Updated! Pursuit of Liberty reading group

As part of Northwest activities commemorating the 250th anniversary of America's founding, all Northwest students and employees are invited to join a reading group, which will discuss “The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle over Power in America,” a new book by Jeffrey Rosen, a best-selling author and president of the National Constitution Center. Rosen’s timely book follows the clashing visions of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson in the late 18th century, Abraham Lincoln in the Civil War era, Franklin Roosevelt in the Great Depression, Ronald Reagan in the 1980s and Donald Trump today.

Dr. Mariliz Kastberg-Leonard, a Northwest assistant professor of political science, will lead the discussions. Participants may attend all or a selection of the discussions as their schedules allow.

Discussions will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 14 of Valk Center on Thursdays. Session dates are as follows: 

• Jan. 29 - Introduction and Chapter 1
• Feb. 26 - Chapters 2-3
• March 12 - Chapters 6-7
• March 26 - Chapters 8-9
• April 9 - Chapter 10 and conclusion