Liberty, Faith, and Economics Summit

12800 Lake Shore Drive,Mequon WI 53097

06 October, 2022

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Freedom is under pressure all around the world.China has ignored the promises made to Hong Kong and appears to be reassessing their “peaceful unification” policy toward Taiwan. Russia is engaged in a war with a neighbor partly in fear of a free and democratic nation aligned with the West on their border. And countries like Venezuela, Cuba, and North Korea continue to terrorize and impoverish their societies through repressive policies. Event Schedule:12:00 PM: Lunch in the Robert W. Plaster Center Collaboratorium 12:30 PM: CUWAA Queastus Journal Students Interview Concordia Ukraine Students and Faculty via Zoom in the Collaboratorium 1:30 PM: Break and Snacks 2:00 PM: Dr. Lamont Colucci | Taiwan – Security, and Freedom in the Collaboratorium 3:15 PM: Break and Snacks 4:00 PM: Discussion and Clips of The Hong Konger | Acton Institute’s Fr. Sirico to lead discussion in the Collaboratorium 6:00 PM: Yeonmi Park | Keynote Speaker in the Todd Wehr Auditorium 7:00 PM: Book Signing and Reception with Ms. Park in the Collaboratorium Dr. Lamont ColucciLamont Colucci, PhD, is a professor, speaker and presenter, columnist and former U.S. State Dept diplomat. He is an expert in U.S. national and homeland security, intelligence and foreign policy. Lamont Colucci, PhD, is Full Professor of Political Science at Concordia University. He is a Senior Fellow in National Security Affairs for the American Foreign Policy Council, as well as a foreign policy commentator for a variety of national publications. Dr. Colucci regularly speaks on a wide range of topics, from U.S. National Security and Foreign Policy, to economic and financial profiles of various countries. Dr. Colucci was a diplomat with the U.S. Dept. of State; he earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and doctorate in politics from the University of London, England. When at Ripon College, Professor Colucci had coordinated the National Security Studies program, teaching courses on national security, foreign policy, intelligence, terrorism, and international relations. In 2007, he received Ripon’s Severy Excellence in Teaching award, and in 2010, the Underkofler Outstanding Teaching Award. He had also served as founding interim Director for the Center for Politics at Ripon College. Professor Lamont Colucci not only taught at Ripon College, but led its National Security department and contributed to political education groups. Dr. Lamont Colucci writes articles, papers and reports on foreign policy and national security. He is a bi-monthly columnist for Newsmax with a column entitled “From the Heartland”. Dr. Colucci is a substantial contributor to United States Air Force/Space Force publications and conferences concerning space strategy. Dr. Colucci is also an occasional columnist for the Washington Times, National Review, Washington Examiner/Weekly Standard, The Hill, U.S. News and World Report, and Defense News. As an expert in the fields of Foreign Policy, Counter-Terrorism and National Security, Dr. Colucci is a regular researcher for essays to think tanks, research institutes and books. Dr. Lamont Colucci is a regular speaker and presenter, covering topics from U.S. National Security, to Great People in History, to abstracts on American Leadership. Dr. Colucci is proud to serve as the Senior Fellow in National Security Affairs for the American Foreign Policy Council, contributing his unique knowledge and expertise to understanding America’s role in the world. For nearly three decades, the American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC) has played an essential role in the U.S. foreign policy debate. Founded in 1982, AFPC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to bringing information to those who make or influence the foreign policy of the United States and to assisting world leaders with building democracies and market economies. AFPC is widely recognized as a source of timely, insightful analysis on issues of foreign policy, and works closely with members of Congress, the Executive Branch and the policymaking community. It is staffed by noted specialists in foreign and defense policy, and serves as a valuable resource to officials in the highest levels of government. Dr. Lamont Colucci also advises the NATO-based Conference of Defence Associations Institute. He served as founding interim Director for the Center for Politics at Ripon College. Rev. Robert A. SiricoRev. Robert A. Sirico is president emeritus and the co-founder of the Acton Institute. In that capacity, he lectures at colleges, universities, and business organizations throughout the U.S. and abroad. His writings on religious, political, economic, and social matters are published in a variety of journals, including: the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the London Financial Times, the Washington Times, the Detroit News, and National Review. Fr. Sirico is often called upon by members of the broadcast media for statements regarding economics, civil rights, and issues of religious concern, and has provided commentary for CNN, ABC, the BBC, NPR, and CBS' 60 Minutes, among others. Fr. Sirico received his Master of Divinity degree from the Catholic University of America following undergraduate study at the University of Southern California and the University of London. During his studies and early ministry, he experienced a growing concern over the lack of training religious studies students receive in fundamental economic principles, leaving them poorly equipped to understand and address today's social problems. As a result of these concerns, Fr. Sirico co-founded the Acton Institute with Kris Alan Mauren in 1990. In April of 1999, Fr. Sirico was awarded an honorary doctorate in Christian Ethics from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, and in May of 2001, Universidad Francisco Marroquin awarded him an honorary doctorate in Social Sciences. He is a member of the prestigious Mont Pèlerin Society, the American Academy of Religion, and the Philadelphia Society, and is on the Board of Advisors of the Civic Institute in Prague. Father Sirico also served on the Michigan Civil Rights Commission from 1994 to 1998. His pastoral ministry has included a chaplaincy to AIDS patients at the National Institutes of Health. He is the Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus parish in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Father Sirico holds dual Italian and American citizenship. About The Hong Konger The Hong Konger is a documentary by the Acton Institute. When Hong Kong’s basic freedoms come under attack, media tycoon Jimmy Lai finds himself in the crosshairs of the state and must choose between defending Hong Kong’s long-standing liberties, or his own freedom. Jimmy’s story is one that cannot die in a prison cell—it is one that must reignite a persistent movement to defend the cause of freedom for Hong Kongers, for China as a whole, and humanity everywhere. You can make a difference. Learn about the three ways you can get involved with the film. Yeonmi Park | Keynote SpeakerYeonmi Park is a North Korean defector and human rights activist. She escaped the brutal Kim dictatorship as a teenager only to fall victim to sex trafficking in China, before escaping to South Korea by walking across the Gobi Desert. Eventually making her way to America, where she is now a citizen, Park has dedicated her life to bringing attention to the horrors and atrocities taking place in her home country and in China. Park is also the author of the international bestseller In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom. She is a graduate of Columbia University and lives in Chicago, Illinois. While selecting your tickets for this event, please order tickets for each part of the summit you wish to attend so we can accomodate everyone. Thank you.