The “Buckley Way” of Communication: Civility, Respect, and Persuasion

Inspire students with WFB's example of civil, persuasive communication

William F. Buckley Jr. inspired generations of people through civil discourse, logical argument, and engaging persuasion. He was steadfast in his convictions, yet respected by all sides—even those who vehemently disagreed with him.

Buckley's commitment to civil discourse can compel a new generation of young people to engage others thoughtfully and persuasively. The William F. Buckley Jr. Communicators Program carries on this tradition of principled leadership by engaging and equipping undergraduate and graduate students with skills to effectively communicate.

Register today for National Review Institute's Fourth Annual WFB Communicators Workshop on July 12-13, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. Students will benefit from interactive sessions on topics such as:

William F. Buckley Jr. and Civility
How to Debate Respectfully
I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics
Responsible Advertising
How to Build Your Brand Online
Making Amazing First Impressions
The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves

THROUGH THIS WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO:

Identify common ground and areas of cooperation with others, without sacrificing your principles;
Persuasively advance and defend your viewpoint;
Build trust with people holding different views;
Demonstrate respect for a debate opponent by a civil exchange of views and a genuine tolerance for different ideas;
Make a strong first impression and build your brand online;
Hold strong opinions without getting canceled;
Love people even if you disagree with their politics;
Draw upon practical knowledge in the wide and varied field of communications, including reporting, public speaking, interviewing, podcasting, and marketing.

A limited number of travel scholarships are available for students outside of the Washington, D.C. metro area.

RSVP HERE

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