Recently Aaron Clarey, the author of “Worthless” came to the University of Minnesota-Duluth to speak to students about the bleak outlook they are facing as they transition from college to the workforce. “He started off by saying that a college degree is pretty watered down in our country, especially compared to other countries,” recalled Junior [...]
Syracuse University CFACT activists engaged in spring recruitment activities by setting up a table, passing out CFACT literature, distributing pocket constitutions and copies of the US Bill of Rights, and engaging in discussion with students and faculty about CFACT’s mission and activism. They also handed out plenty of “CFACT Swag.” Students can now sport their [...]
In the course of running the Collegians For A Constructive Tomorrow for the last 12 years I’ve had plenty of dealings with the IRS. In the early days there was some back and forth to establish our 501c3 status, requests for additional information, notifications of rule changes and even a refund check or two. It [...]
With the academic year winding down the University of Minnesota-Duluth CFACT chapter decided to throw a BBQ for their classmates. “One of the nice things about CFACT is that we are able to spread our message, while at the same time having some fun.” Said Chairwoman Alicha Greenlee. Members of CFACT took turns manning the [...]
12 years ago David Rothbard started Collegians for a Constructive Tomorrow and is still actively working to support the mission, finding himself in Duluth recently to speak about the Morality of Conservation. “I love coming out to speak to college students, even after all these years.” Explained Rothbard. “They are constantly being bombarded by extreme [...]
It is said that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. Recently, however, CFACT at the University of Minnesota-Duluth worked to stifle one of those. Marking tax day this year, CFACT worked to educate students on the destructive consequences of a carbon tax here at home. “Many students on campus don’t realize what [...]
The CFACT chapter at Syracuse University spent some time outdoors cleaning up the community this Spring Semester. CFACT activists took to the great outdoors and enjoyed some beautiful New York weather while helping to beautify the Syracuse community. Students were happily displaying their commitment to environmental conservation and stewardship by clearing litter and debris from [...]
The Vanderbilt chapter of CFACT was out in force this spring enjoying the beautiful weather and pushing hard for new members. As the academic year draws to a close CFACT members on campus distributed informational material regarding CFACT and its mission to promote free-market environmental principles. Students who have their interests peaked will be kept [...]
Union College Earth Week Union College in New York is celebrating Earth Week and CFACT wanted in on the fun. CFACT representatives were on campus during the week discussing issues of environmental conservatism and stewardship with students. The primary focus of CFACT activists was raising awareness about Earth’s most valuable natural resource: people! CFACT highlighted [...]
CFACT at Syracuse University hosted Karen Moreau, the President, CEO and co-founder of the Foundation for Land and Liberty, for a speaking event in April of 2013. Ms. Moreau spoke to a crowd of Syracuse activists about hydrofracking and the moratorium placed on the process by the state of New York. Hyrdrofracking has a lot of [...]
