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FIRE’s Robert Shibley Speaking at UNC Charlotte Tomorrow
Students, faculty, and FIRE supporters in the Charlotte area are invited to hear FIRE Senior Vice President Robert Shibley speak at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. in Fretwell Building, Room 113. Robert will be speaking about free speech on a panel with Alex Johnson from Generation Opportunity and Jason Rines from the UNCC Department of Philosophy’s Masters Program.
When: Thursday, September 25, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Fretwell Building 113, UNCC
Who: Robert Shibley, FIRE’s Senior Vice President, sponsored by Young Americans for Liberty at UNCC
All are encouraged to attend!
To invite a FIRE speaker to your school, visit FIRE’s Speakers Bureau page.
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