AFCON is a coalition of educational and literary organizations that promote academic freedom in Nebraska.

AFCON meets 2nd Saturday each month except August Loren Corey Eiseley Library, 1530 Superior Street, Lincoln Unless another date or location is listed.

MEETING DATES for 2010:

June 12, 10:00am Board Meeting July 10, 10:00am No meeting in August September 11, 10:00am October 9, 10:00am November 6, 10:00am December 11, 10:00am

ANNUAL FALL MEETING: 6 November 2010: Frank LaMonte on High School Speech

AFCON Annual Meeting Features Bill Ayers

Lincoln and Omaha papers cover the event
Lincoln Journal Star: "One year later, Ayers makes Nebraska Appearance," Melissa Lee, November 14, 2009
Omaha World Herald: "Think for yourself, Ayers Says," Rick Ruggles, November 15, 2009
Omaha World Herald: "Ayers Draws Applause, Protests," Rick Ruggles, November 15, 2009

Click here for story & photographs from the AFCON Annual Meeting 2009.

 

Student Expression Bill Held in Committee; Senator Haar remains sponsor :
Read full update (4/27/2010)
(Read more about the Student Expression Bill....)

 

 

AFCON Board Member David Moshman published a new book on Academic Freedom in August 2009.

 

For additional news items, see Current News.

 

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This page last was updated on May 16, 2010 .