With $26,500 in awards, the 2010 Sir John M. Templeton Fellowships essay contest is now accepting submissions, and we invite college students and junior faculty members to enter! And, the winners of the 2009 Sir John M. Templeton Fellowships will be announced in October.

In addition, I am writing about some special programs here at the Independent Institute that we hope will be of interest to students:

1. Interested in the news media and advancing the ideas of liberty in public debate? The Independent Institute is currently seeking a Publicity Assistant, a full-time, paid, entry-level position at our headquarters in Oakland, Calif.


2. Students are invited to explore the fascinating world of the ethical and economic principles of free markets and free societies at our Challenge of Liberty Summer Seminar, August 10-14, in Oakland, Calif. A blend of lectures, multi-media presentations, and class discussion, this highly popular seminar equips students with a fine-tuned understanding of the ideas of liberty and the world they will soon enter.


3. Interested in learning how a leading think tank advances its mission of improving public policy? Students are encouraged to apply for the Independent Institute’s Internship Program and learn about Publicity, Marketing, Development, or Publishing/Information Technology.


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5. Please also join with us and post your comments on The Beacon, our fearless new blog dedicated to fostering bold and innovative public debate and appreciation for the ideas of individual liberty, market economies, personal responsibility, and the rule of law. Bloggers include Robert Higgs, David Beito, Peter Klein, Jonathan Bean, Anthony Gregory, Mary Theroux, William Shughart, Randall Holcombe, and others.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you very much again!
Sincerely,
David
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David J. Theroux
Founder and President
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