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You’re invited by the Library of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Humanities and Sciences to attend “A Conversation with David Brooks,” the inaugural lecture of the Baldacci Civil Discourse and Collaboration Initiative. 

Brooks is a best-selling author, Yale's Jackson School of Global Affairs first presidential senior fellow, a contributing writer at The Atlantic and recurring commentator on PBS NewsHour. With decades of experience as an op-ed columnist for the New York Times, Brooks is an insightful observer of the American way of life and a savvy analyst of present-day politics and foreign affairs whose columns are among the most read in the nation. The author of six books with many bestsellers among them, Brooks seeks to share and encourage intellectual curiosity and emotional wisdom, emphasizing the value of community and the importance of nourishing both the inner self and the social self in our journeys to live fulfilling lives.

The evening will include remarks from Brooks followed by a conversation with Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi.

The free event will be held at the Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad Street in Richmond. Limited free parking is available in the deck underneath the Library. Thank you for your interest in "A Conversation with David Brooks" at the Library of Virginia. At this time, both our registration and waitlist are full. For future events at the Library, please refer to our events page.