Libertarian Studies Organization at The Ohio State University

'Freedom' in cuneiform, circa 2300 B.C.This cuneiform writing is the earliest known written appearance of the word 'freedom.' It comes from a document written about 2300 B.C. in the Sumerian city-state of Lagash.

Upcoming Events

Recent Events

  1. "The Transforming Impact of Libertarian Ideas in Costa Rica (and Latin America)" Thursday, February 24th, 7:00pm Hagerty Hall, Room 180
    SpeakerOtto Guevara-Guth, leader of Movimiento Libertario and first libertarian congressman elected to office in Costa Rica.

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  2. Introductory Meeting Thursday, January 20th, 5:00pm Ohio Union, Grey Suite B

    Join us for our first meeting of the New Year. We'll introduce officers, discuss plans for the year and hear: "What is a libertarian?" Pizza and drinks will be provided for OSU students. Everyone is invited. Download Flier

  3. OSU Winter Involvement Fair Wednesday, January 12th, 7:00pm Ohio Union, West Ballroom

    LSO officers and representatives on hand to meet students.

Past Events

  1. "Going Broke By Degree: Why College Costs Too Much" Tuesday, November 9th, 4:30pm Ohio Union, Memorial Room
    SpeakerDr. Richard Vedder, Distinguished Professor of Economics at Ohio University, and Adjunct Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute

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  2. Discussion with SpeakerJohn McAlister, Gahanna city councilman and LSO founder

  3. Economic Freedom of the World Lecture by SpeakerDr. Robert Lawson, Capital University professor.

  4. Movie Night: The Fountainhead (1949)

  5. Let's Not Save Social Security Lecture by SpeakerDr. J. Huston McColloch, Ohio State University professor.

  6. Thomas Jefferson Lecture by SpeakerDr. David Mayer, Capital University professor.

  7. Election night BBQ