members can submit events to be featured on The Madison Federalist’s calendar for free. Send them to madisonfederalist@gmail.com!
Scholar-Activist Faculty Hiring in America
WHEN: March 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
WHERE: Discovery Building, H.F. DeLuca Forum Room
HOSTS: Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy, Tommy G. Thompson Center, Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy
The West is Worth Saving
WHAT: The Rt. Hon. Boris Johnson, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022, led the Conservative Party to its largest parliamentary majority since 1987, securing unprecedented support in areas traditionally held by other parties. He also played a central role in navigating the United Kingdom through Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and major geopolitical shifts in Europe.
WHEN: March 23rd at 6:30 PM
WHERE: To Be Announced
HOSTS: Young Americans for Freedom of UW-Madison, Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership
Making Universities Great Again: A Conversation with Chris Rufo
WHAT: Join us for a moderated discussion with Christopher F. Rufo, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of the New York Times best-selling book America’s Cultural Revolution. Rufo, a prominent voice in debates over diversity programs, critical race theory, and the future of American higher education, will share his perspective on the challenges facing universities today and his vision for reform. The conversation will explore questions of academic freedom, institutional purpose, and the relationship between universities and the public they serve. Whether you agree with his approach or not, this event offers an opportunity to hear directly from a figure at the center of these consequential debates and to understand the ideas reshaping higher education policy across the country.
WHEN: April 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
WHERE: Pyle Center
HOSTS: Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership, Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy