The College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities and the Reubin O’D. Askew Department of Government proudly present the Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series with Patrick J. Deneen on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Museum of Commerce in downtown Pensacola. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The event will be livestreamed and recorded. There will be a public reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by Prof. Deneen's lecture at 6 p.m. The event will conclude with a Q&A.

Patrick J. Deneen, Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame will deliver this year's Askew Lecture, "After Liberalism." Deneen has achieved notoriety in recent years for his books, Why Liberalism Failed and Regime Change.

Deneen's recent work criticizes the political theory that has been the backbone of the international order for the last 500 years. If liberalism as our guiding political theory is now failing, what will emerge to take its place? This event promises to deliver a thought-provoking and timely discussion that will appeal to people from all walks of life. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with one of the most insightful political commentators of our time.

Deneen's recent books, Why Liberalism Failed and Regime Change: Toward a Postliberal Future, will be available at this event for purchase and signing.

This installment of the Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series is sponsored by the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, the Reubin O’D. Askew Department of Government, the John C. Pace Symposium Series, the Askew Lecture Series, and the Panhandle Tiger Bay Club.

The Askew Lecture Series is a downtown community talk on current political issues and public policy topics. The lecture honors the legacy of the late Governor of Florida, Reubin O’D. Askew, the department’s namesake. Governor Askew was a champion of civic engagement known for tackling vital public policy issues of the day.