In 2012, I was given a free copy of Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged at the International Students for Liberty Conference and my life changed forever. Rand’s philosophy – Objectivism – permeates through her novels and has taught me important lessons about being a self-made individual and a value creator in society. Adopting her philosophy into my life has helped me become what I am now – an activist advancing prosperity and freedom while fighting for women and families. Now, through Students For Liberty’s Campus Coordinator Program, I’m able to make a truly significant impact on campuses in my area. But it all started with Rand.

That is why I want to invite you to be part of a transformative event that provides you the opportunity to join with hundreds of value creators and top scholars in promoting Rand’s philosophy: The 2016 Objectivist Summer Conference (OCON). Let us join together in beautiful Seattle, Washington from July 2^nd to 7^th and explore how we can work towards making our irrational culture into one that upholds reason, purpose, and self-esteem.

To make this affordable to students, the Ayn Rand Institute (ARI) offers a discounted student registration rate of $100 and an additional 25% discount if you register by March 31^st. Also, you can apply for ARI’s student scholarships for up to $1,500 towards your travel, lodging, and registration expenses. You must act now, as funds are limited.

Before the conference, you can connect with other like-minded individuals and promote OCON by tweeting @OCON_Live and using the hashtag #OCON2016. Hope to see you there!