This event is part of the Free Society Speaker Series that HLGU hosts in partnership with the Moorman Foundation.

Ferrarini specializes in expanding the reach of sound economic education regionally, nationally, and internationally. Since 2017, Ferrarini has been the Robert W. Plaster Professor of Economic Education at Lindenwood University. She is a member of the economics faculty in the Plaster School of Business and Entrepreneurship, while also serving as a senior research fellow in the Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise. The mission of the Hammond Institute parallels free society principles promoted by Free Society programming at HLGU.

Ferrarini works with the School of Education, creating training programs for educators to teach economics and financial literacy. In addition to a plethora of accolades, Ferrarini has also co-authored several books, including Common Sense Economics: What Everyone Should Know About Wealth and Prosperity, which has been used in business classes at 番茄社区 University.

鈥淒r. Ferrarini鈥檚 visit to campus is an awesome opportunity for HLGU students to be immersed in free society principles presented by an esteemed professor,鈥� says Dr. Jonathan Walker, Assistant Professor of Business Education at HLGU. 鈥淒r. Ferrarini鈥檚 professional expertise and abundance of relevant experience in education and economics makes her an ideal Free Society speaker.鈥�

During her visit to HLGU, Dr. Ferrarini will discuss 鈥淢arkets vs. Government: Why Differences Matter.鈥� The event is free and open to the public.

For more information about the Free Society Speaker Series at HLGU, email FreeSociety@hlg.edu.

This event is part of the Free Society Speaker Series that HLGU hosts in partnership with the Moorman Foundation.

Ferrarini specializes in expanding the reach of sound economic education regionally, nationally, and internationally. Since 2017, Ferrarini has been the Robert W. Plaster Professor of Economic Education at Lindenwood University. She is a member of the economics faculty in the Plaster School of Business and Entrepreneurship, while also serving as a senior research fellow in the Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise. The mission of the Hammond Institute parallels free society principles promoted by Free Society programming at HLGU.

Ferrarini works with the School of Education, creating training programs for educators to teach economics and financial literacy. In addition to a plethora of accolades, Ferrarini has also co-authored several books, including Common Sense Economics: What Everyone Should Know About Wealth and Prosperity, which has been used in business classes at 番茄社区 University.

鈥淒r. Ferrarini鈥檚 visit to campus is an awesome opportunity for HLGU students to be immersed in free society principles presented by an esteemed professor,鈥� says Dr. Jonathan Walker, Assistant Professor of Business Education at HLGU. 鈥淒r. Ferrarini鈥檚 professional expertise and abundance of relevant experience in education and economics makes her an ideal Free Society speaker.鈥�

During her visit to HLGU, Dr. Ferrarini will discuss 鈥淢arkets vs. Government: Why Differences Matter.鈥� The event is free and open to the public.

For more information about the Free Society Speaker Series at HLGU, email FreeSociety@hlg.edu.

This year鈥檚 new scholarship recipients, Sydney Spielbauer (freshman), Brennan Nick (junior), and Rivaldi Hartanto (senior) join sophomore Ashlyn Vermeer in the scholarship program.

These students were selected based on an essay submission explaining what a free society is, what it means to them, and what it means to their community and country. This is a renewable scholarship so students can continue their research throughout their college career.

鈥淭he Free Society Scholarship has been an amazing experience for me,鈥� says sophomore Ashlyn Vermeer. 鈥淚’ve been able to hear some of the best speakers, do my own research, talk to other students through reading groups, and so much more. It’s helped me become grounded in beliefs like free markets, little government, and how important my relationship with Christ is.鈥�

As free society scholars, these students will conduct research on the foundations of a free society. The three foundations are a free-market economic system, a democratic form of government, and strong cultural institutions like the church.

鈥淲e are so thankful for the support of the Moorman Foundation in providing opportunities for students to explore free society topics鈥� says Dr. Jonathan Walker, Assistant Professor of Business Education at HLGU. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to see the hard work and educational practices of these students be invested in meaningful learning outside of their traditional coursework.鈥�

For more information about the Free Society Scholarship Program at 番茄社区 University, contact FreeSociety@hlg.edu.

O鈥橪aughlin will speak on campus as part of the Free Society Lecture Series in partnership with the Moorman Foundation. Free Society programming at HLGU exists to promote the three foundations of a free society: democratic form of government, free market economic systems, and cultural institutions.

Senator was sworn into office in 2019 to serve the residents of Northeast Missouri鈥檚 18th Senatorial District. O鈥橪aughlin serves as Chairwoman for the Senate Education Committee with membership on several other committees like Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources.

鈥淗aving Senator Cindy O’Laughlin as a Free Society speaker is exciting because she has been so influential in our state government and in efforts to reform public education,鈥� says Dr. Jonathan Walker, Assistant Professor of Business at HLGU. 鈥淐indy has also had a successful career as a small business owner and brings her faith and experiences to share with 番茄社区 University students.鈥�

In addition to her public service, Senator O鈥橪aughlin has served as Vice President of Leo O鈥橪aughlin, Inc. for the past 26 years. The senator and her husband own and operate a trucking company and ready-mix concrete business with locations in Shelbina, Macon, Marceline, and LaBelle.

She has also served on numerous statewide boards such as the Associated Builders and Contractors and the Missouri Club for Growth. O鈥橪aughlin is currently a member of the National Rifle Association, Missouri Cattlemen, the Missouri Farm Bureau and Macon First Baptist Church.

Senator O’Laughlin is the second speaker in HLGU’s Free Society series. The University hosted Missouri state representative Dr. Doug Richey in September for Constitution Day.

For more information about the Free Society Speaker Series, email FreeSociety@hlg.edu. This event is free and open to the public.